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WHAT TO DO AND
WHERE TO GO WITH
YOUR KIDS IN SAN DIEGO
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Event Date |
Event Description |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
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June 11- |
Great live music, rides, Kid Zone, animals, contests and more. |
Varies |
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar |
Adults: $7- |
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July 4 |
4th of July University City Celebration The day begins with a 5K run/walk and a pancake breakfast. After, enjoy continuous music, dancing, food, beer, a bike & pet parade, scavenger hunt, rock walk, jumpers, pony rides, sack race, dunk tank, a monkey bridge, and more. |
8 am- |
Standley Park 3585 Governor Dr., San Diego |
Free |
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July 4 |
Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest Independence Day is being celebrated with a food and music festival at the Lake Murray
Community Park. The entire day is devoted to families as a free, fun, family happening.
People can lay out blankets in a picnic- |
9 am- |
Lake Murray Community Park 7001 Murray Park Dr., San Diego |
Free admission; there is a cost for food |
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July 4 |
Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth Festival An Independence Day festival in Rancho Bernardo celebrates American heritage with
flag- |
9 am- |
Webb Park near Bernardo Center Dr., Rancho Bernardo |
Free admission |
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July 4 |
Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade and Festival High School bands will sound off in a marching beat setting the pace for floats and local businesses and performing groups to follow in step. The festival includes an ice cream social, tasty hot dogs, a DJ, clowns, face painting, and inflatable jumpers. |
10 am- |
Hoyt Park near Aviary Dr. and Scripps Ranch Blvd., Scripps Ranch |
Free |
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July 7- |
Do you believe in magic? You will when you see a fairy godmother transform Cinderella from humble serving maid to the belle of the ball who wins the heart of the prince in this elegant tale told with hand and rod puppets plus marionettes. |
Wed.- |
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater 2130 Pan American Plaza, San Diego |
Adults: $6, Children: $4 |
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July 9, 23 August 6, 20 |
Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic to enjoy games, contests and a family movie. |
6- |
9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee |
Free admission, parking is $8 |
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July 10 |
NPCA Concert at Bird Park: Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters Residents in North Park can enjoy an evening concert at Bird Park and the kids can play in the playground. "Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters" will perform super zydeco music. You can bring a picnic snack, relax and listen to the music, socialize, and dance. |
5:30- |
Bird Park Upas St. and 28th St., San Diego |
Free |
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July 11 |
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea Rockola Residents of La Jolla can have a relaxing afternoon at Scripps Park while listening to a summertime concert. Today, the "Rockola" band will perform great rock music from the 60's & 70's. Also available are raffles for prizes, hot dogs, popcorn, and ice cream bars. |
2- |
Ellen Browning Scripps Park 1180 Coast Blvd., La Jolla |
Free |
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July 17 |
Families are treated to an afternoon of stories, games, and giveaways in honor of the release of the new Ramona and Beezus movie. |
2 pm |
Borders Bookstores across San Diego |
Free |
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July 17- |
San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Show Do you know the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Find out when you come to this show and see interesting reptiles from the turtle and tortoise world. They are very interesting creatures and can make a great pet for reptile enthusiasts. |
12- |
Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado, Room 101, San Diego |
Free |
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July 17 |
Storyteller Harlynne Geisler entertains the whole family. |
11 am |
Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park, San Diego |
Free |
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July 17 |
Hands- |
11 am- |
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla |
$8.50- |
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July 18 |
Interactive activities and free admission showcase music and art! |
10 am- 5:30- |
The New Children’s Museum , 200 W. Island Ave., San Diego
San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, San Diego
Spreckles Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego |
Free |
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July 18 |
San Diego DanceWorks presents Sleeping Beauty Come see a mix of original and classical choreography as this fairy tale comes to life. |
2 pm |
Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla |
$12; ages 7 and younger: Free |
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July 21- July 28- |
Ships Ahoy, Mates! Pirate Paul is on a journey to find "The Treasure Of Balboa Park". When his ship sinks and he is under the water a beautiful mermaid will rescue Pirate Paul and put him on the Island of Hula Helene, and true love! |
Wed.- |
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater 2130 Pan American Plaza, San Diego |
Adults: $6, Children: $4 |
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July 22- |
This convention is the largest comic book and pop culture event in the United States. It features major comic book publishers, artists, writers, movie studios, television networks, toy and game manufacturers and more. |
8 am- |
San Deigo Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Dr., San Diego |
Various ticket prices |
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July 24 |
Listen to jazz music with your friends and family. Bring a picnic and a blanket! |
7:30 pm |
Woods House 1148 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos |
$5- |
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July 24- |
Musical with popular fairy tales told in a whole different way! |
Sat.: 2 pm and Sun.: 1 pm |
California Center for the Arts 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido |
Call for prices: (800) 988- |
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July 25 |
Bluegrass and Ice Cream Social Fun event combines ice cream treats with the band Silverado. |
4- |
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe 640 Alta Vista Dr., Vista |
$10 |
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July 30- |
Lively performance following a group of teens who are pursuing their dreams while attending New York’s High School for the Performing Arts
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Fr.: 7 pm; Sat.- |
Casa Del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place Balboa Park, San Diego |
$8- |
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July 31- |
Enjoy a huge play area filled with toys from Fisher- |
10 am- |
San Diego Wild Animal Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido |
Free wit paid admission |
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July 31 |
San Diego Model Railroad Museum’s Birthday Bash Behind- |
11 am- |
San Diego Model Railroad Museum 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego |
Free with admission of $7 for adults. Children under 14 are free when accompanied by an adult. |
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July 31 |
Camp Fire USA’s Centennial Celebration Carnival games, live music, arts and crafts and more. |
4- |
Camp Cahito 3101 Balboa Dr., San Diego |
Free |
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July 31- |
Pitch your tent, enjoy a flashlight hike, games, crafts, songs, s’mores and more. |
4 pm- |
Walnut Grove Park Corner of Sycamore and Olive, San Marcos |
$12 |
July 2010 Family Events in San Diego