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Kids Free San Diego: October Deals

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Want the scoop on Kids Free San Diego? This is the ultimate guide to San Diego County and their free kids options in October!

Want the scoop on Kids Free San Diego? This is the ultimate guide to San Diego County and their free kids options in October!

October is the perfect time to visit San Diego.  The weather is usually lovely, and it's less crowded.  Usually the visitors tend to be more local to Southern California and to stay for just a few days.  When we first moved here, we wanted to explore all the fun things San Diego offers for families, and October helped us a TON.  Why? Because San Diego, the tourism board and San Diego Museums do something special each October…..Kids Free San Diego!  For the entire month there are TONS of deals when you buy adult admission for the best San Diego family locations.  From theme parks to zoos to restaurants to parks……there are almost 100 options for Kids Free San Diego activities this year.

I wanted to share some of my favorites, in case you are local or coming to visit San Diego in October.

Kids Free San Diego: October Deals

San Diego Zoo: We LOVE the San Diego Zoo (they recently opened a few new exhibits so even if you've been, it's worth a new visit).  The weather is normally lovely, it's a nice walk around area, and just big enough for a FULL family day.  The deal?  From October 1 through 31, 2021 every child age 3 to 11 gets free admission when accompanied by a paying adult.  Trust me, this one is POPULAR!

Click here for San Diego Zoo Tickets (buy the adult tickets, the children don't need a ticket to enter as long as they are with a paying adult)

San Diego Safari Park: The San Diego Safari Park is a truly unique experience, and a place we visit often.  Lydia actually went to camp at the Safari Park this summer, and we've also had the fun and super unique experience of sleeping overnight at the Safari Park for their Roar and Snore Campout (can't recommend this enough, it was so much fun).  The Safari Park is a bit smaller than the San Diego Zoo, and perfect for younger kids.  It's EASILY walkable and has some really unique habitats (be sure to check out Walkabout Australia)!

Click here for San Diego Safari Park Tickets (buy the adult tickets, the children don't need a ticket to enter as long as they are with a paying adult)

Legoland: Legoland is iconic.  Lydia absolutely loves it from the rides to the all new Lego Movie World to the apple fries (a must try).  They also do really fun Halloween decorations!  Kids Free San Diego is a GREAT time to visit, because you can't beat this deal for Legoland.  Trust me, it will sell out, so grab tickets in advance!

This deal specifically gives ONE free child admission per paying adult.

Click here for Legoland Tickets

Seaworld: Seaworld in October is especially fun, so a great time for taking advantage of Kids Free San Diego and this awesome deal.  In addition to the regular exhibits and rides, Seaworld has a ton of Halloween fun. There are trick-or-treating candy trails, special fall-flavored food & beverages and really great decorations!

This deal specifically gives ONE free child admission per paying adult.

Click here for Seaworld Tickets

USS Midway Museum: This is at the top of our Kids Free San Diego bucket list.  The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century, and now it's a REALLY cool museum with a permanent home here in San Diego.  I visited long ago, but Robbie and Lydia have never been!

This deal allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult.

Click here for USS Midway Museum Tickets

Fleet Science Center: Another San Diego museum favorite of ours (yes, Lydia did a summer camp here too)…..the Fleet Science Center is a perfect family afternoon activities.  They have really fun interactive exhibits and play area for younger kids!

This deal allows one child (12 & under) to get FREE admission to the exhibit galleries with one full-price paid adult.

Click here for Fleet Science Center Tickets

The Natural History Museum: The San Diego Natural History Museum was a new visit for us this summer.  It's beautifully laid out, and perfect for strolling from floor to floor for a relaxing family afternoon (don't miss the gem displays on each level, Lydia loved them).

This offer allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult when this coupon is presented.

The New Children's Museum:  The New Children's Museum in Downtown San Diego is on our list to visit this October.  It's aimed at younger children (think under age 10) and is filled with interactive and art based exhibits.

This deal offers one free child admission with the purchase of one full-priced adult ticket. To redeem online use code KIDSFREE2021 or mention the code when purchasing tickets as a walk-up at the Museum.

Birch Aquarium: We love love love the Birch Aquarium.  It's small enough for younger kids, has an amazing view, and one of the best touch tidepool areas I've ever seen! In fact, Lydia says she wants to volunteer there when she is in high school.  It's a perfect afternoon activity (and there is a great permanent food truck out front for an outdoor dining option).

This deal offers one free child admission with the purchase of one full-priced adult ticket.  To purchase online, use code BOGOKID.

San Diego Air and Space Museum: Visiting Balboa Park? Then be sure to put the San Diego Air and Space Museum on your agenda.  It's filled with historic aircraft and spacecraft and so much fun to see!

The Kids Free San Diego offer allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult admission.

There are also a TON of deals on hotels, food spots and more.  You can see a COMPLETE guide to Kids Free San Diego HERE.

Are you planning to take advantage of the Kids Free San Diego deals in October? If so, where are you going first?

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