July 2010 Since 1986, the City of
June 26 – Sep 6 Nighttime Zoo – Nighttime Zoo is an evening filled with enthralling, unusual, magical and comical performances, music, and more, often when you least expect them. See what surprises are in store for you! 3pm-9pm www.sandiegozoo.org/nighttimezoo
This event is held on July 3rd at Paradise Point. It is the 9th Annual "All American BBQ and Fireworks Extravaganza," with live entertainment, all-you-can-eat Kansas-Style BBQ, carnival activities and a 30 minute firwork display over Mission Bay. Open to the public. Fireworks begin at 9pm. $59 for adults, $25 for children (ages 12 and under) includes tax and gratuity. For more information/tickets: 800-344-2626 or www.paradisepoint.com/July_4th_Fireworks.aspx Independence Day Parade Join us on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 for the 17th annual Independence Day Parade as it makes it way north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. Our theme this year is "68 Years of Military History".The parade starts in front of the 101 Cafe (Coast Highway at Wisconsin Avenue) at 10:00 a.m. and works its way north with the first unit of the parade reaching City Hall around 10:45 a.m. Running time from beginning to end is about two hours. Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs. The highest concentration of viewers will be on the north end of the route past Seagaze Avenue. parade.msoceanside.com
Fireworks Shows · · Bradley Park ( · · · SeaWorld 9:30pm · Legoland: 8:30pm · · · · · Big Bay Boom Fireworks show, downtown: Fireworks, from barges placed near
Summer Fun Camp - Each summer children can choose up to five days of fun from a variety of one-day camp programs at the
Free Movies in the Park The movie shown on an inflatable screen is Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and the showing will be at San Elijo Hills Park. Pre-show activities start at 6pm and movie starts at dusk. Free to the public. Bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating. 760-744-9000 or www.san-marcos.net
July 10 – 11 Annual Insect Festival-Encinitas This one-of-a-kind event features thousands of fascinating creepy-crawlies including live insects, lizards, snakes, and the famous "
July 10 – 11 & July 17 - 18 World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament Over 50 years of adult sandbox play. Admission is free. You have to be 18+ to play. 9 age divisions. Rugged sand softball play is from 7:30am to dusk. The island is closed to traffic between 10am to 4pm. Food and drink available. No bottles, babies, dogs, birds or Boa Constrictors. July 10, 11, 17 – 7:30am-8pm / July 18 – 7:30am-7pm. Located at July 11 1K Swim - 25K Bike - 5K Run. This race is for everybody: from first-timers to the elites, and their friends and family! The race begins with an open-water ocean swim, which is well marked with buoys and colorful high-flying balloons. Followed by a bike course and finishing with a run that takes you along the beautiful
July 11 - Aug 22 Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea - Encinitas This four concert series held in July and August takes place right on July 17 - July 23 Shark Week-Birch Aquarium Soak up an entire week dedicated to sharks this summer at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Shark Week runs from July 17-23 and features a week of hands-on explorations for all ages into the world of these mesmerizing and misunderstood ocean predators. aquarium.ucsd.edu
July 21 Birch Aquarium Green Flash Concert La Jolla - KPRI 102.1 FM will provide music, great food and drinks from Rock Bottom Brewery can be purchased, and the setting sun combine to provide
July 21 - Sept 8 The excitement of racing season returns to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Be part of the magic and nostalgia of this long-time tradition dating back to 1937 when Bing Crosby greeted the first guests, and Seabiscuit won by a nose in the infamous race in 1938. www.delmarracing.com or 858-755-1141
July 22 - 25 Comic Con International 2010 Comic Con International features special guests, exhibitors, panels, seminars, previews and more on the world of comics, movies, television, animation, art. Artist’s Alley, Art Auction, Art Show, Autographs, Film Festival, and more. This is the largest comic book and pop culture event in the |