Family Things to do in San Diego during the month of June

Nighttime Zoo

Explore the Zoo at night and enjoy a variety of family-friendly entertainment, including the all-new “Bounce-a-Roo Bonanza” trampoline acrobatics show. Through Sept. 2. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org

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

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Summer of Wonder. New exhibits, extended hours, films and Nat at Night every week. There is a whole lot of wonderful this summer. Most activities included with admission. Through Sept. 2. $14–$24. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. Tickets and details: www.sdnat.org/summerofwonder

FREE Sam Hinton Folk Festival. Cajun, bluegrass and kids music. 10 am–5 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway. www.poway.org

FREE Nature Trail at The Nat. An immersive nature garden that surrounds the Museum and showcases the diversity of native plants. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnhm.org

Family Fun at the Rink. Roller skating, live DJs and more. Sat. & Sun. afternoons. $15; includes skates. Ringer’s Roller Rink, 6060 Federal Blvd. www.ringersrollerrink.com

Valley Center Western Days Festival & Parade. Pancake breakfast, 7–10 am; 5K & Kids Fun Run, 8:30; parade, 10 am–12 noon. 28305 Lilac Rd. Schedule: www.westerndays.org

FREE Puppets in the Park. Puppet making, face painting and more. 10 am–1 pm. Villa Norte Park, Tierrasanta. www.puppetryartsguild.com

Roar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, June 7, 14–16, 22, 27 & 30; 4:15 pm until tomorrow, 9:30 am. Starting at $160–$180. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org

North Park Music Fest. Music, food and art festival. 12–10 pm. $45. North Park Mini Park. www.northparkmusicfest.org

LEGO World Parade. Spectacular LEGOthemed floats, dazzling entertainment, colorful costumed characters and more. Daily. Included with admission. LEGOLAND California, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: www.legoland.com

Blue Star Museums offers FREE admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 2. Details: www.arts.gov/ initiatives/blue-star-museums

LEGOLAND Water Park. Seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique 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 sunday | 2

Dino Valley. An interactive build-andplay area, tons of prehistoric fun 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 a multi-generational audience. 9 am–4 pm daily (closed Tues.). $20–$24. The New Children’s Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. www.thinkplaycreate.org

FREE Spreckels Organ Society Concerts. Sundays, 2–3 pm. Pavilion-Pan American Pl., Balboa Park. www.spreckelsorgan.org

“Camelot.” Transport yourself to a world of romance, revelry and magic with King Arthur, Guinevere, Sir Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Through June 23. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. Tickets: www.northcoastrep.org tuesday | 4

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

Padres Home Games

June 6–9 vs. D-backs; 10–12 vs. A’s; 20–23 vs. Brewers; 24–26 vs. Nationals; KidsFest on Sundays. www.padres.com

Hold Fast. Explore our local kelp forests and climate change by weaving through a labyrinth of cyanotype-printed giant kelp, witness up-to-the-minute kelp forest mapping and more. Daily through Sept. $19.95–$24.95. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Advance reservations required:  www.aquarium.ucsd.edu thursday

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Recess at Omas: Land of Milk & Honey. Cow milking demonstration along with education on the importance of bees and what they mean to local farms. Through June 8. 10 am–4 pm. $11.95–$15.95. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com

“Mrs. Doubtfire.” The hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. Through June 9. Starting at $39. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. www.broadwaysd.com

Residents FREE Days at Balboa Park. Park museums offer free admission Tuesdays on a rotating basis throughout the month to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents. Schedule: www.balboapark.org wednesday | 5

FREE Cajon Classic Cruise. Wednesdays through October. 5–7:30 pm. Main & Magnolia, downtown El Cajon. www.cajonclassiccruise.org

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

FREE Walk in A.R.T. Unique vendors, creative food offerings, music and more. 5–10 pm. Mural Alley, on University Ave. between 4th & 5th., Hillcrest. www.fabuloushillcrest.com

U-Pick Strawberry Fields. Daily, 9 am–5 pm. Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Cannon Rd. & I-5. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com

UltraStar Cinemas Discount Thursdays. 50% off all movie tickets and popcorn. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. Showtimes: www.ultrastarmovies.com

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