THING TO DO IN JUNE

Home Grown Fun

Presented by the San Diego County Fair, families can enjoy shopping, food concessionaires, a Ferris wheel and carousel, agricultural-themed exhibits, demonstrations, contests and “edu-tainment”. June 11–July 4, 11 am–9 pm. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. $10; 5 & under free. Parking, $12. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com

Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

tuesday | 1

VIRTUAL Summer Reading Program.

Let reading Color Your World this summer. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. June 1–Aug. 31. www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ kidsandteens/summerreading

Komodo Kingdom at the San Diego Zoo

Explore various environments from Komodo Island in Indonesia, including beach, woodland and mountain highland areas. This remarkable new experience includes pools, misters, hot rocks and heated caves—all specially designed to recreate the dragons’ native habitat. Open daily, visit website for hours and tickets. 2920 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.org

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.

Hummingbird Habitat offers endless flight opportunities to several species of hummingbirds. This new, immersive walkthrough experience also features streams, cascading water, orchids and other plants reflecting the diversity and beauty of the birds’ native regions—as well as an openwater pool that guests can view from an observation bridge along the pathway. Open daily, visit website for hours and tickets. San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.org

wednesday | 2

VIRTUAL The Sky Tonight: What’s

Out There? Pluto and Other Kuiper Belt Objects. The Kuiper Belt is a ring of icy objects out past the orbit of Neptune. Pluto isn’t alone out there. 7–8 pm. $5–$20. To register visit the Fleet Science Center at www.fleetscience.org.

FREE Cajon Classic Cruise Car Show.

Full street closure and plenty of space to enjoy all of the cars and local businesses. Wednesdays through Oct., 5–8 pm. Downtown El Cajon at Magnolia and Main St. www.cajonclassiccruise.org

thursday | 3

Padres Home Games. Today through June 6 vs. Mets. Other home games this month: June 7–9 (vs. Cubs); June 17–20 (vs. Reds); June 21–23 (vs. Dodgers) & June 25–27 (vs. D-Backs). 100 Park Blvd., downtown. For tickets and game times visit www.padres.com.

FREE Scripps Ranch Farmers Market at

Newtopia Cyder. Over 60 local vendors featuring 30+ food booths, 11 local farms, a variety of retailers and live music. Thursdays, 3–7 pm, rain or shine. 10045 Carroll Canyon Rd., Ste. A, Scripps Ranch. www.scrippsranchfarmersmarket.org

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

friday | 4

The Carolwood Pacific: Walt’s Magical

Railroad. See a variety of historical artifacts on loan from the Carolwood Foundation - some of which were personally owned by Walt himself. Through June 6, 11 am–4 pm. $6–$12.50; 3 & under free. San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. www.sdmrm.org.

VIRTUAL Red Shoe Day. Volunteers will connect online to spread good cheer and raise funds to keep families together with their hospitalized kids. www.rmhcsd.org/ events/our-events/red-shoe-day/

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