May 2013
Santee Green Day at the Lakes
Volunteers come out and help make improvements to the Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. For a few hours of work, volunteers will get lunch and relaxation. Location: 9310 Fanita Pkwy. Info: www.santeelakes.com
5/4 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Walk for Animals – Barkin Beach Bash
Festivities will include a beautiful three-quarter mile walk with your canine friend, great vendors.
Location: NTC Park at Liberty
Station. Info: www.sdhumane.org
5/4 7:00 Reg. opens
Fiesta Old Town CInco de Mayo
Sizzling flamenco beats and Mariachi Music and tons of food and drinks. Location: Old Town, San Diego Ave. (between Linwood St. & Twiggs St.) Info: www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com
5/4-5/6 Sat:11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sun: 11:00 – 5:00
Ramona Bluegrass & Old West Festival
Features two days of music, with nightly jam sessions, @ Ramona Community Park. Location: 421 Aqua Lane. Info: www.ramonabluegrassfest.com
5/4-5 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Kidsfest San Diego
KidsFest is a 100,000-square-foot wonderland of pure, uncomplicated play for the entire family, with activities designed to stimulate and celebrate the imagination. Location: NTC Park – Liberty Station Point Loma. Info: www.kidsfestsandiego.com
5/4-5 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Art in the Pines Spring Festival and Sale
Art in the Pines is a 2-day celebration of nature through the interpretive eye of the artist. Held for the 3rd year at a time when the Reserve’s wildflowers are in full bloom. Location: Near the Torrey Pines Visitor Center. Info: www.torreypines.org
5/4-5 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
May 2013May 2013
Santee Green Day at the Lakes
Volunteers come out and help make improvements to the Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. For a few hours of work, volunteers will get lunch and relaxation. Location: 9310 Fanita Pkwy. Info: www.santeelakes.com
5/4 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Walk for Animals – Barkin Beach Bash
Festivities will include a beautiful three-quarter mile walk with your canine friend, great vendors.
Location: NTC Park at Liberty
Station. Info: www.sdhumane.org
5/4 7:00 Reg. opens
Fiesta Old Town CInco de Mayo
Sizzling flamenco beats and Mariachi Music and tons of food and drinks. Location: Old Town, San Diego Ave. (between Linwood St. & Twiggs St.) Info: www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com
5/4-5/6 Sat:11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sun: 11:00 – 5:00
Ramona Bluegrass & Old West Festival
Features two days of music, with nightly jam sessions, @ Ramona Community Park. Location: 421 Aqua Lane. Info: www.ramonabluegrassfest.com
5/4-5 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Kidsfest San Diego
KidsFest is a 100,000-square-foot wonderland of pure, uncomplicated play for the entire family, with activities designed to stimulate and celebrate the imagination. Location: NTC Park – Liberty Station Point Loma. Info: www.kidsfestsandiego.com
5/4-5 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Art in the Pines Spring Festival and Sale
Art in the Pines is a 2-day celebration of nature through the interpretive eye of the artist. Held for the 3rd year at a time when the Reserve’s wildflowers are in full bloom. Location: Near the Torrey Pines Visitor Center. Info: www.torreypines.org
5/4-5 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fiesta de los Penasquitos
Rancho Penasquitos is alive with a festival of fun! It’s a day to showcase the musical talents of local bands, artists, businesses, schools, and service organizations. Location: Black Mountain Road (between Twin Trails Dr. & Carmel Mountain Rd.). Info: www.rpcouncil.com/fiesta
5/5 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
Novice and experienced athletes can compete individually or as a team. There are two courses to choose from. Location: East Mission Bay (South Shores Park parking lot & Fiesta Island). www.kozenterprises.com
5/5 6:45 am – 10:30 am
Carlsbad Village Faire
Features over 850 unique vendors, making it the largest street festival of its kind in the county. Art fair, arts and crafts, antiques, unique clothing, food and more. Location: On Carlsbad Village Drive west of Interstate 5. Info: www.carlsbad.org
5/5 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series
Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series is a great place to gather with friends to listen to music in the warm summer evenings. Location: 1st & C. Info: www.coronadoferrylandingshops.com
05/06/12 Cool Fever 1-3pm 05/13/12 Dixie Jazz Katz 1-3pm 05/20/12 Teagan Taylor Trio 1-3pm 05/26/12 Stiletto’s 1-3pm 05/27/12 Blue Frog Band 1-3pm 05/28/12 Coronado Big Band 1-3pm
Roc Race – Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge
The Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge, or ROC race, is all about the FUN! The goal is have the participants look back after the race and only be able to describe the obstacles as “RIDICULOUS”! Location: Del Mar
Fairgrounds. Info: rocrace.com
5/11 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
San Diego Botanic Garden Chocolate Festival
Join us for a chocolate experience. This family-friendly San Diego event also features entertainment, food, children’s activities, plant sales, and a variety of Mother’s Day gifts. Location: 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. Info: www.sdbgarden.org
5/11 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Del Mar Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
At the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival you will find a wide variety of Sewing, Quilting, Needle-Art and Craft supply, workshops and FREE educational seminars. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds. Info: www.quiltcraftsew.com
5/16 – 18 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drew Brees Celebrity Championship
NFL Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk brings together over 50 of the best celebrity golfers in the world to benefit the Marshall Faulk Foundation. Location: La Costa Resort. Info: www.celebritychampionship.com
5/17 – 19 Time TBD
Bike To Work Day
Location: San Diego (citywide & countywide). Info: Call 511 and say “I commute.” www.icommutesd.com
5/17 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
North Park Festival of the Arts
The North Park Festival of Arts will feature arts and craft vendors, an
international food court, a kid’s zone, artist village, and six stages with live music. Location: University & 30th. Info: www.northparkfestivalofarts.com
5/18 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Escondido Downtown Street Fair
Arts and crafts, unique clothing, home improvement, children’s rides, food from around the world, a beer garden, live music, animal demonstrations by the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Location: Grand Ave. Info: www.escondido.org
5/19 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
27th Annual Navy’s Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk
The route begins in downtown San Diego and proceeds across the bridge and on to Coronado. Location: One Park Blvd. (Bayfront Hilton parking) – Tidelands Park (Coronado Island) Info: www.navylifesw.com/bridgerun
5/19 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Santee Street Fair
The Santee Street Fair will feature over 300 vendors, rides, live bands, entertainment, a beer and wine garden, and food. The festivities takes place next to Santee Trolley Square. Location: 101 Riverview Pkwy. Info: www.santeestreetfair.com
5/25 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vista Strawberry Festival
This Strawberry Festival will feature a strawberry pageant, strawberry Idol, strawberry pies, and other delights on Memorial Day Weekend.
Location: 127 Main Street, Vista. Info: www.vistastrawberryfest.com
5/26 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
FILMOUT SAN DIEGO
FilmOut San Diego is a six day film festival with over 60 films from around the world, and many LGBT theme based. The event will take place over two weekends (Friday – Sunday). Location: Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Avenue, Suite 1. Info: www.filmoutsandiego.com.
5/29-6/2 Various
ONGOING EVENTS
La Jolla Farmers Market (Every Sunday)
Girard & Genter 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mission Hills Farmers Market (every Wednesday)
Falcon St. off Washington, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Point Loma Farmers Market (Every Sunday)
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Little Italy Mercato – Market (Every Saturday)
9:00 am – 1:30 pm
City Heights Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday)
On Wightman btwn. Fairmount & 43rd, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Old Town Saturday Market (Every Saturday)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hillcrest Farmers Market (Every Sunday)
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Helen Woodward Pet Adoptions (Every Sunday)
(Rancho Santa Fe Market)
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Public Organ Concert Balboa Park (Every Sunday)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ocean Beach Certified Farmer’s Market (Every Wednesday)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Oceanside Sunset Market ((Every Thursday)
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Art Mart (2nd & 4th Saturday & Sunday Each Month) Balboa Park 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
TUESDAY FREE ADMISSION DAYS
Natural History Museum 5/7 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Model Railroad Museum 5/7 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
RH Fleet Science Center 5/7 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Centro Cultural de la Raza 5/7 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Museum of Photographic Art 5/14 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Veteran’s Museum & Memorial Center 5/14 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
San Diego History 5/14 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Museum of Art 5/21 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Museum of Man 5/21 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art Institute of Living Artists 5/21 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mingei International Museum 5/21 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Japanese Friendship Garden 5/21 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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