San Diego, CA kids' events Nov 13–15, 2026

San Diego, CA family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–4pm

Yokohama Festival in Balboa Park

Balboa Park — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

Free Japanese culture festival celebrating 70 years of the San Diego-Yokohama sister-city friendship, with performances, food and activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at San Diego-Yokohama Sister City Society ↗

Nov 13 – Nov 15

Bluey's Big Play

Balboa Theatre — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

The stage show with life-size puppets of Bluey, Bingo and family.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required
Indoors

Shows Fri Nov 13 6pm; Sat Nov 14 1pm and 6pm; Sun Nov 15 1pm and 6pm.

Details at Broadway San Diego ↗

Nov 13 – Nov 15

Fleet Week San Diego public ship tours

Broadway Pier — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

Free tours of military ships docked at Broadway Pier during Fleet Week.

Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Tours run through Sun Nov 15 (ends 4pm). Visitors must be at least 5 years old to tour the ships; strollers not allowed.

Details at San Diego MTS (Fleet Week San Diego) ↗

More big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

SeaWorld's holiday season with lights, festive shows and seasonal treats, included with admission.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with park admission

Daily Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.

Details at SeaWorld San Diego ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 11

Toddler Time

The New Children’s Museum — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

Nov 13 – Nov 15 · 9am–4pm

Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet + Greet

The New Children’s Museum — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 9am–4pm

Materials Lab: Ink

The New Children’s Museum — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (40, free)

From San Diego County Library branches. (The San Diego Public Library calendar blocks automated tools, so it isn't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amToddler Time · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amTots and Blocks · San Marcos Library, San Marcos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Playtime · Ramona Library, Ramona 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime · Alpine Library, Alpine 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime! · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDance Party · Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Play Time · Del Mar Library, Del Mar 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFree Play Friday! · Julian Library, Julian 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Play · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Story Time · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Santee Library, Santee 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Circle Time · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amStorytime · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmBaby Sign Language Basics Storytime · Imperial Beach Library, Imperial Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmCommunity Health and Wellness Clinic Sponsored by Live Well San Diego · Spring Valley Library, Spring Valley 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmFun Movie Friday · Rancho Santa Fe Library, Rancho Santa Fe 6-10 · Free

2:30pmLove on a Leash · Poway Library, Poway 6-10 · Free

3pmButton Mashers Video Game Club! · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmChildren Craft · Campo-Morena Village Library, Campo 6-10 · Free

3:30pmFall Craft: Pinecone Turkeys · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmChinese Connection Club · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyMake & Take Craft · At 2 San Diego County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Descanso Library Sat, Nov 14 · 8am
Pine Valley Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

Library event page →

10:30amClay Sculpture Class for Kids · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · Free

10:30amDance Party Storytime · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDiscover & Play Saturday - Storytime · Rancho San Diego Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSTEAM Saturday: Meteorite Keychain · Encinitas Library, Encinitas 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Craft/Manualidades para Niños · Borrego Springs Library, Borrego Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amKid's Yoga · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

11amKids' Lego Club! · Borrego Springs Library, Borrego Springs 6-10 · Free

11amStorytime and Craft · Jacumba Library, Jacumba 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmCHESS TOURNAMENT · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

1pmClassical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Concert · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmValley Center Fiddle Club · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmConstruction Club · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 6-10 · Free

2pmFull STEAM Ahead: Cyanotype Prints · Del Mar Library, Del Mar 6-10 · Free

2pmProjectPatho IMMUNE SYSTEM EVENT! · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

2pmSaturday Family Movie Matinee · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSaturday Storytime and Craft · Crest Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1:30pmConstruction Club · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 6-10 · Free

2pmKids Art Class · Poway Library, Poway 6-10 · Free

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48 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 43 free and 45 indoors.

Updated November 12, 2026