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46 D.I.Y. Fourth of July

Two patriotic crafts for your celebration

12 Staff Page

14 Short & Sweet

News | Notes | Tips 30 July Calendar of Family Events

32 Fireworks, Parades, Festivities

Have a blast on the fourth!

16 50 Books/Movies to Motivate Kids to Read

Make reading a family affair this summer

45 The Marketplace/Classifieds

20 Best of Family Fun Winners

Discover this year’s winners and top picks 28 Outdoor Toys for Lazy Days of Summer

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Summer, Summer, Summer On July 4 we celebrate Independence Day, a day of

celebration as a nation since 1776, even though it became a federal holiday in 1941. Jenny Burman, our calendar editor, has been busy collecting the best celebrations, parades and fireworks displays, which are highlighted on page 32. Wear your patriotic shirt, decorate your home, fly your American flag and be proud that we live in a great country. See page 46 for craft ideas. Our family usually goes to the Fourth of July parade in Scripps Ranch in the morning; then we plan to watch fireworks from the USS Midway Museum (we haven’t been since the 20-second “bust” in 2012).

A couple months ago you voted for more than 30 Best of Family Fun favorites. The tallies are in and we’re announcing the winners in this issue. Find them starting on page 20 and visit www.SanDiegoFamily.com/things-to-do/bestof-family-fun for more. Thank you all for voting! We had an outstanding response from our readers and social media followers. Congratulations to the winners and top picks! Be proud of your businesses. It’s great to be recognized by San Diego Family readers for the services you provide.

Summer is a time for the kids to relax. But we don’t want them to forget about reading. Turn to page 16 for a list of books that have been made into movies. Read a book, watch the movie and then talk about both. There is a list of talking points to help start the conversation.

Have a great summer! Relax and enjoy your family!

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What are your plans for July 4?

Adrienne Sigeti, editorial assistant I’ve always wanted to go to the San Diego County Fair on the Fourth of July (the last day of the fair!) to experience the Hometown Heroes parade, fireworks show and other patriotic festivities. This year they’re showing Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in the Paddock after the fireworks. Fun! Jenny Burman, calendar editor Our family is celebrating Independence Day out of town. We plan to go museum hopping and have a picnic at a park complete with live music and a fireworks show.

What’s the Fourth of July without fireworks, right?

Lisa Gipson, managing editor This year we’ll be in Portland, enjoying the sunset at 9 pm and watching fireworks around 11 pm (yep, the days are really long up there!). We’ll also stop at the original Salt & Straw (obviously) for a waffle cone of their epic ice cream.

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Lisa Gipson Finding Good Shaved Ice, Anyone?

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Happy 70th Anniversary to San Diego Junior Theatre!

Perhaps you remember an article we published in November about San Diego dad and Navy Chief Johnathon Stone. Now he has a book! When Johnathon’s wife Sarah was diagnosed with a rare terminal cancer, he knew he had to make the most of every moment. #TeamStone always believed there is good in every day. Finding Good is a firsthand look at Sarah and Johnathon’s journey, from high school sweethearts to raising four children and everything in between. It’s an inspirational story of spreading hope through acts of kindness, even while handling life’s ups and downs. Get the book on Amazon. Read our article in the Nov. 2017 issue at www .sandiegofamily.com/magazines/sandiego-family-digital-issues.

SDJT is the oldest continuously running youth theater group in the country, training thousands of young actors and entertaining families for generations. Celebrate by attending the summer performance of “Into The Woods” at Balboa Park’s Casa del Prado Theater from July 27–August 12. Learn more at www.JuniorTheatre.com.

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Don’t Be Bored, Get Board (Games, that is) Has your busy school year schedule pushed family game night to the back burner? Summer is the perfect time to reconnect and plan low-key family fun.

For starters, bring back family game night! Dust off the classics (Life, Sorry, Monopoly, Apples to Apples) and check out our list of new entertaining family games for all ages: www.sandiegofamily .com/for-the-kids/kid-ttoneestedtoy-product-review/1855.

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50 Books/Movies to Motivate Kids to Read

While parents usually want to

limit screen time, movies may be the exception that encourages kids to read during the summer when learning losses often occur.

Make reading and movie nights a family affair! Choose books that have been made into movies and set a timeframe for kids—or the family—to read together first. Plan a movie night at the conclusion of each book to celebrate.

Here are 50 books in a variety of genres that have been made into movies (there are many others).

Check book and movie reviews online to determine if content is appropriate for your family. Many of the movies that go with these books can be checked out at the library for free. Most importantly, be involved and make it fun!

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Picture Books The Lorax by Dr. Seuss Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett The Night at the Museum by Milan Trenc

Classics Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan Pippi Longstocking series by Astrid Lindgren

Realistic Fiction Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Book Talk Watching movies and reading books together gives parents the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with kids. Ask questions such as: • Which was better, the book or the movie?

• What were some differences between the book and the movie? Did you like the changes?

• Did the movie cast capture the personalities of the book characters?

• How would you make the movie (or book) different?

• If you could pick any book to make into a movie, what would it be and why? Which actors and actresses would you cast in the movie? Would you change the beginning, middle or ending?

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Thank you, San Diego Family Magazine readers, fans and followers

San Diego’s Best Hidden Gem Some of San Diego’s favorite hidden gems are hiding in plain sight! Take to the sky and you’ll see that the Coronado Sand Dunes actually line up to spell out the word “Coronado.” Other local favorites include the seven bridges walk through Balboa Park and it’s surrounding communities as well as Barrio Logan, a neighborhood known for Chicano Park and delicious Mexican eats.

Best Local Breakfast Spot Photo courtesy of Lisa Gipson

Don’t let the funny name fool you, Hash House A Go Go takes breakfast to the next level with outrageously large portions of Midwest-inspired dishes like Sage Fried Chicken and Waffles and Biscuits and Gravy. Other San Diego breakfast favorites include The Mission with unique offerings like the Soy Chorizo Burrito and Breakfast Republic, best known for its French Toast Sampler.

Best Live Performances for Families What’s better than dressing like your favorite princess or Disney character and seeing them perform live in Disney on Ice? Not much when you’re a kid! Other fabulous live performances for families include the whimsical holiday classic Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe and concerts by the wildly popular band, Hullabaloo.

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Best Educational Outing It’s no secret that learning and playing go hand in hand. At the Fleet Science Center, budding scientists explore 100 interactive exhibits covering topics from outer space to the human body. At the Birch Aquarium, kids learn about marine life with hands-on interactions at the touch pool while at the Natural History Museum little archeologists discover real Mastodon bones from the Ice Age! Photo courtesy of Cherie Gough

Best Place For An Animal Encounter Watch a cheetah run up to 70 miles per hour at the Safari Park or meet an adorable animal ambassador like Xena, a two-toed sloth, at the San Diego Zoo. Looking for an underwater animal adventure? Head to SeaWorld where visitors can swim with the dolphins and even feed a Beluga whale.

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Best Place To Connect With Nature San Diego has no shortage of natural spaces to explore and relax with the family. Spend an afternoon enjoying the beautiful ocean views at Torrey Pines Nature Preserve, wander the scenic trails at Mission Trails Regional Park or play in the tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument. Whatever you choose, a wonderful adventure awaits!

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Best Party Venue for Toddlers Planning a party for little ones is a breeze with these family favorites that will make your celebration fun filled and stress free. In first place, FUNbelievable offers a variety of party packages for celebrations big and small. In second place is Kid Ventures followed by Gymboree Play & Music. Let’s get this party started! cont. on p. 24

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Best Place to Take a Family Photo It’s no wonder local families flock to Balboa Park’s 1,200 sprawling acres for photos. Gorgeous gardens, stunning architecture, and a variety of backdrops make it ideal for many styles and preferences. Other photo hotspots include La Jolla Cove and San Diego beaches, such as the ones in world-famous Coronado.

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Best Party Venue for Kids (ages 5-11) Let the kids run wild at Altitude Trampoline Park, Vista’s new favorite party spot, featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, Extreme Dodgeball and the Battle Beam. San Diego families also love hosting parties at FUNbelievable in Lakeside and Corvette Diner in Point Loma.

Best Museum for Families Spend a day exploring San Diego’s worldclass museums and learning something new. At the top of everyone’s list is The New Children’s Museum downtown, where kids are free to create new worlds through imaginative play and hands-on activities. Make scientific discoveries this summer at the Fleet Science Center and be sure to hop aboard the historic USS Midway, a real aircraft carrier that doubles as a floating maritime museum.

Well known for its extreme coasters and thrilling rides, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia tops the list for best activity for thrill-seekers.

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Best Family Day Trip When it comes to day trip destinations, San Diegans have a lot to choose from.

Topping the list is a fun-filled day of character encounters and rides at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland Resort. Always a local favorite, a day trip to historic Julian to pan for gold or pick apples is a must for many families, or plan a fantastic adventure at Balboa Park.

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Three words: Beachfront amusement park.

It’s not rocket science, but it is a BLAST! Belmont Park (pictured on cover) reigns as a San Diego fave, featuring the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, midway games, laser tag, mini golf, a newly updated two-level sky ropes course and so much more. Top picks in this category include Dave & Buster’s and Boomers.

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San Diego’s popular ice cream sandwich spot, The Baked Bear, takes number one for Best Frozen Treat. Choose from freshly baked brownies, donuts or warm cookies for your sandwich (or mix and match). Runners-up include Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream, known for flights of mini ice cream cones, and Portland-based newcomer Salt & Straw (in Little Italy). v

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Review • Summer Toys

Take the fun outdoors this summer with toys from part two of our kid-tested, parent-approved reviews. Missed part one? Find all the cool toys for hot summer days at www.SanDiegoFamily.com/for-the-kids/kid-testedtoy-product-review.

OUTDOOR TOYS FOR LAZY DAYS OF Pulse Performance Dura Street Electric Scooter $189.99; 8+ Amazon.com Be the envy of the neighborhood with a a brand new set of wheels. This electric scooter accelerates up to eight miles per hour for up to 40 minutes of ride time. Designed for young riders of all skill levels.

Funny Face Swim Mask $16.99; 3+ SwimWays.com

Strike a pose for an underwater selfie with these fun masks!

A perfect addition to summer swimming fun.

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Marvel Avengers Dive Characters (3-pack) $16.99; 5+ SwimWays.com Soft and flexible dive toys that look like your favorite Avengers. Great for playing in and out of the pool. Choose from Captain America, Black Panther, Hulk Buster, Iron Man, Black Widow and Hulk.

Watermelon Smash $19.99; 6+ YuluToys.com Will you be dry or soaking wet? Spin the spinner to determine your fate—you never know when the watermelon will crack! Fill the watermelon with water or use the watermelon seeds for indoor play.

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Mega Melon Sprinkler Ball $19.99; 4+ PrimeTimeToys.com Standing three feet tall, this giant, inflatable melon ball of fun, spouts water from four different fountains.

It’s the super soaker inflatable of the summer.

Marvel 3-D Swim Vest $39.99; 2-6 years SwimWays.com Keep kids safe (and stylish) with superhero swim vests that they won’t want to take off! Permanent flotation pads support beginning swimmers as they take their first strokes.

NextWave Jumbo Beach Basket $14.99; 2+ Available Exclusively at Sam's Club Plan the perfect beach day with this handy set, great for families on the go. Build a sandcastle masterpiece or dig for treasure with a variety of sand tools. The collapsible folding case makes clean up a breeze.

Nerf Super Soaker Soakzooka $19.99; 7+ HasbroToyShop.com Get drenched this summer with the ultimate Super Soaker water blaster! Just move the handle back and forth to soak anyone in range. Great for pool parties and playful sibling squabbles.

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Sand and Water Play Table $20; 1.5+ AmericanPlasticToys.com Bring beach play to your backyard with the Sand and Water Play Table. Includes a spinning tower (for sand or water), a sand pit and a deep water tray, boat ramp, two sailboats and a pitcher.

Tidal Storm Battle Monster $19.99; 6+ PrimeTimeToys.com Send water soaring up to 38 feet with this water “monster” that features two blast modes in addition to traditional pump action. v

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National Picnic Month • Parks and Recreation Month • Ice Cream Month

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Still looking for last month’s events? Check out the digital edition of our June issue at SanDiegoFamily.com

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

sunday | 1 “Mister Popper’s Penguins.” Mr. Popper, a house painter of modest means, is a restless dreamer who likes reading about famous explorers in faraway places. See how his life changes when a package from Antarctica turns out to be a live, dancing penguin.

Through July 15. Fri., 7 pm; Sat. & Sun., 2 pm. See website for tickets. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. www.juniortheatre.com.

Padres Home Games. See them play against the Pirates today at 1:10 pm. Other home games this month: July 9-12 (vs.

Dodgers), July 13-15 (vs. Cubs), July 27-29 (vs. D-backs), July 29 & 30 (vs. Giants). Also, KidsFest today, July 15 & 29. Petco Park, downtown San Diego. www.padres.com.

San Diego County Fair: How Sweet It Is. Through July 4; visit website for hours and tickets. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com.

FREE Family Fun Days: Pollinators.

Through crafts and hands-on activities, learn about pollinators and why flowers and pollinators need each other. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-bythe-Sea. www.sanelijo.org/familyfun.

FREE Summer Concerts by the Sea. Also, games, contests and free stuff. Today & July 15, 3-5 pm. Moonlight Beach, 400 B St., Encinitas. www.encinitasca.gov.

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New for 2018/19 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.

monday | 2 Kids’ Summer Series at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center. Watch The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Despicable Me 3, Ferdinand and more. Mon.-Thurs., through Aug. 23, 9:30 am. $1 per movie. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. www.ultrastarmovies.com.

FREE Summer Reading Program at the Library: Reading Takes You Everywhere.

Through Aug. 1 at San Diego Public Library branches; through Aug. 31 at San Diego County Library branches. www.sandiego.gov/ public-library/kidsandteens/summerreading; www.sdcl.org.

wednesday | 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. 3. www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

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San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo Celebration. Enjoy African-themed entertainment, trampoline performances, and shows like Dr. Zoolittle and Friends Explore Africa and Call of the Night, a symphony of live music, lasers, rhythmic acrobats, bubbles and moving lights. Through Sept. 3, 4-9 pm. Free with Zoo admission. www.sandiegozoo.org.

Oceans: Our Blue Planet. From the coastal shallows to the deeper, more mysterious worlds, discover the untold stories of the oceans’ most astonishing creatures in this new giant-screen film. Showing daily; visit website for show times. Included with museum admission. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org.

Savor the sights and sounds of summer as you enjoy some movie screen time under the stars this month!

Editor’s Picks FREE Sun & Sea Festival Photo courtesy of Port of San Diego

World-class sandcastle sculptors create some of the finest sand creations on the West Coast at this annual event with the theme, “Superheroes in the Sand.” Also featuring a community parade (9 am), the Kids ‘n Kastles sand-building competition, entertainment, Kids Zone, food and vendors. July 14, 7 am-5 pm. Seacoast Dr., between Portwood Pier Plaza & Dunes Park, Imperial Beach. www.sunandseafestival.com.

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Family Fun Day at Del Mar Saddle up for an exciting afternoon of play with various attractions like pony rides, a rock climbing wall, soccer clinics, Game Zone, a meet and greet with Del Mar mascot, Pony Boy, giant inflatable slides and more.

July 22, 1-6 pm. Free for under 18. Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.delmarracing.com.

“Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax”

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Fall in love with this irresistible, big-hearted mustachioed hero in the Olivier Award-nominated musical filled with eye-popping colors, infectious tunes and a powerful message about taking care of our planet and each other. July 2- Aug. 12; visit website for show times.

Tickets start at $30. The Old Globe, Balboa Park. www.theoldglobe.org.

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and fireworks. 2:30-10 pm; fireworks, 9 pm.

Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr. www.cityofsanteeca.gov.

HAVE A BLAST ON THE FOURTH! sunday | 1 Bayside Summer Nights: “Star-Spangled Pops.” Concert ends with a grand fireworks display. 7:30 pm. Embarcadero Marina Park South, downtown San Diego. www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Del Beach Bash. Start off Independence weekend with live music, fire pits with s’mores and fireworks (8:45 pm). 7 pm. $25; free for overnight hotel guests. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com.

monday | 2 FREE International Summer Organ Festival. American theatre organist Walt Strony performs patriotic tunes to celebrate Independence Day. 7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.spreckelsorgan.org.

tuesday | 3 FREE Oceanside’s 130th Anniversary & Independence Celebration. Music, food and fireworks (9 pm). 6-10 pm. El Corazon site at Rancho Del Oro Rd. www.oceansiderec.com.

wednesday | 4 FREE Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show. Don’t miss Southern California’s largest fireworks show that offers the best views from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District and the Coronado Ferry Landing. 9 pm. www.bigbayboom.com.

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FREE Fireworks Extravaganza & Independence Day Celebration in San Marcos. Kids’ activities, food, live music and fireworks (9 pm). 6-10 pm. Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Dr. www.san-marcos.net.

UC Celebration Fourth of July at San Diego County Fair. Highlights include the Most Patriotic Contest (2 & 3:30 pm), food, music, entertainment plus a fireworks display at 9 pm. 10 am-midnight. $12-$19; ages 5 & under free. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com.

Red, White and BOOM! Participate in all-American picnic games, join a patriotic costume parade, watch performances and enjoy fireworks set to a patriotic musical tribute. 1-9 pm; fireworks, 8:30 pm. Free with park admission. LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad. Tickets at www.legoland.com.

Hornblower’s Fireworks Dinner Cruises.

Watch the Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show from the deck of a Hornblower yacht after a sumptuous buffet dinner. 6:30-9:30 & 7-10 pm. Departs from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.hornblower.com.

FREE Fourth of July Picnic & Fireworks in El Cajon. 1 pm; fireworks, 9 pm.

Kennedy Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave. www.cityofelcajon.us.

FREE Lake Murray Music Fest & Fireworks. Bands, food and fun abound at Lake Murray Community Park in San Carlos. The fireworks show can be seen throughout the Navajo community, from La Mesa to Del Cerro and beyond. 11 am9:30 pm. www.lakemurrayfireworks.org.

FREE Santee Salutes. Live music, a patriotic ceremony, food, Kid’s Fun Zone

FREE Old-Fashioned Fourth of July.

Live music, the annual parade around the plaza, 19th century contests, games and more. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego Ave. & Twiggs St. www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego.

FREE Julian’s Star-Spangled 4th. The annual parade features marching bands, the Marine Color Guard, antique cars and more.

Noon; pre-parade events, 10 am. Parade travels on Main St., from Julian High School to Frank Lane Park. www.julianparade.com.

FREE Alpine Parade & Festival. Parade travels down Alpine Blvd., from the Alpine Woman’s Club to Tavern Rd., starting at 10 am. Festival is at the Alpine Community Center with live music and family activities. www.alpinekiwanis.org.

FREE Independence Day Festival in Escondido. Food vendors, live music and kids’ activities. End the day with a performance by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and a fireworks display (9 pm). 4 pm.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org.

FREE Fireworks Display Off the Ocean Beach Pier. 9 pm. Listen to the fireworks soundtrack broadcast simultaneously during the show by tuning in to KyXy 96.5. www.oceanbeachsandiego.com.

FREE Scripps Ranch Parade. 10 am.

Parade starts at Red Cedar Dr. & Ironwood Rd., and ends on Scripps Ranch Blvd. & Aviary Dr. After-parade activities at Hoyt Park, starting at 11 am. www.scrippsranch.org.

FREE “Spirit of the Fourth” Community Fair, Parade & Fireworks Show in Rancho Bernardo. The fair starts at 9 am at Webb Park. Check out a patriotic pet contest, classic cars on display, a rubber ducky race, food and entertainment. Parade starts at 3:30 pm; more entertainment and fireworks at Bernardo Heights Middle School, starting at 6 pm ($10$20 donation). www.spiritofthefourth.org.

4th of July Parade at San Diego Botanic Garden. Kids can wear red, white and blue and bring their decorated

strollers and wagons (no bikes, please).

Parade starts at 10:30 am; meet at Seeds of Wonder at 10 am. 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbgarden.org.

FREE Military, Fire & Law Appreciation Day. Active and retired military as well as fire and law enforcement officers receive free admission to the Wave Waterpark from 10 am-4 pm. Present valid ID. 101 Wave Dr., Vista. Details at www.thewavewaterpark.com.

FREE Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Entertainment, gun fighting re-enactments, train rides and games at Old Poway Park (14134 Midland Rd.) from 10 am-4 pm. Then head on over to Poway High School (15500 Espola Rd.) for more games and activities, plus fireworks. 6-10 pm. $5 at the gate; ages 11 & under free. www.poway.org.

FREE Yankee Doodle Dinghy Parade.

Decorated dinghies cruise the Oceanside Harbor. 1-3 pm. www.oceansideyc.net.

FREE Freedom Festival. Open to military families, retirees, reservists and DoD employees, this event features a tailgate party (registration required), music, Family Activity Zone, food and a great view of the fireworks.

Noon-9 pm. Harbor Drive Annex, Naval Base Point Loma. www.navymwrsandiego.com.

FREE Fourth of July in Coronado. Enjoy the annual parade (starts on First & Orange) at 10 am, Art in the Park (8 am-4 pm) at Spreckels Park, music by the Coronado Community Concert Band (4 pm) and fireworks over Glorietta Bay (9 pm). www.coronadotimes.com.

FREE University City Celebration. Highlights include a one-mile Fun Run and 5K race, music, field games, a bike and pet parade, snow play, a classic car show and free swimming at the Swanson Pool. Standley Park, 3585 Governor Dr., San Diego. www.uccelebration.com.

FREE Mira Mesa Parade & Family Fun Day in the Park. Parade steps off at 11:30 am from the cor. of Mira Mesa Blvd. & Greenford Dr., travels down Mira Mesa Blvd., and turns north on Camino Ruiz to end at New Salem. Family Fun Day is at Mira Mesa Community Park from 11 am and continues until the fireworks show at 9 pm. www .miramesatowncouncil.com/fourth-of-july.

4th of July at SeaWorld. Fireworks (tonight-July 7, starting at 9:50 pm) can be seen from all over the park, but the best view will be from reserved seats at Orca Encounter amphitheater.

Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr., San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com.

Calendar • July friday | 6 Fried Chicken Day Summer Concert Series at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum. Also includes food vendors, crafts, face painting and more.

6 pm. Free with museum admission. 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org.

Mini Mingei. Art-loving kids and families can join this interactive story time that celebrates children’s literature in the exhibit, VOLUMINOUS ART. Today & July 20, 10:30-11:30 am. Free with museum admission. Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park. www.mingei.org.

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FREE “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Under the Stars. Feel the strength of the Force tonight at Lake Morena County Park in Campo, July 21 at Faultline Park in East Village and July 28 at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Screenings start at dusk. www.summermoviesinthepark.com.

FREE Open Cockpit Days at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. Climb into a fighter jet and a helicopter, see 31 historical aircraft up close and check out hundreds of artifacts from the earliest days of aviation to the present. Today, tomorrow, July 21 & 22, 9 am-3 pm. Enter off of Miramar Rd. 4203 Anderson Ave., San Diego. www.flyingleathernecks.org.

Lake Poway Family Campout. Today & July 21, 5 pm until the next day, 9 am. $52-$62 for up to five people. Register online. 14644 Lake Poway Rd., Poway. www.poway.org.

Movies on the Beach. Tonight: The LEGO Ninjago Movie; July 14: Coco; July 21: Star Wars – The Last Jedi. 8 pm; doors open at 7 pm. VIP seating $20; book in advance. Del Beach at Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. www hoteldel.com.

Reptile Super Show. Thousands of reptiles including turtles and lizards, amphibians and other rare critters. Today, 10 am-6 pm & tomorrow, 11 am-5 pm. $9-$14. San Diego Concourse/Civic Center, 202 C St., downtown San Diego. www.reptilesupershow.com.

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Touch a Truck X. Little drivers are given the green light to sit behind the wheel of every type of vehicle imaginable, and honk the horn to their little hearts’ content. Also, Star Wars characters, games and more. 11 am-3 pm. $15. Proceeds benefit kids battling cancer.

Pacific Trails Middle School, 5976 Village Circle Loop Rd., San Diego. www.touchatrucksd.com.

sunday | 8 Oddities: Hidden Heroes of the Scripps Collections. Birch Aquarium at Scripps presents this new comic bookinspired exhibit about the fascinating adaptations (a.k.a. super powers) of ocean species. See how these creatures have inspired everything from pop culture to engineering. Open daily, 9 am-5 pm.

Included with admission. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Electric Ocean. SeaWorld’s summer spectacular transforms the park after dark into a sea of color, light and energy inspired by the ocean. See electrifying nighttime experiences including Cirque Electrique that showcase daring aerial performers. Through Sept. 3; visit website for hours and admission. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com.

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tuesday | 10 FREE Summer Twilight Concerts in Del Mar: The Petty Breakers. 7 pm.

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Kids in the Garden: Birds, Nests and Feathers. Learn about feathered friends and special adaptations that help them survive. 10 am-noon. $5. Pre-registration requested. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org.

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FREE Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park. 6-7:30 pm. Hoyt Park, Scripps Ranch Blvd. & Aviary Dr. www.symphonyinthepark.org.

“Mister Popper’s Penguins.” See July 1.

Padres Home Games. See July 1.

FREE Summer Concerts by the Sea. See July 1.

monday | 16 FREE Bowling for Kids at Tavern+Bowl.

Kids, ages 14 & under, can play one free game per day from June to August. Valid for walk-ins, Mon.-Fri. at 930 Market St., San Diego & 881 Showroom Place, Chula Vista.

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tuesday | 17 World Emoji Day Shake Rattle Roll. Take a closer look at railroad graffiti culture. See authentic freight train graffiti models and join activities that encourage expression through writing and art.

Tues.-Sun.; visit website for hours. $6-$11.50; ages 5 & under free. San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdmrm.org.

wednesday | 18 IMAX Film: “Pandas.” Showing daily; visit website for admission. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org.

thursday | 19 Comic-Con International, July 19-22 FREE Encinitas Cruise Nights. See hot rods, foreign automobiles, classic cars and woodies line up South Coast Hwy. 101, from D to K Sts. at this monthly event that also features live music. 5:30-7:30 pm. www.visitencinitas.org.

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Calendar • July friday | 20 “The Nut Job” at Bradley Park South. Screening starts at dusk; pre-show activities start at 6:30 pm. 1587 Linda Vista Dr., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net.

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saturday | 21 FREE Summer Twilight Walk. Experience Mission Trails Regional Park at dusk during this guided walk. 7:15-9:15 pm. Meet at the Bushy Hill parking lot across from the campground entry station. Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee. www.mtrp.org.

Summer Concerts in the Gardens. 7:30 pm. $6-$8; under 12 free. Woodhouse Gardens in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd. www.san-marcos.net/specialevents.

Insect and Ladybug Festival. Meet fascinating creepy-crawlies, chat with bug experts and get a taste of cooked mealworm larva. Kids can also make crafts and practice bug collecting. Today & tomorrow, 9 am-5 pm.

Free with admission; also free for ages 12 & under. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbgarden.org.

FREE All-American Car Show XX. Plus People’s Choice Awards, DJ, opportunity drawings and vendors. 8 am-3 pm.

MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave., Encinitas. www.moparclubsandiego.net.

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Lake Poway Family Campout. See July 7.

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Movies on the Beach. See July 7.

FREE Bird Park Summer Concerts. See July 7.

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sunday | 22 FREE Liberty Station Concerts: Earl Thomas. 5 pm. ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, North Promenade, 2848 Dewey Rd., Point Loma. www.artsdistrictlibertystation.com.

FREE Family Discovery Walk. 3-4:30 pm.

Meet inside the Visitor Center. Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. www.mtrp.org.

Family Fun Day at Del Mar. See page 31.

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tuesday | 24 Cousins Day Kids Bowl FREE. This national program gives children the chance to enjoy two free games of bowling every day, all summer long. For participating bowling centers and to register, go to www.kidsbowlfree.com.

wednesday | 25 FREE National Carousel Day. Celebrate this annual event at the historic Balboa Park Carousel with musical entertainment, circus performers, face painting, food vendors and free carousel rides. 11 am-3 pm. www.friendsofbalboapark.org.

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San Marcos Family Campout. Pitch a tent and enjoy outdoor games, a flashlight hike, campfire songs, s’mores and more. 4 pm until tomorrow, 9 am. $15; hot dog dinner and breakfast included. Register by July 20. Walnut Grove Park/Williams Barn, 1950 Sycamore Dr. www.san-marcos.net/register.

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Calendar • July monday | 30 Cheesecake Day Aquatica San Diego. From serene to extreme, experiences at this waterpark range from lounging on sandy beaches to journeying down high-speed water slides.

Open daily; visit website for hours and admission. 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. www.aquaticasandiego.com.

Kids’ Summer Series at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center. See July 2.

tuesday | 31 SeaWorld’s Electric Eel Coaster. San Diego’s tallest and fastest roller coaster propels riders forward and backward as they speed through the ride’s station at more than 60 mph in seconds, before rocketing skyward nearly 150 feet! Open daily; visit website for park hours and admission. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr., San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com.

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FREE Stagecoach Days. Celebrate early San Diego and the West on the move with living history activities, demos, stories, music and other activities. Saturdays, July 7-Aug. 18, noon-4 pm. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego Ave. & Twiggs St. www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego.

Sesame Street Party Parade at SeaWorld.

Themed floats, contemporary tunes and Sesame Street musical favorites, and two show-stopping performances throughout the parade route. Saturdays & Sundays, through Sept. 2. Visit website for park hours and admission. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr., San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com.

FREE Sundays at Six. La Mesa’s summer concert series featuring local bands.

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FREE Crafts at the Lakeshore Learning Store. For ages 3 & up. Saturdays, 11 am-3 pm. 7510 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego & 702 Center Dr., San Marcos. www.lakeshorelearning.com.

mondays FREE International Summer Organ Festival. A showcase of the world’s finest organists and musicians. Mondays, through Sept. 3, 7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.spreckelsorgan.org.

tuesdays FREE Twilight in the Park. Enjoy a merry-go-round of genres, from big band swing and military bands to Latin salsa and Dixieland jazz. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, through Aug. 30, 6:30-7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/twilight-concerts.

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FREE Cajon Classic Cruise. Check out an impressive display of classic cars at this annual event featuring different themes each week. Wednesdays, through Oct., 5-8 pm. Prescott Promenade, 100 E. Main St., El Cajon. www.cajonclassiccruise.org.

FREE Summer Sundays at Village Walk.

Live bands, car displays, food and product samples from various merchants and kids’ activities each week. Through July 22, 5 pm. 878 EastLake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com.

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thursdays FREE Flicks at the Fountain. A weekly series of family films at Carlsbad Village’s fountain at the corner of State St. & Grand Ave. Thursdays, July 5-Aug. 9, starting at dusk. www.carlsbad-village .com/events/flicks-at-the-fountain.

FREE Concerts at the Cove. Thursdays, through Aug. 23, 6-7:45 pm. Fletcher Cove Park, 140 South Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. www.cityofsolanabeach.org.

FREE Santee Summer Concerts. Thursdays, through Aug. 23, 6:30-8 pm (July 12 & Aug. 9, 5:30-8:30 pm). Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr. More concert dates at www.santeesummerconcerts.com.

Thursday Family Fun Nights. Live music, outdoor activities and entertainment. Through Aug. 30; performances from 6-7 pm; garden open until 8 pm. Free with paid admission.

San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbgarden.org.

fridays FREE City of Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks. Fridays, through Aug. 17, 6-8 pm at community parks throughout the city.

Also, hands-on art for all ages and food vendors. www.carlsbadca.gov/tgif.

Friday Night Alive. Two Balboa Park events, Food Truck Friday and Balboa Park After Dark, combine to offer games, entertainment, food truck cuisine and evening hours at Fleet Science Center, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum and the Spanish Village Art Center. Through Aug. 31, 4 pm. www.balboaparksummer.org.

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