Be a Chef

San Diego City College offers FREE cooking classes from time to time. Call them.
http://www.sdcity.edu/

Think Manufacuring

A lot of factories in town would love to give you kid's a tour - even the grocery store!

Try www.factorytourusa.com for some ideas.

Our local Tortilla Factory is always a kid's favorite.

Get Crafty

Check out
Children's classes offered by your local Home Depot (usually an age requirement) and Michael's Craft Store. Some class are free or less than $5.

Also try...for @ home crafts.
http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/
http://www.kidscraftweekly.com/ - get ideas emailed to you.
www.belladia.typepad.com/crafty_crow - seasonal crafts
http://www.artfulparent.wordpress.com/ - art, baking and science

Animal Lovers

Check out www.pettingzoofarm.com for lists of local Pony Rides and Farm tours.

Future Firefighters

Take your child to your local fire station and you might even get a tour or climb up on a fire truck! Call ahead. It's also a GREAT place for birthday parties - definitely on the list for Diego.

South Bay

"Arco" Olympic Training Center: FREE guided tours daily. Weekdays are less busy. http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/sandiego/a/arcoolympic.htm