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Free Things To Do in San Diego : July 2009

July 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, July 2009:

Ongoing:

The Power of Nightfire – Viejas Outlet Center – Every Thursday to Sunday through to September 7, 2009, weather permitting. A tale of Native American folklore filled with magic, humor, and heart. Enjoy thrilling special effects, water fountains, lasers, pyrotechnics, and many other surprises. Space is limited for this free show so be sure to arrive early. (http://www.shopviejas.com/)

Wednesday, July 1, 2009:

Stone Late Night Movies – Stone Brewery, Escondido – The Princess Bride

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Free Admission to the Art Museum at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido

Thursday, July 2, 2009:

Concerts at the Cove – Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach - Chase Morrin – Jazz (http://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/)

Friday, July 3, 2009:

TGIF Jazz in the Parks Concerts – Stagecoach Park, Carlsbad – Big Time Operator – Big Band Swing

Saturday, July 4, 2009:

Independence Day – Fireworks!

Free Admission to Select San Diego Museums

Sunday, July 5, 2009:

Free Admission to Select San Diego Museums

Free Family Art Day – Oceanside Museum of Art

Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea – Moonlight Beach, Encinitas (http://www.encinitasrecreg.com/)

La Jolla Concerts by the Sea – Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove – Nitro Express (http://www.ljconcertsbythesea.org/)

Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – David Wickerham, Guest Organist (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/)

Monday, July 6, 2009:

Summer Organ Festival Series at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – David Wickerham, Guest Organist (http://www.sosorgan.com/)

Tuesday, July 7, 2009:

Free Admission to Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas (http://www.qbgardens.org/)

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Movies in the Park – Viejas Outlet Center – Igor

Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums (Free Admission is limited to San Diego City and County residents, Active Military and their families):

• Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
• Centro Cultural de la Raza
• Model Railroad Museum
• Natural History Museum

Wednesday, July 8, 2009:

Stone Late Night Movies – Stone Brewery, Escondido – Monty Python & The Holy Grail

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Thursday, July 9, 2009:

Concerts at the Cove – Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach - Nate Donnis – Folk Rock (http://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/)

Santee Summer Concert Series – Santee Trolley Square – Southbound Jonny (http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/)

Friday, July 10, 2009:

TGIF Jazz in the Parks Concerts – Stagecoach Park, Carlsbad – Bill Magee Blues Band – Southern Blues

Concerts on the Green – Prescott Promenade, Downtown El Cajon – Diamond is Forever – Neil Diamond Tribute (http://www.downtownelcajon.com/)

Saturday, July 11, 2009:

Stagecoach Days at Old Town State Historic Park – Celebrating the West on the Move with period demonstrations and displays, gambling and amusements, special tours and vignettes, equestrian activities, music, dancing and children’s games (http://www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego)

Food & Ferrari Festival – Village Walk at Eastlake, Chula Vista – Members of the San Diego Ferrari Owners Club will display their cars and Village Walk restaurants will be providing samples of their signature dishes. (http://www.shopvillagewalk.com/)

Carlsbad Community Health & Fitness Expo (http://www.carlsbadca.gov/recreation/)

ArtWalk – Downtown Escondido (http://www.downtownescondido.com/)

Jazz on Grand – Escondido (http://www.downtownescondido.com/)

Bird Park Summer Concerts – North Park – Theo and the Zydeco Patrol (http://www.npcasummerconcerts.org/)

Summer Music Series – Las Americas Premium Outlets, San Diego – C. G. Ryche (http://www.premiumoutlets.com/)

Nature Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)

Sunday, July 12, 2009:

Free Admission to the San Diego New Children’s Museum

28th Annual Carlsbad Triatholon – Cheer on the triathletes as they conquer a 1K Swim, 25K Bike and 5K Run in the World’s Top 5 Longest Running triathlons. (http://www.carlsbadtriathlon.com/)

La Jolla Concerts by the Sea – Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove – Big Time Operator (http://www.ljconcertsbythesea.org/)

Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Felix Hell, Organ (http://www.sosorgan.com/)

Summer Concerts in the Park – Coronado – Lambs Players Theatre (http://www.ecoronado.com/)

Target Summer Concert in the Park Series – Lake Poway – The Stilettos (http://www.poway.org/)

Sundays at Six Summer Concerts – Harry Griffen Park, La Mesa (http://www.cityoflamesa.com/)

Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)

Monday, July 13, 2009:

Summer Organ Festival Series at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – David Wickerham, Guest Organist (http://www.sosorgan.com/)

Tuesday, July 14, 2009:

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Movies in the Park – Viejas Outlet Center – Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa

Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums (Free Admission is limited to San Diego City and County residents, Active Military and their families):

• Museum of Photographic Arts
• Museum of San Diego History
• Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center

Wednesday, July 15, 2009:

Stone Late Night Movies – Stone Brewery, Escondido – Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Thursday, July 16, 2009:

Happy Birthday, San Diego!

San Diego’s Birthday Celebration – Old Town, San Diego – Celebrate San Diego’s 240th birthday in Old Town! Festivities include opening remarks from Mayor Jerry Sanders, birthday cake, music and much camaraderie! (http://sohosandiego.org/main/birthday09.htm)

Concerts at the Cove – Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach - Lee Coulter – Pop(http://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/)

Santee Summer Concert Series – Santee Trolley Square – Spectrum – Dance Hits: Classic to Current (http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/)

Friday, July 17, 2009:

TGIF Jazz in the Parks Concerts – Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad – Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca – Afro-Cuban

Concerts on the Green – Prescott Promenade, Downtown El Cajon – Scott Martin – Latin Soul (http://www.downtownelcajon.com/)

Saturday, July 18, 2009:

U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition – Imperial Beach – Two-day street festival along Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach, live entertainment and a sandcastle building competition for children, amateurs and professional teams. The teams compete for more than $21,000 in prizes (http://www.usopensandcastle.com/)

Summer Movies in the Park – Grape Day Park, Escondido – Meet the Robinsons

Stagecoach Days at Old Town State Historic Park – Celebrating the West on the Move with period demonstrations and displays, gambling and amusements, special tours and vignettes, equestrian activities, music, dancing and children’s games (http://www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego)

Summer Twilight Walk – Mission Trails Regional Park (http://www.mtrp.org/)

Sunday, July 19, 2009:

U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition – Imperial Beach – Two-day street festival along Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach, live entertainment and a sandcastle building competition for children, amateurs and professional teams. The teams compete for more than $21,000 in prizes (http://www.usopensandcastle.com/)

Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea – Moonlight Beach, Encinitas (http://www.encinitasrecreg.com/)

Summer Concerts in the Park – Coronado – Rockola (http://www.ecoronado.com/)

La Jolla Concerts by the Sea – Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove – The Legends (http://www.ljconcertsbythesea.org/)

Target Summer Concert in the Park Series – Old Poway Park – Robin Henkel (http://www.poway.org/)

Sundays at Six Summer Concerts – Harry Griffen Park, La Mesa (http://www.cityoflamesa.com/)

Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green – Kate Sessions Park, PB – Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra (http://www.pbconcerts.org/)

Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist (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/)

Monday, July 20, 2009:

Summer Organ Festival Series at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Kevin Bowyer, Organ (http://www.sosorgan.com/)

Tuesday, July 21, 2009:

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Movies in the Park – Viejas Outlet Center – Hotel for Dogs

Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums (Free Admission is limited to San Diego City and County residents, Active Military and their families):

• San Diego Art Institute
• San Diego Museum of Art
• San Diego Museum of Man
• Japanese Friendship Garden
• Mingei International Museum

Wednesday, July 22, 2009:

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Stone Late Night Movies – Stone Brewery, Escondido – Snatch

Thursday, July 23, 2009:

Concerts at the Cove – Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach - Third Coast Jazz Band – Jazz(http://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/)

Santee Summer Concert Series – Santee Trolley Square - Cash’d Out – Johnny Cash Tribute Band (http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/)

Friday, July 24, 2009:

TGIF Jazz in the Parks Concerts – Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad – Lowrider Band – Latin/Funk

Concerts on the Green – Prescott Promenade, Downtown El Cajon – The Farmers – Rock (http://www.downtownelcajon.com/)

Saturday, July 25, 2009:

Family Storytelling at the Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park – Professional storyteller Harlynne Geisler will share a lively tale inspired by 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/)

Stagecoach Days at Old Town State Historic Park – Celebrating the West on the Move with period demonstrations and displays, gambling and amusements, special tours and vignettes, equestrian activities, music, dancing and children’s games (http://www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego)

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)

Bird Park Summer Concerts – North Park – Brain Buckit (http://www.npcasummerconcerts.org/)

Summer Music Series – Las Americas Premium Outlets, San Diego – C. G. Ryche (http://www.premiumoutlets.com/)

Newport Nights – Art, music, food and fun on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach(http://www.newportnights.org/)

Nature Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)

Sunday, July 26, 2009:

La Jolla Concerts by the Sea – Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove – Joe Rathburn’s Island (http://www.ljconcertsbythesea.org/)

Summer Concerts in the Park – Coronado – Sue Palmer (http://www.ecoronado.com/)

Target Summer Concert in the Park Series – Lake Poway – HELP! – Beatles Tribute Band (http://www.poway.org/)

Sundays at Six Summer Concerts – Harry Griffen Park, La Mesa (http://www.cityoflamesa.com/)

Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green – Kate Sessions Park, PB – Agua Dulce (http://www.pbconcerts.org/)

Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist; Colette Thomas, Soprano (http://www.sosorgan.com/)

Bird Walk – Tijuana Estuary (http://www.tijuanaestuary.org/)

Monday, July 27, 2009:

Summer Organ Festival Series at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park – Tom Trenney, Organ (http://www.sosorgan.com/)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009:

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Movies in the Park – Viejas Outlet Center – Surf’s Up

Enjoy Free Admission to the following Balboa Park Museums (Free Admission is limited to San Diego City and County residents, Active Military and their families):

• San Diego Air and Space Museum
• San Diego Automotive Museum
• San Diego Hall of Champions
• House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

Wednesday, July 29, 2009:

Stone Late Night Movies – Stone Brewery, Escondido – The Matrix Reloaded (with “commentary” by Rifftrax)

Free Family Film Festival at Regal and Edwards Cinemas

Thursday, July 30, 2009:

Concerts at the Cove – Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach - Joe Wood – Blues(http://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/)

Santee Summer Concert Series – Santee Trolley Square - Screamin’ Primas (http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/)

Friday, July 31, 2009:

TGIF Jazz in the Parks Concerts – Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad – Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars – Cajun/Zydeco

Concerts on the Green – Prescott Promenade, Downtown El Cajon – Bill Magee – Blues (http://www.downtownelcajon.com/)

Movie Night Under the Starlight – La Mesita Park, La Mesa – ET (http://www.cityoflamesa.com/)

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