Kids Dig Archaeology
Story Time with an Archaeologist
San Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesJoin us on select Thursday mornings for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab.
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum: Science & Engineering Night
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA, United StatesJoin the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM)! Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: Animals and biodiversity with Biology Through Art Aerodynamics with Fleet Science Center Physics of golf with San Diego Pop Up Mini Golf Hands-on ocean science with Ocean Connectors Archaeology with San Diego Archeological Center Satellites with Sally Ride Science Program Science of scent Electrical engineering with Snap Circuits Nano Materials Plus, you won’t want to miss a special dry ice presentation by Science Guys of San Diego! Conducting science experiments is hard work! Be sure to enjoy the food truck, Taco Spot and Cabetos Pops for a sweet treat. This event is hosted by the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum. For more information, questions, and registration, please contact the event organizer.
Art with an Archaeologist
San Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesFree admission for kids on select Saturdays! Join us for family-friendly activities in our classroom, where you can create your own art with an archaeologist, become a junior archaeologist with our miniature excavation units, and curl up with a book on our cozy reading rug. Families can also explore the museum on an Archaeology Quest and check out our Excavation Station and Field Lab. Kids 12 & under: Free; Adults: $5 (includes museum admission)
Grape Day Festival
Grape Day Park 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA, United StatesCelebrate Escondido’s agricultural heritage at the Escondido Grape Day Festival, presented by the Escondido History Center, The Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, and Brothers of 6 Charities. This year’s event features activities for all ages including grape stomping, live music, children’s activities and games, antique farm equipment, food vendors, local arts and crafts, wine and beer garden, and more. Visit the SDAC’s booth to step into the fascinating world of archaeology. Conduct a mini excavation, assemble plate puzzles, and explore artifacts from the region. This event is hosted by the Escondido History Center and the Brothers of 6. For more information, visit the Escondido Grape Day Festival website.
Art with an Archaeologist
Free admission for kids on select Saturdays! Join us for family-friendly activities in our classroom, where you can create your own art with an archaeologist, become a junior archaeologist with our miniature excavation units, and curl up with a book on our cozy reading rug. Families can also explore the museum on an Archaeology Quest and check out our Excavation Station and Field Lab. Kids 12 & under: Free; Adults: $5 (includes museum admission)
Kids Free San Diego
San Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesCalling all Junior Archaeologists! This October, present your Kids Free San Diego coupon to receive free admission to the Center and a take-home pottery kit for kids 12 and under. Journey through the museum on a family-friendly Archaeology Quest. Use your excavation skills to uncover the past. Examine and record your findings in our field lab - just like a real archaeologist! Then continue the fun at home with a pinch pot kit. Pottery kits and museum admission are free for children 12 and under with Kids Free San Diego Coupon plus paid adult admission. To participate, visit the San Diego Museum Council website to download your coupon. Then present it when you visit the Center to receive free admission and pottery kits for up to two children (12 and under) with one full-price paid adult ($5+). Limit 1 pottery kit per child. Organized by the San Diego Tourism Authority with support from the San Diego Museum Council (SDMC), Kids Free San Diego is an opportunity for thousands of families to enjoy museum experiences each year. Visit SanDiego.org to view participating museums and terms. A full directory of participating venues can also be found on the SDMC website.
Kids Pottery Workshop
San Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesGet creative this October! Join us for a pottery workshop and museum open house. Create your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Journey through the museum on a family-friendly Archaeology Quest. Use your excavation skills to uncover the past, then examine and record your findings in our Field Lab – just like a real archaeologist! Museum admission and pottery workshop are free for kids 12 and under. Adult museum admission: Pay what you wish (suggested $5/person). No registration required.
Girl Scout Field Trip Day
San Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesJoin us for a field trip at the San Diego Archaeological Center, where you'll learn what archaeology actually is, where we work, the variety of tools we use, and how we study the past here and all over the world. Complete an Archaeology Quest guiding you through 12,000 years of local history and multiple interactive exhibits then make your own piece of pottery to take home. Register now to save your spot. Program is $10 per scout, pay at door.
Arch in the Park
Los Penasquitos Ranch House 12122 Canyonside Park Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin the San Diego County Archaeological Society (SDCAS) for their annual Arch in the Park event. Their goal is to educate the public about archaeology, and to provide information on various career and volunteer opportunities with local archaeological companies, museums, universities, and organizations. Typically, more than 30 vendors take part in Arch in the Park. Arch in the Park is ideal for students and budding archaeologists to network, as well as family fun. This event is hosted by the San Diego County Archaeological Society. For more information, questions, and registration, please contact the event organizer.
Julian Natural Wonderfest
Menghini Winery 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA, United StatesJoin the Volcan Mountain Foundation for the Julian Natural Wonderfest, a day of fun, education, wildlife, science, wonder, preservation and dark sky appreciation for the whole family! Free event — community sponsored! This afternoon and evening gathering at Menghini Winery will include a late night astronomy star party, wildlife ambassador encounters, games and activities for families, presentations of music and art, and outreach booths from land preservation and other local nature-focused organizations, food vendors and access to the winery tasting room adjacent to the event venue. Free parking convenient to the event grounds.
Archaeology Day
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center 200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA, United StatesJoin the Colorado Desert Archaeological Society for Archaeology Day at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center. Events include local indigenous artists, exhibits, paddle-anvil pottery making and rock painting activities for kids, video "field trips" to La Rumarosa in Baja and Morteros Trail in Blair Valley, guided tours of the Begole Archaeology Research Lab and Library, and in-person field trips to Mine Wash Village and Blair Valley cultural sites. View Archaeology Day Flyer This event is hosted by the Colorado Desert Archaeological Society. For more information, questions, and registration, please contact the event organizer.
Beadmaking, Cordage, and Basketry Workshop for Girl Scouts
San Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesJoin us at the San Diego Archaeological Center for a beadmaking, cordage, and basketry workshop. Register now to save your spot. Program is $15 per scout, pay at door.