Dorothy Tran 
October might be the best month for kids in San Diego! Kids Free October is back and over 100 attractions (like theme parks and museums), restaurants, and hotels are offering free admission, meals, or gifts for kids 12 and under!
A lot of places will allow 2 kids per paid adult admission (the zoo will allow 10!), so make sure you check their websites before heading out.
Here are some of the biggest attractions that are participating in Kids Free October:
-Belmont Park
-Birch Aquarium
-Every Museums at Balboa Park (Fleet Science Center, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air & Space Museum, etc.)
-Flagship Cruises and Events
-Legoland California
-Living Coast Discovery Center
-Lions, Tigers, and Bears
-The New Children’s Museum
-Old Town Trolley Tours
-San Diego Zoo Safari Park
-San Diego Zoo
-SeaWorld San Diego’s Spooktacular
-USS Midway
-Whale Watching
Click here for the full list of attractions where kids can go free.
Here are some restaurants offering free meals for kids with a paid adult entree:
-Bahia Hotel
-Carnitas Snack Shack
-Casa De Guadalajara
-Jose’s La Jolla
-Maryjanes at the Hard Rock Hotel
-Mission Bay Resort
For the full list of participating restaurants, click here.
Here’s a full list of hotels offering complimentary gifts and meals for kids.
Kids Free October isn’t just for San Diego residents, it applies to out of town visitors too. So get out there and explore San Diego!