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We {Heart} Having Fun! Celebrate the month of hearts with these 14 family events you’re sure to fall in love with. FREE Kids Workshop: Heart String Art. Children develop hands-on skills like sanding, nailing, painting and more as they piece together the symbol of Valentine’s Day. Feb. 1, 9 am-noon. For locations and to register, visit www.homedepot.com/workshops. Valentine’s Day Open Art Studio. Face painting, sensory art play and themed art projects. Feb. 6, 4:30-6:30 pm. $20. For ages 3 & up. Pachis Art Studio, Liberty Station, 2820 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 102, Point Loma. Register at www.mypachis.com. Valentine Teas at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead. Feb. 8 & 9; seatings at 1 & 3 pm. $15. Visit website for reservations. 12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido. www.sikesadobe.org FREE Annual Shopping in the Heart of IB. Find a unique gift for your sweetheart at this event featuring local businesses, raffles and more. Feb. 8, 11 am-4 pm. 829 Seacoast Dr., Imperial Beach. www .facebook.com/events/503403103776183 Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Registered participants will receive a T-shirt, a finisher’s medal, continental breakfast and more. Feb. 9, 6:3011 am. Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr. Register at www.valentinesday10k.com. Valentine’s Day Concert: “I Choose Love” presented by Mt. Carmel High School Choir Department. Feb. 13, 7-9 pm. $10. Mt. Carmel High School, 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd. www.mtcarmelchoir.eventbrite.com FREE Valentine’s Day Party at Mission Valley Library. Decorate cookies, make crafts and play silly games. Feb. 14, 3:30-5 pm. For preschool- and elementary-age children. 2123 Fenton Pkwy. www.sandiegolibrary.org The New Children’s Museum Pop-Up: We Heart Art. On Feb. 14, join Mingei at
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Parent Movie Morning & Baby’s Night Out at UltraStar Cinemas. Bring your baby to watch a movie and take advantage of valet stroller parking, dimmed lights and changing facilities in the auditorium. Wednesdays, 10:30 am & 7 pm. UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego. www.ultrastarmovies.com
thursday | 6 The New Children’s Museum in making a Latin American folk-inspired, heart-shaped tin milagro pin. 11 am, noon, 1 & 2 pm. Free with museum admission. 200 West Island Ave., downtown San Diego. www.mingei.org Rancho Peñasquitos Father-Daughter Dance. For girls, grades Pre-K to 12, and their loved ones. Feb. 14, 6:30-9 pm. $10. Tickets at the door (cash only). Black Mountain Multi-Purpose Center, 9353 Oviedo St., San Diego. Pre-registration available at www.sdrecconnect.com (enter code: 66431). Valentine’s Cruises by Hornblower Cruises & Events. Spectacular bay views, wonderful food and live music for dancing. Feb. 14 & 15, 7-10 pm. Pier 1, Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. For reservations, visit www.hornblower.com. Kid’s Night In! This Valentine’s Day-themed event includes a movie, crafts, STEM activities and more. Feb. 14, 6-9:30 pm. $25 per child. STEM Studio, 850 Main St., Ramona. www .facebook.com/events/608257686588724 Kid’s Kitchen: Be My Valentine. Kid chefs will create heartwarming dishes and decorate heart-shaped cookies. Feb. 14, 3:30-4:30 pm. $20-$25. For ages 5-9. Lazy Acres, 150 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-kitchen-be-myvalentine-tickets-88719541537. FREE Fido Fest: My Furry Valentine. A look-alike contest, “arfs” and crafts, live entertainment, dog adoptions, the latest pet products, giveaways and amazing demonstrations. Feb. 15, noon-4 pm. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr., Santee. www.cityofsanteeca.gov Sweetheart’s Ball. Light hors d’oeuvres, treats and refreshments, and dancing at this family event. Feb. 21, 6-8 pm. $8; family of four $30; under 2 free. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. www.encinitasparksandrec.com
Whale Watching Adventures. Through April 19; cruises at 9:30 am-1:15 pm & 1:30-5 pm. For reservations, visit www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/whalewatching-san-diego.
friday | 7 “Conquest of the Skies 3D.” Travel through time and discover how flying animals first appeared and then evolved into the huge variety of aeronauts that fill our skies today. Showing daily through Feb. 16. Included with admission. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org Go, Gulls! See Feb. 1.
saturday | 8 FREE Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair. Lion dances, cultural performances, arts and crafts, food and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am-5 pm. Third Ave. & J St., downtown San Diego. www.sdcny.org Kids in the Garden: Play with Your Food – Veggie Critters. 10 am-noon. $5. Pre-register by Feb. 6. For ages 3 through 6th grade. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org Roots Series: Australia. Live performances, costumes, crafts and activities highlighting Australia’s art and history. 2-4 pm. Included with museum admission. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org
sunday | 9 FREE Nature Walks at Silver Strand State Beach. Sundays, 1:30-2:30 pm. Meet outside lifeguard headquarters. 5000 Hwy. 75, Coronado. www.parks.ca.gov/silverstrand Family Concert: “Beethoven the Music Genius.” Learn weird and wonderful facts
