Jun 16
2015

The City of Carlsbad will host free concerts in the park throughout the summer at different parks in Carlsbad. This is the 30th year of this fun-family event with the City of Carlsbad. There will be on-site food options, with new vendors with items like hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, barbecue and Fro-Yo! In the past we have always brought our snacks with us but this year maybe we will try out some of the new food options. Bring low-back chairs, a blanket, snacks, and drinks if you would like. Glass is allowed at these events ONLY, wine and beer bottles are okay to bring, they do ask that you recycle.

The second concert at each park has fun things for kids to do as well, it is called Art at Jazz. Art At Jazz offers hands-on visual arts activities for younger TGIF Jazz audience members. Instructors and volunteers guide the children as they make works of art in planned activities.

All concerts are 6 to 8 p.m.

Stagecoach Park

Located in Carlsbad at 3420 Camino de los Coches, 92009

June 26: The Kelly Rae Band (Country Dance Favorites)
http://www.kellyraeband.com/
July 3: Quinn Deveaux & The Blues Beat Review (R&B / Blues)
quinndeveaux.com/site/

Alga Norte Park

Located in Carlsbad at 6565 Alicante Road, 92009

July 10: Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash Tribute Band)
http://www.cashdout.com/
July 17: The Detroit Underground (Soul Cover Dance)
thedetroitunderground.com/about_us.html

Poinsettia Park

Located in Carlsbad at 6600 Hidden Valley Road, 92011

July 24: Rocky Dawuni (Afro World Reggae)
http://www.rockydawuni.com/
July 31: Tommy Castro & The Painkillers (Rockin’ Blues)
tommycastro.com/
Aug 7: Louie Cruz Beltran (Latin / Salsa)
http://www.louiecruzbeltran.com/

Calavera Hills Park

Located in Carlsbad at 2997 Glasgow Drive, 92010

Aug 14: Liquid Blue (Cover Dance Band)
http://www.liquid-blue.com/
Aug 21: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Band (Big Band Swing)
http://glennmillerorchestra.com/

Presented by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office.

Jun 14
2015

San Diego Summer Movies in the Park June 2015

by Nicole Connerley

Summer Movies in the Park is a perfect chance to relax and enjoy a safe and special night under the stars with your family. Arrive early to pick out a good seat! Bring blankets or low back chairs to sit on while you enjoy the movies. Bring a picnic dinner for your family to share as well.

Movies are all rated G or PG, and are all family friendly. Movies this year include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Despicable Me 2, Book of Life, Boxtrolls, Lego Movie, Happy Feet, Surf’s Up, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day are some top favorites this year. Each movie is at a local park all over both the city of San Diego and San Diego County. All movies start at dusk (approx. 15 minutes after sunset). Movies are subject to change. For more information visit the event website here. See below for the movie/park nearest you:

Saturday June 19, 2015

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) (PG-13) @ Spring Valley County Park 6:30 pm — 10:00 pm

Despicable Me 2 (PG) @ Nobel Community Park 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

The Book of Life (PG) @ Pine Valley County Park 7:30 pm — 10:00 pm

Sunday June 20, 2015

Surf’s Up (PG) @ Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Happy Feet (PG) @ North Clairemont Community Park 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

The Lego Movie (PG) @ Tierrasanta Community Park 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

The Boxtrolls (PG) @ Rancho Buena Vista Ballfields 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Saturday June 26, 2015

The Book of Life (PG) @ Waterfront Park 6:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG) @ Cabrillo Heights Neighborhood Park 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Sunday June 27, 2015

The Sandlot (PG) @ Poway Swim Center 6:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Hotel For Dogs (PG) @ Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park 6:30 pm — 9:30 pm

Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) @ Santa Clara Recreation Center 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Despicable Me 2 @ Carmel Valley Community Park 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

The Book of Life (PG) @ Rancho Guajome Adobe 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Jun 11
2015

La Costa Resort July 4 2015 Firework Show

by Nicole Connerley

The Fourth of July is a big holiday and La Costa Resort loves to celebrate! The La Costa firework celebration for 2015 is a full line up of activities for little ones and adults alike!

To start the day at 11 a.m. you may try the fun daily craft (patriotic theme) at the Athletic Club Patio.
Have a little lunch and then stop by the Coastal Events Center for some fun cookie decorating.
To cool off don’t miss the water balloon toss at the Sport Court, or the watersides.
My son’s favorite is the s’mores roasting over the open fire, but I assume pretty much any child is the same. Chocolate, graham crackers then add a toasted marshmallow who says no to that?

The evening comes to a close at 9 p.m. with the annual fireworks celebration, you will NOT want to miss the 20-minute fireworks extravaganza! The La Costa Resort has the best fireworks in North San Diego County!

If you live in the area like us, please remember to keep your animals indoors. For more information visit La Costa’s website here.

Jun 10
2015

Carlsbad Beach Fest this Saturday

by Nicole Connerley

Carlsbad Beach Fest® brings together the community for a fun-filled annual celebration of coastal environmental stewardship, education, and public outreach in beautiful Carlsbad, California. It is recognized as one of Carlsbad’s most exciting events of the year! Carlsbad Beach Fest will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at North Carlsbad State Beach.

The annual Carlsbad Beach Fest® is a family-friendly, day-long event that includes a big beach cleanup, educational booths and activities, food, music, local vendors, sand sculpturing and more!

FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Live music and dancing, green product vendors, kite-flying, sand-sculpting, surfing, a massive beach cleanup, Hands Across the Beach, and much more! Bring your beach chair and spend the day!

Beach & Ocean Stewardship: Interactive educational booths encourage and teach environmental stewardship. There are also fun, hands-on activities and information for children and adults alike.

Beach Cleanup: Three cleanup shifts (8am – 10am-; 10am-12pm; 12pm-2pm), organized and supported by Surfrider Foundation, I Love A Clean San Diego, and San Diego CoastKeeper. And New Ocean Blue provides anyone the opportunity to be of service to the community. More information for the Carlsbad Beach Fest may be found by clicking here.

Apr 30
2015

Fun in San Diego this Weekend

by Nicole Connerley

cincodeMayoOT_18 Cinco de Mayo @ Old Town – Each year thousands flock to Old Town, San Diego’s oldest, historic neighborhood, to take a step back in time and celebrate! The annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo will be celebrating 32 years of tradition packed with activities for ALL AGES! Old town will be transformed into the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border, filled with mariachis, cervezas, great food, and more! This FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY festival will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Fiesta will feature four stages with live entertainment, over 40 bands, including vibrant, traditional ballet folklorico performances, lively beer and margarita gardens and of course, Low Rider Lane! Feed your appetite by feasting at over 15 delicious restaurants and tequilerias to enjoy the flavors of the celebration and quench your thirst. How does a specialty margarita sound? Maybe an ice cold cerveza or traditional agua fresco (fresh water), like tamarind, jamaica or horchata!

Street Faire – Carlsbad Village – The Carlsbad Village Faire will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3, 2015. Each year, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce hosts the faire in May and November. Now in its 40th year, the free event has grown to be so popular that it not only continually attracts people from all over Southern California, but also from other states. Some visitors even plan their vacations around the bi-annual event.

“The reason so many people return to the faire every year is that they can count on finding quality items to purchase because of the wide variety of vendors,” said Ted Owen, president and chief executive officer of the Carlsbad Chamber. “You name it and it’s for sale at the faire.”

Flagship Cruise @ San Diego Bay – In celebration of a century on San Diego Bay, Flagship Cruises & Events will host a 100th anniversary party on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 2 to 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy food, drinks and fun aboard Flagship’s fleet of luxury yachts, docked along the newly-remodeled embarcadero at 990 North Harbor Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Highlights of the bash include:

Live music by acclaimed dance band Sensation and jazz vocalist Celeste Barbier
Complimentary appetizers
Local craft beer and wine for sample and purchase
Local olive oil tastings
Professional commemorative photos
Photos and memorabilia from Flagship’s 100-year history
Kids entertainment including balloon art, games, face painting and a magician
Prizes and giveaways

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Apr 23
2015

2015 Summer Movie Express

by Nicole Connerley

2021 Regal Summer Movie Express may be found here!

Regal movie theaters just announced the list of summer movies for the summer of 2015, the $1 movies will run throughout the summer at select theaters. The movies are all rated PG, and are great for kids of all ages. It is only $1 per person to attend. All of the movies begin at 10 AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Every week there are two different movies playing for you to choose from. The start date for movie theaters vary, Regal has just released which theaters will host the Summer Movie Express and when the start dates will be.

If you become a Regal Crown Club member (free to join) there are great perks and discounts. A great discount we always take advantage of is $2 popcorn on Tuesday’s for all Regal Crown Club members.

Theater Name	City	Start Date
Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14 & IMAX	Alhambra	June 9, 2015
Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX	Aliso Viejo	June 23, 2015
Edwards Anaheim Hills 14	Anaheim Hills	Check back – N/A
Regal Arroyo Grande Stadium 10	Arroyo Grande	Check back – N/A
Regal Auburn Stadium 10	Auburn	Check back – N/A
Edwards Bakersfield Stadium 14	Bakersfield	Check back – N/A
Edwards Brea Stadium West 10	Brea	Check back – N/A
Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 & IMAX	Camarillo	Check back – N/A
Edwards Cerritos Stadium 10	Cerritos	Check back – N/A
Regal Corona Crossings Stadium 18 & RPX	Corona	June 9, 2015
Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12	Costa Mesa	June 23, 2015
Regal Davis Stadium 5	Davis	June 16, 2015
Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 20 & IMAX	Dublin	June 23, 2015
Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14	Eastvale	June 2, 2015
Edwards Rancho San Diego Stadium 15	El Cajon	June 23, 2015
Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 & IMAX	El Cajon	June 23, 2015
Regal El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX	El Dorado Hills	June 9, 2015
Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX	Escondido	June 16, 2015
Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16 & IMAX	Fairfield	June 9, 2015
Regal Foothill Towne Center Stadium 22	Foothill Ranch	June 23, 2015
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX	Fresno	June 16, 2015
Regal Manchester Stadium 16	Fresno	June 16, 2015
Regal Garden Grove Stadium 16	Garden Grove	Check back – N/A
Regal Indio Metro 8	Indio	June 16, 2015
Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 IMAX & RPX	Irvine	Check back – N/A
Regal Jackson Cinema 4	Jackson	June 9, 2015
Regal La Habra Stadium 16	La Habra	June 23, 2015
Edwards La Verne Stadium 12	La Verne	Check back – N/A
Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX	Long Beach	June 16, 2015
Regal LA Live Stadium 14	Los Angeles	June 23, 2015
UA Regency 7	Merced	June 9, 2015
Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10	Mission Viejo	June 23, 2015
Regal Modesto Stadium 10	Modesto	June 2, 2015
Regal Oceanside Stadium 16	Oceanside	June 9, 2015
Edwards Ontario Palace Stadium 22 & IMAX	Ontario	May 26, 2015
Regal Placerville Stadium 8	Placerville	June 9, 2015
Regal Rancho Mirage Stadium 16	Rancho Mirage	June 16, 2015
Regal Riverside Plaza Stadium 16	Riverside	June 16, 2015
Regal Promenade Stadium 13	Rolling Hills Estates	Check back – N/A
UA Olympus Pointe Stadium 12	Roseville	June 9, 2015
Regal Natomas Marketplace Stadium 16	Sacramento	June 16, 2015
UA Arden Fair 6	Sacramento	June 16, 2015
UA Laguna Village 12	Sacramento	June 16, 2015
Regal San Bernardino Stadium 14 & RPX	San Bernardino	May 26, 2015
Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX	San Diego	June 23, 2015
Regal San Jacinto Metro 12	San Jacinto	June 9, 2015
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18	San Marcos	June 23, 2015
Edwards Canyon Country Stadium 10	Santa Clarita	Check back – N/A
Regal Santa Cruz 9	Santa Cruz	Check back – N/A
Edwards Santa Maria 10	Santa Maria	June 16, 2015
Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16	Simi Valley	Check back – N/A
Regal Sonora Stadium 10	Sonora	June 9, 2015
Edwards South Gate Stadium 20 & IMAX	South Gate	June 23, 2015
Regal Stockton Holiday Cinema 8	Stockton	June 2, 2015
Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX	Temecula	June 9, 2015
Regal Turlock Stadium 14	Turlock	June 2, 2015
Regal Ukiah Stadium 6	Ukiah	June 16, 2015
Regal Visalia Sequoia Mall 12	Visalia	June 9, 2015
Edwards West Covina Stadium 18	West Covina	June 9, 2015