Kids get free entry at 70+ San Diego attractions this October

Between the lines: The San Diego Tourism Authority created the promotion 14 years ago to attract more visitors, but residents take advantage of the perks too.

Zoom in: The deals vary, but about 70 participating museums offer coupons for free admission for kids 12 and under all month long.

Here are some local favorites with discounts:

🦈 Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla

🐯 San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, including the zoo's HalGLOWeen event

🎢 Legoland, SeaWorld and the beachfront Belmont Park

🎨 New Children's Museum downtown

🚢 USS Midway Museum and the Navy SEAL Museum, which opens Oct. 4

🦸🏽‍♂️ Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park

🌸 Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in Balboa Park and the Botanic Garden in Encinitas

🦖 Natural History Museum in Balboa Park

🎸 Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad