June Calendar – San Diego Family June 2025

sunday | 1

Nighttime Zoo. Explore the Zoo at night and enjoy a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Through Aug. 10 (except June 21). San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org

SeaWorld Summer Spectacular. New shows, live music and dazzling new Enchanted Wonders Fireworks spectacular. Daily through Aug. 10, then weekends through Sept. 1. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience. A unique blend of unusual aquaria, diverse jelly species and immersive media create a truly one-of-akind experience allowing visitors to learn, touch and encounter these fascinating animals. Daily, included with admission. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

“The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.” The uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. Tickets: www.broadwaysd.com

Padres Home Games. Today vs. Pirates, June 9–11 vs. Dodgers, June 20–22 vs. Royals, June 23–25 vs. Nationals. Petco Park. Tickets: www.padres.com

New LEGOLAND Driving School. Features realistic road scenarios, intersections, roundabouts and even a car wash equipped with interactive bubble triggers that activate as kids drive through. Open daily. Included with admission. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com

FREE Fiesta del Sol. Beachside music festival with inflatables, face painting, arts & crafts and more. Today, 9 am–8 pm. Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. www.fiestadelsol.net

U-Pick Strawberry Fields. Daily, 9 am–5 pm. Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Cannon Rd. & I–5. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com

Baby Shark at SeaWorld. Baby Shark & friends will be swimming through the park with live character interactions, a new music video and more. Through June 22. Daily, included with admission. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

Survival of the Slowest. Observe and interact with nature’s smallest, slowest and weakest creatures to discover how they not only survive, but thrive in the wild. Daily, 10 am–5 pm. Included with admission. $19.95–$24.95; under 3 free. Through Sept. 1. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

Kids Bowl FREE. Two games a day. Through Aug. 17. Aztec Lanes, 6075 Aztec Cir., Dr. & East Village Tavern + Bowl, 930 Market St. Register: www.kidsbowlfree.com

San Diego Children’s Choir Spring Concert. Featuring more than 300 talented young voices, from classic to contemporary works, performed in a variety of languages. 4 pm. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. Tickets: www.theshell.org

FREE Western Days & Tamale Festival. Carnival rides, live music and more. 11 am–5 pm. 28246 Lilac Rd., Valley Center. www.westerndays.org

Summer of Wonder. New exhibits, Nature Trail at the Nat, hands-on activities, films and Nat at Night on Fridays (half-price admission after 5 pm). Through Sept. 1. $14–$24. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org/ summerofwonder

FREE Western Days & Tamale Festival. Carnival rides, live music and more. 11 am–5 pm. 28246 Lilac Rd., Valley Center. www.westerndays.org

Summer of Wonder. New exhibits, Nature Trail at the Nat, hands-on activities, films and Nat at Night on Fridays (half-price admission after 5 pm). Through Sept. 1. $14–$24. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org/ summerofwonder

Blue Star Museums offers FREE admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 1. Details: www.arts.gov/ initiatives/blue-star-museums

Sesame Summer Splash. Sun-sational events. Open daily, 10 am–6 pm through Sept. 1. Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. Tickets: www.sesameplace.com

FREE EcoFest Encinitas. Showcasing ways to “go green” while saving money and having fun. 11 am–3 pm. Encinitas Community Park. www.ecofestencinitas.org

Water Ways. New exhibit that allows guests to manipulate and play with the flow of water. Today, 12:30–4:30 pm & Tues.–Sat., 9:30 am–4:30 pm. Included with admission. $14. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org

tuesday | 3

Residents FREE Days at Balboa Park. Park museums offer free admission Tuesdays on a rotating basis throughout the month to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents. Schedule: www.balboapark.org

wednesday | 4

FREE Cajon Cruise. Admire stunning vehicles, live music and more. Wednesdays through July 30, 5–7:30 pm. Downtown El Cajon. www.downtownelcajon.com

Storytime with Seadragons. Enjoy an enchanting storybook tale about ocean

creatures from around the world. Mon., Wed., & Fri.; 9:30–9:40 am. Included with admission. $24.95–$29.95; under 3 free. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

thursday | 5

UltraStar Cinemas Discount Thursdays. 50% off all movie tickets and popcorn. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. Showtimes: www.ultrastarmovies.com

Recess at Oma’s: Homestead Happenings. Hands-on activities and interactive stations. Through June 7. 10 am–4 pm. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. Tickets: www.omasfamilyfarm.com

FREE La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event. Thursdays, 5–8 pm through Aug. 28. La Mesa Blvd. www.lamesavillageassociation.org

FREE Party at the Pop Jet at Del Mar Highlands. Family-friendly entertainment. 10 am. 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com

friday | 6

San Diego Wave FC. Cheer on our national women’s soccer team. Tonight & June 22, 7 pm. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way. Tickets: www.sandiegowavefc.com

Kid’s Night Out. Kids in grades 1–5 enjoy games, arts and crafts, movies and more. 5–9 pm. $26. Mickey Cafagna Community Ctr., 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway. www.poway.org

FREE First Friday La Jolla Art Walk. Wander through galleries and pop-up artists. 4–7 pm. 1205 Prospect St. www.lajollabythesea.com

FREE Street Level x Art Walk. Music, art and more. 5–8 pm. Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way. www.oma-online.org

FREE Summer Movies in the Park: “Moana 2.” Today at Mountain View Community Ctr. & Scripps Ranch Community Park, June 13 at Willie Henderson Sports Complex & June 20 at Doyle Rec. Ctr. Full schedule: www.summermoviesinthepark.com

FREE First Friday at Arts District. Kids crafts, 5–6 pm at San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd. Liberty Station. www.libertystation.com

saturday | 7

North Park Music Fest. Multiple venues in the heart of North Park. 12–10 pm. Wristbands $25. North Park Mini Park. www.northparkmusicfest.org

LEGO Festival. Epic brick-building, brand-new shows, massive builds and more. Today & tomorrow. Included with admission. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com

FREE Seaport Village Daycation Celebration. Summer kick-off event with live music and DJ dance party, free carousel rides, family-friendly activities and more. Sponsored by The Port of San Diego. 3–7 pm. 849 W. Harbor Dr. www.seaportvillage.com