Family in San Diego on Sunday, October 18, 2026

17 events across 11 venues in San Diego County on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Afternoon 2

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
Kids' Watercolor Class
Poway Library · Poway
Kids are welcome to learn how to paint with watercolors. This Free program is geared towards elementary age students. Limited Space.
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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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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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