Kids Play and Explore for FREE this October
Everyone is invited to visit San Diego County this fall and take part in the annual Kids Free October celebration! All month long the little ones will get a chance to play and explore attractions, tours, museums and more for FREE. This special promotion is a unique chance for families to get out, enjoy the local activities and experience some of the best of what Oceanside and the rest of San Diego County has to offer, all at a discount! With more than 100 promotions available in and around Oceanside there is sure to be something for everyone so don’t wait, start planning your own awesome family-friendly experience now! Not sure where to start? Check out our sampling of just a few attractions, tours and museums participating in this year’s special Kids Free in October celebration.
ATTRACTIONS & TOURS
Kids get into LEGOLAND California and your choice of SEA LIFE Aquarium or LEGOLAND Water Park for free with the purchase of a regularly priced adult ticket. One free one-day child hopper ticket per full priced one-day adult hopper ticket. To purchase your tickets visit LEGOLAND Kids Go Free and enter promo code 18024 or print the coupon and present it at the LEGOLAND California Resort Ticket Booth.
Oceanside Adventures Luxury Cruises
Join Oceanside Adventures Luxury Cruises for a whale and dolphin watching trip during the month of October and they will waive the admission for 2 children, 12 and under, with the purchase of a 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.* This offer is not available online.
Old Town Trolley Tours, SEAL Tours, and the La Jolla & San Diego Beaches Tour 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.*
For children age 11 and under visiting the San Diego Zoo, entrance is free with the purchase of an adult admission ticket. A maximum of 10 children enter free per ticketed adult. In addition, Kids Free admission also includes the Skyfari Tram Ride – no separate ticket needed!
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 10 children enter free per ticketed adult. In addition, Kids Free admission also includes the Africa Tram – no separate ticket needed!
For the entire month of October kids ages 3 to 9 enter the SeaWorld San Diego park free with the purchase of a valid adult single-day ticket. Additionally, kids ages 10 to 12 enter free into the Dolphin Interaction Program, and kids ages 3 to 9 eat free at Breakfast & Dine with Killer Whales with the purchase of a corresponding adult ticket. Finally, kids ages 3-9 get a free ticket to Aquatica San Diego, SeaWorld’s water park, with each adult ticket purchased. All free kids tickets require a 1:1 ratio of paid adult ticket to free child tickets. *
For more information and to purchase your tickets click HERE.
The Go San Diego Card is an all-inclusive pass to over 40 top attractions throughout San Diego County. Available passes include 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 day options. For Kids Free October passes will be discounted through the month!
- 1 Day – $79 ($10 off)
- 2 Day – $94 ($25 off)
- 3 Day – $159 ($30 off)
- 4 Day – $189 ($40 off)
- 5 Day – $199 ($40 off)
- 7 Day – $209 ($60 off)
Please note that Sea World San Diego admission is only included within the 3, 5, and 7 day passes.
MUSEUMS
The San Diego Museum Council has brought back the opportunity for children accompanied by an adult to enter into more than 40 museums around San Diego County. Take your kids this October to indulge in the wonders of space, music, art, the beautiful oceans that surround us and more!
Children 12 and under receive free entry to the California Surf Museum with the full price admission of at least one accompanying adult. Valid for 2 children per paid adult. This does not apply to specially ticketed events, Maker Faire San Diego, special exhibitions/exhibits, field trips or group visits.* To download your coupon visit the San Diego Museum Council.
Kids 12 and under get free admission to the Museum of Making Music with the full price admission of at least one accompanying adult. Valid for 2 children per adult ticket. This does not apply to specially ticketed events, Maker Faire San Diego, special exhibitions/exhibits, field trips or group visits.* To download your coupon visit the San Diego Museum Council.
Children ages 12 and under get free admission into the Oceanside Museum of Art with at least one full priced ticket of an accompanying adult. Two children are allowed free entry per adult. This does not apply to specially ticketed events, Maker Faire San Diego, special exhibitions/exhibits, field trips or group visits.* To download your coupon visit the San Diego Museum Council.
Children ages 12 and under receive free admission to the USS Midway Museum with the full price admission of at least one accompanying adult. Valid for 2 children per adult ticket. This does not apply to specially ticketed events, Maker Faire San Diego, special exhibitions/exhibits, field trips or group visits.* To download your coupon visit the San Diego Museum Council.
STAY AND PLAY
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! Make sure to check out these kid-friendly properties when planning your perfect Kid’s Free October getaway. 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.
