Things to do in San Diego, June 2008
Through June 4
Experience the Grunion Run: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla. 858-534-3474. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Through June 15
A Day in Pompeii: Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdpompeii.org
Through June 15
Be a Grunion Groupie: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla. 858-534-3474. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Through June 29
Art of Play: Mingei International Museum, Escondido. Kites and toys from around the world. 760-735-3355. www.mingei.org
Through June 29 (10am - 5pm)
Lavender Days: Valley Center - Self-guided tour. 888-407-1489. thelavenderfields.com
Through July 7
Weekend Adventure Sailing on San Diego Bay: Maritime Museum, Downtown - Sail a tall ship! www.sdmaritime.com
Through August 3
Enraptured - Works by Mitch Dobrowner: Natural History Museum, Balboa Park - Black-and-white, fine-art photographer captures otherworldy images of the Earth. www.sdnhm.org
Through September 17
Birch Aquarium Green Flash Concert: La Jolla - 3rd season of live music in outdoor tidepool plaza overlooking the ocean! www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Through September 30
Nighttime Zoo: Balboa Park - Special evening entertainment and fireworks nightly with extended evening hours. www.sandiegozoo.org
Through September 30
Sea World's Summer Nights: Mission Bay - Special entertainment and fireworks nightly; extended evening hours. www.seaworld.com/sandiego
Through September 30
The Park at Dark: Wild Animal Park, Escondido - Extended evening hours, special presentations and live music. www.sandiegozoo.org
Through September 30 (5 - 7pm)
Crusin' Grand: Escondido - Every Friday. 760-745-8877. www.downtownescondido.com
June 1 (7am - 4pm)
Ramona Air Show: Aerial shows, displays. 760-788-3366. www.ramonaairshow.com
June 1
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon: 40 bands will perform on 26 stages. www.rnrmarathon.com
June 4, 11, 18 & 25 (5 - 8pm)
Cajon Classic Cruise: El Cajon - Weekly Classic car show. www.downtownelcajon.com
June 4 - September 24
Celebrating 80 years: San Diego Historical Society, Downtown - Special docent-led local history tours. www.sandiegohistory.org
June 5 - 8
The 62nd Ojai Music Festival: Carlsbad - Provocative music, innovative artists, and an enchanting setting. 805-646-2094. www.ojaifestival.org
June 7 - 8 (9am - 8pm)
Fiesta del Sol: Solana Beach - Live music, arts & crafts, children's activities, food court. 858-755-4775. www.solanabeachchamber.com
June 7 - 8 (11am - 5pm)
Wieghorst Western Heritage Days: Prescott Promenade, El Cajon - FREE. www.wieghorstmuseum.org
June 7 - 11
Race Across America: Oceanside Pier - Bicycle race. 866-460-8288. www.raceacrossamerica.org
June 8 (9am)
Camp Pendleton World Famous Mud Run: Pre-registration required. www.camppendletonraces.com
June 8
Wine & Roses Charity Event: The Westgate Hotel: Downtown - An afternoon of exquisite wines paired with fine cuisine. www.wineandroses.net
June 8
Tea on the Terrace: Marston House Museum, Downtown. www.sandiegohistory.org
June 9 - 15
2008 US Open Championship: La Jolla - One of Golf's four prestigious majors will visit San Diego's beautiful Torrey Pines Golf Course. www.usopen.com
June 10
San Diego Film Festival: Allied Gardens - Short documentaries. www.sdff.org
June 13 (2 - 5pm)
Day of Wine & Roses: Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside - Celebration of the 210th birthday of the Mission. 760-757-3651. www.sanluisrey.org
June 14 (10am - 5pm)
Juneteenth Multicultural Street Fair: Oceanside Beach Amphitheatre - FREE family event, music, entertainment, street vendors. 760-754-9686
June 14
BMX Olympic Trials: U.S. Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista - Chance to see top BMX cyclists competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team.
June 14 - July 6
San Diego County Fair: Del Mar Fairgrounds - What's summer in San Diego without a visit to the Fair? 858-793-5555. www.sdfair.com
June 14, 15 (4pm - 9am)
Father's Day Sleepover: San Diego Zoo - Kids 4 and up can share an overnight adventure with their Dads. Reservations 619-718-3000. www.sandiegozoo.org
June 14, 15
Father's Day Tall Ship Sailing: Maritime Museum. San Diego Bay - Spend 3 hours sailing on the 145' Schooner Californian. www.sdmaritime.com
June 15 (8am - 5pm)
Father's Day Party / Menehune Surf Classic: Encinitas. 760-634-3237. www.fathersresourcecenter.org
June 19 (530 - 730pm)
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show: Encinitas - Hot rods, classic cars, Woodies and live music. www.encinitas101.com
June 19 (5 - 8pm)
Summer Solstice in Del Mar: Restaurant walk, live music. 858-755-1178. www.delmarmainstreet.com
June 20 - August 29 (Fridays)
TGIF Jazz in the Park: Carlsbad - Enjoy jazz in various parks. 760-434-2904. www.carlsbadca.gov
June 21 - 22
International Gourd Art Festival: Fallbrook - Gourd art, luau, live music, dance, wine and microbrews. 760-728-4588. www.gourdfestival.com
June 21-22 & 28-29 (9am - 430pm)
Annual Harvest Fair: Vista - Threshing demos, antique tractor parade, entertainment, children's activities. 760-941-1791. www.agsem.com
June 22
Family Garden Day: Marston House Museum, Downtown. www.sandiegohistory.org
June 22 - 27
San Diego Restaurant Week: Six nights of incredible dining experiences at San Diego County's finest restaurants. www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
June 22 - August 17 (530 - 7pm Sundays)
Target Summer Concert Series: Poway - Family recreation and cultural experiences in an outdoor setting. www.ci.poway.ca.us
June 23 - August 29
Summer Learning Adventure Camps: Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla - Explore the ocean from top to bottom. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
June 27 - 28
Bazaar del Mundo's Art in Fashion Marketplace: Old Town - FREE fair and fashion show. www.bazaardelmundo.com
June 28 (10am)
Freedom Days Parade: Oceanside - Floats, bands, cars. 760-754-4512. www.oceansidechamber.com
June 28
Surf Dog Competition: Coronado - Surf competition for dogs! www.loewssurfdog.blogspot.com
June 28 - 29 (9am - 5pm)
La Jolla Festival of the Arts: UCSD - Award-winning artists, gourmet cuisine, music and entertainment. 858-456-1268. www.lajollaartfestival.org
June 28 - 29 (9am - 5pm)
Scottish Highland Games & Gathering: Vista - Highland dancing, bagpipes, sheep dog trials, food, drink. 760-726-3691. www.sdhighlandgames.org
June 29 - August 30 (2 - 4pm Sundays)
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea: La Jolla Cove. 858-456-1148. www.ljconcertsbythesea.org
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed
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