Early Bird DAD-Chella Tickets On Sale Now!

We’re turning up the volume with DAD-Chella — the ultimate Father’s Day party where dads from all over San Diego take center stage for a day packed with music, giveaways, epic photo ops, and BIG Dad Energy.

What’s new this year (and totally can’t-miss):

Dad Bod Lounge (yes, it’s a thing)

Dad Joke Drop Zone (bring your best worst joke)

#1 DAD Photo + Video Experience

Two Live DJs, carnival games, crafts, prizes, giveaways + more

Character Meet & Greets – Say hi to Chase the Crime-Fighting Pup & Lilo’s sidekick Stitch and  a special visit from Glinda the Good Witch

Give Dad more than a gift this Father’s Day—give him the spotlight.

Ticket PRICING

Choose Your Ticket

Family of 2 and Family of 4 ticket options are available, with the option to add an additional adult or sibling. Tickets are required for all children ages 23 months+.

General admission

$20-$40

One Ticket Per Family

It’s the perfect way to experience the fun, energy, and memory-making magic of DAD-Chella—all at an incredible value!

  • Full access for your entire family to enjoy the event and all standard activities

  • Meet & greets with all special guests and performers (including fan favorites like Chase, Stitch & Glinda!)

  • A full lineup of family-friendly entertainment, games, inflatables, and hands-on activities

  • 5 raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes throughout the day

  • Add-on option: Include an additional adult or sibling for just $10 (limit 2)

No refunds. Rain or Shine.

VIP + PHOTO with dad

$40-$60

One Ticket Per Family

The VIP experience is all about celebrating Dad in style—with extra perks, keepsake moments, and that “main stage” feeling he deserves! 🎤👑

  • Full access for your entire family to enjoy the entire event, including all entertainment, activities, and special guest meet & greets

  • VIP Gift for DAD

  • Exclusive VIP family photo experience with a professional photographer (choose one pose: family or with Dad), plus (1) professionally edited high-resolution digital image delivered within 4 business days after the event

  • 10 raffle tickets for premium prize drawings

  • VIP-only DAD-Chella photo op featuring a beautifully designed seasonal set to spotlight the Main Man of the Hour

  • Access to the VIP Perks Program with exclusive offers and discounts valid through 12/31/2025

  • Include an additional adult or sibling for just $10 (limit 2)

No refunds. Rain or Shine.

Presenting Sponsor:

Children's Primary Care Medical Group

Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG). Find the best primary pediatric healthcare close to home with the region’s only health network focused solely on children, their health and well-being!CPCMG services include annual well visits, newborn and teen healthcare as well as camp and sports physicals. Parents-to-be can schedule complimentary prenatal visit to find the best CPCMG pediatrician for their family. Our pediatricians can answer any and all questions, including those related to weight management and nutrition, behavior issues, developmental milestones, sleeping tips and more. Visit https://www.cpcmg.net for more information!

Entertainment & Fun

Family-Friendly Entertainment

A magical visit + performance from Glinda the Good Witch, courtesy of The Storybook Character Company!

Here's what we have lined up so far:

  • Professional Family or Father’s Day Portrait – Includes one (1) edited digital image* 📸

  • VIP Perks Program Access – Exclusive offers and extras just for VIP families* 🎁

  • VIP Gift for DAD 💝

  • Instagram-Worthy Photo Spots & Booths – Capture those unforgettable DAD-Chella moments 📷

  • Carnival-Style Games & Inflatables – Nonstop fun for kids (and kids-at-heart) 🎯

  • Special Character Meet & Greets – Say hi to Chase the Crime-Fighting Pup & Lilo’s Sidekick Stitch 🌟

  • Glinda the Good Witch is flying in for a special visit, thanks to The Storybook Character Company! ✨👑

  • Food Trucks, Sweet Treats & AleSmith Beer Specials – Fuel up and chill out in true dad fashion 🍻

  • Reptile Zoo –  Featuring 16 to 21 live reptiles and arthropods 🐍

  • Thousands in Giveaways – Incredible prizes you won’t want to miss! 🎟️

  • Father’s Day Crafts & Activities – Creative fun to celebrate the #1 guy in your life 🎨

  • Dad Joke Drop Zone & the #1 DAD Photo & Video Experience 🎤 

  • TWO Live DJs + Big Dad Energy – Dance, vibe, and celebrate Dad like he’s the headliner 🎶

  • … and even more surprises still to come! 🕶️✨

    Items with a * require a VIP Ticket

Meet & Greet with
Lilo's Sidekick Stitch

Meet & Greet:

Everyone's Favorite Crime-Fighting Police Dog, Chase

Mobile Reptile Zoo

with thanks to EcoVivarium

Sensory Play with Imagidough

Inflatable Slide & Games

Exclusive AleSmith Beer Specials

Non-Perishable Food Drive Benefiting Anvil of Hope

Almost 30 million students in the U.S. receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year,​ and when class is out, millions of these kids will go hungry.​

Bring in non-perishable/shelf-stable food items to donate to our non-profit partner – Anvil of Hope, and get extra raffle tickets to win great prizes!

Donate Non-Perishable Food Items and receive extra raffle tickets to WIN BIG Prizes!You will receive (2) extra raffle tickets per 5 non-perishable food items donated!! No-limit – the more you donate the more chances you have to win BIG!

The Anvil of Hope vision is to break the cycle of poverty to ensure that EVERYONE has the opportunity to thrive and prosper. We provide mentoring/training/youth enrichment programs to at-risk school children to keep them safely engaged in school while developing a desire to pursue education/training beyond high school.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've got answers!

When is the schedule of events sent out?

Please check your email 72 hours prior to the event. We will send out the schedule of entertainment, which includes the meet and greets with all of the superheroes, raffle prize schedule, and special appearances. Please note these are all subject to change.

Is my ticket refundable?

All sales are final and no refunds. After the event you can email [email protected] and in certain cases a credit will be issued. You can also forward your ticket to friend or for anyone to use!

Are outside food and beverage allowed?

Feel free to bring your own snacks! There will also be a great selection of food and beverage vendors on-site. AleSmith Brewing has partnered with Zoe’s Place, known for their fantastic food trucks, and we’ll have two trucks ready to serve up tasty bites during the event. Plus, AleSmith Brewing will be pouring their signature craft beers, offering non-alcoholic options, and water stations will be available throughout the venue to keep everyone hydrated.

Notice of Photo and Filming

When you attend a San Diego Moms event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending the event, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, or any other purpose by San Diego Moms and its affiliates and representatives. You release San Diego Moms, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. For questions or concerns regarding this email [email protected].

How does the Photo with Dad work and what is included?

Upon arrival your arrival you will be handed a photo ticket, which includes a 10-minute window of time that you will need to head to the photography area to line up for your photo. Our goal is to only have 5-6 families lined up at any one time. So if you are the first to arrive at the event at 10am, you can head straight to snap your photo with DAD as you will be given the 10am-10:10am photo ticket time and we will pass those tickets out chronologically and in order of arrival.

Included in the ticket is a SINGLE family photo with DAD. You can choose to send just the kids, have the entire family. You may add on additional pose for an additional fee at the time you purchase your ticket or if the photographer has time you can do so at the event directly with the photographer. We just need to take these into account to ensure we can capture everyone's photo in a timely manner!

If I did NOT purchase a Photo with DAD ticket can these be added on the day of?

In the small chance this is an option it would only take place towards the close of the event. We don't allow add-ons (unless the tickets aren't' sold out) after the event starts.

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