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🌱 Patch AM: Which Coronado attractions are free for kids this October?
Also, don't miss The Fall Home Garden Show on the Coronado Patch calendar
Good morning Coronado! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Coronado attractions are free for kids this October?
- How Shore House is reshaping luxury stays at Hotel del Coronado
Also on today's calendar: The Fall Home Garden Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
- Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Here's where kids can get in free during October in San Diego (nbcsandiego.com) — Families in Coronado can take advantage of the Kids Free San Diego promotion all month, with children 12 and under getting free admission at select museums and attractions, including some in Coronado. Running through October 31, the deal covers more than 60 sites countywide, so it's worth checking the Museum Council's list now to plan affordable outings close to home. 
• Aruba Travel Gets Powerful Luxury Boost as Resorts Blend Privacy With Full-Service Experiences (travelandtourworld.com) — Coronado's Hotel del Coronado is spotlighted as a prime example of the growing "hotel-within-a-hotel" luxury trend, with Shore House offering villa-style lodging, a private pool, and dedicated concierge service. The article explains how this setup lets guests enjoy quieter, residential-style stays while still tapping into the Del's restaurants, beach, and island activities around Coronado.
📸 Around Coronado
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coronado
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★ Featured events ★
- The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Texas hold 'em for beginners, Tuesdays in October →
John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado
5:00 pm - Prompt Engineering (AI) 3 of 5
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
5:00 pm - Beyond the Verdict: A Family Fiction Adventure featuring former lawyers Jacqueline Friedland & Rosa Kwon Easton →
Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
6:30 pm - Beyond the Verdict: an author event with Jacqueline Friedland & Rosa Kwon Easton →
Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado
6:30 pm - Pink and Purple Run/Walk →
Coronado CA - A TASTE OF CORONADO 2026 →
Coronado CA - Charter bus trip to The Huntington Botanical Gardens →
John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado
7:45 am - Charter bus trip to The Huntington Botanical Gardens - sign up by Sept. 23 →
John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado
7:45 am - Drop-In Monthly Chess Club for Adults →
Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado
3:00 pm - Wilfrido Terrazas →
Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado
1:00 pm - Heartland Coin Show →
El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812, 1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon
10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 17
📣 Coronado Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hilton posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk/Analyst - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton in Coronado. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Delta Airlines Ramp Agent in Coronado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coronado here.
🗞 Nearby News
National City
- Celebrating the Legacy of James Hubbell at the Recent Harvest Moon Fundraiser Near Julian (obrag.org)
- Meet the candidates for the National City mayoral race (kpbs.org)
Imperial Beach
- Imperial Beach food pantry continues to feed & nourish those in the South Bay (10news.com)
- Inshore - Inshore bluefin off IB (bdoutdoors.com)
Chula Vista
- Cornerstone Business Services named title sponsor of EPI's 2027 Exit Planning Summit (cornerstone-business.com)
- Sixty-five years of Jaguars, stories and surprises (thestarnews.com)
Ok Coronado! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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