927 Free kids & family events in National City

927 events

Free Kids Events within 50 miles of National City — see kids events today in National City, tomorrow, or this weekend.

Also covering kids activities in: El Cajon, Poway, San Diego, Imperial Beach, Coronado

We're tracking 149 free kids events around National City this week. That includes what's on at Poway, El Cajon, and Crest. Everything's within about 50 miles of National City, including nearby El Cajon and Poway, and each listing links back to the source so you can check times and sign up.

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Thursday, July 16

Thu, Jul 16·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

All Ages Storytime

La Mesa • La Mesa · 8 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5
Thu, Jul 16·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Toddler Storytime

Santee • Santee · 13 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5
Thu, Jul 16·11 AM – 12 PM

Little Storytime

El Cajon • Crest · 16 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5

Friday, July 17

Fri, Jul 17·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Preschool Play

Poway • Poway · 19 mi

Free 👶 Baby Ages 0–5

Saturday, July 18

Sunday, July 19

Monday, July 20

Mon, Jul 20·10:30 AM – 11 AM

Summer Storytime

El Cajon • El Cajon · 11 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5
Mon, Jul 20·11 AM – 11:30 AM

Baby Storytime

Poway • Poway · 19 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5

Tuesday, July 21

Wednesday, July 22

Thursday, July 23

Thu, Jul 23·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

All Ages Storytime

La Mesa • La Mesa · 8 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5
Thu, Jul 23·11 AM – 12 PM

Little Storytime

El Cajon • Crest · 16 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5

Friday, July 24

Fri, Jul 24·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Preschool Play

Poway • Poway · 19 mi

Free 👶 Baby Ages 0–5

Saturday, July 25

Sunday, July 26

Monday, July 27

Mon, Jul 27·10:30 AM – 11 AM

Summer Storytime

El Cajon • El Cajon · 11 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5

Tuesday, July 28

Wednesday, July 29

Thursday, July 30

Thu, Jul 30·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

All Ages Storytime

La Mesa • La Mesa · 8 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5
Thu, Jul 30·11 AM – 12 PM

Little Storytime

El Cajon • Crest · 16 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor Ages 0–5

Friday, July 31

Fri, Jul 31·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Preschool Play

Poway • Poway · 19 mi

Free 👶 Baby Ages 0–5

Saturday, August 1

Sat, Aug 1·11 AM – 12:30 PM

Wordplay

El Cajon • Crest · 16 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Sunday, August 2

Monday, August 3

Tuesday, August 4

Thursday, August 6

Friday, August 7

Sunday, August 9

Friday, August 14

Saturday, August 15

Sunday, August 16

Thursday, August 20

Sunday, August 23

Sunday, August 30

Saturday, September 5

Sunday, September 6

Friday, September 11

Saturday, September 12

Friday, September 18

Saturday, October 3

Saturday, November 7

Saturday, November 21

Saturday, December 5

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Free Kids Events in National City, FAQ

Are there really free kids events in National City?

Yes. There are 927 free kids events listed near National City right now. Library story times, park programs, and community festivals are free pretty often.

Do free kids events in National City require registration?

Some do, especially story times and classes where space is limited. Each listing links to the source so you can check and sign up.

Where are these free kids events happening near National City?

This week's listings include Poway, El Cajon, and Crest. Each card shows the venue and how far it is, and links to the source so you can check times and register.