San Diego Moms is excited to announce the return of Family Safety Day: Hanging with Heroes, happening Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mission Valley Shopping Center. Now in its biggest year yet, this free event will feature 80+ safety partners united around a single mission: helping families stay safe, informed, and connected.
This high-energy, family-friendly morning blends real-life safety education with superhero-sized fun—expect interactive demos, emergency vehicles, hands-on learning, and surprise visits from big-screen heroes. The event is expected to welcome over 800-1000+ local families.
What to Expect: Empowering, Interactive, and FUN
This isn’t your average safety fair—Family Safety Day is designed to make learning engaging and unforgettable. Through live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and safety-focused performances, families will walk away with life-saving knowledge and a renewed sense of connection with their community’s protectors.
Featured Experiences for 2025
Hero Headquarters + Emergency Vehicle Display
Meet local heroes from SDPD, SDFD, FBI, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, DEA, and CHP. Explore fire engines, police cruisers, and off-road rescue vehicles up close—kids can climb in, ask questions, and snap photos with their city’s finest.
Partners marked with ** are available for interviews and on-air features.
Safety Demonstrations + Expert Booths
- Food Allergy Institute – Anaphylaxis Awareness**: Learn the signs of severe allergic reactions and how to use an EpiPen in emergencies.
- Play it Safe Self Defense**: On-stage demos and interactive kid-focused training on stranger awareness, abduction prevention, conflict resolution, and body safety.
- FBI San Diego – Child ID App: See how to store critical information about your children securely in case of emergency.
- North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids**: Learn safe spotting techniques and how to prevent injuries during active play at home.
- Ecovivarium – Rattlesnake & Reptile Safety**: Meet rescued reptiles and discover how to stay safe around local wildlife.
- Safe Kids San Diego – Car Seat Safety Checks**: Free, expert car seat checks happening all morning for National Seat Check Saturday.
- DEA – Drug Safety Awareness**: Understand the dangers of fentanyl and other substances in San Diego, with Narcan demos and educational materials.
- Humane Society – Dog Safety Tips: Teach kids how to approach and interact with dogs safely, led by local animal safety experts.
- Prevent Drowning Foundation + Josh the Otter**: Water safety tips and storytime with Josh the Baby Otter, a character designed to help kids learn how to stay safe around water.
- HomeFree**: A family-owned, veteran-staffed home maintenance and handyman service dedicated to busy families. They’ll host a Touch-a-Tool Safety Zone and share why annual dryer vent cleaning is essential in preventing house fires.
More Family Fun
- SuperKids Fun Zone: Inflatable jumpers, sensory play, games, basketball, and kid-friendly activities for all ages.
- Superhero Meet & Greets: Snap photos with Spider-Man, Batman, Chase & Marshall from Paw Patrol, Stitch, and more.
- The Noodles (Live Kids Band)**: Don’t miss these mini musicians (ages 9–11) rocking out with high-energy punk-pop sets all morning.
- San Diego Gulls: Meet Gulliver the mascot, join lawn games, win giveaways, and get sports safety tips.
- Hoop San Diego Trailer**: A mobile arcade with four basketball games built for nonstop fun.
Why It Matters
Research shows that people retain important safety lessons longer when they’re tied to positive experiences. That’s why Family Safety Day is packed with epic moments and memorable interactions.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Mission Valley Shopping Center
- Tickets: FREE! But registration is required at FamilySafetyDay.com
- Photos & Videos from Last Year: CLICK HERE
About San Diego Moms
San Diego Moms is a top-rated parenting resource and digital community dedicated to empowering local families. Through curated events, expert content, and meaningful partnerships, San Diego Moms helps families stay informed, connected, and supported. Follow us @sandiegomomsco on Instagram and Facebook. www.sandiegomoms.com.
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