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Still need Mother’s Day plans? I’ve got you! 🤗

Swipe for 12 free, cheap and fun things to do all around San Diego — that moms AND kids will enjoy together. 💞

From tide pools and trains to ferry rides and garden walks, this list is all about simple, low-stress outings that are easy to pull off and fun for the whole fam. 🎯

Save this post and use it as your go-to guide for Sunday!
(Tag a mom who might need it too.) 🫶

1. 🎠 Balboa Park Carousel + Train
2. 🛴 Liberty Station Loop
3. ⛰️ Mission Trails Nature Day
4. 🌊 Tide Pooling
5. 🧺 Sunday Farmers Markets
6. ⛴️ Coronado Ferry Adventure
7. 🌿 *Garden Walks
8. 🧺 Kate Sessions Park + Picnic
9. 💦 Civita Splash, Park + Play
10. ☕ James Coffee + Bridge Walk
11. 🌅 Sunset Beach Dinner
12. 🏛️ The Big Exchange (free museums!)

*(NOTE: Someone told me Water Conservation Garden is closed Sundays…head to Botanic Garden, Japanese Friendship Garden or Alta Vista Botanical Garden instead.)

💕 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!! 💕
What are your plans? Any favorite family traditions?

#FamDiego #MothersDaySanDiego #SanDiegoWithKids #SDMomLife #OutdoorFamilyFun #MothersDayIdeas #KidFriendlySD

Still need Mother’s Day plans? I’ve got you! 🤗

Swipe for 12 free, cheap and fun things to do all around San Diego — that moms AND kids will enjoy together. 💞

From tide pools and trains to ferry rides and garden walks, this list is all about simple, low-stress outings that are easy to pull off and fun for the whole fam. 🎯

Save this post and use it as your go-to guide for Sunday!
(Tag a mom who might need it too.) 🫶

1. 🎠 Balboa Park Carousel + Train
2. 🛴 Liberty Station Loop
3. ⛰️ Mission Trails Nature Day
4. 🌊 Tide Pooling
5. 🧺 Sunday Farmers Markets
6. ⛴️ Coronado Ferry Adventure
7. 🌿 *Garden Walks
8. 🧺 Kate Sessions Park + Picnic
9. 💦 Civita Splash, Park + Play
10. ☕ James Coffee + Bridge Walk
11. 🌅 Sunset Beach Dinner
12. 🏛️ The Big Exchange (free museums!)

*(NOTE: Someone told me Water Conservation Garden is closed Sundays…head to Botanic Garden, Japanese Friendship Garden or Alta Vista Botanical Garden instead.)

💕 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!! 💕
What are your plans? Any favorite family traditions?

#FamDiego #MothersDaySanDiego #SanDiegoWithKids #SDMomLife #OutdoorFamilyFun #MothersDayIdeas #KidFriendlySD

The BIG Exchange is back!! May 1–18, 2025 👏

Use your membership from any participating museum to get FREE “Reciprocal” admission to 50+ museums, aquariums, gardens, children’s museums, & more! 🐠🦕🔭

Featured in order:
cover - @sdautomotivemuseum
@sdnhm
@sdmodelrailroadmuseum
@thewaterconservationgarden
@museumofmakingmusic
@birchaquarium
@jfgmsandiego
@thenewchildrensmuseum

Details & links on my website (famdiego.com), linked in bio.
Ask questions below 👇

The BIG Exchange is back!! May 1–18, 2025 👏

Use your membership from any participating museum to get FREE “Reciprocal” admission to 50+ museums, aquariums, gardens, children’s museums, & more! 🐠🦕🔭

Featured in order:
cover - @sdautomotivemuseum
@sdnhm
@sdmodelrailroadmuseum
@thewaterconservationgarden
@museumofmakingmusic
@birchaquarium
@jfgmsandiego
@thenewchildrensmuseum

Details & links on my website (famdiego.com), linked in bio.
Ask questions below 👇

🎟️ 50 FREE Places to Play in May! 🏛️🐢🌸 The BIG Exchange is back from May 1–18, 2025, and it’s your ticket to free adventures all over San Diego! 🚀 Swipe to see my kids’ favorites. @gomuseums 👏

If you’re a member at any participating museum, just show your membership and get FREE “Reciprocal” entry into 50+ museums, gardens, historic sites, and more! 🤩🌺

(For example if you have a FAMILY membership, then you’d get Free Reciprocal FAMILY admission; or if you have an Individual Membership, then you’d only get Free Individual admission.)

Here are my kids’ favorite museums to Exchange for:

🐠 Birch Aquarium, $199 (reserve online req’d)
🔭 Fleet Science Center, $199
🌸 Japanese Friendship Garden, $80
🐢 Living Coast Discovery Center, $149
⚓ Maritime Museum, $115
🎶 Museum of Making Music, $70
⚒️ San Diego Archeology Center, $150
🚗 San Diego Automotive Museum, $80
🧸 San Diego Children’s Discovery Center, $160
🚂 Model Railroad Museum, $85
🦖 Natural History Museum, $119
🎨 New Children’s Museum, $250
🚢 USS Midway, $205
💧 Water Conservation Garden, $74
(see website for full list)

If you’re not a member yet, now’s the time to snag one and join the fun. 🎉 Family membership prices are noted above.

💁🏼‍♀️ My strategy has always been to buy the cheaper membership and use it to check out the more expensive ones. 😉

*The Balboa Park Explorer Pass is not included as a reciprocal admission membership.

*The San Diego Botanic Garden usually participates, but not this year due to an event happening at the same time.

✨ Tag your museum adventures with #TheBigExchange — can’t wait to see where you go!

#FamDiego #TheBigExchange #SanDiegoMuseums #MuseumMonth #SanDiegoFamilyFun #ExploreSanDiego

🎟️ 50 FREE Places to Play in May! 🏛️🐢🌸 The BIG Exchange is back from May 1–18, 2025, and it’s your ticket to free adventures all over San Diego! 🚀 Swipe to see my kids’ favorites. @gomuseums 👏

If you’re a member at any participating museum, just show your membership and get FREE “Reciprocal” entry into 50+ museums, gardens, historic sites, and more! 🤩🌺

(For example if you have a FAMILY membership, then you’d get Free Reciprocal FAMILY admission; or if you have an Individual Membership, then you’d only get Free Individual admission.)

Here are my kids’ favorite museums to Exchange for:

🐠 Birch Aquarium, $199 (reserve online req’d)
🔭 Fleet Science Center, $199
🌸 Japanese Friendship Garden, $80
🐢 Living Coast Discovery Center, $149
⚓ Maritime Museum, $115
🎶 Museum of Making Music, $70
⚒️ San Diego Archeology Center, $150
🚗 San Diego Automotive Museum, $80
🧸 San Diego Children’s Discovery Center, $160
🚂 Model Railroad Museum, $85
🦖 Natural History Museum, $119
🎨 New Children’s Museum, $250
🚢 USS Midway, $205
💧 Water Conservation Garden, $74
(see website for full list)

If you’re not a member yet, now’s the time to snag one and join the fun. 🎉 Family membership prices are noted above.

💁🏼‍♀️ My strategy has always been to buy the cheaper membership and use it to check out the more expensive ones. 😉

*The Balboa Park Explorer Pass is not included as a reciprocal admission membership.

*The San Diego Botanic Garden usually participates, but not this year due to an event happening at the same time.

✨ Tag your museum adventures with #TheBigExchange — can’t wait to see where you go!

#FamDiego #TheBigExchange #SanDiegoMuseums #MuseumMonth #SanDiegoFamilyFun #ExploreSanDiego

May Adventures are HERE! 🙌🌷 Which ones will you go on this month?! 💗🎳💦🌊🏛️⭐️💥🦋🍓

Details & links for each one are on my website. Ask questions in comments.

💗 MOTHER’S DAY: May 11
Celebrate MOM with tea, tide pooling, gardens & brunch! More ideas on my website.

🎳 KIDS BOWL FREE ALL SUMMER!
May-Aug, kids get 2 FREE games per day. Put the bumpers up & get a ball ramp to make it a super fun day! This year at Aztec Lanes, East Village Tavern & Temecula Lanes. @kidsbowlfree

💦 WATER PARKS ARE OPENING
Get ready to splash into summer!!!
🌟 Sesame Place (May TBA) - Eastlake @sesameplaceca
🧱 LEGOLAND Water Park (May 25) - Carlsbad @legolandcalifornia
🌊 The Wave Waterpark (May 26) - Vista @thewavewaterpark

🌊 RIVER DAYS: May 10-18
Two weeks of FREE Nature activities from Julian to the Ocean. Event schedule is online. @sandiegoriver

🏛️ THE BIG EXCHANGE: May 1-18
Use your current museum membership to “exchange” it for FREE “Reciprocal” admission into 50+ other participating museums, gardens, historic sites, and more! @gomuseums

⭐️ BLUESTAR MILITARY FAMILIES
Get FREE museum entry starting May 17 from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day. (Includes New Children’s Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden, Museum of Art, Mingei, Auto Museum & Mus. of Making Music.) @bluestarfamilies

💥 SEAWORLD FIREWORKS
Fireworks start May 23, schedule is on my website and tips for where to watch for FREE from my secret spot. ;)

🦋 BUTTERFLY RELEASES: May 3
At the Water Conservation Garden enjoy FREE admission to a day filled with specialty vendors, food trucks, plant sales, live music, and fun. ($10 for butterflies) @thewaterconservationgarden

🌷 SPRING FESTIVAL: May 4
San Dieguito County Park will host this eco-friendly festival with crafts, live animals, nature education, bounce house fun, face painting & more! @sandiegoparks

🍓 VISTA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: May 25
‘Celebration of the Berry’ with vendors, food, 5K or 1-mile Strawberry Run for kids, entertainment, kids play zone, even a pie eating contest. @vistastrawberryfestival

Save this post & tag a friend to play with in May!

#FamDiego #SanDiegoKids #SanDiegoFamilyFun #MayEvents #FamilyAdventures

May Adventures are HERE! 🙌🌷 Which ones will you go on this month?! 💗🎳💦🌊🏛️⭐️💥🦋🍓

Details & links for each one are on my website. Ask questions in comments.

💗 MOTHER’S DAY: May 11
Celebrate MOM with tea, tide pooling, gardens & brunch! More ideas on my website.

🎳 KIDS BOWL FREE ALL SUMMER!
May-Aug, kids get 2 FREE games per day. Put the bumpers up & get a ball ramp to make it a super fun day! This year at Aztec Lanes, East Village Tavern & Temecula Lanes. @kidsbowlfree

💦 WATER PARKS ARE OPENING
Get ready to splash into summer!!!
🌟 Sesame Place (May TBA) - Eastlake @sesameplaceca
🧱 LEGOLAND Water Park (May 25) - Carlsbad @legolandcalifornia
🌊 The Wave Waterpark (May 26) - Vista @thewavewaterpark

🌊 RIVER DAYS: May 10-18
Two weeks of FREE Nature activities from Julian to the Ocean. Event schedule is online. @sandiegoriver

🏛️ THE BIG EXCHANGE: May 1-18
Use your current museum membership to “exchange” it for FREE “Reciprocal” admission into 50+ other participating museums, gardens, historic sites, and more! @gomuseums

⭐️ BLUESTAR MILITARY FAMILIES
Get FREE museum entry starting May 17 from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day. (Includes New Children’s Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden, Museum of Art, Mingei, Auto Museum & Mus. of Making Music.) @bluestarfamilies

💥 SEAWORLD FIREWORKS
Fireworks start May 23, schedule is on my website and tips for where to watch for FREE from my secret spot. ;)

🦋 BUTTERFLY RELEASES: May 3
At the Water Conservation Garden enjoy FREE admission to a day filled with specialty vendors, food trucks, plant sales, live music, and fun. ($10 for butterflies) @thewaterconservationgarden

🌷 SPRING FESTIVAL: May 4
San Dieguito County Park will host this eco-friendly festival with crafts, live animals, nature education, bounce house fun, face painting & more! @sandiegoparks

🍓 VISTA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: May 25
‘Celebration of the Berry’ with vendors, food, 5K or 1-mile Strawberry Run for kids, entertainment, kids play zone, even a pie eating contest. @vistastrawberryfestival

Save this post & tag a friend to play with in May!

#FamDiego #SanDiegoKids #SanDiegoFamilyFun #MayEvents #FamilyAdventures

🤹🏻‍♀️🎪 Fern Street Circus is poppin’ up all over town with clowns, acrobats & FREE family fun — don’t miss it! @fernstreetcircus

Catch a show from 2–3pm:

Sat 4/12 – Park De La Cruz
3603 38th St., 92105

Sun 4/13 – North Park Rec
4044 Idaho St., 92104

Sat 4/19 – Cesar Chavez Rec
455 Sycamore Rd., 92173

Sun 4/20 – Golden Hill Rec
2600 Golf Course Dr., 92102

Sat 4/26 – Azalea Park
2596 Violet St., 92105

Sun 4/27 – Gompers Park
1110 Carolina Ln., 92102

BYO blankets and picnic, bring the giggles and let’s make some magic in the streets! (Donations welcome.) 💖

*verify info and location before you go at fernstreetcircus.com

#famdiego #famdiegoapril #famdiegofree #sandiegoforkids #thingstodosandiego #freeinsandiego #fernstreetcircus

🤹🏻‍♀️🎪 Fern Street Circus is poppin’ up all over town with clowns, acrobats & FREE family fun — don’t miss it! @fernstreetcircus

Catch a show from 2–3pm:

Sat 4/12 – Park De La Cruz
3603 38th St., 92105

Sun 4/13 – North Park Rec
4044 Idaho St., 92104

Sat 4/19 – Cesar Chavez Rec
455 Sycamore Rd., 92173

Sun 4/20 – Golden Hill Rec
2600 Golf Course Dr., 92102

Sat 4/26 – Azalea Park
2596 Violet St., 92105

Sun 4/27 – Gompers Park
1110 Carolina Ln., 92102

BYO blankets and picnic, bring the giggles and let’s make some magic in the streets! (Donations welcome.) 💖

*verify info and location before you go at fernstreetcircus.com

#famdiego #famdiegoapril #famdiegofree #sandiegoforkids #thingstodosandiego #freeinsandiego #fernstreetcircus

APRIL ADVENTURES are here! 🙌 Which ones will you go on this month?! (DETAILS & LINKS for each one are on my website.) 🐣🌷🍓🌳📚🌎🤹🏻❄️🛼

🐣 EASTER CELEBRATIONS 🐣
Celebrate with your little bunnies at TONS of Easter Egg Hunts all over the county! (Easter Guide will be up this week)

🌷 FLOWER FIELDS 🌷
Julian Farm & Orchard has u-cut daffodils, zinnias, sunflowers & others; along with fun farm activities. Avail Mar-April.

Carlsbad Flower Fields has PHOTO-OP only flowers (NO u-cut), but lots of other fun activities on site. Avail early Mar-early May.

🍓 STRAWBERRY PICKING 🍓
This is a fun Spring-Summer activity to get out in the fields and pick the freshest strawberries you’ve ever tasted.

Mellano Farmstand (Oceanside): April 5 & 6, 2025 + beyond
Kenny’s Strawberry Farm (Rainbow): Mar. 22, 2025 - mid-June
Carlsbad Strawberry Co.: Open NOW

🌳 NATIONAL PARKS WEEK 🌳
April 19-27, 2025. Opt Outside all week to enjoy our beautiful country. Entrance fees are waived on 4/19; different parks will host events & activities all week!

San Diego National Park Events:
Cabrillo: walking tours, open bunker, snake greetings, open tower climbs
Joshua Tree: guided jr ranger hikes, campfire evenings

📚 STORY TRAILS 📚
APRIL 2025. Children’s books to life at the most family-friendly trails during Earth Month (in both English & Spanish).

🌎 EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS 🌎
Apr. 18-27, 2025. Free fun at County Parks to celebrate Earth Day with a series of outdoor events: from picnic with the goats, reading with a boa constrictor, guided hikes and volunteer clean-up events.

🤹🏻 FERN STREET CIRCUS 🤹🏻
April 12-27, 2025. This FREE street circus is coming to a neighborhood near you! It features international circus artists, musicians, clowns & performers.

❄️ DISNEY ON ICE: Let’s Celebrate ❄️
April 10-13, 2025. One of our absolute favorite events of the year! TIP: Save the “service fee” and buy them in-person from the box office. Go! 👍

🛼 VIEJAS OUTDOOR ROLLER RINK 🛼
Apr. 4 - June 21, 2025. SoCal’s largest outdoor roller rink is back! $10/pp or $5 Fridays incl rentals & entrance.

Click to my website for all the details famdiego.com.
Have Fun! 🤗

APRIL ADVENTURES are here! 🙌 Which ones will you go on this month?! (DETAILS & LINKS for each one are on my website.) 🐣🌷🍓🌳📚🌎🤹🏻❄️🛼

🐣 EASTER CELEBRATIONS 🐣
Celebrate with your little bunnies at TONS of Easter Egg Hunts all over the county! (Easter Guide will be up this week)

🌷 FLOWER FIELDS 🌷
Julian Farm & Orchard has u-cut daffodils, zinnias, sunflowers & others; along with fun farm activities. Avail Mar-April.

Carlsbad Flower Fields has PHOTO-OP only flowers (NO u-cut), but lots of other fun activities on site. Avail early Mar-early May.

🍓 STRAWBERRY PICKING 🍓
This is a fun Spring-Summer activity to get out in the fields and pick the freshest strawberries you’ve ever tasted.

Mellano Farmstand (Oceanside): April 5 & 6, 2025 + beyond
Kenny’s Strawberry Farm (Rainbow): Mar. 22, 2025 - mid-June
Carlsbad Strawberry Co.: Open NOW

🌳 NATIONAL PARKS WEEK 🌳
April 19-27, 2025. Opt Outside all week to enjoy our beautiful country. Entrance fees are waived on 4/19; different parks will host events & activities all week!

San Diego National Park Events:
Cabrillo: walking tours, open bunker, snake greetings, open tower climbs
Joshua Tree: guided jr ranger hikes, campfire evenings

📚 STORY TRAILS 📚
APRIL 2025. Children’s books to life at the most family-friendly trails during Earth Month (in both English & Spanish).

🌎 EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS 🌎
Apr. 18-27, 2025. Free fun at County Parks to celebrate Earth Day with a series of outdoor events: from picnic with the goats, reading with a boa constrictor, guided hikes and volunteer clean-up events.

🤹🏻 FERN STREET CIRCUS 🤹🏻
April 12-27, 2025. This FREE street circus is coming to a neighborhood near you! It features international circus artists, musicians, clowns & performers.

❄️ DISNEY ON ICE: Let’s Celebrate ❄️
April 10-13, 2025. One of our absolute favorite events of the year! TIP: Save the “service fee” and buy them in-person from the box office. Go! 👍

🛼 VIEJAS OUTDOOR ROLLER RINK 🛼
Apr. 4 - June 21, 2025. SoCal’s largest outdoor roller rink is back! $10/pp or $5 Fridays incl rentals & entrance.

Click to my website for all the details famdiego.com.
Have Fun! 🤗

We’ll be dipping into the blood bank reserves soon so I’m doing what I can to help replenish their stock in advance. Calling all A+ blood types to help us out. 🙏

But really, all blood types will help save lives…including my son’s. A big THANK YOU to everyone who’s able to donate. We are GRATEFUL! @sandiegobloodbank ♥️

Basic Requirements:
• Min. 17 yo
• Min. 110 lbs
• No cold or flu-like symptoms
• Photo ID with birthdate
• No history of Hepatitis B or C any age
• No risk factors/behaviors associated with HIV/AIDS

📞 For eligibility requirements or to schedule, call (619) 400-8251

💻 Walk-ins are welcome but it’s best to schedule online.
https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/zip

They always have openings, I scheduled mine 2 hours before donating today. Check their website for donation centers and mobile blood drives all over the county everyday.

Eat a big meal and hydrate plenty before/after donating. They’ll give you all the free snacks you want after donating, even ice cream. 🍦

I even made a new friend while I was there with an amazing connection. His brother sadly passed away in the 90’s from brain tumor radiation-related complications, but his data helped shape the future of radiation therapy today; for which I’m grateful is directly helping my son with his. We shared a moment and a few tears over some rice Krispy bars & juice. 💕

📍PERMANENT LOCATIONS:
Gateway (south of City Heights):
daily Sun-Sat 7a-5p

El Cajon:
daily Sun-Sat 7a-5p

Escondido:
Tue-Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat 8a-4p, Sun/Mon closed

Carmel Valley:
Sun-Wed 8a-6p, Thur-Sat closed

Sabre Springs:
daily Sun-Sat 7a-5p

Clairemont Mesa:
Tue-Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat 8a-4p, Sun/Mon closed

Chula Vista:
Tue-Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat 8a-4p, Sun/Mon closed

Liberty Station:
Sun-Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat closed

Vista:
Sun-Tue 8a-4p, Wed/Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat closed

🎉 FUN MOBILE BLOOD DRIVES:
(see website for others & details)

Sun 3/23
Rolando Street Fair, 10a-3:30p

Mon 3/24
Jersey Mike’s Balboa Ave, 9a-2:30p
Societe Brewing Co., 11a-4:30p

Tue 4/1
Jersey Mike’s Mission Gorge, 9a-2:30p
San Diego Gulls, 12-6p

Sat 4/5
Starbucks (4227 Genesee Ave) 7a-6p
Jersey Mike’s Mission Gorge, 9a-2:30p

We’ll be dipping into the blood bank reserves soon so I’m doing what I can to help replenish their stock in advance. Calling all A+ blood types to help us out. 🙏

But really, all blood types will help save lives…including my son’s. A big THANK YOU to everyone who’s able to donate. We are GRATEFUL! @sandiegobloodbank ♥️

Basic Requirements:
• Min. 17 yo
• Min. 110 lbs
• No cold or flu-like symptoms
• Photo ID with birthdate
• No history of Hepatitis B or C any age
• No risk factors/behaviors associated with HIV/AIDS

📞 For eligibility requirements or to schedule, call (619) 400-8251

💻 Walk-ins are welcome but it’s best to schedule online.
https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/zip

They always have openings, I scheduled mine 2 hours before donating today. Check their website for donation centers and mobile blood drives all over the county everyday.

Eat a big meal and hydrate plenty before/after donating. They’ll give you all the free snacks you want after donating, even ice cream. 🍦

I even made a new friend while I was there with an amazing connection. His brother sadly passed away in the 90’s from brain tumor radiation-related complications, but his data helped shape the future of radiation therapy today; for which I’m grateful is directly helping my son with his. We shared a moment and a few tears over some rice Krispy bars & juice. 💕

📍PERMANENT LOCATIONS:
Gateway (south of City Heights):
daily Sun-Sat 7a-5p

El Cajon:
daily Sun-Sat 7a-5p

Escondido:
Tue-Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat 8a-4p, Sun/Mon closed

Carmel Valley:
Sun-Wed 8a-6p, Thur-Sat closed

Sabre Springs:
daily Sun-Sat 7a-5p

Clairemont Mesa:
Tue-Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat 8a-4p, Sun/Mon closed

Chula Vista:
Tue-Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat 8a-4p, Sun/Mon closed

Liberty Station:
Sun-Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat closed

Vista:
Sun-Tue 8a-4p, Wed/Thur 9a-5p, Fri/Sat closed

🎉 FUN MOBILE BLOOD DRIVES:
(see website for others & details)

Sun 3/23
Rolando Street Fair, 10a-3:30p

Mon 3/24
Jersey Mike’s Balboa Ave, 9a-2:30p
Societe Brewing Co., 11a-4:30p

Tue 4/1
Jersey Mike’s Mission Gorge, 9a-2:30p
San Diego Gulls, 12-6p

Sat 4/5
Starbucks (4227 Genesee Ave) 7a-6p
Jersey Mike’s Mission Gorge, 9a-2:30p

🌟GIVEAWAY!! (Closed…winner notified) 🌟 Circus Vargas is back!! 🎪 This year’s theme is “Hollywood Dreams!” inspired by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s hey day! Acrobats, daredevils & flying trapeze for 2 hrs of nonstop fun! No animals are involved, only pure human talent! 🤹🏼‍♀️🏹🤯 @circusvargasofficial

Save 20% with “FAMDIEGO20”
Get tickets at CircusVargas.com
Details & tips below.

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GIVEAWAY:
Win 4 tickets to any show of your choice! To enter: LIKE this post and COMMENT who you’d take to the circus with you. Share to your stories for a bonus entry. Tag me so I’ll see it or DM me a screenshot if your acct is private.

One winner chosen Sunday 3/2/25 at 5pm. You’ll have 24 hrs to reply before I choose another name. Not affiliated with Instagram. Good luck!

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📆 2025 DATES & LOCATIONS

Escondido: Feb. 7-24
National City: Feb. 28-Mar. 10
Mission Valley: Mar. 14-Apr. 7
Temecula: Apr. 11-28

💵 COST
$25-$70. Free for under 2 on lap.

👉 DEALS
Get 20% off!!! Use code: “FAMDIEGO20”

Get BOGO Free Adult Tickets for opening night shows only. Use code: “OPN2X1”

Groupon has some deals for select dates & times.

🪑 SEATS
Best seats are front or sides, even the back of these rows are great. Ringside aren’t worth the splurge IMO because the arena is small so all seats have a great view.

🥨🍿 Intermission is half way thru for food, snacks & drinks. You can bring these to your seats.

🚻 Port-a-potties on-site. Leave before intermission to avoid the lines.

👶🏻 STROLLERS
Leave ‘em home & bring the baby carriers instead (imo). No stroller parking and steps up to your seats.

🎧 May want to bring noise cancelling headphones for littles.

🅿️ Parking is free

What questions do you have?👇

🌟GIVEAWAY!! (Closed…winner notified) 🌟 Circus Vargas is back!! 🎪 This year’s theme is “Hollywood Dreams!” inspired by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s hey day! Acrobats, daredevils & flying trapeze for 2 hrs of nonstop fun! No animals are involved, only pure human talent! 🤹🏼‍♀️🏹🤯 @circusvargasofficial

Save 20% with “FAMDIEGO20”
Get tickets at CircusVargas.com
Details & tips below.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

GIVEAWAY:
Win 4 tickets to any show of your choice! To enter: LIKE this post and COMMENT who you’d take to the circus with you. Share to your stories for a bonus entry. Tag me so I’ll see it or DM me a screenshot if your acct is private.

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📆 2025 DATES & LOCATIONS

Escondido: Feb. 7-24
National City: Feb. 28-Mar. 10
Mission Valley: Mar. 14-Apr. 7
Temecula: Apr. 11-28

💵 COST
$25-$70. Free for under 2 on lap.

👉 DEALS
Get 20% off!!! Use code: “FAMDIEGO20”

Get BOGO Free Adult Tickets for opening night shows only. Use code: “OPN2X1”

Groupon has some deals for select dates & times.

🪑 SEATS
Best seats are front or sides, even the back of these rows are great. Ringside aren’t worth the splurge IMO because the arena is small so all seats have a great view.

🥨🍿 Intermission is half way thru for food, snacks & drinks. You can bring these to your seats.

🚻 Port-a-potties on-site. Leave before intermission to avoid the lines.

👶🏻 STROLLERS
Leave ‘em home & bring the baby carriers instead (imo). No stroller parking and steps up to your seats.

🎧 May want to bring noise cancelling headphones for littles.

🅿️ Parking is free

What questions do you have?👇

We’re getting into the rainy season...save & share this post for next week! 😝

It’s true! Go for a rainy day drive ☔️🚗 and stop at In-N-Out for FREE KIDS HOT CHOCOLATE! 🍫☕️🙌

✔️ Kids 12 & under only

✔️ Kids MUST be with you

✔️ No other purchase necessary, but you might as well grab some animal style fries 🐅🍟or a pup patty 🐶 if you bring your pooch along. 👌

✔️ Look for the sign at the drive-thru or register (this indicates they’re currently offering it) or ask them.

Some locations are more strict and say it has to be “actively” raining, while their original rule was that it just has to have rained sometime that day. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Their hot chocolate is actually really good bc it’s made with Ghiradelli chocolate powder, and don’t forget to ask for the marshmallows. 🍫

Now put on some tunes 🎶 and take the long way home while you enjoy a little bit of silence while they savor their treat. 🍫

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#famdiegorain #famdiegoeats #famdiegofree 🍫☕️☔️

We’re getting into the rainy season...save & share this post for next week! 😝

It’s true! Go for a rainy day drive ☔️🚗 and stop at In-N-Out for FREE KIDS HOT CHOCOLATE! 🍫☕️🙌

✔️ Kids 12 & under only

✔️ Kids MUST be with you

✔️ No other purchase necessary, but you might as well grab some animal style fries 🐅🍟or a pup patty 🐶 if you bring your pooch along. 👌

✔️ Look for the sign at the drive-thru or register (this indicates they’re currently offering it) or ask them.

Some locations are more strict and say it has to be “actively” raining, while their original rule was that it just has to have rained sometime that day. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Their hot chocolate is actually really good bc it’s made with Ghiradelli chocolate powder, and don’t forget to ask for the marshmallows. 🍫

Now put on some tunes 🎶 and take the long way home while you enjoy a little bit of silence while they savor their treat. 🍫

.
#famdiegorain #famdiegoeats #famdiegofree 🍫☕️☔️

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