September 12, 2026
9:00am-4:00pm

36th ANNUAL CLAIREMONT FAMILY DAY

The Clairemont community celebrates 36 years of family fun at the annual Clairemont Family Day held at South Clairemont Park. The event features a car show, free pony rides, dance, music, magic, civic groups and organizations, local vendors, and much more! Aquafest will return in 2027, but enjoy activities from the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Aquatics Department at the event in the meantime!
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We come back together every year to celebrate:

Our small town in a big city.

CLAIREMONT FAMILY DAY ENTERTAINMENT

Thanks to our title sponsor K-CO Construction for supporting Clairemont Family Day!

AFTERNOON LIVE MUSIC
3 CAR GARAGE
PRESENTED BY OUR ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS

2026 Event Schedule

9 am

MILLER MUSIC ACADEMY‍

9:30 am

MAGIC SHOW by JOE MYSTIC
Joe Mystic will dazzle and amaze at Clairemont Family Day. Special thanks to our magic sponsor, St. Columba School & Preschool!

10 am

CLAIREMONT CHEER

10:30 am

WELCOME CEREMONY

11 am

MASTER HENRY TAI CHI DEMONSTRATION
Join Master Henry from the Tai Chi Wellness Center for a Tai Chi Demonstration.

11:30 am

RAP A TAP
Watch Rap A Tap Center for the Arts as they display their Tap and Jazz expertise! They will also teach us a few moves. The Rap A Tap studio is located in Clairemont and provides a variety of training and performance opportunities in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop dance. Classes start at 18 months to Adult.

12 pm

BALLETIQUETTE
Balletiquette brings the beauty of ballet to Clairemont Family Day. After the performance, Balletiquette hosts a free tiny tot class on stage.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Live Music with 3 Car Garage! Join 3 CAR GARAGE for a Classic Rock Dance Party spanning 5 decades as you sing and dance to all your favorites from Steely Dan, Chicago, The Eagles, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Tom Petty, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton, The Doobie Brothers, America, Queen, Aerosmith, Steve Miller Band, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon, The Knack, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Pure Prairie League, King Harvest, Credence Clearwater Revival, Jackson Browne, Pink Floyd, Spin Doctors, Sublime, Green Day, Third Eye Blind, Cake, Lit and more! Sponsored by Clairemont Collision and Wheelhouse Credit Union.

9 am – 3 pm

The Greatest Show on Turf Classic Car Show by San Diego Association of Car Clubs

West Field

9 am – 4 pm

Clairemont Fun Zone featuring a climbing wall, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, and bungee trampolines! Wristbands will be sold at the Information booth for $15 each.

East Field

10 am – 2 pm

Scavenger Hunt! Test out your event sleuthing skills with our Clairemont famous Scavenger Hunt.

North Path

7 am – 9 am

Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast in the Recreation Center, sponsored by the Bay Park Community Council

Recreation Center

9:30 am and 11 am

Magician Joe Mystic will dazzle and amaze during a free magic show for kids! Special thanks to our magic show sponsor St. Columba School and Preschool!

Stage/Side Tent

10 am – 4 pm

Scout Monkey Bridge and Scout Activities presented by Packs 260 and 277. Learn all
about our Clairemont area Scouts.

North Field Near Marston
Courts

11 am – 3 pm

Visit the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation's Aquatics Department for a fun bubble activity, swim safety demonstrations on appropriate life jacket use, rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid!

Clairemont Pool Lawn

10 am - 1 pm

Free Pony Rides! A classic Clairemont Family Day attraction from Party Pony Express takes place under the trees near the Marston courts. Thanks to Pony Ride Sponsor Juni's Pediatric Dentistry!

North Field Near Marston
Courts

11:00 am

Fifth generation Tai Chi Master, Henry Cheng along with his students from the Tai Chi Wellness Center, located in Clairemont right across the street, will be demonstrating Tai Chi (a moving meditation), swords and saber, Tai Chi self-defense and pushing hands.

Main Stage

12 pm - 3 pm

Free youth chess tournament sponsored by the Balboa Library! Sign up here. All participants get a prize!

Recreation Center

12:30 pm

Michael Jackson's Thriller Flash Mob Rehearsal!

East Field

Family Day Food

Start the day off with the Recreation Council’s fundraising Pancake Breakfast in the Recreation Center from 8 am to 9:30 am with all proceeds benefitting the South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council. Thanks to the Bay Park Community Council for providing volunteers!
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Visit our Food Court next to the Recreation Center to feast with our delicious food vendors:

Vegetarian Options

Visit the following food trucks for vegetarian (veg) and vegan (v) options, and check back for future updates:

La Taqueria Jalisco: Potato Tacos (veg), Grilled Vegetables (veg), Vegetable Tacos (veg)

Title Sponsors

2026 Event Sponsors

About & FAQs

ABOUT CLAIREMONT FAMILY DAY

Clairemont Family Day is program of the South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council, a nonprofit association that supports the South Clairemont Parks, in partnership with the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department. All money raised by the Council benefits the Clairemont neighborhood parks and recreation centers.
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Special Thanks to the 2026 Clairemont Family Day Committee:

Melissa Catan-Paz
Emily Cottrell
Richard Crider
Chad Gardner
Lynn Haims
Laura Kelley

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Don Krupp
Steve Lordygan
Michael McNeilly
Lars Michaelson
Suzanne Morgan
Denise Scatena

Can I have a booth for my business or nonprofit at Clairemont Family Day?

We love having local nonprofits and organizations at our event!
In 2026, we have a limited number of available spaces.
You can apply for a 2026 booth space here.

How do I sponsor Clairemont Family Day?

We love our sponsors that help us underwrite the costs of our event and raise money for our parks! Please reach out to us via email here: clairemontfamilyday@gmail.com

How do I volunteer for Clairemont Family Day?

We love our volunteers and all of the community support for the event! If you can lend a hand, please reach out to us via email here: clairemontfamilyday@gmail.com. We have volunteers that serve on the Clairemont Family Day Committee, which meets monthly the second Thursday of the month at the South Clairemont Recreation Center, and we have many volunteer opportunities the day before and day of the event.

Is there parking at Clairemont Family Day?

Parking at Clairemont Family Day is limited to street parking. We encourage everyone to park at Clairemont High School and take the street trolley to the event.

Are there vegetarian or vegan food options at the event?

Yes! Our 2026 food vendors will have vegetarian options.

Who runs Clairemont Family Day?

Clairemont Family Day is a special event of the South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council in partnership with the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department. The event supports the Clairemont parks and recreation centers. Aquafest swim safety events are hosted by the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Deparment only.

What is the South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council?

The South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council is a nonprofit association that supports the Clairemont neighborhood parks. The Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt association and a registered charity with the Registry of Charitable Trusts through the Attorney General of the State of California. Proceeds from the event benefit the Clairemont neighborhood parks and recreation centers as well as Clairemont Family Day. For more information about the Council, please contact southclmtreccouncil@gmail.com. Another way to get involved with the parks is by joining the City of San Diego Clairemont Community Recreation Group. Contact North Clairemont Recreation Center for details on how to join.

How can I receive updates about Clairemont Family Day?

We’d love to send you Save the Dates and other event updates throughout the year! Please sign up here.