Spring Camps Are Here — Join the Fun at Living Coast Discovery Center!
It's that time of year again! Spring Wildlife Camps are March 24-28 and March 31-April 4 at the Living Coast Discovery Center. Camps are open to kids Pre-K to 6th grade who love nature, animal encounters, games, and outdoor activities. Campers will spend their days exploring the outdoors, engaging with animal ambassadors, and learning about wildlife. Register here Located on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, this non-profit zoo and aquarium offers interactive nature experiences for animal-lovers of all ages. With daily animal presentations, guided hikes, composting classes, and more, there is something for everyone! Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. year-round Learn more at thelivingcoast.org
Spring and Summer Camp Registrations Open at Fleet Science Center!
Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA
The Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park offers diverse and enriching STEM Camps this spring and summer! Upcoming Spring Camps include Tiny but Mighty: The World of Bugs for kids Pre-K to K on March 31-April 4; Heroes & Villains: The Science of Superpowers for Grades 1-3 from April 7-11; and Spy Academy: Secret Agents in Training for Grades 4-6 from April 7-11. This summer, the Fleet offers half-day and weekly Summer STEM Camps for kids June 2-Aug. 8. Hands-on science themes for kids in grades Pre-K-K include Space Explorer, Junior Paleontologist, and Bubbles, Boats & Beyond. Students in Grades 1-3 can choose Bugs, Rocks and the Wild; Energy and...
Visit the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas!
San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
Breathe in the fresh air at this plant-lovers’ paradise, a lush urban oasis spanning 37 acres in Encinitas, and home to the West Coast’s largest children’s garden and North America’s biggest public bamboo collection. The venue offers four miles of trails with peaceful ocean vistas, flowering trees, California native plants, majestic palms, a subtropical fruit garden, and an amazing multi-level treehouse. Plants from all over the world thrive at this retreat, thanks to the area’s mild climate. Enjoy all sorts of classes and workshops, including open-air yoga, pressed flower art, and succulent arranging. Kids will love the Garden's SAPLinGS (Science,...
Surf’s Up Along With Snorkeling and More at Birch Aquarium Summer Camps!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Summer will be here before you know it, and Birch Aquarium is ready with ocean-inspired camps for kids! Starting June 17, the Aquarium will offer weekly in-person sessions for kids ages 4-13. Explore underwater worlds and meet ocean creatures in fun and safe week-long camps, with full-day options available! Campers will play games, create fun crafts, engage in science activities, surf, snorkel, and of course, get up close with aquarium animals. Registration is now open for the general public. Register here. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round. Birch Aquarium
Set Sail on an Adventure with Little Skippers at the USS Midway Museum!
USS Midway Museum 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Ahoy, mateys! Calling all young sailors! ⚓️ Meet Airman Sam Rodriguez, your friendly guide from the USS Midway Museum. Airman Rodriguez helps kids become junior pilots and shares fascinating stories on the museum's family audio tour. Now you can embark on a learning adventure with Airman Rodriguez, right at home! Download our fun activity sheets featuring Airman Rodriguez and explore the exciting world of the USS Midway Museum. Learn about naval history, delve into the ship's secrets, and complete engaging challenges! Little Skippers, prepare to be launched into a world of fun and discovery! Download your activity sheets here and...
Overnight Adventures at the USS Midway Museum!
USS Midway Museum 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Spend the night on the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century! Walk in the footsteps of a true Midway Sailor, sleeping in authentic Navy bunks, eating breakfast on board, and much more. They welcome youth groups, families, and individuals on board to experience the new Overnight Adventure Program. Reserve Your Spot!
Rediscover Childhood Fun in New ‘Pause | Play’ Experience at Fleet Science Center!
Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Disconnect from the digital world behind and embrace the joy of play in the Fleet Science Center's new "Pause|Play" exhibition. From scoring with the right color ball at the dynamic Basketball Court to experimenting with shadow colors in Color Your Shadow, discover how light and perception alter your view of the world. Build and compare sand landscapes in Dig In!, navigate through a ball pool in Free Swim, and test your balance in Hopscotch. Create colorful patterns in Light it Up!, watch images transform as you move in Move it, Move it!, and play with perspective in Pause to Reflect....
Join the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum For A Summer Serenade!
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway , Escondido, CA
Join the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum for an exciting family jamboree to celebrate the spirit of summer 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The Summer Serenade will feature live performances, food trucks, crafts, and beer and wine for adults! $10/members, $15/non-members. Tickets This hands-on children’s museum in North San Diego County encourages young visitors to learn through play as they experiment with the forces of gravity, explore the lifecycle of butterflies and plants, engineer with giant blocks, and uncover a whole dinosaur fossil in the Base Camp dig site. The museum is open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat and 12:30 p.m.-4:30...
Enjoy ‘Nat at Night’ On Select Friday Evenings at the San Diego Natural History Museum!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Sip a signature cocktail while exploring the San Diego Natural History Museum during "Nat at Night" on select Fridays (April 19 and May 17) in spring. The venue can be enjoyed 5-10 p.m. On May 24, 2024 — Memorial Day weekend — Nat at Night will return weekly for the summer. The venue showcases the natural history of Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula via fascinating exhibits spanning four floors, a giant screen theater, summer camp, free guided hikes, talks, lectures, community science projects and an expansive research collection. As a birthday present to San Diego, the museum will...
Love Cocktails? Join 117 West Spirits’ Cocktail Making Class!
117 West Spirits 2332 La Mirada Dr Ste 800, Vista, CA
Cocktail Making Class - $50 per person 1.5 hours Whether you're an enthusiastic home bartender looking to elevate your skills or a complete novice excited to embark on a journey of flavors, you are invited to join the Cocktail Making Class at 117 West Spirits. Book Now!