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November in San Diego with little kids.

17 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around San Diego in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.

17 listings · 6 free

Last checked · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

7 listings

Sunday, Nov 1

Nov1Sun

Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego · 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA 92109

When
Sunday, Nov 1
Time
Fri 4–7pm, Sat–Sun 1–7pm (Candy Trail hours; park opens earlier)
Price
Included with park admission; kids get in free with a paid adult through October; the Candy Trail needs a reusable bag (bring your own or buy one for $4.99)
Ages
Ages 1–10
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2 listings

Nov 2 to Nov 8

Nov6Fri

Santa at Fashion Valley

Fashion Valley · 7007 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Santa
When
Friday, Nov 6
Time
During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
Price
Photo packages priced at the booking site
Event pageOfficial page ↗Checked

5 listings

Nov 23 to Nov 29

Nov27Fri

Santa at Mission Valley

Mission Valley · 1640 Camino Del Rio N #351, San Diego, CA 92108

Santa
When
Friday, Nov 27
Time
During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
Price
Photo packages priced at the booking site
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3 listings

Open for weeks at a time

Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.

Nov20to 30

Lightscape

San Diego Botanic Garden · 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Jan 3
Time
5–9pm
Price
Adults from $28, kids $18, 2 and under free; parking $15 in advance
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Good questions

November in San Diego: the FAQ

17 dated listings so far, including Animal Presentations at the Living Coast Discovery Center (Nov 1), Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND California (Nov 1), Carlsbad Village Street Faire (Nov 1) and Día de los Muertos (Poway Library) (Nov 1). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.

The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.

7 start this November: Santa at Fashion Valley (Nov 6), Liberty Station Holiday Tree Lighting (Nov 27), Santa at Mission Valley (Nov 27), Santa at Otay Ranch Town Center (Nov 27) and Santa at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration (Nov 13 to Jan 3), plus 2 more below.

Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.

The checked list, every Thursday.

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