Outdoor Activities in El Cajon, CA

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in El Cajon, CA. Get outside and explore.

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Mahjong for Adults

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Solana Beach Library · 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA

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STEAM Kids: Bird Feeder

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Poway Library · 13137 Poway Road, Poway, CA

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Lakeside Teen Center

Lakeside Teen Center · 9911 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040, San Diego, CA

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! AXIS Event

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · The Old Globe · 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Diego History Center · 1649 El Prado, Suite #3, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Woodhaven County Park

Woodhaven County Park · 1995 Donahue Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 AM UTC · Petco Park · 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA

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Makers Monday: Plant a Sunflower

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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San Carlos Community Park

San Carlos Community Park · 6445 Lake Badin Av, San Diego, CA

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Guided Bird Walk - Old Mission Dam

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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Family Discovery Walk - Wildflowers

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

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Nancy Jane County Park

Nancy Jane County Park · 120 N. Park Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021, San Diego, CA

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Education Station

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM UTC · South Carlsbad SB · Carlsbad, CA

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Damon Lane County Park

Damon Lane County Park · 11502 Calle Albara, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Construction Club

Mon, Jun 29, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa Library · 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA · Ages 4+

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Franklin & Friends at the Library

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Solana Beach Library · 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA

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Cottonwood County Park

Cottonwood County Park · 2139 Windriver Road, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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History Explorers: Kate Sessions

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · San Diego History Center · 1649 El Prado, Suite #3, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

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Steele Canyon County Park

Steele Canyon County Park · 2825 Steele Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Sweetwater Safari Hike

Sat, May 16, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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Family Discovery Walk - Trees & Shrubs

Sat, Nov 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

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Eucalyptus County Park

Eucalyptus County Park · 9125 Edgewood Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977, San Diego, CA

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Family Discovery Walk - Reptiles & Amphibians

Sat, May 16, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

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Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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Hillsdale County Park

Hillsdale County Park · 1301 Brabhan St., El Cajon, CA, 92019, San Diego, CA

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Summer Twilight Walk

Sun, Jun 21, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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City Nature Challenge: Docent-Led Walks at Scripps Coastal Reserve

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Scripps Coastal Reserve - Mesa · 9400 La Jolla Farms Road, San Diego, CA

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San Carlos Community Park & Recreation Center

San Carlos Community Park & Recreation Center · 6445 Lake Badin Ave., San Diego, CA

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Crown Garden Club: Xeriscape/Water Conservation Gardening

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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Lonny Brewer County Park

Lonny Brewer County Park · 10925 Fury Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Best of the Best Book Club: "Every Living Thing" by Jason Roberts

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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Guided EVENING Bird Walk from Tierrasanta

Sun, Aug 9, 2:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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South Lane County Park

South Lane County Park · 218 South Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021, San Diego, CA

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Discovery Table - The Wonder of Photosynthesis

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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Guided Bird Walk - Lake Murray, Kiowa Drive Entrance

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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Hilton Head County Park

Hilton Head County Park · 1605 Hilton Head Road, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Discovery Table - Spiders

Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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Discovery Table - Kumeyaay Children's Games and Toys

Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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Lindo Lake County Park

Lindo Lake County Park · 12660 Lindo Lane, Lakeside, CA 92040, San Diego, CA

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Discovery Table - Bats

Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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Balboa Park Pow Wow

In 4 weeks · Sun, May 10, 5:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

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Lakeside Linkage County Preserve

Lakeside Linkage County Preserve · 9119 Manajo Road, Lakeside, CA 92040, San Diego, CA

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Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

Sat, May 23, 4:00 PM UTC · Silver Strand SB · Coronado, CA

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San Carlos Pocket Park

San Carlos Pocket Park · 6599 E LAKE DR., San Diego, CA

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STEAM Kids

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Poway Library · 13137 Poway Road, Poway, CA

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Athletics at San Diego Padres

Sun, May 24, 1:40 AM UTC · Petco Park · 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA

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Outdoor Activities in El Cajon, CA

Mahjong for Adults

STEAM Kids: Bird Feeder

Lakeside Teen Center

Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! AXIS Event

Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

Woodhaven County Park

Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres

Makers Monday: Plant a Sunflower

San Carlos Community Park

Guided Bird Walk - Old Mission Dam

Family Discovery Walk - Wildflowers

Nancy Jane County Park

Education Station

Damon Lane County Park

Construction Club

Franklin & Friends at the Library

Cottonwood County Park

History Explorers: Kate Sessions

Steele Canyon County Park

Sweetwater Safari Hike

Family Discovery Walk - Trees & Shrubs

Eucalyptus County Park

Family Discovery Walk - Reptiles & Amphibians

Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Hillsdale County Park

Summer Twilight Walk

City Nature Challenge: Docent-Led Walks at Scripps Coastal Reserve

San Carlos Community Park & Recreation Center

Crown Garden Club: Xeriscape/Water Conservation Gardening

Lonny Brewer County Park

Best of the Best Book Club: "Every Living Thing" by Jason Roberts

Guided EVENING Bird Walk from Tierrasanta

South Lane County Park

Discovery Table - The Wonder of Photosynthesis

Guided Bird Walk - Lake Murray, Kiowa Drive Entrance

Hilton Head County Park

Discovery Table - Spiders

Discovery Table - Kumeyaay Children's Games and Toys

Lindo Lake County Park

Discovery Table - Bats

Balboa Park Pow Wow

Lakeside Linkage County Preserve

Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

San Carlos Pocket Park

STEAM Kids

Athletics at San Diego Padres

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