Free Events & Activities in San Diego, CA

Art of Reading Book Club

Tomorrow · Sat, May 9, 5:15 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

To Catch a Fish

Happening now · May 2 – Nov 2 · Mingei International Museum · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, Unknown, CA

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School · 330 32nd St, San Diego, CA

Holiday Seasonal in San Diego, CA

House of Poland Lawn Program

In 2 days · Sun, May 10, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · House of Poland · 2176 Pan American Rd W, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec

Happening now · Apr 4 – Sep 21 · San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

Cabrillo Elementary School

Cabrillo Elementary School · 3051 Canon St, San Diego, CA

School in San Diego, CA

Growing Justice 2026

In 6 days · Thu, May 14, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Barrio Station · 2175 Newton Avenue, San Diego, CA

Southcrest Community Park

Southcrest Community Park · 4149 Newton Av, San Diego, CA

Outdoor Space in San Diego, CA

Bead Club for Tweens

In 6 days · Wed, May 13, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Solana Beach Library · 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA

Guitar Ensemble Concert

In 2 days · Sat, May 9, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lemon Grove Library · 3001 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA

Linda Vista Certified Farmers Market

Linda Vista Certified Farmers Market · 6939 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA

Farmers Market in San Diego, CA

Color, Cut & Create: Kids' Art Buffet

Starts in 2 hrs · Thu, May 7, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Rancho Santa Fe Library · 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Teen Afterschool Hangout

In 5 days · Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Casa de Oro Library · 9805 Campo Road, #180, Spring Valley, CA · Ages 10–17

Tecolote Community Park

Tecolote Community Park · 4675 Tecolote Rd, San Diego, CA

Outdoor Space in San Diego, CA

Discovery Table - The Wonder of Photosynthesis

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

Wander the Wetlands - Fish Seining at Crown Point Park

Tomorrow · Sat, May 9, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Crown Point Park North · San Diego, CA

Willie Henderson Sports Complex & Recreation Center

Willie Henderson Sports Complex & Recreation Center · 1092 S 45TH ST., San Diego, CA

Sports Fitness in San Diego, CA

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, May 7, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Ramona Library · 1275 Main Street, Ramona, CA

Neurodivergent Family Night

In 5 days · Wed, May 13, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Colina Del Sol Community Park & Recreation Center

Colina Del Sol Community Park & Recreation Center · 4150 54th Place, San Diego, CA

Sports Fitness in San Diego, CA

Rhyme Time at the Miraleste Library

In 5 days · Wed, May 13, 5:15 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Miraleste Library · 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rhyme Time at the Peninsula Center Library

In 6 days · Thu, May 14, 5:15 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Peninsula Center Library · 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Memorial Community Park & Recreation Center

Memorial Community Park & Recreation Center · 2947 OCEAN VIEW BLVD., San Diego, CA

Sports Fitness in San Diego, CA

Silly Saturday at the Peninsula Center Library

Tomorrow · Sat, May 9, 5:15 PM–5:45 PM UTC · Peninsula Center Library · 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Preserving Our History: Japanese Farming Families Before WWII

Tomorrow · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Peninsula Center Library · 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Tecolote Community Park & Recreation Center

Tecolote Community Park & Recreation Center · 1701 TECOLOTE RD., San Diego, CA

Sports Fitness in San Diego, CA

Kids Night Out

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Torrance · 2627 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA

LOOT & LORE (Epic Adventures), WARRIORS, POKÉMON & Magic: The Gathering

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · 4S Ranch Library · 10433 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA

City Heights Community Park & Recreation Center

City Heights Community Park & Recreation Center · 4367 WIGHTMAN ST., San Diego, CA

Sports Fitness in San Diego, CA

Summer Learning Presents: Zany Zoe Magic Show

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa Library · 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA

Art Mart

Sun, Oct 11, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Golden Hill Community Park & Recreation Center

Golden Hill Community Park & Recreation Center · 2600 Golf Course Dr., San Diego, CA

Sports Fitness in San Diego, CA

House of Philippines Lawn Program

Sun, Jun 14, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · House of Pacific Relations International Cottages · 2294 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, San Diego, CA

Books & Art: Found Object Books

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art · 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA · Ages 18+

Azalea Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center

Azalea Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center · 2596 Violet Ave., San Diego, CA

Sports Fitness in San Diego, CA

Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema

Oct 26 – Apr 5 · Mingei International Museum · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, Unknown, CA

India Thompson: Looks Like Home

In 1 week · May 16 – Oct 19 · Mingei International Museum · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, Unknown, CA

Mountain View Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center

Mountain View Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center · 551 S. 40th St., San Diego, CA

Outdoor Space in San Diego, CA

House of Norway

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · International Cottages Lawn Area · San Diego, CA

House of Denmark

Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · House of Denmark · San Diego, CA

Southcrest Community Park & Recreation Center

Southcrest Community Park & Recreation Center · 1297 S 40TH ST., San Diego, CA

Sports Fitness in San Diego, CA

Fleet Accessibility Mornings

Sat, Jul 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Fleet Science Center · 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

House of Finland Lawn Program

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · House of Finland · San Diego, CA

Park De La Cruz Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center

Park De La Cruz Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center · 3901 Landis St., San Diego, CA

Outdoor Space in San Diego, CA

Skate Craft: Do-It-Yourself Design in Skateboarding

Nov 21 – May 10 · Mingei International Museum · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, Unknown, CA

Globe Pride AXIS Event

Sun, Jul 19, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · The Old Globe · 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

North Park Community Park & Recreation Center

North Park Community Park & Recreation Center · 4044 Idaho St., San Diego, CA

Outdoor Space in San Diego, CA

Juneteenth Celebration

Sat, Jun 20, 6:00 PM–1:30 AM UTC · San Diego History Center · 1649 El Prado, Suite #3, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

In 1 week · May 16 – Sep 8 · San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA