Free things to do this weekend in and around San Diego

San Diego's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Chess A2Z July Webinar with NM Austin Liu "Opening Principles: Play Better Without Memorizing Theory" - Chess A2Z - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR, July 25, 2026, 7PM to 8PM PDT
• Interactive Zone at Petco Park - - Petco Park, Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA, July 24-26, 2026, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today! - - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, July 23-August 1, 2026, See website for details.
• Lego Time at the Pacific Beach Library - - Earl & Birdie Taylor Park, Dawes Street, San Diego, CA, USA, July 24, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00pm PST
• Moval Movies - City of Moreno Valley California - City of Moreno Valley California - Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater, 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA, 92553, July 24, 2026, Movies start at 7pm and end at 10 pm
• National Carousel Day at the Balboa Park Carousel - - Balboa Park Carousel, Zoo Place, San Diego, CA, USA, July 25, 2026, 11:00 am–5:30pm
• Coronado Promenade Concerts at Spreckels Park - - Spreckels Park, Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA, July 26, 2026, See Website/Schedule
• Camel Valley Lavender Farm - - Camel Valley Lavender, 26636 Old Julian Hwy, Ramona, CA, 92065, July 25-26, 2026, 10:00 to 4:00
• Harney Street Market - Old Town San Diego - - 3940 Hortensia St, Old Town, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92110, United States, July 25-26, 2026, 10:00 AM
• Summer Concerts in the Park - City of Dana Point, CA - City of Dana Point, CA - 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA, USA, July 26, 2026, 2:30 pm - 6 pm
• Water and Nature Exploration - - The Autism Nature Trail @ Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY, USA, July 25-26, 2026, 11am-3pm