Calendar Poetry Month • Autism Awareness Month • Garden Month
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gem sluice mining, axe throwing and more. Today & tomorrow, 11 am–5 pm. Visit website for tickets. Julian Mining Company, 4444 Hwy. 78. www.juliangoldrushdays.com FREE Spring Fling. Egg hunts by age, crafts and goody bags. Bring a basket. 9:30–11 am. NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/cabrillo Photos with the Easter Bunny. Hop on over to Seaport Village to get photos with the Easter Bunny. Today, tomorrow & Apr. 8–16; 11 am–4 pm. 849 W. Harbor Dr. www.seaportvillage.com/2022/03/photoswith-the-easter-bunny-2/
Wildlife Explorers Basecamp
Photo credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Interactive play opportunities, water play, oversized species-themed sculptures, a one-of-a-kind floating, seven-foot-high stone globe and incredible wildlife such as leafcutter ants, squirrel monkeys, burrowing owl, naked mole-rats, bees and more. Open daily, 9 am–5 pm. Visit website for tickets. San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr. www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org
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friday | 1 April Fool’s Day Sesame Place San Diego. Features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and water attractions, including a kid-friendly rollercoaster, a 500,000-gallon wave pool, live character shows, parades and more. Open daily, visit website for tickets. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplacesandiego.com
Butterfly Jungle. Become immersed in the vibrant world of pollinators and learn about butterfly conservation. Through May 8. Daily, 9:30 am–4:30 pm. $15; park admission not included. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. Reserve your 20 minute experience at www.sdzsafaripark.org. Circus Vargas. Acrobats, daredevils and flying trapeze. Through Apr. 18. Closed Tuesdays. $19–$75; under 2 free. 40820 Winchester Rd., Temecula. www.circusvargas.com
FREE EGGstravaganza. Goodie bags, games, crafts and more. 10 am–12 noon. Encanto Rec Center, 6508 Wunderlin Ave. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/encanto Race for Autism. Celebrate World Autism Acceptance Day with superheroes big and small, on beautiful and scenic 5K and 1 mile courses through Balboa Park. Presented by NFAR. $25–$45. Register at www.raceforautism.org. Nature Studio: Earth Month. Explore the natural world through handson activities. Saturdays in April, 10 am–2 pm. Free with admission. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org FREE Spring Fling at Allied Gardens Rec Center. Basket decorating, a bunny face craft and more. 10 am–12 noon. 5155 Greenbrier Ave. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/allied
U-Pick Strawberries. Strawberries, fresh produce and local goods. Daily, 9 am–5 pm. Carlsbad Strawberry Company, 1050 Cannon Rd., Carlsbad. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com
LEGO Dinosaurs. Get up close to Stegosauruses, Triceratopses and the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex running through Miniland U.S.A. LEGOLAND, 1 LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com
FREE Bay Terraces Spring Grab and Go. Drive by and get a treat bag and craft project. 10 am–12 noon. Bay Terraces Community Park, 7445 Tooma St. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/bayterrace
Pacific Football Fish at Birch Aquarium. See a rare deep-sea specimen. Through Apr. 24. Daily, 9 am–5 pm. 2300 Expedition Way. Reservations: http://aquarium.ucsd.edu.
saturday | 2
monday | 4
World Autism Awareness Day
The Flower Fields. Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers, sunflower maze, American flag of flowers, sweet pea maze
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Julian Gold Rush Days. Gold panning,
