Family things to do in Vista, CA tonight and this week

A family-friendly museum tour led by docents and built for young learners and the caregivers who come with them, full of interactive conversation.

Stories, songs and playtime for babies, toddlers and their families, building a love of reading and social skills.

Health information on clinical trials and several health screenings for the community, at the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana.

Dedicated hour on the obstacle course for children under age 6 and their parents, without larger guests on the course. $5 per child or adult.

Archaeology-themed story time on select Thursday mornings, with museum activities like Archaeology Quest and Field Lab afterward. $5.

Bilingual Storytime with Cristina Orin, with songs and stories for children ages 0–5.

Stories, rhymes and songs for all ages, with a special craft activity on some visits.

Stories, songs and dancing best suited to children ages 2 to 4, with no sign-up needed.

Toddler storytime with songs, movement and picture books, followed by hands-on learning and crafting. For ages 18 months to 3 years.

Baby Storytime for babies up to 18 months: songs and stories, then playtime with other babies and conversation for parents and caretakers.

Little Panda Storytime with Ms. Lili: sing, dance and listen to good books in both English and Chinese.

A fun, educational preschool storytime with songs for babies, toddlers and all preschoolers. All ages welcome.

A storytime aimed at toddlers, giving caregivers and little ones a regular chance to read together.

Toddler storytime with stories, songs and playtime that help the littlest library visitors learn to love reading and build social skills. Geared toward ages birth-3.

A storytime for babies and toddlers that builds an early love of reading through activities and play. Each week mixes activities with playtime.

Letters, numbers, songs and stories, with time to socialize, for children of all ages and their caregivers.

All Ages Storytime: each week features either Dance Party Storytime, with music and movement, or Family Fun Storytime, with songs, stories, letters and numbers.

A monthly storytelling session in the San Diego Museum of Art Library, where people gather to listen. It is free.

Stories and songs about fire safety and firefighters, with a visit from Engine 14 and a free hands-on activity for kids.

A sensory play time for babies and caregivers to explore sights, sounds and textures while developing early motor skills.

Bilingual Storytime with songs, books and rhymes in English and Spanish. All ages.

Songs and stories, followed by playtime, for toddlers ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers, though older children are welcome too.

A joyful preschool storytime of stories, songs and movement activities, followed by a craft.

Storytime in the park for little ones, storytelling amid the beauty of nature.

Meet the species of the Living Coast Discovery Center, from moon jellies and chuckwallas to snakes and owls.

Free meal for kids age 17 and younger, first come first served while supplies last.

Cut, Color, Create, a kids art buffet at the Rancho Santa Fe Library, whose Martha Glasgow Children's Library Wing also holds the volunteer-run Book Cellar.

Story Time Studio, for young readers and their grownups to listen, create and share together; free to attend with admission to The New Children’s Museum.

A weekly drop-in craft session for kids, with all supplies provided.

A different teen craft each week, while supplies last.

A session for teens to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on activities.

A painting session for teens, with all supplies provided.

A free craft program for teens in grades 6-12: pressed flowers.

High school students offer homework help on all subjects and reading practice for grades K-8. Drop-ins welcome.

Simple science experiments for kids ages 5 to 10.