Kids Free San Diego is back this October 2024 where kids can receive free admission to over 100+ San Diego attractions including theme parks, zoos, museums, tours, and eat free at restaurants, and stay free at hotels.
For the adults, you can buy discount tickets to visit the attraction to save even more. A specific ticket that is valid for Kids Free San Diego must be bought if you are buying a discounted ticket. We have all the details below.
Terms and Conditions of the Kids Free San Diego October promotion:
Kids Free San Diego is an annual promotion where kids can eat, play, and stay for free all month long with over 100+ San Diego attractions participating and only adults need to pay for admission tickets. The offer is organized by the San Diego Tourism Authority. Here are some terms and conditions to know:
- Both tourists and residents can take advantage of the annual San Diego Kids Free October offer.
- Some attractions like Legoland California and Birch Aquarium at Scripps require a reservation.
- There are age restrictions, some offers may apply to kids ages 10 and under while others are for 12 and under, make sure to read terms and condition of each attraction.
- Parking pass is not free unless it is free at the San Diego attraction you’re visiting.
- Some participating attractions will require only an adult ticket and the child can enter for free while other venues will need a printed voucher for the kids. Some also limit the number of kids the adults can bring for free in addition to age restrictions.
- Make sure to purchase eligible adult tickets, some attractions may require a full-price adult ticket while others allow discounted adult tickets (we will list them below).
- Bundle San Diego multi-attraction passes are not valid to avail of kids-free entrance like the Go City San Diego, Balboa Park Explorer Passes, and CityPASS.
- You don’t need to wait until October to get kids in for Free at some attractions. You can take advantage of the SeaWorld San Diego Kids Free offer and Legoland Kids Go Free 2024 offer all year long.
Kids Free October San Diego Theme Parks and Top Attractions:
Here are the major theme parks and attractions participating in the Kids Free San Diego offer. Some are already valid this September so you don’t need to wait!
Legoland California Kids Free – Now through Oct. 31!
- Offer: Buy 1 Legoland + SeaLife Hopper Ticket or Legoland Resort Hopper (Legoland, SeaLife Aquarium, and Water Park), Receive 1 Free Child (ages 3 to 12) Ticket. Valid now, don’t wait until October.
- Save: Buy the discounted Legoland Kids Free Adult ticket, only $149 to $169.
- For the extra adults or kids (when visiting in odd number): Buy the discounted Legoland ticket, 1-Day ticket for only $79, or SeaLife Hopper + 2nd Day Free for only $99
Note: Legoland California is still requiring reservations so reserve your visit after buying your tickets.
Brick-or-Treat Monster Party (included) – Halloween at Legoland on select days from September 14 to October 27.
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SeaWorld San Diego Kids Free – Now through Oct. 31!
- Offer: Receive 1 free child ticket (ages 3 to 9) per 1 paid adult ticket. Valid now, don’t wait til October.
- Save: Buy the discounted SeaWorld Kids Free Adult ticket (ages 10+), for only $102.99 versus $122.99.
- For the extra adults or kids: Buy the discounted SeaWorld 1-Day Admission Ticket for only $69.99 versus $114.99.
Sea World Halloween Spooktacular (included)- Fridays to Sundays, between September 16 to November 3. Enjoy the daytime family-friendly Halloween event where kids can trick or treat and join in on a Halloween dance party.
Howl-O-Scream (not included) – Nighttime Halloween Haunt for ages 13+, select nights September 27 to November 2. Check out SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Cream discount tickets to attend the event.
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Sesame Place Kids Go Free
- Offer: Receive 1 child ticket per 1 paid adult ticket.
- Save: Buy the discounted Sesame Place Kids Go Free Ticket (ages 10+), only $90.00 versus $94.99.
- For the extra adults or kids: Buy the discounted Sesame Place Any Day Ticket, only $62.99 versus $94.99.
San Diego Zoo Kids Free – October 1 to 31
- Offer: Free admission for up to 5 children (11 and under) per 1 paid adult admission. Qualifying kids do not need a ticket.
- Save: Buy a discounted San Diego Zoo ticket for adults, $74 (only $67 with our exclusive promo code FALL, save $7).
Halgloween (included) – 5 to 9 PM from Friday to Sunday, enjoy San Diego Zoo’s light-up-the-night, Halloween-themed extravaganza!
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San Diego Safari Park Kids Free – October 1 to 31
- Offer: Free admission for up to 5 children (11 and under) per 1 paid adult admission. Qualifying kids do not need a ticket.
- Save: Buy a discounted San Diego Safari Park ticket for adults, $74 (or only $67 with our exclusive promo code FALL, save $7).
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Belmont Park Kids Free October
- Offer: Buy 1 Combo Wristband – 48″ or taller – and received 1 Jr. Combo Wristband – under 48″ – free this October!
- Save Time: Buy an Adult Combo Wristband for $59.95 in advance versus at the gate.
USS Midway Museum Kids Free in October
- Offer: Receive up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult this October!
- Save: Buy a discounted USS Midway Museum adult ticket for only $29.99 versus $34 gate price.
Old Town Trolley Tour Kids Free October
- Offer: Receive one free child per paid adult in the month of October! Choice of 1-Day or 2-Day Ticket.
- Save: Old Town Trolley Tour discount ticket for adults only $57 VS. $60 for a 1-Day Tour or $94.05 VS. $99 for a 2-Day Tour.
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Speed Boat Adventure San Diego Kids Free
- Offer: 1 free child with 2 paid adults.
- Save Time: Buy tickets in advance – $189.64
2024 Kids Free San Diego Participating Museums:
Kids ages 12 and under can receive free entry at the following art, cultural, science, and historical museums this October 2024 as part of the Kids Free San Diego offer. Please note that certain exhibitions may require an additional fee. Make sure to download the Kids Free San Diego coupon via San Diego Museum Council’s website to avail of the free admission to the museums.
Note: The exact ages included may vary per attraction, check their website for details.
- Barona Cultural Center & Museum – plus a free welcome gift
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps – Reservation required. Use code KIDSFREE24 at the Shopping Cart to receive up to two (2) free child tickets per each paid qualifying* adult admission.
- Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
- Brain Observatory – Reservation required. Use code KIDSFREE24 at the Shopping Cart to receive up to two (2) free child tickets per each paid qualifying* adult admission.
- Cabrillo National Monument
- California Center for the Arts Museum
- California Surf Museum
- Centro Cultura de la Raza – Kids are always free
- Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center – Kids are always free
- Comic-Con Museum – Monday, Tuesdays – Fridays, October 1-31, 2024 only. Buy 2 full-priced adult tickets, receive up to 2 children (6-12) tickets for free.
- Coronado Museum of History & Art – admission is always free.
- Fleet Science Center
- Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
- Heritage of the Americas Museum – Kids 17 and under are always free.
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- J.A. Cooley Museum
- Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego
- Junipero Serra Museum
- La Jolla Historical Society
- La Mesa Depot Museum
- Lemon Grove Parsonage Museum
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- Marston House Museum
- Marine Corp Recruit Depot Command Museum
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Mingei International Museum
- Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
- Mission San Luis Rey
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown & La Jolla
- Museum of Making Music
- MOPA at San Diego Museum of Art
- Museum of Us
- Nautical History Gallery & Museum
- New Americans Museum
- New Children’s Museum
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
- San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- San Diego Archaeological Center
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Diego Botanic Garden
- San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
- San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
- San Diego History Museum
- San Diego International Airport Arts Program
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Natural History Museum (the Nat)
- San Diego Police Museum
- The San Diego Museum of Art
- Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
- Timken Museum of Art
- USS Midway Museum
- Vision Museum of Textile Art
- Warner-Carrillo Ranch House (SOHO)
- The Water Conservation Garden
- Women’s Museum of California
- WorldBeat Center
Kids Eat Free and Stay Free at Participating San Diego Restaurants and Hotels
As part of the Kids Eat Free San Diego October offer, kids eat for free at participating restaurants &/or restaurant hotels & can avail of Kids Free Welcome Gift at participating hotels.
Visit the San Diego Tourism’s Website for a complete listing of brands participating in the promotion.
Also read: San Diego Getaway Guide
Book your San Diego Vacation:
San Diego Kids Eat Free Hotel Package
Book one the San Diego hotels offering your kids to a free meal!
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