KIDS FREE SAN DIEGO
THIS OCTOBER, SAN DIEGO IS A KID'S PARADISE
Attractions & Tours
Join Oceanside Adventures Luxury Cruises for a whale and dolphin watching trip during the month of October and they will waive the admission for ONE child, 12 and under, with the purchase of a TWO full priced adult ticket. All tours leave from the Oceanside Harbor. For tickets please call (888) 507-1130 and mention Kids Free October to receive this exclusive offer or book yoru tickets HERE.*
Attention, adventure seekers! Get ready for an unbeatable offer that will take your LEGOLAND experience to new heights. For a limited time only, when you purchase an adult ticket to LEGOLAND California, they’re thrilled to offer you a FREE child’s ticket!
Old Town Trolley Tours will be participating in the Kids Free promotions throughout October by offering a FREE ride for children 12 or under with the purchase of an adult ticket. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Tickets may be purchased by calling 619-298-8687 or from ticket booths.
Throughout the entire month of October, children 11 years old and younger receive free admission. Kids Free month gives children an opportunity to visit the Zoo and learn about the Earth’s creatures and the conservation efforts underway to save them. During our October Kids Free event, each ticketed supervising adult may bring up to 5 youths (ages 11 and younger) free. Includes the Guided Bus Tour, Kangaroo bus and the Skyfari aerial tram (subject to availability).Â
San Diego Zoo Safari Park entrance is free for kids ages 11 and under with the purchase of an adult admission ticket. A maximum of 5 children enter free per ticketed adult. Kids can connect with their wild side by meeting wildlife, while discovering the wonders of nature through play and exploration. Valid active duty military also receive complimentary admission with valid active duty CAC card with you.
Get ready because kids go FREE (1 per paid adult) to SeaWorld San Diego through October 31st! Kids FREE admission is valid for children the age of 12 and under. One free child admission per purchase of a full-paid adult ticket. Restrictions may apply. Children under 3 do not require a reservation or ticket for entry. Â
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MORE: Click for a full listing of the partners participating in Kids Free October!
The San Diego Museum Council  invites families to explore museums with their kids! In Oceanside, visit the Oceanside Museum of Art for unique exhibitions, the California Surf Museum for surfing history, and Mission San Luis Rey, the largest mission on the California Mission Trail. Discover more museum experiences across San Diego County. Download your Kids Free Digital Pass HERE.Â
Visit the California Surf Museum in Oceanside where the permanent collection chronicles the history of surfboards and wave-riding along with many revolving exhibits each year such as the Bethany Hamilton’s shark-bitten board. The offer allows children 11 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult. Â
This offer allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. The coupon cannot be used for specially-ticketed events, special exhibitions/exhibits, field trips or group visits. Â
The offer allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Don’t miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore a historic aircraft carrier. Activities for all ages including self-guided audio tours, theater, flight simulators, climb-in aircraft, ejection seats and cockpits, guided tours of the bridge and more. Â
Full List of the 50+ Museums Participating!
- Barona Cultural Center & Museum
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
- Brain Observatory
- Cabrillo National Monument
- California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
- California Surf Museum
- Centro Cultural de la Raza
- Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center
- Children’s Museum of Discovery
- Comic-Con Museum
- Coronado Historical Association
- Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum
- Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse
- Fleet Science Center
- Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
- Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
- Heritage of the Americas Museum
- ICA San Diego Central
- ICA San Diego North
- Ilan-Lael Foundation
- J.A. Cooley Museum
- Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
- Junipero Serra Museum
- La Jolla Historical Society
- La Mesa Depot Museum
- Lambda Archives of San Diego
- LEGOLAND® California Resort
- Lemon Grove Parsonage Museum
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Marston House Museum
- MCRD Command Museum
- Mingei International Museum
- Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
- Mission San Luis Rey Museum
- Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- Museum of Making Music
- MOPA @ SDMA
- Museum of Us
- Nautical History Gallery & Museum
- Navy SEAL Museum San Diego
- New Americans Museum
- New Children’s Museum
- Olaf Wieghorst Museum
- Old Town San Diego
- RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust
- San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Diego Botanic Garden
- San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego International Airport
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- San Diego Police Museum
- Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
- USS Midway Museum
- Visions Museum of Textile Art
- Warner-Carrillo Ranch House
- Water Conservation Garden
- We The People Virtual Museum
- Woman’s Museum of California
- WorldBeat Cultural Center
With such a wide array of fun activities, tours and museums to enjoy this Kid’s Free October consider playing and staying in Oceanside so that you can take advantage of all of the incredible offers! To see even more lodging options visit Where to Stay in Oceanside.
* All information derived from the San Diego Tourism Authority website. Offers and restrictions are subject to change.
**Limited availability. Some restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
MORE: Click for the full list of all participating Museums during Kids Free October!
