Free Things To Do in San Diego : October 2009
October 4th, 2009
The RandomSanDiego.com Deal Finders wanted to remind you of a few free, family friendly events taking place in San Diego this month, October 2009:
Saturday, October 3, 2009:
Free Admission to Select San Diego Museums
Quilt Show – Old Town Temecula – The colorful American craft turns the banisters and eaves of Old Town Temecula into a giant colorful quilt when hundreds of handmade quilts are displayed along the six blocks of Old Town Front Street. http://www.temeculacalifornia.com/
Sunday, October 4, 2009:
Free Admission to Select San Diego Museums
Free Family Art Day - Oceanside Museum of Art – Youth Film Festival
San Marcos Alive – San Marcos Civic Center – Come out and celebrate the Arts in San Marcos http://www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us/
Feeling Fit Festival – Leo Mullen Sports Park, Encinitas – Participate in guided trail hikes, drop-in sports clinics and fitness class demos. Also check out the giant rock climbing wall, surf simulator and bungee trampolines. There will be plenty of information and giveaways from the many health and fitness exhibitors on hand. http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/
Art in the Park, Coronado – Enjoy distinctive art work by more than fifty top artists showcasing works in a wide variety of genres. http://www.coronadoartassn.com/
Free Organ Concert – Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist. http://www.sosorgan.com/
Fiesta Del Rio – Imperial Beach Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach – Enjoy a variety of entertainers, tours of the Tijuana Estuary, activities and games for families and children, booths and native Kumeyaay arts and crafts. http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/
Tuesday, October 6, 2009:
Free Admission to Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas http://www.qbgardens.org/
Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums (Free Admission is limited to San Diego City and County residents, Active Military and their families):
- Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
- Centro Cultural de la Raza
- Model Railroad Museum
- Natural History Museum
Wednesday, October 7, 2009:
Free Concert at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido – Brent Garcia – Acoustic folk rock artist Brent Garcia got his start playing restaurants and coffee houses in North Idaho. Garcia will share his unique combination of creative lyrics and smooth, soulful sound with Southern California in a concert that’s not to be missed.
Free Admission to the Art Museum at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido
Friday, October 9, 2009:
Temecula Rod Run – Friday Night Cruise – Enjoy classic cars, entertainment and vendors in fabulous Old Town Temecula. http://www.rodruntemecula.com/
Saturday, October 10, 2009:
Temeucula Rod Run – Saturday Show & Shine – Enjoy classic cars, entertainment and vendors in fabulous Old Town Temecula. http://www.rodruntemecula.com/
Train Song Festival – Old Poway Park, Poway http://www.poway.org/
Railroad Movie Under the Stars – Old Poway Park, Poway – End the day in Poway with a railroad themed movie, following the Train Song Festival. http://www.poway.org/
ArtWalk – Downtown Escondido http://www.downtownescondido.com/
Jazz on Grand – Escondido http://www.downtownescondido.com/
Nature Walk – Tijuana Estuary http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/
Sunday, October 11, 2009:
Free Admission to the San Diego New Children’s Museum
Free Organ Concert – Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Wayne Seppala, Guest Organist. http://www.sosorgan.com/
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/
Tuesday, October 13, 2009:
Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums (Free Admission is limited to San Diego City and County residents, Active Military and their families):
- Museum of Photographic Arts
- Museum of San Diego History
- Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center
Saturday, October 17, 2009:
State Barbeque Championship – Viejas Outlet Center – Great Family Fun for Everyone! The BBQ will feature live entertainment, vendors, a beer festival, cooking display, children’s play areas and most importantly…the best BBQ around, available throughout the event. http://www.viejasbbq.com/
Old Town Art Festival – Enjoy history, art and culture, in historic Old Town San Diego. Over 150 contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and home decor artisans come together to present another great event featuring well known national, international and some of southern California’s premier and emerging artists. http://www.oldtownartfestival.com/
Sunday, October 18, 2009:
Old Town Art Festival – Enjoy history, art and culture, in historic Old Town San Diego. Over 150 contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and home decor artisans come together to present another great event featuring well known national, international and some of southern California’s premier and emerging artists. http://www.oldtownartfestival.com/
Art in the Park, Coronado – Enjoy distinctive art work by more than fifty top artists showcasing works in a wide variety of genres http://www.coronadoartassn.com/
Free Organ Concert – Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist. http://www.sosorgan.com/
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/
Tuesday, October 20, 2009:
Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums (Free Admission is limited to San Diego City and County residents, Active Military and their families):
- San Diego Art Institute
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Museum of Man
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Mingei International Museum
Wednesday, October 21, 2009:
Hillcrest Art Nite – Downtown Hillcrest – View art, enjoy entertainment, shop and eat at some of Hillcrest’s most popular restaurants at discount prices! University Avenue between 10th and Herbert Streets. (http://www.hillcrestbusinessassociation.com/
Saturday, October 24, 2009:
Nature Walk – Tijuana Estuary http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/
Sunday, October 25, 2009:
Free Organ Concert – Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist. http://www.sosorgan.com/
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/
Tuesday, October 27, 2009:
Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums (Free Admission is limited to San Diego City and County residents, Active Military and their families):
- San Diego Air and Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Diego Hall of Champions
- House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
Wednesday, October 28, 2009:
Cajon Classic Cruise – Main Street and Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon – Trunk or Treat! – Hundreds of classic, custom, and hot rod cars as well as “Bike Row” motorcycles in a Street Festival setting. http://www.downtownelcajon.com/
Thursday, October 29, 2009:
Halloween on Seacoast Drive – Imperial Beach – A fun time for goblins to trick or treat to businesses along Seacoast Drive. http://www.cityofib.com/
Saturday, October 31, 2009:
Halloween
Safe Trick or Treat on Pumpkin Lane – Downtown Encinitas – Calling all boys and ghouls! Enjoy fantastic carved pumpkins, costume contests, games, music, free Halloween portraits, and trick or treating, of course! http://www.encinitas101.com/
Once Upon a Hallowe’en – Old Poway Park, Poway – Celebrate Halloween in a unique way in Poway with some good old fashioned fun! http://www.poway.org/
Newport Nights – Art, music, food and fun on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. http://www.newportnights.org/
Editor’s Note: Did we miss an event? Tell us about other free events (post a comment or email us) and we’ll add it to the list!
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