Outdoor Activities in El Cajon, CA

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in El Cajon, CA. Get outside and explore.

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Construction Club

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa Library · 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA · Ages 4+

Play and build with LEGO® bricks! Free build - or take on the weekly building challenge! Recommended for ages 4+ Younger children may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult for their safety.

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Guided Bird Walk - Old Mission Dam

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

Join MTRP bird walk leaders for a guided bird walk at historic Old Mission Dam. The breeding season is in progress, and many birds will be in full song. Come enjoy the symphony. We may see 6 or more warbler species. In addition to the riparian areas along the river, we will look for birds at the...

Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM UTC · Silver Strand SB · Coronado, CA

Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Join us on a free guided morning nature walk! Take a leisurely stroll with our State Park staff as you learn about the local plants, animals, and history. Campers and walk-in guests welcome. Location: Park at lot #3, walk through the pedestrian underpass to the bay side, meet..

Guided Nature Hikes

Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM UTC · Torrey Pines SNR · San Diego, CA

Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, the history of the reserve, and whatever we discover along the trail.

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Family Discovery Walk - Wildflowers

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

Join MTRP Trail Guides to discover some of the many colorful wildflowers that adorn Mission Trails in spring. Learn about pollination, seed dispersal, and more. Have fun completing a nature journal while on the walk and get a nature sticker afterwards. This FREE adventure is ideal for families with.

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Park De La Cruz Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center

Park De La Cruz Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center · 3901 Landis St., San Diego, CA

San Diego Parks · 6.9 acres · tot_lot, pickleball, skate_park, parking, community_garden

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Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library

Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library · 721 San Pasqual St., San Diego, CA

Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library is a public branch library in San Diego, CA. Open 2,482 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 8,000 square feet.

Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Diego History Center · 1649 El Prado, Suite #3, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an evening of music, history, and celebration. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego African...

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San Carlos Community Park & Recreation Center

San Carlos Community Park & Recreation Center · 6445 Lake Badin Ave., San Diego, CA

San Diego Parks · 9.8 acres · playground, tot_lot, basketball, parking

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Carmel Mountain Ranch Branch Library

Carmel Mountain Ranch Branch Library · 12095 World Trade Dr., San Diego, CA

Carmel Mountain Ranch Branch Library is a public branch library in San Diego, CA. Open 2,567 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 13,102 square feet.

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City Nature Challenge: Docent-Led Walks at Scripps Coastal Reserve

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Scripps Coastal Reserve - Mesa · 9400 La Jolla Farms Road, San Diego, CA

This event is dedicated to the City Nature Challenge! Meet us at the gates of UC San Diego's Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve to practice collecting iNaturalist observations for the City Nature Challenge. Please keep in mind that there are no water or bathroom facilities at the reserve. Closed-toe...

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Franklin & Friends at the Library

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Solana Beach Library · 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA

Join us for stories with Franklin, the tortoise from the Nature Center of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Hosted by Park Rangers from the Parks & Recreation Department

Balboa Park Pow Wow

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

The Balboa Park Powwow is a celebration of Native American heritage. At its core, this annual gathering is an invitation to everyone. While it’s a celebration of Native culture, it’s also a space for all people to come together, share in the joy of community, and learn about a vibrant heritage....