August Events in San Diego

Calendar • August

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FREE Ramona Country Fair. Amusement rides, carnival games, live music and more. Today, 4–11 pm, tomorrow & Sunday, 11 am–11 pm. Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Ln. www.ramonacountryfair.com

Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure Cruises. Search for gray whales, blue whales, minke whales and more. Fri.–Mon. through Sept. 1, 9 am–1 pm. $76–$83; 3 & under free. Pier Two 970 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com

FREE Lemon Festival

Third Avenue will be transformed into a lemon-filled oasis offering lemon-themed treats, live music, zesty photo ops, arts and crafts vendors, a kids zone and more. Aug. 16, 11 am–6 pm. Downtown Chula Vista. www.thirdavenuevillage.com

FREE Latin American Festival. Authentic folk art, crafts, entertainment and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–8 pm; Aug. 3, 10 am–6 pm. Bazaar del Mundo, Old Town. www.bazaardelmundo.com

FREE Movies in the Park: “Inside Out 2.” Movie begins 15 minutes before sundown. San Carlos Rec Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave. Full schedule: www.sandiegoparksfoundation.org

FREE TGIF Concerts in the Park. 4–9 pm. Tonight & Aug. 8 at Calavera Hills, 2997 Glasgow Dr. & Aug. 15 & 22 at Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Rd. www.carlsbadca.gov/tgif

Top Secret: Inside the High-Stakes World of Naval Intelligence. Go inside Midway’s restored Carrier Intelligence Center, where real air combat missions were planned. Daily, 10 am–5 pm. Included with admission. $26–$39. USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org

Living Seas at Birch Aquarium. Venture into the hidden realm of a Giant Pacific Octopus, explore life beneath Scripps Pier and marvel at a vibrant coral reef. 9 am–5 pm. $24.95–$29.95; 2 & under free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

FREE Summer Movies in the Park: “Despicable Me 4.” Azalea Rec. Center & Los Peñasquitos County Preserve. Full schedule: www.summermoviesinthepark.com

FREE Live Music at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Fridays through Sept. 26, 6–9 pm. 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com

FREE Clairemont Town Square Summer Concerts. Fridays through Aug. 15, 6–9 pm. Clairemont Town Square, 4705 Clairemont Dr. www.clairemonttownsquare.com

Night Fishing at Lake Poway. Fri.–Sat. in Aug., 4–11:30 pm. Adults, $7; youth $3. 14644 Lake Poway Rd. www.poway.org

FREE Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library. Rediscover the joy of gaming and join this all-ages reading adventure. Through Aug. 31. Register: www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ kidsandteens/summerreading

Nighttime Zoo. Explore the Zoo at night and enjoy a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Through Aug. 10. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org

U-Pick Strawberry Fields. Daily, 9 am–5 pm. Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Cannon Rd. & I–5. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.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. 1. Details: www.arts.gov/ initiatives/blue-star-museums

Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience. A unique blend of unusual aquaria, diverse jelly species and immersive media. Included with admission. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

Summer Concert Series. 7–9 pm. $10. The Wood House in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net

Sesame Summer Splash. Sun-sational events. Open daily through Sept. 1, 10 am–6 pm. Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. Tickets: www.sesameplace.com

Water Ways. Manipulate and play with the flow of water. Sun., 12:30–4:30 pm & Tues.–Sat., 9:30 am–4:30 pm (closed Mondays). Included with admission. $14.

Del Mar Racetrack. Gates open at 11:30 am. Thurs.-Sun. through Sept. 8. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.delmarracing.com

LEGO World Parade. Floats, characters and entertainers inspired by your favorite LEGO themes. Daily through Aug. 9. Included with admission. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com

The Wave Waterpark. Slide tower, Flow Rider, riptide slide and more. Daily through Aug. 10, then weekends through Sept. 28. $14–$24. 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com

Shark Summer at Birch

Aquarium. Shark exploration stations, shark feedings and more. Daily through Aug. 10, 9 am–5 pm. Included with admission. $24.95–$29.95; 2 & under free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/sharksummer

FREE Point Loma Summer Concerts. Tonight & Aug. 8. Concert starts at 5:30 pm; main entertainers at 6:30 pm. Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd. www.pointlomasummerconcerts.org/

Roar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, tomorrow, Aug. 7–8, 14–16, 22 & 30–31. Starting at $160. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org

Padres Home Games. Today through Aug. 3 vs. Cardinals, Aug. 8–10 vs. Red Sox, Aug. 18–21 vs. Giants & Aug. 22–24 vs. Dodgers. Petco Park. Tickets: www.padres.com

FREE First Friday La Jolla Art Walk. Wander through galleries and pop-up artists. 4–7 pm. 1205 Prospect St. www.lajollabythesea.com

San Diego FC Soccer Team. Today, Aug. 5, 9, 17 & 31. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way. Tickets: www.sandiegofc.com

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Movies on the Beach. Tonight, Aug. 9, 17, 23 & 30. 8 pm. $25.75. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com

FREE Summer Movies in the Park. 6:30–9:45 pm. Tonight: “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” at Community Park, 13094 Civic Ctr. Dr. & Aug. 16: “The Sound of Music” at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Dr. www.poway.org

Sunset Luau

FREE ArtWalk Liberty Station. Featuring a wide range of artistic mediums such as paintings, photography, glass and ceramic art, jewelry and sculpture. Today, 10 am–6 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–5 pm. Ingram Plaza, 2751 Dewey Rd. www.artwalksandiego.org

Summer Jams on Deck. Concerts are free. Saturdays, 5–7 pm through Oct. 11. Park entrance fee, $10. Santee Lakes Deck between Lakes 4 & 5, 9310 Fanita Pkwy. www.santeelakes.com

Summer Spectacular Concert Series. Featuring R&B, hip-hop and rap hits from the ‘90s and early 2000s. Saturdays through Aug. 23, 6 pm. Included with admission. SeaWorld, Bayside Amphitheater, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

FREE Twilight Trek: A Hike Under the Stars. Astronomy presentation, then a 4-mile hike along the Cerro de Las Posas Ridgeline trails. 6:30–9:30 pm. Double Peak Park, 900 Double Peak Dr., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net

Family-friendly event with leis, island music, dance entertainment and more. Thursdays through Aug. 28, 6–9 pm. Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. Tickets: www.catamaranresort.com

FREE Summer on the Rails. Lawn games, kids crafts and more. 9 am–4 pm. Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. “A” St., Perris. www.socalrailway.org

Coggan Family Dive-In Movie Night: “Lilo & Stitch.” Watch a movie and float in the pool. 5–8 pm. $10. Coggan Aquatic Center, 800 Nautilus St. www.cogganaquatics.org

Stories of Us: Buwan ng Wika. A bilingual story time in Tagalog. 10 am. Included with admission. $14. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org

FREE Art Night. Art exhibitions, children’s art workshops and more. 6–8 pm. Held across four locations: City Hall, Encinitas Community Ctr., Encinitas Library and the Pacific View Arts Ctr. Details: www.encinitasca.gov sunday | 3

Padres KidsFest. Bounce houses, inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and more. Padres pillowcase giveaway. 11:10 am. Included with admission. Petco Park. Tickets: www.padres.com

FREE Summer Concert Series. 5:30–7 pm. Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. (parking $10). www.poway.org

Retro Rewind: Summer Film Series: “Ghostbusters.” 1 pm. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. Tickets: www.sandiegotheatres.org

FREE Art for All. Hands-on art making and more. 12–2 pm. Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way. www.oma-online.org

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

FREE Coronado Summer Concert Series. Sundays through Aug. 31, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. https://coronadoconcert.com monday | 4

National Parks Fee- FREE Days. All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. https://home.nps.gov/ planyourvisit/passes.htm#free_entrance_ days

FREE Spreckels Organ Society’s International Summer Organ Festival. Mondays through Sept. 1, 7:30 pm. 2125 Pan American Rd. www.spreckelsorgan.org tuesday

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FREE Twilight in the Park Concert. Tues., Wed. & Thurs. through Aug. 28, 6:30–7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/twilightin-the-park-concert

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

FREE National Night Out. This annual event promotes law enforcementcommunity partnership and neighborhood camaraderie. 5–7 pm. Vista Civic Ctr., 200 Civic Ctr. Dr. www.vista.gov thursday

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FREE Party at the Pop Jet at Del Mar Highlands. Family-friendly entertainment. 10 am. 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com

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

SeaWorld Summer Spectacular

Shows, live music and dazzling fireworks spectacular. Daily through Aug. 10, then weekends through Sept. 1. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

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Stroller Strides at the Safari Park. Parents will have a blast with their little ones (and other parents) all while getting exercise and exploring the 1,800-acre park. Today & Aug. 21, 8:30 am. Included with admission. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.northcountyinland.fit4mom.com

Shark Summer Pop-Up Science. Shark-themed snacks, jaw-some shark science and more. 5–8 pm. Included with admission. $24.95–$29.95; 2 & under free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/sharksummer

Recess at Omas: Bubble Blast. Bubbles and bubble-themed activities. Through Aug. 9. 10 am–4 pm. $14–$18. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com

FREE La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event. Thursdays, 5–8 pm through Aug. 28. La Mesa Blvd. www.lamesavillageassociation.org

FREE Concerts at the Cove. 6–7:45 pm. Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. www.cityofsolanabeach.org

FREE Parks After Dark. Inflatables, arts & crafts and more. Through Aug. 9, 5–8 pm. City Heights (4380 Landis St.), Linda Vista (7064 Levant St.), Logan Heights (2902 Marcy Ave.) & Skyline Hills (8285 Skyline Dr.). Details: www.sandiegoparksfoundation.org

FREE Flicks at the Fountain: “Captain America: Brave New World.” Bring low-back chairs and blankets. 6 pm; movie starts at dusk. Carlsbad Village Assoc., 2695 State St., Carlsbad. www.carlsbad-village.com

FREE Santee Summer Concerts. Tonight & Aug. 14, 6:30–8 pm. Town Center Community Park E., 550 Park Ctr. Dr. www.cityofsanteeca.gov friday | 8

Star of India Family Overnight Experience. Families sleep on a historic 1863 tall ship and step into the life of an 1800s sailor in a living history adventure complete with sailing tasks, storytelling and more. Today, 2 pm until 9 am Saturday. $100. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Dr. www.sdmaritime.org/visit/special-events/ star-of-india-overnight

Toro Nagashi Festival. Floating lantern ceremony to honor those who have passed. Today & tomorrow, 11 am–5:30 pm. Lantern, $10. Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park. www.niwa.org

Friday Night Splash.

Today & Aug. 22. 4–8 pm. $12. The Wave Waterpark, 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com saturday | 9

FREE Movie in the Park: “Disney’s Moana 2.” Bring blankets and chairs. Movie begins at dusk. Brengle Terrace Park Ball Fields, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.vista.gov

S an Diego Wave FC. Cheer on our national women’s soccer team. Tonight, 7 pm & Aug. 24, 5 pm. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way. Tickets: www.sandiegowavefc.com