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SEPTEMBER Still looking for last month’s events? Check out the digital edition of our August issue at SanDiegoFamily.com
FREE Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon
Seventy surfing dogs compete for “Top Surf Dog” with interactive booths, a canine costume contest, a dog agility course, music and summer fun. Sept. 12, 8 am–2 pm. Del Mar Dog Beach N. www.animalcenter.org/surf-dog-surf-a-thon Photo courtesy of Helen Woodward Animal Center
Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
wednesday | 1 FREE Waves of Honor. SeaWorld is offering free park tickets to U.S. military veterans through Dec. 24. For more information visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. “Hair.” Make love, not war!—and celebrate “harmony and understanding” with Broadway’s first great rock musical. Through Sept. 26. Visit website for tickets and showtimes. The Old Globe, Balboa Park. www.theoldglobe.org
Nighttime Zoo. “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
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FREE Blue Star Museums. Museums offer free admission to the nation’s activeduty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 6. For a list of participating museums visit www.arts.gov/initiatives/ blue-star-museums.
SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean. Stay late to immerse yourself in exotic worlds of light and music. End the night with “Ignite”, a fireworks spectacular that brings the brilliance 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 or relax in a lazy river or pool. Tickets starting at $35.99. Open daily, through Sept. 6. Visit website for hours. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.aquatica.com
LEGO NINJAGO Days. Unleash your powers on NINJAGO The Ride, strike a pose with your favorite LEGO NINJAGO characters and participate in ninja-themed activities. Through Sept. 10. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. For hours and tickets visit www.LEGOLAND.com.
FREE Cajon Classic Cruise Car Show. Wednesdays through Oct., 5–8 pm. Downtown El Cajon at Magnolia and Main St. www.cajonclassiccruise.org
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show. 7 pm. $19.95. Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org
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FREE Walk in A.R.T. Over 20 artisans, live music, dance performances and food from around the world. 5–10 pm. Mural Alley, on University Ave. between 4th & 5th, Hillcrest. www.firstthursdayartnight.com
Del Mar Horse Races. Through Sept. 6. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.delmarracing.com
friday | 3 FREE Mini Mingei. Toddler-centered activities include crafts, stories and more. 10–11 am. Free museum admission Sept. 3–6. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. www.mingei.org
