Spring Camps Are Here — Join the Fun at Living Coast Discovery Center!
Living Coast Discovery Center 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista
Spring and Summer Camp Registrations Open at Fleet Science Center!
Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego
PNC Mobile Learning Adventure at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway , EscondidoWeek of Events
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!
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...
The Nat Celebrates 150 Years with a Gift to Nature Lovers: New Trail Opens Summer 2024!
San Diego—The Nat’s anniversary year kicked off last Friday with the official groundbreaking of a new, native plant garden—Nature Trail at The Nat. This project is a cornerstone of the Museum’s sesquicentennial—150 years of studying, protecting, and bringing people closer to nature. The 22,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit, scheduled to open in early summer, will introduce visitors to the beautiful and beneficial native plants that support the incredible diversity of life in our region. “The garden will be a gift to the community that has supported us for almost 150 years, and it also marks our 150 years of commitment to nature...
Uncover the West’s Unsung Heroes at the Mormon Battalion!
Uncover the West's Unsung Heroes Discover the incredible story of the Mormon Battalion at their historic site! These pioneers played a pivotal role in shaping the American West. Immerse yourself in their journey and learn about their unwavering spirit. Visit the website to plan your visit!
Unleash Your Inner Connoisseur at 117 West Spirits!
Join 117 West Spirits for an exclusive tour led by the expert distiller, Justin McCabe, and delve into the captivating world of distillation at 117° West Spirits. Discover the secrets behind their unique spirits and what sets them apart. After the tour, indulge in a tasting flight of your choice, featuring our exquisite Rum, Gin, or Whiskey. Or, if you prefer, savor a handcrafted cocktail. Tour includes: Guided tour by their distiller One tasting flight or cocktail Additional tastings available for purchase. Book your spot now!
Birch Aquarium Leaps Into Frog Conservation to Save the Endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frog!
La Jolla, CA (March 20, 2025)—A new conservation chapter begins for Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego as it hops into action to help save the endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frog. The aquarium joins ongoing efforts to raise and recover this native California frog species. “Birch Aquarium is proud to join this collaborative effort to help save a species that desperately needs our help,” said Sean Bruce, Assistant Curator of Fishes and Invertebrates. “This issue hits us close to home, so we’re excited to make a meaningful, positive impact on wild frog populations.” To help ensure...
Surf’s Up Along With Snorkeling and More at Birch Aquarium Summer Camps!
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
Visit the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas!
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,...
Set Sail on an Adventure with Little Skippers at the USS Midway Museum!
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!
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!
PNC Mobile Learning Adventure at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!
PNC is bringing its Mobile Learning Adventure to the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on April 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Activate your little one’s imagination through special crafts, photo opportunities, giveaways, and more. This program will be hosted in the Museum’s parking lot for all to enjoy at no cost. *Note: This event will be held in the Museum’s parking lot so limited parking will be available. Additional parking can be found at the Classical Academy lot located at 207 E Pennsylvania Ave or the California Center for the Arts located at 340 N Escondido Blvd. For...
Rediscover Childhood Fun in New ‘Pause | Play’ Experience at Fleet Science Center!
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....
Celebrate the Season of Spring With Creativity Online with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!
Activity best for children ages three and up Can you guess what season brings warm, sunny days and bright, blooming flowers? If you guessed spring, you’re right! Spring is a season full of wonder when nature wakes up from its long winter nap. Some animals, like bears, sleep all throughout winter, this is called hibernation. This deep, restful sleep helps them save energy until food is easier to find again in spring! Spring is also when leaves grow back on trees, bees begin to pollinate helping flowers of all shapes and colors bloom. From tall sunflowers to tiny dandelions, everything...
Join the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum For A Summer Serenade!
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...
Love Cocktails? Join 117 West Spirits’ Cocktail Making Class!
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!
Enjoy ‘Nat at Night’ On Select Friday Evenings at the San Diego Natural History Museum!
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...