 Welcome to our online calendar of events for October…and thank you to our advertisers! Below is a chronological list of fun things to do this fall season, including places with FREE admission in October, Parent’s Night Out events and Halloween festivities! You’ll also find weekly events and classes for kids! If you choose to attend any of these events, please let them know you heard about it in San Diego Family Magazine!
Things change, especially this time of year. That’s why we’ve included phone numbers and Websites when available. Since most activities require advance reservations or have limited space, don’t forget to call first to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
OCTOBER 2008
wednesday | 1
Kids’ Free Days. Children, ages 3-11, receive free admission to the San Diego Zoo or the Wild Animal Park! Today until Oct. 31, 9 am-4 pm.
www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-231-1515.
 Victoria’s Gardens Pumpkin Patch. Pick out that perfect pumpkin and enjoy hayrides, flower maze, train rides, petting zoo, fun jumps, pony rides and more. Through Nov. 23. Sun.-Thurs., 9 am-8 pm; Fri. & Sat., 9 am-9 pm. Free admission; nominal fee for activities. 13120 Willow Rd., Lakeside.
www.victoriasgardens.us; 619-390-9571.
Pinery Pumpkin Patch Tours. Farm tours include a pumpkin, coloring book, tractor-pulled hay wagon ride, corn maze, farm animals and bales of straw. Today until Oct. 31. Call for hours. $7 per child; accompanying adult free. 13421 Highland Valley Rd., Rancho Bernardo & 5437 Bonita Rd., Bonita. 858-566-7466.
Free Harbor Cruise for Kids. For the whole month, kids, ages 12 & under, can explore San Diego Bay on Hornblower Cruise’s one- or two-hour, narrated harbor tours. Call or visit Website for daily cruise schedule. Free tickets for up to two kids per paid adult. Adults $20-$25. 1066 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.hornblower.com; 619-725-8888.
Puppet Shows. Today-Oct. 5: The Three Little Pigs & Other Funny Stories; Oct. 8-12: The Hare & the Tortoise; Oct. 15-19: Witches Brew; Oct. 22-26 & Oct. 29-Nov. 2: The Polka Dot Ghost. Wed.-Fri., 10 & 11:30 am; Sat. & Sun., 11 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. Adults $5; kids $3; under 2 free. Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, Balboa Park. www.balboaparkpuppets.com; 619-544-9203.
Pumpkin Station. Exciting rides, petting zoo, game zone, giant slide and countless pumpkins to choose from. Open daily through Oct. 31. Call or visit Website for hours. Free admission. Locations: Westfield Pkwy. Plaza, off Johnson Ave., El Cajon; Westfield Plaza Bonita, off Ring Rd., National City; Southwestern College, off Otay Lakes Rd., East H St., Chula Vista; 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd., across from the Del Mar Racetrack.
www.pumpkinstation.com; 858-566-7466.
thursday | 2
Birthday Celebration at My Kids Clubhouse. Receive free admission all day today and enjoy membership specials and prizes. 9 am-5 pm. 12636 Poway Rd., Ste. 4, Poway & 5034 Bonita Rd., Ste. C, Bonita.
www.mykidsclubhouse.com; 858-668-2838 or 619-434-8676.
friday | 3
“Hello, Dolly!” This beloved musical features classic hits such as Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Before the Parade Passes By, It Only Takes a Moment and more. Tonight & Oct. 10, 7 pm; tomorrow, Oct. 5, 11 & 12, 2 & 7pm. $17-$33. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 East Main St., El Cajon.
www.cctmusicaltheater.com; 619-588-0206.
KinderNights: Do You Have a Skeleton? Enjoy critter encounters, make a skeleton craft, listen to the story, Funny Bones, and munch on a Halloween treat. Tonight & Oct. 10, 6:30 pm; KinderMornings: Oct. 12, 9 am. $11 plus park admission. For ages 3-6 with adult. Reservations required. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park.
www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-557-3969.
Webkinz Pajama Jam. Come dressed in your PJ’s and pick out your very own Webkinz, enjoy crafts, play real-life versions of the online Webkinz games and more. Today, 5:30-7:30 pm. $25 per child. Call to register. Snacks and drinks provided. Bears, Buddies & Toys, 9832 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee.
www.bearsbuddiesandtoyssantee.com; 619-448-9008.
Legoland’s Land of Adventure. Featuring four, Egyptian-themed attractions, including its first-ever dark ride – Lost Kingdom Adventure. See Website for park hours. Adults $59.95; ages 3-12 $49.95; parking $10. Legoland California, Carlsbad.
www.legoland.com; 760-918-LEGO.
saturday | 4
Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld. Get into the “spirit” of Halloween as you watch Sesame Street’s Countdown to Halloween musical, have your photos taken with friendly, costumed characters, decorate cookies, visit 10 trick-or-treat stations and more. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 31, Nov. 1 & 2, 10 am-7:30 pm. $51-$61; ages 2 & under free; parking $12. I-5, exit SeaWorld Dr.
www.seaworld.com; 800-25-SHAMU.
Garden Festival. Revel in all things botanical at this annual event featuring plant displays, horticulture demos, kids’ activities, garden vendors, Smokey the Bear and more. Today & tomorrow, 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. Adults $28.50; ages 3-11 $17.50. Wild Animal Park, Escondido.
www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-231-1515.
Brick-or-Treat. Celebrate Halloween at Legoland with safe trick or treating on the Brick-or-Treat trail. Today & tomorrow, Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26. See Website for hours. New this year is the Brick-or-Treat Party Nights (Saturdays, 5-9 pm) featuring nighttime brick-or-treating, costume contests and photos with a giant LEGO pumpkin! $49.95-$59.95; Party Nights $35 plus park admission.
www.legoland.com; 760-918-LEGO.
SeaWorld Shamu & You Family Walk. Have a whale of a time while making a difference in the lives of critically ill kids. Take a one-mile stroll that starts at the South Shores boat ramp and crosses through SeaWorld, or a four-mile course that continues around Mission Bay. Post-walk activities included. Today, 8 am. $15-$25.
www.shamuandyouwalk.kintera.org; 858-966-5988.
Parent’s Night Out at San Diego Danceworks. Kids, ages 4 & up, enjoy a fun dance party with games, an obstacle course, pizza and a movie. Tonight, 6-10 pm. Call for fees and to register. 2653 Ariane Dr., San Diego. 858-272-7456.
Palomar Observatory Tours. Examine the historic 200-inch telescope and view the cosmos through telescopes on top of Palomar Mountain. Today, 3 pm-midnight. $75 including round-trip bus transportation. For ages 10 & up. Pre-registration required.
http://www.rhfleet.org/site/astronomy/palomar.html; 619-238-1233, ext. 802.
sunday | 5
Sea Schoolers: B is for Bat Star. Preschoolers, ages 3-4, discover the ocean with scavenger hunts, animal encounters, stories and crafts. Today, Oct. 11 & 18, 9:30-11 am. Adult/child pair $28. Pre-registration required. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla.
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu; 858-534-7336.
monday | 6
SHONA: Spirits in Stone—Art & Animals of Africa. See masks, jewelry, baskets and sculptures of Zimbabwean Shona stone sculptors at this exhibit. Through Oct. 12. Open daily, 10 am-5 pm. Adults $13; ages 3-12 $7; 2 & under free. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park.
www.sdnhm.org; 619-232-3821.
tuesday | 7
Sea Strollers: Fins and Fun. Explore the sights and sounds of the sea. Today, 8:30-9:15 am. Adult/child pair $23. For ages 24 mos. & under. Pre-registration required. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla.
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu; 858-534-7336.
friday | 10
Halloween Harvest Tours. This program features a tour of Helen Woodward Animal Center, creepy crawly animal encounters, a family-friendly Haunted House and a free mini pumpkin. Through Oct. 31. Call for details and reservations. $8 per child. 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe.
www.animalcenter.org; 858-756-4117, ext. 318.
saturday | 11
All About Enrichment Weekend. Learn about various critters and find out what it’s like to care for them through keeper talks and special activities for the animals. Today & tomorrow; see Website for schedule. Adults $24.50; ages 3-11 $16.50. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park.
www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-231-1515.
Spooky Sleepover: Creepy Body Parts. This overnight adventure features trick or treating, a spooky sing-along, a costume parade, animal visits, buffet dinner, crafts and more. Today, Oct 18 & 25, 4 pm-9 am. $89-$109 plus park admission. Call to register. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park.
www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-718-3000.
Learn Kumeyaay History. This guided walk leads you to historic grinding rocks and Old Mission Dam along the San Diego River. Today & Oct. 25, 8:30 am. Free. Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Mission Trails Regional Park, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos-Santee border.
www.mtrp.org; 619-668-3281.
Sea Schoolers: B is for Bat Star. See Oct. 5.
sunday | 12
Free Admission at The New Children’s Museum. Today, view art exhibits, enjoy storytelling and engage in hands-on projects at no charge! 9 am-4 pm. 200 West Island Ave., downtown San Diego.
www.thinkplaycreate.org; 619-233-8792.
SEA LIFE Aquarium at Legoland. Experience a magical underwater world filled with seahorses, stingrays, sharks and more than 70 new LEGO models. Open daily, 10 am-5 pm (Oct. 18, 25 & 31, 10 am-8 pm). Adults $18.95; ages 3-12 $11.95; 2 & under free; parking $10.
www.legoland.com; 760-918-LEGO.
Brick-or-Treat. See Oct. 4.
tuesday | 14
Kid City. Young visitors, ages 5 & under, create, play and learn as they explore the everyday working world through interactive activities. Open daily; check Website for hours. Adults $10; ages 3-12 $8.75. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park.
www.rhfleet.org; 619-238-1233.
Full Moon Walk on Scripps Pier. Explore one of La Jolla’s most prominent landmarks and be guided by aquarium naturalists as you dissect a squid, make marine organisms glow in the dark, collect plankton and study the nocturnal habits of marine life. Tonight, 6-8:30 pm. $17-$20. For ages 9 & up. RSVP required.
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu; 858-534-7336.
thursday | 16
Ant-Sized Adventures: Bats. Kids, ages 3-5, explore nature with a short hike, story time, group game and take-home craft. Today & tomorrow, 10-11:30 am. $2. Meet at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center. Reservations required. Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego.
www.mtrp.org; 619-668-3278.
Tinkering. Enjoy hands-on exhibits about building, inventing and experimenting with various materials. Kids are sure to love the Tinkering Studio where they can use household items to build catapults, robots, roller coasters and more. Open daily; visit Website for hours. $8.75-$10. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park.
www.rhfleet.org; 619-238-1233.
Homeschool Thursday. Elementary school-aged kids learn about animals in this special program. Today, 10:30 am-noon. $7. Reservations required. San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 5500 Gaines St., San Diego.
www.sdhumane.org; 619-243-3432.
friday | 17
Plant Day & Orchid Odyssey at the Zoo. Explore a botanical garden’s collection of about 700,000 plants, visit an orchid greenhouse filled with more than 3,000 orchids, and take free botanical bus tours. Today; visit Website for hours. Free with park admission. $16.50-$24.50. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park.
www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-231-1515, ext. 4298.
saturday | 18
Family Day: Creeps from the Deep. Meet mysterious creatures that live in the depths of the ocean – animals that glow, make slime and slither in the dark! Today, 11 am-3 pm. Free with admission. Adults $11; ages 3-17 $7.50; 2 & under free.
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu; 858-534-FISH.
Kids’ Nite Out at Color Me Mine. Children watch Casper the Friendly Ghost, paint a fun project and enjoy ice cream while you get a well-deserved break. Tonight, 6-9 pm. $5 plus cost of ceramic piece. 214B Town Center Pkwy., Santee.
www.santee.colormemine.com; 619-258-8525.
Pumpkin Trains. Ride a vintage train and enjoy great Halloween activities. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 25 & 26, 11 am & 2:30 pm. $5-$15; ages 5 & under free. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, Campo.
www.psrm.org; 619-465-PSRM.
Parent’s Nite Out at Elite Gymnastics Academy. Games, pizza and a movie keep the kids occupied while you spend some relaxing, grown-up time. Tonight, 6-10 pm. $10. For ages 4 & up. 1810 John Towers Ave., El Cajon.
www.elitegymnastics.com; 619-441-5900.
Family Science Day at the Fleet. Enjoy hands-on activities that you can all do together, plus make a science experiment that you can take home. Today, noon-3 pm. Free with paid admission. Adults $10; ages 3-12 $8.75. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park.
www.rhfleet.org; 619-238-1233.
Parent’s Nite Out at Kidsville. Fun-filled activities await the kids as you enjoy a stress-free evening. Tonight, 6:30-10 pm. Call for fees. 12760 Danielson Ct., Poway.
www.kidsvilleplayland.com; 858-513-2529.
Sea Schoolers: B is for Bat Star. See Oct. 5.
sunday | 19
Animal Grossology. Featuring 16 colorful, hands-on exhibits that present a larger-than-life look at nature’s vomit-munching, slime-making and dookie-loving creatures! Open daily; check Website for hours. Adults $8; ages 3-12 $6.75. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park.
www.rhfleet.org; 619-238-1233.
Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld. See Oct. 4.
Brick-or-Treat. See Oct. 4.
monday | 20
Water: H2O = Life. Appreciate the power and beauty of water at this exhibit that lets you explore the culture, history and future of life’s essential ingredient. Through Nov. 30. Open daily, 10 am-5 pm. Adults $13; ages 3-12 $7; 2 & under free. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park.
www.sdnhm.org; 619-232-3821.
tuesday | 21
“Planet Earth: Fresh Water.” This giant-screen film explores the world’s deepest lake, the world’s highest waterfall and rivers that course from mountain to the sea, nourishing unique wildlife. Open daily; check Website for screening times. Through Nov. 30. $7-$13. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park.
www.sdnhm.org; 619-232-3821.
wednesday | 22
Grandparents’ Gathering: Trick-or-Treat Creation. Kids bond with their grandparents as they create a personalized trick-or-treat bag together. Today, 3 pm. $8 per pair. Java Mama Café, 8250 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa.
www.javamama.com; 619-337-0012.
Autumn. Fine-art photographer Abe Ordover and seasoned artists present brilliant works of color and beauty. Through Nov. 9. Open daily, 9 am-5 pm. Adults $13; ages 13-17 $8; 3-12 $7. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnhm.org; 619-232-3821.
thursday | 23
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. Featuring vintage aircraft and artifacts from the earliest days of Marine Corps Aviation. Tues.-Sun., 9 am-3:30 pm. Free. T-4203 Anderson Ave., San Diego. www.flyingleathernecks.org; 877-359-8762.
friday | 24
“The Magical Forest.” Watch this enchanting, family-friendly musical by Eric Scot Frydler. It’s an inspiring tale that is sure to touch your heart and make your spirit soar! Tonight until Nov. 30. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun. matinees, 2 pm. $20-$25. The Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado.
www.coronadoplayhouse.com; 619-435-4856.
Haunted Birch Aquarium. Meet creeps from the deep, experiment with mad scientists, enter a costume contest and explore the aquarium for tricky treats, slimy encounters, spooky activities and monstrous live music. Oct. 24-26, 6-9 pm. $15. Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Call to register. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla.
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu; 858-534-7336.
“Dances with the Dead.” Watch ballet performances presenting delightfully scary selections from Dracula and Miraculous Mandarin. Tonight, 8 pm; tomorrow, 2:30 & 8 pm. Tonight, come in costume and get a chance to win an on-stage photo op with the cast. $25-$80. For ages 6 & up. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., downtown San Diego.
www.californiaballet.org; 619-570-1100.
Family Art Night at Kidsville. Tonight, 6 pm. Call for details. 12760 Danielson Ct., Poway.
www.kidsvilleplayland.com; 858-513-2529.
saturday | 25
The Boulevard Boo! Parade & Carnival. Ghosts, witches and goblins come alive at today’s spook-tacular event! See amazing costumes, floats, marching bands and more at the Boo! Parade, 11 am-noon. Parade travels along El Cajon Blvd. & ends at Rolando Blvd. Then head down to Clay Park for an afternoon of carnival rides, a kids’ costume contest, a haunted beer garden and more. Noon-6 pm.
www.booparade.com; 619-582-1093.
Ice Cream Social at Henry’s Farmers Market. Stay cool with delectable sundaes, root beer floats and homemade chipwiches. Today; see Website for store locations and hours. Free.
www.henrysmarkets.com; 877-7HENRYS.
Halloween Spooktacular at The Super Dentists. Games, live entertainment, a costume contest, prizes and more. Today, noon-2 pm. Free. Come back on Nov. 3 and get $1 for every pound of candy you bring in! Visit Website for details. Eastlake Village Shopping Center, 2226 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista.
www.superdentists.com; 619-DENTIST.
Pumpkins at the Park. A trick-or-treating scavenger hunt, an extinct animal graveyard, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow stuffing demos, a costume contest, spooky animal encounters and more. Today, tomorrow, Nov. 1 & 2, 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. $17.50- $28.50. Wild Animal Park, Escondido.
www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-231-1515.
My Gym Halloween Party. Spend an afternoon of games, obstacle courses, costume contests, music, treats and more. Today, 1-4 pm. Free. My Gym Pacific Beach, 1735 Garnet Ave., 858-270-3800; My Gym Encinitas, 1465 Encinitas Blvd., 760-436-9496; My Gym Eastlake, 868 Starboard St., Chula Vista, 619-397-0003; My Gym Rancho Bernardo, 15932 Bernardo Center Dr., 858-487-4961;
www.mygymsandiego.com.
Color Me Mine’s 2nd Anniversary Party. Celebrate with free studio time, giveaways, games, prizes and free air brush face painting (11 am-1 pm & 4-6 pm). Today; call for hours. 214B Town Center Pkwy., Santee.
www.santee.colormemine.com; 619-258-8525.
Learn Kumeyaay History. See Oct. 11.
sunday | 26
Dancing Witch Halloween Festival. A haunted barn, spook walk, pony rides, free pumpkins, candy and a werewolf appearance! Today, noon-5 pm. $20 per child; $10 for siblings/friends. Prancing Pony Country Farm, 16050 Kay Dee Lane, Ramona.
www.prancingponycountryfarm.com; 760-789-7197.
Puppet Shows. See Oct. 1.
Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld. See Oct. 4.
Brick-or-Treat. See Oct. 4.
wednesday | 29
Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge. Get the hot facts about global warming through this exhibit’s hands-on activities. Open daily, 9 am-5 pm. Adults $11; ages 3-17 $7.50. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla.
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu; 858-534-FISH.
thursday | 30
Trick or Treat at My Kids Clubhouse. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy creating unique bags and collecting sweet treats. Today, 10 am-noon. Free with paid admission. 12636 Poway Rd., Ste. 4, Poway & 5034 Bonita Rd., Ste. C, Bonita.
www.mykidsclubhouse.com; 858-668-2838 or 619-434-8676.
“The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mightly Knights.” Experience a rockin’ medieval adventure as Nickelodeon’s beloved backyard friends take center stage. Today, 2 & 6 pm. $19-$40; lap seats $5. San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., downtown San Diego.
www.broadwaysd.com;
www.ticketmaster.com; 619-570-1100.
friday | 31
Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld. Laugh along with Clyde and Seamore’s spooky Halloween show, find a gala underwater fantasea where gumdrops grow and lollicups wink beneath the waves, enjoy trick-or-treating (noon-6 pm) and more. Today, Nov. 1 & 2; visit Website for hours. $51-$61; ages 2 & under free; parking $12. I-5, exit SeaWorld Dr.
www.seaworld.com; 800-25-SHAMU.
Boo at the Zoo. Kids, ages 3-11, decorate their own trick-or-treat bags then head down to Creepy Crawler Lane for some goodies. Also featuring animal skull replicas, the Spider Station, friendly animals and more. Today, 5-6:30 & 6:30-8 pm. $15 plus zoo admission. Reservations required. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park.
www.sandiegozoo.org; 619-557-3969.
Kidsville Halloween Party. Get your costume ready and gear up for cool crafts and loads of trick or treating around the city of Kidsville. Today, 10 am. Call for fees. 12760 Danielson Ct., Poway.
www.kidsvilleplayland.com; 858-513-2529.
Free Treats at Carmel Mountain Ranch Town Center. Today, 3-5 pm. Kids must be in costume and accompanied by an adult. Carmel Mountain Rd. & Highland Rd. 858-695-2700.
“Haunted Hamlisch.” This concert presents hair-raising tunes and deadly melodies by John Williams, Rimsky-Korsakov and more. Tonight & tomorrow, 8 pm. $20-$85. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown San Diego.
www.sandiegosymphony.com; 619-235-0804.
Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Boo Bash. Ice skating, trick or treating and other ghoulish fun! Today, 5 pm. Free. 6845 University Ave., San Diego.
www.kroccenter.org; 619-287-KROC.
Puppet Shows. See Oct. 1.
saturday | Nov 1
Halloween Party & Sleepover. Join us for open gym, a haunted house, games, a costume contest! Also, hang out for a sleepover party that includes dinner and a movie! Tonight, 6:30-9:30 pm; sleepover, 6:30 pm-8 am. $35-$70. Call to RSVP. Poway Gymnastics, 12850 Brookprinter Place, Poway. 858-748-1716.
weekly activities
Things change, especially this time of year. That’s why we’ve included phone numbers and Websites when available. Since most activities require advance reservations or have limited space, don’t forget to call first to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
saturdays/sundays
Rip Squeak Story Time. Enter the world of delightful Rip Squeak tales and view the series’ magical art. Saturdays, 11 am & 1 pm. Free. Rip Squeak and Friends Gallery, Seaport Village, 849 W. Harbor Dr., Ste. B, downtown San Diego.
www.ripsqueak.com; 619-531-1127.
“Journey to the Lost Temple.” Be transported back in time to ancient Egypt and Cleopatra’s lost temple in this interactive musical. Saturdays, Sundays & Fridays; check Website for schedule. Free with park admission. Adults $59.95; ages 3-12 $49.95. Legoland, Carlsbad.
www.legoland.com; 760-918-LEGO.
Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle. Live performances, mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats and hands-on science! Sundays, 12:15 & 2:15 pm. Adults $13; ages 13-17 $8; 3-12 $7; 2 & under free. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park.
www.sdnhm.org/frizzle; 619-232-3821, ext. 110.
California Gold! Guides lead walks on trails lined with Goldenbush and cottonwoods along the San Diego River. Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego.
www.mtrp.org; 619-668-3281.
mondays
Mommy & Me Cooking Classes. Moms and preschoolers mix and measure up some fun using organic recipes. Mondays & Wednesdays, 10-11 am. $35 per class. Call for details. Captain Cook’s Culinary Academy for Kids, 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.
www.captaincooksculinaryacademy.com; 760-431-2278.
tuesdays
Mom’s Night Out. Kids have a blast with an indoor playground, pizza and drinks while moms take their well-deserved break. Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. $20 per child; additional child $15. For ages 6 & up. Call for reservations. Space is limited. AirTime, 2705 Via Orange Way, Ste. C, Spring Valley.
www.airtimeparty.com; 619-660-9357.
Trains and Stories. Stories, finger plays and songs all about trains. Tuesdays, 4 pm. Free. For ages 2-6. Trains Are Good, 3683 Midway Dr., Ste. F, San Diego.
www.trainsaregood.com; 619-294-8372.
wednesdays
Tot Play Time. Little ones enjoy free exploration, play and socialization as they crawl through tunnels, run through obstacles and toss balls and scarves. Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:15-5:15. $5. Activities are parent directed. Call or visit Website for details. Lucky Child Inc., 1648 Ord Way, Oceanside.
www.luckychild.com; 866-781-5825.
Parent Movie Morning. A unique opportunity for the family – including baby – to enjoy a movie. Stroller parking, changing facilities, dimmed lights, reduced volume. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10 am. Adults & ages 4 & up, $5-$5.50; ages 3 & under free. Visit www.ultrastarmovies.com for dates, locations and movie of the week.
thursdays
Parent Movie Morning. See Wednesdays.
fridays
Parents’ Night Out at Captain Cook’s Culinary Academy for Kids. Kids cook some organic pizza or pasta and watch a movie while you enjoy relaxing, grown-up time. Fridays, 6-9 pm. $30 per child; $20 per sibling. 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.
www.captaincooksculinaryacademy.com; 760-431-2278.
Stories at Bears, Buddies & Toys. Children enjoy listening to animated tales. Fridays, 11 am & 6 pm. Free. 9832 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee. 619-448-9008.
Kids’ Classes
Cooking Classes for Kids. Children, ages 3-14, explore, create and prepare organic recipes in an eco-friendly and fun environment. Featuring Mommy & Me Classes (ages 3-5), Li’l Explorer Classes (ages 4-6) and First Mate Classes (ages 6-14). Visit Website for details. Captain Cook’s Culinary Academy for Kids, Crazy Burro Shopping Center, 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.
www.captaincooksculinaryacademy.com; 760-431-2278.
Sea Wees: Yummy Tummies. Two-year-olds are introduced to the ocean world through stories, songs and live animal encounters. Oct. 13, 16 & 17, 9:30-10:30 am. $23 per day. Pre-registration required. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla.
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu; 858-534-7336.
Make a Frankenstein Statue. Make this monster of a creation out of a set of flower pots in this class led by an award-winning instructor. Oct. 4; come any time between 10 am-2 pm. Call for fees. Color Me Mine of Santee, 214B Town Center Pkwy.
www.santee.colormemine.com; 619-258-8525.
First Friends. Little ones, ages 2-5, are introduced to animals through songs and delightful activities in this parent-participation class. See Website for schedule. $12 per child per class. Prepaid enrollment required. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe.
www.animalcenter.org; 858-756-4117, ext 318.
Toddlers’ Tango & Babies Boogie. This fun program develops social and cognitive skills, concepts, gross motor skills and laughter. For ages 8 mos.-4 yrs. Classes at La Mesa Community Center (4975 Memorial Dr.), Lakeside Community Center (9841 Vine St.), Java Mama Café (8250 La Mesa Blvd.), Bears, Buddies & Toys (9832 Mission Gorge Rd.), Playhouse Café (6690 Mission Gorge Rd.) & in Chula Vista (1381 & 785 East Palomar St.). Visit www.toddlerstango.com or call 619-253-1067 for details.
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