Special Days: Kids' Day Tuesdays and Kids' Activities Every Day

Child at Fair Fairgoers 12 and younger are admitted free every Tuesday. Kids' Days feature entertainment and contests that are loads of fun for our youngest guests.

Enter a contest!

The Fair has many contests just for kids, with ribbons, applause and sometimes cash prizes for participants and winners. Get a list of contests kids can enter, most of which require no pre-registration.

Reading Certificate

Students aged 12 and younger who read 10 books and have that accomplishment verified with their teacher or librarian can bring the certificate to the Fair and receive free admission.
Download Reading Certificate in English [PDF format]
Download Reading Certificate in Spanish [PDF format]

Tuesday Taste of the Fair — small portions for $2.00

Kids and adults alike will enjoy this popular promotion at the more than 100 Fair food booths. Smaller portions of popular food items will be available for just $2.00. Perfect for smaller appetites, or for those who want to eat their way through the Fair!

Kids' Meal Deal

Look for the Kids' Meal Deal signs throughout the Fair at participating food vendors. The $5.99 meal includes an entrée, side dish and drink, plus a child's admission to each of the following venues with a paid adult admission, valid after July 5: Chula Vista Nature Center, Birch Aquarium, The New Children's Museum or the USS Midway Museum.

Sparkletts Water Infield - The Place for Family Fun

Every Tuesday, kids are invited to a special Kids' Day Celebration in the San Diego Pavilion in the Sparkletts Water Infield from 10:00AM to 5:00PM. The Infield has lots of fun things that kids will enjoy, such as Kiddieland rides and games, the Creative Youth exhibit, animal shows, magic shows and magic lessons, and much more. Please see the Sparkletts Water Infield page for more information.

Featured Performers

Children love entertainment as much as adults do. The Fair has many entertainers who appeal to kids of all ages. Please see the Featured Performers page for more information.