National Grilling Month • Parks and Recreation Month • Watermelon Month
JULY
Jennifer A. Burman
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Plan fun family adventures with the brand new edition of Out & About with Kids! Pick one up at Ralphs or Albertsons, or access the digital edition at www.sandiegofamily.com.
Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
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tuesday | 2
San Diego County Fair: Oz-some. Discover the magical world inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic tale with a whirlwind of carnival rides and concerts, creative and educational exhibits, yummy eats and family fun! Through July 4; visit website for hours and admission. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com
Nighttime Zoo. Have a rocking good time at San Diego Zoo’s summer celebration as you explore the exhibit, Africa Rocks, and enjoy African-themed entertainment, the Wild About Animals show, trampoline performances and Call of the Night, a symphony of lasers, moving lights, music and rhythmic acrobats. Through Sept. 2; visit website for park hours and admission. Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.org
Kids’ Summer Series at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center. Watch Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, Smallfoot, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and more. Mon.-Thurs., through Aug. 8, 9:30 am. $1 per movie. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. www.ultrastarmovies.com Padres Home Games. See them play against the Giants tonight until July 3. Other home games this month: July 12-14 (vs. Braves); July 26-28 (vs. Giants); July 29 & 30 (vs. Orioles). Also, KidsFest on July 14 & 28. For game times and tickets, visit website. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., downtown San Diego. www.padres.com
wednesday | 3 The Sky Tonight: The Universe in Comics. Superman comes from Krypton, a planet around the red star. Is that possible? Thanos rules from Titan, but is that the same Titan found in our solar system? Learn about the universe in comics in this monthly planetarium show. Costumes welcome! 7 & 8:15 pm. $17.95-$19.95. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org FREE Summer Reading at the Library: Read. Learn. Create. Through Aug. 31 at San Diego County Library branches. www.sdcl.org
New for 2019 thursday | 4 Independence Day FREE Blue Star Museums. Active-duty military including National Guard and Reserve and their families receive free admission to more than 2,000 museums across the country through this annual program. Through Sept. 2. www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums
friday | 5 CYT San Diego Presents “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical.” Tonight & July 13, 7 pm; tomorrow, 2 & 7 pm; July 7, 2 pm; July 14, 4 pm. $18-$20. Joan B. Kroc Theater, 6611 University Ave., San Diego. www.cytsandiego.org
Editor’s Picks FREE Sun & Sea Festival Photo courtesy of Sun & Sea Festival
Professional and amateur sand carving teams compete in one of San Diego County’s most beloved traditions. This family event also boasts a parade with the theme, “Under the Sea,” the Kids ‘n Kastles sand-building competition, a street festival, food and artisan booths, live music, Kids Zone and more. July 13, 7 am-5 pm. Seacoast Dr., from Portwood Pier Plaza to Dunes Park, Imperial Beach. www.sunandseafestival.com
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