National Grilling Month • National Picnic Month • Parks & Recreation Month Calendar • July
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Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins Follow the world’s smallest penguins on their journey from hatchlings to adults and learn what makes Little Blues so unique (and adorable). Opens July 12. Included with admission. $19.95– $24.95; 2 & under free. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Reservations required: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
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friday | 1 San Diego County Fair: Heroes ReUnite. All your fair favorites! Through July 4, 11 am–10 pm. $12–$20; 5 & under free. Ages 12 & under free every Friday. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Must purchase tickets and parking in advance: www.sdfair.com. “Marvel’s Black Panther” in Concert. Relive the excitement of the movie while the San Diego Symphony performs the Oscar-winning score live. 7:30 pm. Starting at $50. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org Summer Concerts Series. Sundays, 5 pm through Aug. Standley Park, 3585 Governor Dr. www.sandiego.gov/park-andrecreation/centers/recctr/standley Snow: Tiny Crystals, Global Impact. Explore the vital role that snow plays in our global climate system through exciting interactives. Open daily, 10 am–5 pm. Through Sept. 5. Included with admission. $18.95–$21.95; 2 & under free. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org Electric Ocean at SeaWorld. Stay late all summer to immerse yourself in exotic worlds of light and music and experience SeaWorld attractions in a whole new way. Through Aug. 14. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. Tickets: www.seaworldsandiego.com
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“The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales.” Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed. Weekends through July 17. $16–$18. Casa del Prado Theater, Balboa Park. www.juniortheatre.com “Disney’s Moana Jr.” Moana and Maui learn lessons about teamwork and friendship. Tonight, 7 pm; tomorrow, 2 & 7 pm; July 3, 2 pm. $15–$17. Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., Vista. https://my.moonlightstage.com/events FREE Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. Through Aug. 31. www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ kidsandteens/summerreading FREE STEAM Experience Day. Activities include Sustainable Agriculture, YouTuber, Game-gineers, Technology Core Electronics & VR. For grades 2–5. 10 am–12:30 pm. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. Register: www.handsontecheducation.com Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition. Immerse yourself in this exhibition that brings the web-slinger’s entire storied history to life. Open daily, 10 am–6 pm. $18–$30; 3 & under free. Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. www.comic-con.org/museum
Night Fishing at Lake Poway. Fridays, 6–11:30 pm. Through Sept. 3. $3–$7. 14644 Lake Poway Rd. www.poway.org Ignite Fireworks at SeaWorld. End your day at SeaWorld with a spectacular fireworks presentation. July 1–4, 8–10, 15–17, 22–24 & 29–31. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com “Ghostbusters.” Enjoy family-friendly movies all summer under the stars. Today, 4:15 pm. $11.75–$24.50. Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Place. Full schedule: www.rooftopcinemaclub.com Sunset Luaus on the Bay. A familyfriendly event with authentic island music & dance entertainment featuring a silk lei, all-you-can-eat buffet and more. 6–9 pm. $49–$89. Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. www.catamaranresort.com/ sunset-luaus
saturday | 2 Crown City Classic 12K & 5K. Kick off your 4th of July weekend by running 7.4 miles to celebrate 7/4. 7–10 am. $15–$65. Coronado Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr., Coronado. Register: www.crowncityrun.com San Diego Strike Force. Professional indoor football team. Tonight vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls & July 9 vs. Duke City Gladiators. Visit website for times. $15– $65. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.sdstrikeforce.com Lake Poway Family Campout. Guided evening hikes, campfire with s’mores and more. Bring your own camping equipment. Tonight, July 16 & 30, 5 pm–9 am tomorrow. $55–$66. 14644 Lake Poway Rd. www.poway.org FREE Summer Movies in the Park: “Sing 2.” Bring a blanket and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars. 6:30–10 pm. Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway. www.poway.org “The Taming of the Shrew.” Shakespeare’s hilarious battle of the sexes. 8 pm. Through July 10. Lowell Davies Festival Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way. Tickets: www.theoldglobe.org Sesame Place San Diego. Features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions. Open daily.
