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Free & Cheap Family Events!

By Courtney Daly-Pavone April 16, 2021

Free Entry to the USS Midway For Teachers April & May!FREE Teacher Appreciation at the USS Midway. During the months of April & May, San Diego teachers get free admission to the USS Midway Museum. Must provide proof by presenting a teacher credential ID. Open daily, 10 am–5 pm. 910 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.midway.org

Free Car Washes for Teachers @ Soapy Joe's Car Wash!

Soapy Joe’s is offering free washes for all educators from Apr. 15 (Soapy Joe’s Day) to May 4 (Teacher Appreciation Day). Additionally, the local car wash is donating $10,000 to the San Diego Center for Children, which provides evidence-based therapeutic and educational services to children and families struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. This donations will help build understanding and give children much needed support. www.soapyjoescarwash.com


Free on 4/17/21 Cabrillo National Monument

April 17, 2021 is the start of national park week, and all entry fees are waived enjoy!


Free Diapers @ Diaper Drive Thru

FREE Diaper Drive-Through Distribution. Free diapers will be available on a first come first registration basis to all San Diego families in need during this difficult time. Diapers will be loaded directly into the families’ vehicle for a safe, no-contact experience. 9 am–11 am. National City Library, 1401 National City Blvd. To register or to donate, please visit: https://www.miraclebabies.org/diaper-distributions/.


Cheap Night Out $10 Viejas Roller Rink Largest Rink on the West Coast!

Viejas Outdoor Roller Rink. Skate for an hour at Southern California’s largest outdoor roller rink. Fri.–Sun., 4–9 pm. $10, includes one hour skating session and skate rental. Viejas Casino & Resort, 5000 Willows Rd., Alpine. www.viejas.com


Free San Diego Fesitval of Science & Engineering Virtual Event

The San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering. A ten-day virtual experience including a live stage with streaming events, a variety of pre-recorded sessions, an exhibit booth space and special events including Women in STEM and a COVID-19 panel. Apr. 24–May 2. Visit www.lovestemsd.org for details.


Coming Up May 1st, 2021...

Free New Books Toys for Tots UPS Literacy Program

FREE Book Giveaway. The UPS Store is proud to support the Toys for Tots Literacy Program teaming up with the San Diego Council on Literacy as they distribute 50,000 FREE books to underserved children in the San Diego area. This event is open to the public and all books are free to those who can attend. 9–10:30 am at St. James Lutheran Church, 866 Imperial Beach Blvd.; 12:30–2 pm at The Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave.; 4–5:30 pm at Lexington Elementary School, 1145 Redwood Ave., El Cajon. https://www.theupsstore.com/literacy

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