Free Things To Do in San Diego : May 2009
May 6th, 2009
The RandomSanDiego.com Deal Finders wanted to remind you of a few free, family friendly events taking place in San Diego this month, May 2009:
Friday, May 1, 2009:
Del Mar National Horse Show – Hunter/Jumper Week (April 28 to May 3, 2009) – Free admission on weekdays (http://www.delmarnational.com/)
Easter Lily Display - Botanical Building, Balboa Park – Now through May 6, 2009, come and see over 300 fragrant Easter lilies at the Botanical Building. (http://www.balboapark.org/)
Saturday, May 2, 2009:
Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo – Featuring entertainment, kids’ activities, stagecoach rides, food and more. (http://www.fiestaoldtown.com/)
Free Admission to Select San Diego Museums
Operation Thin Mint Sendoff – Girl Scouts celebrate the sending off of cookies to deployed troops. Drop by and write a note to the troops and enjoy special events aboard the USS Midway (http://www.girlscoutssdi.org/)
Easter Lily Display – Botanical Building, Balboa Park – Now through May 6, 2009, come and see over 300 fragrant Easter lilies at the Botanical Building. (http://www.balboapark.org/)
Sunday, May 3, 2009:
Carlsbad Village Street Faire – The nation’s largest one-day street fair! (http://www.carlsbad.org/)
Fiesta de los Penasquitos – Annual Street Fair featuring more than 150 vendors, carnival rides, arts and crafts, kids’ zone, contests, entertainment, food and more. (http://fiestapq.com/)
Free Admission to Select San Diego Museums
Cinco de Mayo & Quinceanera Extravaganza – Live entertainment, arts and crafts, Quinceanera event and fashion show (http://www.thirdavenuevillage.com/)
Art in the Park, Coronado – Enjoy distinctive art work by more than fifty top artists showcasing works in a wide variety of genres (http://www.coronadoartassn.com/)
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)
Easter Lily Display – Botanical Building, Balboa Park – Now through May 6, 2009, come and see over 300 fragrant Easter lilies at the Botanical Building. (http://www.balboapark.org/)
Monday, May 4, 2009:
May the 4th Be With You!
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library La Jolla Mini-Concerts at Noon Series – The Bishop’s School Jazz Ensemble (http://www.ljathenaeum.org/)
Easter Lily Display – Botanical Building, Balboa Park – Now through May 6, 2009, come and see over 300 fragrant Easter lilies at the Botanical Building. (http://www.balboapark.org/)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009:
Cinco de Mayo
Free Admission to Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas (http://www.qbgardens.org/)
Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums:
- Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
- Centro Cultural de la Raza
- Model Railroad Museum
- Natural History Museum
Easter Lily Display – Botanical Building, Balboa Park – Now through May 6, 2009, come and see over 300 fragrant Easter lilies at the Botanical Building. (http://www.balboapark.org/)
Wednesday, May 6, 2009:
Free Concert at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido – Squeezebox – This one woman play skillfully weaves together stories about working in a women’s homeless shelter and the pursuit of true love. The humorous autobiographical skits show painfully funny portraits beautifully drawn in this poignant tale about finding dignity and grace in unusual places.
Free Admission to the Art Museum at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido
Easter Lily Display – Botanical Building, Balboa Park – Now through May 6, 2009, come and see over 300 fragrant Easter lilies at the Botanical Building. (http://www.balboapark.org/)
Saturday, May 9, 2009:
Wildflower Colorfest, Mission Trails Regional Park – Take a guided, interpretive walk during this season of wildflowers, nesting birds, floating butterflies and dragonflies, and fiesty lizards. (http://www.mtrp.org/)
Migratory Bird Day Festival, Carlsbad – Family-friendly activities and guided bird walk at Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center; Crafts, hawk and owl encounters and other hands-on fun at Agua Hedioda Discovery Center.
ArtWalk – Downtown Escondido (http://www.downtownescondido.com/)
Nature Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)
Sunday, May 10, 2009:
Mother’s Day
Free Admission to the San Diego New Children’s Museum
First Anniversary Community Celebration at The New Children’s Museum – Celebrate the San Diego New Children’s Museum’s first anniversary with hands-on projects, live entertainment, tours and giveaways for children on all ages (http://www.thinkplaycreate.org/)
Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist (http://www.sosorgan.com/)
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)
Monday, May 11, 2009:
Athenaeum San Diego Mini-Concerts at Noon Series – Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza – Ian Tordella, Jazz Saxophone Quartet (http://www.ljathenaeum.org/)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009:
Free scoop of Ice Cream at Haagan-Dazs 4pm-8pm Nationwide, including Haagan-Dazs in La Jolla
Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums:
- Museum of Photographic Arts
- Museum of San Diego History
- Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center
Saturday, May 16, 2009:
Family Storytelling at the Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park - Professional storyteller Harlynne Geisler will share a lively tale inspired my Museum masterpieces. Family Storytelling is a fun educational program that encourages visitors of all ages to broaden their perspective about art. Ages 5 and up are welcome. (http://www.timkenmuseum.org/)
Explore Mission Trails Day - Themed nature walks, pony rides, music, crafts, storytelling, mountainbiking, animal encounters and a visit from Ms. Frizzle. (http://www.mtrp.org/)
San Elijo Lagoon Day & BioBlitz – Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities at the new San Elijo Nature Center, including: a guided hike, children’s crafts, story-telling and sing-a-long, interactive exhibits on archaeology, bats, native plants, etc., games and prizes and facepainting. (http://www.sanelijo.org/bioblitz/)
TierraFest - Featuring the annual Patriot’s Day Parade, handmade crafts, games and activities for the kids, a barbeque dinner and fireworks at dusk at the Tierrasanta Town Center.
San Ysidro Centennial Celebration – Celebrate San Ysidro’s 100th Birthday at this all day bash! (http://www.sanysidro100.com/)
Hoops at the Beach - Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay - San Diego’s largets 3-on-3 basketball tournament, including a slam dunk contest, a 3-point shootout, a free throw challenge and more. This event is free for spectators; a registration fee applies to participants. (http://www.holidaybowl.com/)
Sunday, May 17, 2009:
North Park Festival of the Arts – Enjoy a diverse collection of art, live entertainment, international cuisine and interactive activities in the Kids’ Art Beat area. (http://www.northparkmainstreet.com/)
Hoops at the Beach – Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay – San Diego’s largets 3-on-3 basketball tournament, including a slam dunk contest, a 3-point shootout, a free throw challenge and more. This event is free for spectators; a registration fee applies to participants. (http://www.holidaybowl.com/)
Escondido Street Faire – Enjoy over 700 booths, arts and crafts, live entertainment, kids’ rides, a farmers’ market, a classic car show, multicultural food and more. (http://www.escodido.org/)
Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist; Enrique Toral, Tenor (http://www.sosorgan.com/)
Art in the Park, Coronado – Enjoy distinctive art work by more than fifty top artists showcasing works in a wide variety of genres (http://www.coronadoartassn.com/)
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)
Arts in the Bloom, Flower Hill Promenade, Del Mar – Art Walk, enjoy distinctive art work by more than 40 top artists including artists, visual art, authors, music, food. (http://www.flowerhill.com/)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009:
Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums:
- San Diego Art Institute
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Museum of Man
- Japanese Friendship Garden (free to San Diego County Residents and Active Military only)
- Mingei International Museum
Friday, May 22, 2009:
Robert Wagner – Book Signing – Legendary actor of stage and screen Robert Wagner will sign copies of his new book, “Pieces of My Heart,” at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The event is free to attend; however, seating is limited and an RSVP is required. To RSVP, contact Jennifer Nichols, Special Events Manager for the California Center for the Arts, Escondido at (760) 839-4124, or jnichols@escondido.org
Saturday, May 23, 2009:
Wildflower Colorfest, Mission Trails Regional Park - Take a guided, interpretive walk during this season of wildflowers, nesting birds, floating butterflies and dragonflies, and fiesty lizards. (http://www.mtrp.org/)
Nature Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)
Sunday, May 24, 2009:
Vista Village Chocolate Festival & Street Fair – Over 140 vendors, arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, business services, food court and Chocolate Alley, dedicated to…chocolate! (http://www.vistachocolatefest.com/)
Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist (http://www.sosorgan.com/)
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)
Monday, May 25, 2009:
Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26, 2009:
Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums:
- San Diego Air and Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Diego Hall of Champions
- House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
Saturday, May 30, 2009:
Family Open Studios - Carlsbad - Free art-making workshops presented in conjunction with exhibitions at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, which is part of the Carlsbad City Library complex (Dove Library Branch). (http://www.carlsbadca.gov/arts)
Family Open Studios PLUS – Carlsbad - A bonus event presented in conjunction with the Family Open Studios event: Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre will present its new production of Stellaluna, adapted from the book Stellaluna, written and illustrated by Carlsbad resident Janell Cannon.
Santee Street Fair – Entertainment, live bands, food and vendor booths, rides and other family-friendly activities. (http://www.santee-chamber.org/)
Newport Nights – Art, music, food and fun on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach (http://www.newportnights.org/)
Sunday, May 31, 2009:
Rock ‘n Roll Marathon – There are close to 45 bands, 2,000 spirited cheerleaders and 19 themed aid stations scheduled to entertain the runners and onlookers along the marathon route. Hang out near your favorite band and enjoy the music as you cheer the marathoners on! (Click here to get the full scoop on the Rock N Roll Marathon Entertainment Line-up)
Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist (http://www.sosorgan.com/)
Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)
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