Get ready for a fun weekend in San Diego, Feb 7th & 8th! We've found some awesome family happenings, from creative workshops to community fun. Don't miss the chance to get hands-on with art or join a local community event!
See our top picks
Love Your Wetlands Day 2026
Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve
Free Saturday morning chance to explore local nature and habitats!
Free Kids Event: Cool Creations Featuring Wikki Stix®
Lakeshore Learning Store
Indoor, free, and creative fun with Wikki Stix on Saturday.
Weekend Ceramics Workshop (Artopia: NCM Creative Studios)
The New Children's Museum
Hands-on clay fun designed for younger kids (with adult help) on Sunday!
· February 7
4FREE KIDS EVENT: COOL CREATIONS FEATURING WIKKI STIX®FREE : Stop by for a fun, free crafting session using colorful Wikki Stix! This is a super easy way to keep little hands busy and let them get creative with no mess for you to clean up. It looks like this might be recurring, but we snagged the Saturday date for you.It's a genuinely free event perfect for creative kids this Saturday morning.
16TH ANNUAL RANDY JONES RUN, WALK AND ROLL FOR INDEPENDENCE : Get the family moving for a good cause! This run/walk/roll event is great for all fitness levels, so even your 3-year-old can manage a short distance. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the morning outdoors together.An active, community-focused event that encourages family participation in a morning run.
WARRIOR SPIRIT 5K RUN/WALK AND FAMILY FESTIVAL : This event features both a 5k and a Family Festival, making it perfect for including older kids who like to run and younger ones who will love the festival atmosphere after. Check out the local fun happening in Carlsbad!It combines an athletic challenge with a family festival component, ideal for engaging a wide age range.
LOVE YOUR WETLANDS DAY 2026FREE : Get out into nature and learn about local habitats! This is a great hands-on way for kids to learn about conservation and see cool marsh wildlife. It’s a solid free option for Saturday morning.An engaging, free environmental activity that gets kids outdoors learning about local ecology.
· February 8
3'RIGHT IN THE EYE' - GEORGES MELIES' LIVE MOVIE-CONCERT : This is a super unique experience mixing early cinema with live music! Your older kids and teens might find the creativity of Georges Melies fascinating, especially with a live soundtrack. A true cultural outing.A unique blend of film history and live music, making for an engaging afternoon for older kids/teens.
CARDIFF KOOK RUN 5K, 10K, & COSTUME CONTEST : Join the fun at this famous beach town run that includes a costume contest—perfect for creative kids who want to dress up! Even if you don't run, watching the costumed participants is a blast.The costume contest element makes this athletic event fun and entertaining for the whole family, not just runners.
WEEKEND CERAMICS WORKSHOP (ARTOPIA: NCM CREATIVE STUDIOS) : Get your hands delightfully dirty with clay at the New Children's Museum! They often run weekend pottery workshops in Artopia, which is a guaranteed hit for the younger creative kids. Check their calendar for the exact Sunday time.It’s a hands-on creative experience at a trusted location, perfect for engaging young artists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in San Diego this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are free options like the Free Kids Event: Cool Creations Featuring Wikki Stix® on Saturday and Love Your Wetlands Day 2026 on Saturday morning.
Are there any outdoor activities for families on Saturday, February 7th?
Yes! You can get active at the 16th Annual Randy Jones Run, Walk and Roll for Independence or learn about nature at Love Your Wetlands Day 2026.
What's happening for older kids or teens on Sunday, February 8th?
Check out the unique 'Right in the Eye' - Georges Melies' Live Movie-Concert at the Balboa Theatre for an artistic outing, or enjoy the local vibe of the Cardiff Kook Run costume contest!
