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La Mesa, CA

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Family events, free things to do and places kids love, near you.

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North Park Farmers Market 20269.1 mi

North Park Farmers Market 2026

Today · 3 PM – 7:30 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 9.1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

North Park Farmers Market 2026 Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3 - 7:30pm Check out the North Park Thursday Market every Thursday from 3pm to 7:30pm, located between Granada Avenue and Ray Street on North Park Way. Shop tons of different items like fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, apparel, baked goods and more! Visit the Thursday Market website, or follow @shopnorthparkmarket on Instagram and Facebook for a list of vendors, products, updates and more! To apply to become a vendor visit northparkfarmersmarket.com ! View Details

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park9.1 mi

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

Today · 6:30 PM – 11 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 9.1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:30 - 11pm The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is BACK, with two haunts in one; a mile long terrifying outdoor trail through twisted pines and gnarled oaks and the 3,500 square foot eXperiment Maze, culminating with the NEW Dark Carnival! View Details

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park9.1 mi

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

Tomorrow · 6:30 PM – 11:55 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 9.1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:30 - 11:55pm The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is BACK, with two haunts in one; a mile long terrifying outdoor trail through twisted pines and gnarled oaks and the 3,500 square foot eXperiment Maze, culminating with the NEW Dark Carnival! View Details

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Not many places within 25 miles, so this includes places up to 90 miles away. Each one shows its distance.

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