October Family Resource Highlight

Kids Free San Diego 2025: all month long kids 12 and under receive FREE admission with a paid adult to more than 60 of San Diego County's museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens, and more. See a full list of participating locations here: Kids Free San Diego | October 2025 - San Diego Museum Council

Resources for "giving-back" Halloween Candy: if kiddos/families are looking for ways to donate some of their extra Halloween candy here are some great local options. 

- Super Dentists Candy Buy Back: bring your extra candy to any Super Dentists location from Nov 1-8 to receive 1$ for every pound of candy. Candy is donated to Active Duty Service Members.

-Davis Pediatric Dentistry: bring your extra candy to Davis Pediatric on Nov 4 from 2-5pm to receive 1$ for every pound of candy (max: 5lbs). Candy is donated to military troops and United Service Organizations.

-Seaside Pediatric Dentistry: bring your extra candy to Seaside Pediatric Dentistry Nov 1-18 to receive 1$ for every pound of candy (max: 5lbs). Candy is donated to Operation Gratitude.

-Brain Balance: families are encouraged to bring in their extra candy for toys, activities, and gift cards while supplies last. San Diego locations Nov 1-5, Chula Vista locations Nov 4-5, Encinitas Nov 5.