Monday, September 9, 2024 San Diego’s Season of Spectaculars: What’s Happening San Diego Zoo is once again home to giant pandas with the arrival of Xin Bao and Yun Chaun, viewable starting August 8. This marks the return of these beloved animals since 2019, positioning the zoo as the sole U.S.
destination to see pandas until later this year. October brings back the 13th Annual “Kids Free San Diego,” offering a month of unique savings and activities. Children aged 12 and under can benefit from free admissions and meals at various attractions and museums throughout the city.
SeaWorld San Diego celebrates its 60th year with the return of Humboldt Penguins at the newly designed Penguin Point. This reintroduction comes after four decades, enriching visitors’ experiences with these fascinating creatures. Sesame Place San Diego introduces “Dine with Elmo” at the new Sunny Day Café.
This delightful dining experience includes singing, dancing, and photo ops with Sesame Street characters, ensuring memorable moments for guests. The USS Midway Museum has launched dual exhibits, “Midway’s Engineers: Service, Sacrifice, and Everyday Life” and “Fire! Fire! Fire! Experience,” combining historical insights with immersive sensory effects to recreate a naval shipboard fire scenario. Little Italy’s Trick or Treat on India Street is set for October 27.
Children and adults in costumes will gather treats and enjoy Halloween festivities, including a transformation of the .