News Summary
San Diego families have a great opportunity this October with the Kids Free San Diego initiative, allowing children aged 12 and under to enjoy free admission to over 60 attractions. This annual program promotes family experiences during the fall season, featuring prominent attractions like the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum, and SeaWorld. Families can access various educational experiences, special events, and discounts while exploring the city. The program runs until the end of the month, offering a myriad of engaging activities for families to enjoy together.
San Diego is set to offer families an exciting opportunity this October as Kids Free San Diego kicks off, allowing children aged 12 and under free admission to over 60 attractions throughout the region. The program is part of an annual initiative that highlights the importance of family experiences during the fall season.
Prominent local attractions participating in this initiative include the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum, Fleet Science Center, Legoland California Resort, and SeaWorld. Families can also take advantage of the newly opened Navy SEAL Museum San Diego, making it an ideal time for educational excursions.
The San Diego Museum Council and the San Diego Foundation present this program in collaboration with the San Diego Tourism Authority and First 5 San Diego. Last year, the Kids Free program attracted over 145,000 children and adults and is now celebrating its 14th year.
Key Attractions and Offers
Families must download a Kids Free coupon for each venue at sandiegomuseumcouncil.org to participate. The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are offering free admission for children 11 and younger when accompanied by an adult throughout the month. Each adult can bring along up to six children at no extra cost, making this an excellent opportunity for larger families.
October’s typically mild weather in San Diego enhances the appeal of zoo visits, with less crowded conditions. The San Diego Zoo will host special events, including HalGLOween, and the Safari Park will feature an Autumn Festival on weekends, adding to the family-friendly atmosphere.
Legoland California Resort is providing a free child Hopper Ticket with the purchase of a full-price adult Hopper Ticket, while SeaWorld’s Spooktacular event also offers free entry for kids alongside a paid adult ticket. This festive event includes themed activities and trick-or-treating.
Additional Offers
Furthermore, visitors to Birch Aquarium can take advantage of offers where up to two children enter free with one adult’s paid admission by using the promo code KIDSFREE25 for online bookings. At the New Children’s Museum, one child can enter for free with the purchase of adult tickets on Wednesdays and Thursdays in October.
The Fleet Science Center allows one free child admission with each adult’s paid ticket using a valid Kids Free coupon. Additionally, families can enjoy scenic rides with The Gondola Company, offering free rides for up to four children when accompanied by a paying adult during October.
Corporate Helicopters also provides an enticing promotion, permitting kids under 12 to ride free on Beaches & Bays helicopter tours with a paying adult. Similarly, children can join whale watching cruises for free from October 1-31 when accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket, using the code KIDSFREEOCTOBER.
Town and Country Resort and Bahia Hotel are among various hotels participating, with offers that include complimentary kids’ meals or free rentals for activities with a paying adult. Numerous local restaurants are also extending deals such as Carnitas’ Snack Shack, which provides a free kid’s meal for each paying adult during October.
Conclusion
The Kids Free October promotion will run until October 31, 2023, presenting families with a multitude of engaging offers from hotels, restaurants, museums, and parks. For detailed information and a complete list of participating locations and offers, families are encouraged to visit the San Diego Tourism Authority website for the Kids Free San Diego deals.
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Additional Resources
- 10 News: Kids Eat, Stay and Play for Free Across San Diego
- There’s San Diego: Kids Free October at San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
- Patch: Kids Get Free Admission to Attractions in San Diego County
- San Diego Magazine: Things to Do This Weekend
- Fox 5 San Diego: San Diego Museums Kids Free
- Wikipedia: San Diego
- Google Search: Kids Free October San Diego
- Google Scholar: Kids Free San Diego 2023
- Encyclopedia Britannica: San Diego
- Google News: Kids Free October San Diego
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