Family in San Diego on Saturday, October 17, 2026

31 events across 23 venues in San Diego County on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Evening 1

6:00 PM
Art Night
Encinitas Library · Encinitas
Art Night with the city of Encinitas - come meet the artists that have been featured at the library for the past several months.
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Afternoon 5

1:00 PM
Valley Center Fiddle Club
Valley Center Library · Valley Center
Learn to play the violin and fiddle! All ages welcome. Suzuki method & classical technique with some old-time fiddling thrown in for fun! For more info, contact instructor Jamaica Rafael Dieter by calling 818-554-0744 or via email at jamaicadieter@gmail.com. Classically trained…
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1:30 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Group
Campo-Morena Village Library · Campo
Come play the classic table top roleplaying game with other willing adventurers and staff.
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1:30 PM
Construction Club
El Cajon Library · El Cajon
Craft activities and building challenges with LEGO bricks, geared for kids ages 4 and up. Offered by local high school students. No registration required.
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2:00 PM
Saturday Storytime and Craft
Crest Library · El Cajon
Visit Crest on select Saturdays to listen to a story and then do a craft! Patrons can do one or the other, or both! This event is open to all ages!
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3:00 PM
Switch Saturdays
4S Ranch Library · San Diego
Switch Saturdays: Play Nintendo Switch games, board games & chess. Teens/Tweens ages 9-18 Welcome. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Community room, no sign ups required. Seating is limited.
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Morning 9

8:00 AM
Make & Take Craft
Descanso Library · Descanso
Come in with the kids and enjoy a self guided craft that's available all day long. Each week features a different theme. We look forward to seeing you here.
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10:00 AM
Make & Take Craft
Pine Valley Library · Pine Valley
Take home a new craft every week! Fun and creativity to enjoy at the library or at home.
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10:30 AM
Dance Party Storytime
Poway Library · Poway
Dance along with fun storytime songs! All children are welcome. Geared toward toddlers 18m - 3.
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10:30 AM
Watercolor Painting Class for Families with Margot Wallace
Rancho Santa Fe Library · Rancho Santa Fe
Have you every wanted to learn to paint? Tap into your inner artist and release your creativity. Learn about he basics of perspective. Using simple repeated form, you will draw and paint 3 different scenes in color on sketch paper then transferring with watercolor pencil one of…
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11:00 AM
Paws to Read
4S Ranch Library · San Diego
Come read to a real furry friend, the first and third Saturdays each month!
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11:00 AM
Star Wars Reads Day
La Mesa Library · La Mesa
Join us for Star Wars-themed fun! Make cool Star Wars crafts.* Meet characters from a galaxy far, far away! Come dressed in your best Star Wars outfit for our photo booth and Costume Contest! All ages are invited to take part in the fun! *while supplies last.
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11:00 AM
Kids' Lego Club!
Borrego Springs Library · Borrego Springs
Use your creativity and our collection of Legos to build whatever your heart desires! Creations will be displayed at the library for 2 weeks, between club meetings!
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11:00 AM
Fall Festival
Rancho San Diego Library · El Cajon
Fall Festival at the Rancho San Diego Library Sat., Oct. 17 from 11am-1pm · Pumpkin Painting (while supplies last) · Music show featuring Ralph's World · Spooky crafts
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11:30 AM
Saturday Family Movie Matinee
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library · Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Spend some family time together watching a movie with us in our air-conditioned community room. Popcorn and juice boxes will also be available. We'll be showing either a Hot.Right.Now. title or a popular childrens' film! Please call the library for the planned movie title.…
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All day / time TBD 1

All day
Emergency Food Pantry
Jacumba Library · Jacumba
Visit the library's emergency food pantry during open hours Tuesday thru Saturday.
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Ongoing / On view 15

On view · through Sat, Mar 6
LEGO® Galaxy NOW OPEN at LEGOLAND® California
LEGOLAND® California · Carlsbad
A new LEGO Galaxy themed area has opened at LEGOLAND California, offering immersive space-themed rides and attractions. The attraction is available through March 6, 2027.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
ALL-NEW Shark Encounter
Venue not listed · San Diego
A brand-new Shark Encounter exhibit or experience has opened at a San Diego attraction and is available through December 31, 2026. No additional details are provided beyond the title and dates.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
ALL-NEW Shark Encounter
San Diego · San Diego
A brand-new shark encounter experience at a San Diego attraction, running through the end of 2026. Details beyond the title and dates are not provided on this page.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
Candy Land Cafe!
Venue not listed · San Diego
An event or pop-up experience themed around the classic Candy Land board game, running through the end of 2026. No venue or further details are given on this listing page.
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On view · through Sat, Oct 31
Beachside Fall Fest at Belmont Park
Belmont Park · Mission Beach
A fall festival at Belmont Park along the beach, running from September 10 through October 31, 2026. The seasonal event celebrates autumn with activities at the iconic amusement park.
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On view · through Sat, Oct 31
Howl-O-Scream San Diego
Venue not listed · San Diego
A seasonal Halloween scare event at a San Diego attraction running from September 11 through October 31, 2026. No venue address or ticket pricing is given on this page.
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On view · through Sun, Nov 1
SeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular
SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
SeaWorld San Diego hosts its Halloween Spooktacular seasonal event from September 11 through November 1, 2026. The family-friendly event features Halloween-themed activities at the park.
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On view · through Sun, Nov 1
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular
Venue not listed · San Diego
A Halloween-themed event series running from September 12 through November 1, 2026 in San Diego. No venue or specific time details are listed on this page.
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On view · through Sun, Nov 1
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND® California Resort
LEGOLAND® California Resort · Carlsbad
LEGOLAND California Resort hosts its annual Halloween-themed event, Brick or Treat, featuring trick-or-treating, LEGO builds, and family-friendly spooky fun. The event runs through November 1, 2026.
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Explore, Learn, and Play
Crest Library · El Cajon
Bring your young children to explore, learn, and play at the Crest branch in the children's area free play space. We provide a variety of sensory and educational toys and activities.
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Videogaming at Crest
Crest Library · El Cajon
It's not just books at the library: Crest has videogames for patrons to enjoy, too! Visit Crest during its open hours and ask the front desk staff for access to the original Xbox One or Nintendo Switch. Please be mindful of others who also want a turn!
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Community Puzzle
Crest Library · El Cajon
Visit the Crest branch to help work on or start a community puzzle!
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Scavenger Hunt: Creepy Crawlies!
Imperial Beach Library · Imperial Beach
Can you find all the bugs, spiders, worms, and other other ground dwelling organisms hiding in our children’s area? Find all them all and win a small prize. For children ages 4-12. While supplies last; one prize per day.
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Scavenger Hunt
Crest Library · El Cajon
Find all 9 pictures hiding in the Crest library and claim a prize! Youngsters, kids, teens, and families are encouraged to visit the library to find them all! Scavenger hunt images will change monthly with different themes and hiding places.
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On view · Thu, Oct 15 – Sat, Nov 7
Ofrendas Communitarias │Community Ofrendas
Vista Library · Vista
Community Altars: The community is invited to reserve a 2'x2' space to build an altar. 10 cubbies available, speak to staff to reserve. For public health and safety reasons, please no food items or lit candles. Installations begin Oct. 15th. All materials must be picked up by…
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