October just became the cheapest month of the year for San Diego families. The San Diego Museum Council has brought back its annual Kids Free San Diego program, which gives children ages 12 and under free admission at more than 60 museums and attractions across the county. The promotion runs Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, so there’s no rush to cram it all into one weekend.
The participating sites cover serious ground. You’ll find options in East County, North County, South Bay, Old Town, Coronado, and the City of San Diego, which means most families have something within a short drive. The attractions themselves range from art and history to science, nature, wildlife, trains, and ships. That spread matters if you’ve got kids of different ages, since a train exhibit and a wildlife center can usually satisfy two very different attention spans on the same afternoon.
If you’re planning around fall break or looking for Halloween-season activities that don’t involve a corn maze admission fee, this is a solid place to start. The complete list of participating museums is posted on the San Diego Museum Council’s website, and it’s worth scanning before the month fills up.
Which San Diego attraction is at the top of your family’s list this October?
