Family in San Diego on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

56 events across 32 venues in San Diego County on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Evening 3

Afternoon 21

  1. 1:00 PM

    DIY Crafternoon

    Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library · Cardiff-by-the-Sea

    Bring the whole family and craft the afternoon away! A variety of crafting materials will be available for you to dream up your most creative ideas. A simple craft will also be available for those who are more comfortable with a directed craft. For all ages.

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  8. 3:00 PM

    Doggie Tales

    Encinitas Library · Encinitas

    Friendly, Love on a Leash, therapy dogs are waiting patiently to hear stories! Children of all ages are welcomed to come practice their reading skills and make a furry friend!

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  11. 3:00 PM

    Brick Builders

    Imperial Beach Library · Imperial Beach

    Use your imagination to complete a brick building challenge with Lego bricks or build whatever you'd like! Hosted in partnership with the City of Imperial Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department. For ages 6-12.

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  17. 4:00 PM

    Teen/Tween Halloween Movie Night

    San Marcos Library · San Marcos

    Celebrate the spooky season with our Teen Halloween Movie Night at the library! We’ll be showing a fun, teen‑friendly Halloween film. Nothing too scary, just the right amount of ghoulish vibes. Enjoy popcorn, candy, and a cozy space to hang out with friends.

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  21. 4:30 PM

    Chess Club

    Lincoln Acres Library · National City

    Put your chess skills to the test! Join us for Chess Club at the library and enjoy friendly games, practice your strategy, and learn new moves. Players of all skill levels are welcome.

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Morning 16

  6. 10:30 AM

    Boogie & Boo Storytime Show!

    Fletcher Hills Library · El Cajon

    A Not-So-Spooky Musical Bash for Little Ghouls & Goblins Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and groove at Boogie and Boo!—a Halloween-themed music and movement concert designed especially for young children and their families. This interactive event features live music, silly puppets,…

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  10. 10:30 AM

    Storytime

    Alpine Library · Alpine

    Children actively participate in stories, music, and movement enhancing their social, emotional, and language development with time for socializing afterwards.

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  11. 10:30 AM

    Pre-K Play

    Imperial Beach Library · Imperial Beach

    Bring your littles to meet and have fun! The library will provide toys and a play space for kids to play together and socialize. For ages 0-5. Parent/caregiver supervision required.

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  12. 10:30 AM

    Cuentos en Español

    Solana Beach Library · Solana Beach

    Los Cuentos en Español de niños regresan. Ven y diviértete escuchando cuentos, canciones y manualidades con Adela. This storytime is in Spanish only. Have fun listening to stories, songs, and making crafts with Adela.

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  15. 10:30 AM

    Halloween Storytime

    Del Mar Library · Del Mar

    Join us for a special Halloween storytime! Wear a costume if you like and get a free book! Come sing, dance, and hear some good stories with us on Wednesdays! This storytime is geared toward children ages 0-5. Please be advised that due to space limitations, we will be limiting…

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All day / time TBD 1

Ongoing / On view 15

  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  10. 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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  13. 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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  15. 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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