San Diego Family June 2022 Calendar

San Diego County Fair: Heroes Re-Unite!

Celebrate superheroes from comic books and the silver screen, and those awe-inspiring community heroes in our own neighborhoods. Plus all your fair favorites–entertainment, rides, games, animals, arts, crafts and photography, gardens and blooms and of course... the food. June 8–July 4, 11 am–10 pm (closed Mon. & Tues. in June). $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.

Wednesday June 1

FREE Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. June 1– Aug. 31. www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ kidsandteens/summerreading

Blue Star Museums offers FREE admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 5. Details: www.arts.gov/ initiatives/blue-star-museums

FREE Cajon Classic Cruise. Fun, food, live entertainment and classic cars. Wednesdays, 5–8 pm. Main St. & Magnolia Ave., El Cajon. www.cajonclassiccruise.org

The Sky Tonight: The Spectacular Summer Sky. 7 & 8:15 pm. $17.95– $19.95. Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

Recess at Oma’s. All activities inside Oma’s (wagon rides excluded) will be offered. Through June 3, 10 am–1 pm & 2–5 pm. $8–$13; under 2 free. Oma’s Family Farm, 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. Pre-purchase tickets: www.omasfamilyfarm.com

World of Orchids. Enjoy the vibrant colors, elegant shapes and intoxicating scents for which orchids are so well known, and see the diversity of these flowers with unexpected sizes, shapes and scents. Through June 12. $12–$18. San Diego Botanic Garden, Quail Gardens Dr. & Ecke Ranch Rd. Reservations: www.sdbgarden.org

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FREE Hullabaloo Kids Concert. 10–11 am. Del Mar Highlands Town Center, upper plaza, 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com

FREE Thursday Nights Live. Family fun and entertainment. 5:30–7 pm. Santee Trolley Square, 9888 Mission Gorge Rd. www.santeespecialevents.com

Red Shoe Day. Volunteers gather at intersections and collect donations to support San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House which provides a “home away from home” for families with children in local hospitals. www.rmhcsd.org/events/ourevents/red-shoe-day

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FREE City Heights Street Food Festival. Live art, music and diverse street food. 5–9 pm. 4090 University Ave. www.cityheightscdc.org

FREE Valley Center Western Days Festival & Parade. Games, rides, food and entertainment. Today, 5–10 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–10 pm. 28305 Lilac Rd. www.westerndays.org

FREE First Fridays at Liberty Station. Join Apt 4 Music as they showcase their student performances, as well as bands, jams and the arts. 4:30–7:30 pm. 2490 Truxtun Rd. www.libertystation.com

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