A, B, Sea Club

September 9, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, and 28. Birch Aquarium at Scripps. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The A, B, Sea Club at Birch is a great way for families to introduce the wonderful world of the ocean to children ages 4 and younger. This family fun features sea animals in interactive one-day programs designed for early childhood learners. Each class includes aquarium exhibits, live animal encounters, and a free-play experience.

858-534-FISH. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Wheelchair Accessible.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Races

Through September 3, (dark Tuesdays). Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. The seaside track's 69th summer of horsing around – for all seriousness and fun, fun, fun – offers just about everything to those inclined to spend a day "where the turf meets the surf" in one of the nation's resort capitals. From the famous races, to concerts, to a chili cook-off, Del Mar really heats up SD.

858-755-1141. www.dmtc.com.

Wheelchair Accessible.

Ratatat

September 12. 7pm. House of Blues San Diego. 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego. No one balances penetrating beats and ethereal riffs quite like Ratatat. If you have yet to experience this musical force, SD’s House of Blues is a great place to get acquainted.

619-299-BLUE. www.houseofblues.com.

Wheelchair Accessible.

SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort

Open daily. LEGOLAND California Resort. 1 LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad. It’s finally here. North America's first SEA LIFE Aquarium is not only designed to be a child's guide to the life of the sea featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails, but it also incorporates more than 72 LEGO models made of tens of thousands of bricks. Plus, a 35-foot-long acrylic ocean tunnel allows guests to walk through and experience the Lost City of Atlantis without ever getting wet.

760-918-5346. www.legolandca.com.

Wheelchair Accessible.

September at SeaWorld

Daily. SeaWorld. 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego. Who needs summer when September means plenty of family-friendly fun at SeaWorld? The SeaWorld Garden of Discovery's Fall Festival takes place on September 27, with activities like earning a “Green Thumb” award, children's crafts, and a face-to-face encounter with butterflies. Sesame Street Bay of Play is SeaWorld’s whimsical new play area for kids with three family-friendly rides, Sesame Street character meet-and-greets, and photo opportunities. And Believe, SeaWorld’s visually-stunning, daytime killer whale show, features a 2-story stage and three underwater cameras that capture Shamu below the surface.

800-25-SHAMU. www.seaworldsandiego.com.

Wheelchair Accessible.

All information subject to change. Please contact each individual event for up-to-date schedules, prices and more information.