San Diego Family July 2023 Summer of Fun!

Photo courtesy of SeaWorld/Sesame Place

Plenty of sun-sational events all summer long with 18 rides and attractions, games, live entertainment and more. Cool off on family-friendly water slides and water play areas, including the all-new Count’s Splash Castle. Through Sept. 4. Sesame Place San Diego, 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. Tickets: www.sesameplace.com

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San Diego County Fair “Get Out

There.” Explore the great outdoors and get s’more of what life has to offer with live entertainment, FunZone, competitive exhibitions and more. Through July 4. 11 am–10 pm. $12–$20; 5 & under free. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com

Nighttime Zoo. Come “rock and roar” this season with live music and other amazing entertainment experiences. Through Sept. 4, 9 am–9 pm. San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr. Tickets: www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org

Sunset Special Train Ride. Enjoy a beautiful sunset ride through East County’s rugged backcountry.

Saturdays, 7 pm. $9–$18; 2 & under free. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Campo Depot, 750 Depot St. www.psrm.org

Blue Star Museums offers FREE admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and families. Through Sept. 4. Details: www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-starmuseums

“Grace for President.” An inspirational musical about girl power. Through July 9. $18–$20. Casa del Prado Theater, Balboa Park. www.juniortheatre.com

Savage Gardens. Explore the bizarre and captivating world of carnivorous plants. Through Oct. 29. $10–$18; under 3 free. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org

Birch Aquarium Summer Hours. All hands-on activities and exhibits, including

Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins, will remain open from 9 am–7 pm through Labor Day. $19.95–$24.95; under 3 free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

FREE Summer Reading Program: Find Your Voice. 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

The Wave Waterpark. Open daily through Aug. 10. $11–$24; 2 & under free. The Wave Waterpark, 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com

LEGOLAND Water Park. Slides, sandy beaches, Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun. Daily, 10:30 am–5:30 pm. Through Aug.