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San Diego Family August 2024
FREE Lemon Festival. Third Avenue will be transformed into a lemon paradise offering lemon-themed treats, zesty photo ops, arts and crafts vendors, a kids zone and more. August 17, 11 am–6 pm. Downtown Chula Vista. www.thirdavenuevillage.com
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Summer of Wonder. Nature trail, new exhibits, extended hours, films and more. Through Sept. 2. $14–$24, most activities included with admission. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. Details: www.sdnat.org/summerofwonder
Roller Rink at the Del. Experience
The Del’s retro-inspired roller skating rink. A portion of the proceeds benefit The C4 Foundation. Through Sept. 2. $28 includes skate rental. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com
FREE Summer Reading Program: Read, Renew, Repeat. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. Through Aug. 31. Register: www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ kidsandteens/summerreading
FREE Summer Lunch for Youth @ the Library. The library has partnered with SDUSD to offer free lunches for
youth aged 0-18 at select libraries, parks, recreation centers and other community sites in San Diego. Today & tomorrow, 12–1 pm. Details: www.sandiego.gov/ public-library/summerlunch
Nighttime Zoo. Explore the Zoo at night and enjoy a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Through Sept. 2. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org
Enchanted Wonders Fireworks.
A video highlighting 60 years of SeaWorld plays in sync to nightly fireworks. Right before closing, weather permitting. Through Aug. 11. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com/sandiego
LEGOLAND Water Park. Slides, beaches, Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of CHIMA Water Park. Open daily, 10:30 am–5:30 pm. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: www.legoland.com
Sesame Summer Splash. Sun-sational events. Open daily, 10 am–6 pm through Sept. 2. Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. Tickets: www.sesameplace.com
Dino Valley. An interactive build-and-play area and three roar-some rides including DUPLO Little Dino Trail, Explorer River Quest and Coastersaurus. Open daily. Legoland, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: www.legoland.com
“Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures.” An immersive journey into her inspirations and early life designed to inspire. 9 am–4 pm daily (closed Tues.). $20–$24. The New Children’s Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. www.thinkplaycreate.org
Color in a New Light. Explore the science of color, light we can see, light we can’t see and darkness. Daily, 10 am–5 pm. Included with admission. $19.95–$24.95. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org
Kids Bowl FREE. Two games a day through Aug. 17. Aztec Lanes, 6075 Aztec Cir. Dr. Details and to register: www.kidsbowlfree.com
Hold Fast. Explore our local kelp forests and climate. Daily through Sept. $19.95–$24.95. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Reservations required: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
FREE Parks After Dark. Live music, games, activities and free meals for kids. Thurs.–Sat. through Aug. 17, 5–8 pm. City Heights (4380 Landis St.), Linda Vista (7064 Levant St.), Memorial (2902 Marcy Ave.) & Skyline Hills (8285 Skyline Dr.). Details: www.sandiegoparksfoundation.org
FREE Flicks at the Fountain. Tonight: “Barbie” & Aug. 8: “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Seating, 6 pm; movie, 8 pm. Carlsbad Village Assoc., 300 Carlsbad Village Dr. www.carlsbad-village.com
“Peter Pan.” Go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning. Through Aug. 4. Starting at $34. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. www.broadwaysd.com
UltraStar Cinemas Discount Thursdays. Half off all movie tickets and popcorn. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. Showtimes: www.ultrastarmovies.com
FREE Walk in Art. Music, food and more. 5–10 pm. Mural Alley, between Univ. Ave. & Robinson Ave. www.sandiego.gov
Roar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover, nighttime wildlife and morning presentations. Today, Aug. 3, 8–9, 15–16, 23 & 31, 4:15 pm until tomorrow, 9:30 am. Starting at $160–$180. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org
The Wave Waterpark. Open daily through Aug. 11, then weekends through Sept. 8. $11–$24; 2 & under free. The Wave Waterpark, 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com
Summer Olympics. Cheer on Team USA as they compete in Paris through Aug. 11. If you missed our article “Family Fun with the 2024 Summer Olympics,” scan the QR code for olympic fun facts, ways to experience French culture locally, great ideas and San Diego athlete highlights!
FREE Hullabaloo Kids Concert.
10–11 am. Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Upper Plaza, 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com
Recess at Oma’s: Bubble Blast. Bubbles and water fun. Through Aug. 3, 10 am–4 pm. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com
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Nat at Night. On Fridays, admission is half-price after 5 pm. Open 10 am–10 pm. Through Aug. 30. $14–$24; 2 & under free. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org
Night Fishing at Lake Poway. Fridays & Saturdays through Aug. 31, 6–11:30 pm. Adults, $7; youth $3. 14644 Lake Poway Rd. www.poway.org
Padres Home Games. Aug. 2–4 vs. Rockies, Aug. 12–14 vs. Pirates, Aug. 19–21 vs. Twins & Aug. 22–25 vs. Mets. Petco Park. Tickets: www.padres.com
Find more monthly events at https://www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/events-calendar
