Mom & Dad Time | SoCal Savvy Mom

Jul 8
2024

Carlsbad Concerts in the park 2024

Back for another year Carlsbad Concerts in the park schedule is here! There is only one more show at Stagecoach you won’t want to miss on July 12. All the venues are different so please check before heading out walking, biking or driving. New this year is a bike valet service which is at all venues and free to use!

Stagecoach Community Park 7/12

Mad Hat Hucksters

Attention all you Hep Cats, get ready to boogie the night away! Go back in time with us as we celebrate the Gilded Jazz Age with one of North County’s best swing bands. The Mad Hat Hucksters combine the swing of the Roaring 20s with the swagger of a New Orleans Second Line.

Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches

Schedule
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Calavera Hills Community Park 7/19

Kimba Light

For one night only, the dry, Mediterranean climate of Carlsbad will be transformed into the warm tropics of the Caribbean. Kimba Light will pay tribute to the diaspora of Afro-Cuban music that swept the tropics. A night of pulsating rhythms and beats you won’t want to miss.

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
3 p.m. Shuttle service begins
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close – shuttle service ends

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Calavera Hills Community Park 7/26

B.I.G

One of San Diego’s funkiest, grooviest and most talented R & B bands, Brothers Igniting a Groove, are back by popular demand. Do not miss the chance to catch this show-stopper band. Dance the night away to some of the best 90s hip hop and R&B.

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
3 p.m. Shuttle service begins
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close – shuttle service ends

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Calavera Hills Community Park 8/2

Polyester Express

Known for their fun-loving vibe and kickin’ rhythm and horn sections, Polyester Express maintains the authenticity of the great 1970s era with steadfast attention to detail. This full-format dance and show band will provide a journey into the days of yesteryear with a taste of today.

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
3 p.m. Shuttle service begins
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close – shuttle service ends

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Alga Norte Community Park 8/9

Back to the Garden

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a new musical sound was coming out of Southern California that would define a genre. Performers like The Eagles, Jackson Brown, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Buffalo Springfield, Frank Zappa and many more would come to be known as the Laurel Canyon sound. Back to the Garden pays tribute to that prolific era in music history.

Location
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Shuttle pick-up at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane

Schedule
3 p.m. Shuttle service begins
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close – shuttle service ends

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Alga Norte Community Park 8/16

Jul 1
2019

San Diego July 4, 2019 Fireworks Schedule

by Nicole Connerley

Big Bay Boom @ Shelter & Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Seaport Village & Coronado Landing – As most of you remember a few years ago the big bay bust, with all of the fireworks going off within 9 seconds! This year The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music on radio “The Walrus 105.7FM” for more information click here.

Carlsbad @ Legoland – The annual Red, white and BOOM! at Legoland California is a fun-filled day for the entire family. You and your kids can enjoy live musical performances, family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and Uncle Sam Says. The Firework show begins at 8:30 PM, earlier than most because they know kids need to go to bed! For more information click here.

Coronado @ over Glorietta Bay – Coronado has a full day of activities on July 4th including the annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 10 AM from Orange Ave from 1st Street to Churchill Place. Enjoy a concert in the Park at Spreckels Park at 4 PM where the Coronado Community Concert Band will perform. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music by KYXY on 96.5 radio, for more information click here.

Del Mar @ Del Mar Fairgrounds – The fireworks at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is always incredible, I love that you can sit on the beach and enjoy the fireworks. The fairgrounds have a full line up of things to do on Independence Day including a Home Town Heros Parade at 7 PM. The Firework show begins at 9 PM,the fair is open until midnight so you can still enjoy some rides after the fireworks if you wish. For more information click here.

El Cajon @ Kennedy Park – This is a great family event to attend and it is totally FREE. Enjoy carnival games, crafts, family games, skate park, kiddie train rides, live music and more. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the event activities begin at 1 PM. For more information click here.

Escondido @ Grape Park – Enjoy a variety of free entertainment, including musical performances, magicians, baton twirlers, children’s arts projects, old-fashioned contests and fireworks! The fun begins at 4 PM, and ending after the firework show at 9:30 PM. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

La Costa @ La Costa Resort & Spa – La Costa has a full day of activities for children on July 4th including making s’mores (my son’s favorite) The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here or call La Costa to make a reservation.

National City @ Kimball Park – The annual carnival will have fun games, rides, live musical entertainment and contests. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the carnival opens at noon, for more information click here.

Ocean Beach @ OB Pier – The Firework show will begin at 9 PM, on the Ocean Beach pier. For more information click here.

Oceanside @ Camp Pendleton – This event is for authorized patrons and their guests only. It will be held at the Del Mar Beach Resort, which opens at 6 AM, Free family fun zone, live bands, and a fireworks show. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, and runs until 9:30 PM, for more information click here.

Oceanside @ El Corazon – Please note The Fireworks show will be held on July 3 at 9 PM, not July 4th. The city of Oceanside is celebrating 125 of incorporation on July 3rd. El Corazon is located at Rancho del Oro Drive and Oceanside Blvd. the property itself will not be open to the public but you may park around the area and should be able to see from a distance. A small section of Rancho del Oro Road between Ocean Ranch Blvd and Seagate Way will be shut down for bands for the local high school and food trucks will be available. For more information visit the City of Oceanside website here.

Poway @ Old Poway Park – Bring your family and friends and celebrate our country’s independence “turn-of-the-twentieth-century-style” at An Old-fashioned Fourth of July. The Old-fashioned Fourth of July is followed by the The Firework show at 9 PM, at Poway High School. For more information click here.

Rancho Bernardo The Spirit of the Fourth – The evening opens at 6:00 p.m. at the Athletic Field of Bernardo Heights Middle School at 12990 Paseo Lucido, with an array of live entertainment. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

San Marcos @ Bradley Park – The fun begins at 6 PM with carnival games, jumpers and food sales available on-site. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Santee @ Town Center Community Park East – The Santee Salutes Fun Zone; will include a variety of inflatable attractions, carnival rides and games. There is no cost for admission however parking is $5 – $15, The Firework show beings at 9 PM. For more information click here.

Vista @ Moonlight Amphitheatre – Moonlight Amphitheatre is within Brengle Terrace Park in Vista. Events include live music, the Light Up the Night Dinner, and one of the biggest fireworks displays in San Diego County! The Firework show begins at 9 PM. Admission is $5 (children under 5 are free) and parking is $15. For more information click here.

Jun 28
2019

La Costa Resort July 4, 2019 Fireworks 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 2019 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. To reserve a room or for more information visit La Costa’s website here.

Jul 26
2018

Get $3 Off Heineken or Dos Equis beer!!!

by Nicole Connerley

Get $3 Off Heineken or Dos Equis beer!!! What? Yes, its true!

The second heat wave of the summer is here… cool off with a refreshing adult beverage! Check out this great new promotion from Heineken and Food4Less featuring Carlos Vela from the LAFC Football Club. Simply download the DigitalFood mobile app and go to the “Get Cash Back Offers” Tile to get $3 CASH BACK on your purchase of Heineken or Dos Equis beer by scanning your sales receipt. There is no limit on this offer so you can purchase and get cash back as many times as you want from now until July 31^st, 2018!

You can also play the Scratch N’ Win Game in the app for a chance to win LAFC Tickets, Merchandise, and actually meet Carlos Vela in person!

Customers must download the DigitalFood Mobile App for apple or android at the links below:
Apple: http://ptxt.me/6ook
Android: http://ptxt.me/6ooj
Purchase a 12pk or larger of any Heineken, Heineken Light, or Dos Equis brand beer
Go into the “Get Cash Back Offers” tile of the DigitalFood app and select the Heineken $3 Rebate Offer
Scan sales receipt to redeem offer
The $3 Rebate is delivered to the customer via PayPal or in Cash Back Tokens that can be redeemed for other valuable rewards

Aug 4
2017

Kids at the Del Mar Track

by Nicole Connerley

Kids at the racetrack? Are you bringing your kids with you to the races this year? We have taken our son to the races before and it was a fun day for the whole family. There are tons of activities in the infield for kids on weekends called Family Fun Days. Admission is FREE to children 17 and under and you can purchase an adult ticket as low as $6 (except on opening day). It is very similar to the Del Mar Fair and the kids have a lot of fun. For more information on the Family Fun Day .

The FREE activities on SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 feature:

•	Pony Rides	•	Giant Scramble Slide & Obstacle Course
•	Rock Climbing Walls & Bungee Trampolines	•	Meet the Del Mar Mascot “Pony Boy”
•	Magic Show & GameZone	•	Face Painters & Caricature Artist
•	Create & decorate your own hat with the Rad Hatter	•	Magic Shows & Game Zone
•	Helen Woodward Animal Center	•	San Diego Sockers and San Diego Gulls Hockey Demonstrations and Instruction

The FREE activities on every other Saturday and Sunday feature:

•	Pony Rides	•	Giant Scramble Slide & Obstacle Course
•	Inflatable Games & Rides	•	Del Mar Mascot “Pony Boy”
•	Magic Show & GameZone	•	Face Painters
•	Jockey Stilt Walkers	•	Caricature Artist

The Del Mar Racetrack also has a camp for kids ages 5-12 for $24 per child. Included is lunch, snacks, t-shirt and activities like mini golf, video games, inflatable jump house, air hockey and more. This is a great option especially for out of town guests who can’t find a babysitter. Camp Del Mar opens at noon and closes 30 minutes after the last race. Registration is always open and located at the Mission Tower building, no reservations required. For more information on Camp Del Mar click here.

Jun 28
2017

Bean Bag Bucketz are buckets of fun for everyone!

by Nicole Connerley

SoCal Savvy Mom was on another Fox 5 TV segment today about summer FUN for kids. This summer aim to get your kids outside and off their devices with the help of Bean Bag Bucketz! Invented by a dad who was tired of the age old “Dad, we are bored” statement while at the beach (or the Jersey Shore in this case) and decided to invent something fun for the entire family.

Bean Bag Bucketz is the newest in outdoor gaming for everyone. This new game can be played anywhere by anyone. It is easy to transport to any outing from tailgating, camping, the beach, the pool or just a backyard. Learn about the game, the story, and about the company behind Bean Bag Bucketz.

To order your Bean Bag Bucketz is as easy as 1-2-3! Visit their website and have yours delivered to you by the big holiday weekend coming up! To purchase the entire set is only $59.99, for more information or to purchase yours click here.