Free things to do this weekend in and around San Diego
San Diego's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
- Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today! - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Various participating bowling centers near you, July 3–5, 2026, See website for details.
- Harney Street Market - Old Town San Diego - 3940 Hortensia St, Old Town, San Diego, CA 92110, United States, July 4–5, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Camel Valley Lavender Farm - Camel Valley Lavender, 26636 Old Julian Hwy, Ramona, CA 92065, United States, July 4–5, 2026, 10:00 to 4:00
- 2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks - National Park Service, 1849 C St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20240, United States, July 4–5, 2026, See website for details.
- Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom - Port of San Diego, Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, USA, July 4, 2026, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fireworks at 9:00 PM)
- Rancho Bernardo's Spirit of the Fourth - Spirit of the Fourth, Pasture Glen, Escondido, CA, USA, July 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
- 61st Annual Independence Day Festival in Escondido - Museum at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, July 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fourth of July Fireworks in El Cajon - 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA, USA, July 4, 2026, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- 55th Annual 4th of July Parade - 11885 Cypress Canyon Rd, Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA 92131, United States, July 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Old-Fashioned 4th of July in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA, USA, July 4, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Red White and Boom - City of San Marcos California - 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA, USA, July 4, 2026, Entertainment begins 5:00 PM | Fireworks begin 9:00 PM
- Coronado Promenade Concerts at Spreckels Park - Spreckels Park, Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA, July 5, 2026, See Website/Schedule
- Sensory Hour @ Waterway of Change - The Buffalo History Museum, Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States, July 5, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM