SAN DIEGO July Events 2009

Throughout July, Ansel Adams: A Life's Work

The Museum of Photographic Arts presents a comprehensive survey of 80 works by one of the most recognized photographers in the world, Ansel Adams (1902-1984).
The chronological retrospective includes many iconic works that trace Adam's development as an artist and environmentalist.

Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Tuesday - Sunday
Location: Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park

 For more information visit www.mopa.org

July 1 - 15, U-Pick Strawberries -

The Carlsbad Strawberry Fields

The Carlsbad Strawberry Fields are approximately 80 acres. Bring the whole family to pick a bucket of sweet fresh strawberries.

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, Carlsbad

For more information visit www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com  

July 3-5, San Diego Padres vs the  

Los Angeles Dodgers

San Diego Padres face the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three game series at PETCO Park. Enjoy spectacular post game fireworks following every Friday home game.
 

Time: Fri. at 7:05 pm, Sat. at 4:05 pm, Sun. at 1:05 pm
Location: PETCO Park, 100 Park Blvd., Downtown

For more information call 619-795-5000

July 4, July 4th at Old Poway Park 

There will be live musical entertainment in the Gazebo throughout the day. Poway Station Model Railroad Club will display model trains, historical gun fighting re-enactors will perform mock train robberies and gunfights. The Heritage Museum and Nelson House will be open with patriotic and educational décor and memorabilia. Blacksmiths will be demonstrating iron making and forging metal into useful tools. Children's activities will be offered, and there will be plenty of lunch items and treats for sale. There will be cowboys and cowgirls wondering the park, so come in your best old west costume!

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway

For more information visit www.poway.org 
 

July 4, Red, White and Boom! Celebration, Legoland

This celebration will be bigger and better than ever this year with fireworks, family picnic games and entertainment.
The theme of the day is fun, family and fireworks.

Time: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fireworks at 8:30 pm
Location:

LEGOLAND, Carlsbad

For more information visit www.legoland.com

July 4, Historic 4th of July, Old Town

Experience Independence Day in true 1800s style! Staff in period attire will be conducting children's games, doing demonstrations, activities, contests and more! Try your skills at pie eating contests, three legged races, bucket races and egg toss. 
 
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Old Town, San Diego

For more information visit www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com

July 4, Scripps Ranch 10K & 2-Mile Fun Run

& Bike Rides

This event offers several running and cycling opportunities that will take place in Scripps Ranch. You can choose between a 10K race, 2-mile fun run, 12-mile cycle, 28-mile cycle, or a 50-mile cycle. Proceeds will benefit athletic programs and scholarships for local high school students.

Time:  6:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Varies - refer to website

For more information visit www.srop.org or call 858-722-4217
 

July 4, 11th annual Lake Murray

4th of July Music Fest

Independence Day is being celebrated with a food and music festival at the Lake Murray Community Park. The event features live bands providing entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening followed by a fireworks show. The entire day is devoted for families to enjoy.

Time: 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
Location: Lake Murray Community Park, 7100 Murray Park Dr.

For more information visit www.lakemurraymusicfest.com

July 5, La Jolla Concert by the Sea

Come and have a relaxing afternoon at Scripps Park while listening to a summertime concert. For your listening pleasure, the "Nitro Express" band will perform hometown country rock music. There will also be raffles, prizes, food and drink.

Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: La Jolla - Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 1180 Coast Blvd.

For more information visit www.ljconcertsbythesea.org

July 6, Beach Cleanup, Morning After Mess

To help out at an already coordinated beach cleanup, all you have to do is show up.

Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Six locations throughout San Diego - see web site
 

For more information visit www.surfridersd.org/beachclenups.php

July 10, Movies by The Lake, Santee Lakes

Journey to the Center of the Earth will be featured in 3D.

Time: 7:00 pm Fun & Games, At Sunset Movie Starts

(between 8-8:30 pm)
Location:

Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway (North Lake 5), Santee
 

For more information call 619-596-3141

July 10-12, Wags for Wishes presented by
Make-A-Wish Foundation

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego is hosting a family event featuring a variety of dog competitions, vendors, pet adoptions and entertainment. Pet lovers will gather at the Otay Ranch Town Center for this one-of-a-kind, three-dadoggie extravaganza. Event proceeds will be used to grant wishes to San Diego children who are battling life-threatening medical conditions.

Time:  9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista

For more information visit www.wagsforwishes.com

July 11-12 & July 18-19,
56th Annual Over-the-Line Tournament

This rough and tumble sport is a form of softball played on the sand. It's limited to 1,200 3 person teams in 9 age divisions for men and women with over 2,000 games played on 50 courts over a period of two weekends. It's a popular beach event to mingle and enjoy with food, drink, and music.

Time: 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Location: East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island)

For more information visit www.ombac.org

July 11, 18 & 25, Safari Sleepover at the San Diego Zoo

Your camp director, Dr. Zoolittle, and his camping experts will greet you at check-in with some animal friends, one of which is related to elephants. An exclusive bus tour will introduce you to some awesome animals and deliver you to Camp Timbuktu so you and your child can settle down in your tent.

Time: Please refer to website
Location: San Diego Zoo

 
For more information visit www.sandiegozoo.org 
 

July 18-19, 17th Annual LGBT Pride Festival

This diversified gay-friendly festival features multiple stages of entertainment (music, comedy, dance performances), plus food, cocktails, a car show, a Children's Garden, and about 250 merchandise and service booths. This event is in conjunction with the "LGBT Pride Parade".

 
Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Balboa Park

(Marston Point on west side of park near 6th Ave. & Laurel St.)
For more information visit www.sandiegopride.org

July 18-19, US Open Sandcastle Competition

A Southern California favorite annual event for almost 30 years. Over 140 vendors, entertainment, food, arts and crafts and lots of fun.

 
Time: Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Seacoast Dr., Imperial Beach

For more information visit www.usopensandcastle.com

July 18-19, San Clemente Ocean Festival

An event truly fit for summer, the San Clemente Ocean Festival includes clinics and competitions for body boarding, surfing, ocean swims, 5k run/walk, ocean iron man races, fishing and building sand castles. This is a 100% family friendly festival that attracts 50,000 attendees a year.

 
Time: 6:30 am
Location: San Clemente Pier, 600 block of Avenida Victoria,

San Clemente

For more information call 714-361-8260

July 24-26, The Festival of the Bells

Celebrating the 240th Anniversary of Mission Basilica
San Diego de Alcalá. There will be food, opportunity drawings, games for children and adults, and plenty of entertainment for everyone.

 
Time: Refer to website
Location: Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala,
10818 San Diego Mission Rd.
 

For more information visit www.missionsandiego.com

July 31, Summer Home Design and Remodeling Show

Annual event promises more than 400 exhibits of items to improve, remodel, renovate homes.

 
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: San Diego Convention Center,
111 West Harbor Drive

For more information call 800-999-5400