August Events in San Diego

Padres KidsFest

Family fun featuring games, airbrush tattoo artists, balloon artists and more kid-friendly activities starting two hours before every Sunday home game. Aug. 1 vs. Rockies (all-kid giveaway for ages 14 & under: Tatis Jr. arm sleeve), Aug. 8 vs. D-Backs & Aug. 22 vs. Phillies (all-kid giveaway: kids backpack). Petco Park, Gallagher Square, 100 Park Blvd. For tickets visit www.padres.com.

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Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

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Nighttime Zoo. Come “rock and roar” with music and other amazing entertainment experiences. 9 am–9 pm, through Sept. 6. Visit website for tickets. San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org

FREE Coronado Summer Concert Series. Sundays, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. www.coronadoconcert.com

Summer Safari at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Learn about amazing African wildlife and experience the sights and sounds of incredible music and entertainment throughout the park. 9 am–7 pm, through August 15. Visit website for tickets. 15500 San Pasqual Valley. Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org

FREE Poway Summer Concert Series. Today & Aug. 15, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd.; Aug. 8, Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. (parking $10). 5:30–7 pm. www.poway.org

Golden State Train Ride. Watch the countryside roll by while riding the historic San Diego & Arizona Railway. Saturdays & Sundays. $9–$18; under 3 free. Visit website for times. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. www.psrm.org

“Beauty & the Beast: The Musical.” See the story of love and magic, featuring all of the songs you know and love, plus some new ones. Wed.–Sun., 8 pm, through Aug 7. $17–$59. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.moonlightstage.com

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SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean. Stay late all summer to immerse yourself in exotic worlds of light and music. End the night with Ignite, a spectacular fireworks display that brings the brilliance and beauty of the sea to the sky above. Through Sept. 6. Activities and entertainment begin at 4 pm. Visit website for tickets. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

Aquatica San Diego. Enjoy thrilling water rides and attractions for the whole family or unwind and relax in a lazy river or pool. Tickets starting at $35.99. Open daily, visit website for hours. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.aquatica.com

https://www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/events-calendar

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