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Fun things to do in San Diego Sep 30-Oct 2

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Friday, September 30

Miramar Air Show, September 30 – October 2.  Admission, parking and blanket seating are FREE. Blanket seating means an open paved area where you may stand or sit on blankets or lawn chairs. Preferred seating areas are available with paid admission. Click here for more info on preferred seating options.

Saturday, October 1

Octoberfest anyone?  There are a few different Octoberfest celebrations going on this weekend in San Diego.

The Carlsbad Rotary Club is hosting Octoberfest at the Holiday Park from noon to 10 p.m.  There will be pumpkin decorating contests, obstacle courses, face painting, animal balloons, a magician, and live music.  For more information on Carlsbad Octoberfest click here.

 

La Mesa Octoberfest will be held starting September 30 and run through October 2.  There are over 400 booths, 2 beer gardens, delicious food, live music and carnival rides.  For more information on La Mesa Octoberfest click here.

 

El Cajon Octoberfest will be held starting September 30 and run through October 2.  Come out and see some traditional folk dancing performances, compete in games and contests, check out vendors and craft booths, and treat your kids the Kids’ Zone they will love it.  For more information on El Cajon Octoberfest click here.

Sunday, October 2

Free Family Art Day, Oceanside Museum of Art.  The Oceanside Art museum is a wonderful place to take the entire family, and it is FREE!  Kids and parents can also participate in making art.  Healthy refreshments will be served, for more information click here for the event website.

Carlsbad Restaurant Row Grand Opening.  Face painting and balloons for the kids, Steel Drum band from noon to 4, and Light Jazz from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  There are tons of giveaways including gift cards to P.F. Chang’s, BJ’s, King’s Fish House, Corner Bakery, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, and from Pretty Please Fashion.  The even runs from Saturday October 1 to Sunday October 2, stop by for the grand opening!

 

$15 for 12 rides at Pumpkin Station

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***This deal is for 2011, for the 2013 deal go here for Pumpkin Station***

Last week this deal was on another site and it is back! For only $15 you will receive 12 tickets for rides at Pumpkin Station, each ride is only one ticket.  There are a few locations in San Diego including Del Mar, Chula Vista, El Cajon and San Diego.  For more information on this great deal click here!

 Fine Print:

  • Buy as many vouchers as you’d like, All ages welcome, Rides not available at the Rancho Bernardo or Bonita locations, Rides may be used over multiple visits, Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions, Voucher not valid until 10/01/2011, Promotional value expires and must be used by 10/31/2011.

Potato Shack 50% off!

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If you grew up in Encinitas the Potato Shack was were you went after surfing, if you were perhaps ditching school or anytime when you wanted a huge pancake!  I have so many memories with great friends at the Potato Shack in Encinitas.  Today there is a deal for only $10 you will receive $20 to spend at the Potato Shack.  I know I will be going there sooner than later so I’m buying this deal!  If you would like to purchase this deal or to read the fine print click here.

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$15 for 12 Rides at Pumpkin Station!

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***This is the 2011 deal for the 2013 Pumpkin Station Deal Click here***

This is a fun fall activity for families and at 50% off a great deal as well!  There are 4 locations in the county, Del Mar, Mission Valley, El Cajon and Chula Vista and each has rides, slides, play centers, petting zoos, and of course pumpkin picking!  Each ride is only one ticket, this deal gives you 12 rides for only $15!  For more information click here.

Fun Things to do this Weekend Sep. 23-25

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Friday, September 23

The Carlsbad Music Festival is held Friday through Sunday in the Village.  This is the 8th year for the festival and Friday evening starts it off with the fun, and free Village Music Walk.  Saturday and Sunday the concerts are $15 or you may purchase the Festival Pass for $60 which allows you to enjoy all the concerts.  For more information visit the event website here.

Leo Carrillo Film Festival, at Leo Carrillo Park in Carlsbad.  Bring a picnic dinner, low back chairs, blankets and enjoy this great movie from the 1930′s.  This is the last event in this movie series the movie playing tonight is Frontier Badmen.  The grounds open at 5 and the movie starts promptly at sunset, for more information click here.

Saturday, September 24

Museum Day FREE admission, for two free tickets visit the Smithsonian website here.  This is a list of the participating museums in and around San Diego.   Marston House Museum, Mingei International Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego Air & Space Museum, The Whaley House Museum, San Diego Botanic Garden – Encinitas, San Dieguito Heritage Museum – Encinitas, Museum of Making Music – Carlsbad

 

Oceanside Harbor Days, this fun-filled event is Saturday and Sunday.  With tons of activities for kids and adults we love this family event!  Stop by on Saturday and see the Karate Kids, or the Poly Dance team perform, you will also not want to miss any one of the 6 bands playing both Saturday and Sunday.  This is a free event, visit the event website for more information.  

Sunday, September 24

The Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Del Mar, this even was scheduled a couple of weeks ago but had to be postponed.  This is a fun event for pet lovers!  The dog and owner will participate in 20 minute heats based on the dogs weight class.  The dogs will be judged on their ability to ride the wave, and staying on their boards.  For more information visit the event website here.

 

 

 

20 Lounge in Cardiff event tonight!

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20 Lounge Boutique Nail Bar in Cardiff is hosting a Chic & Cheap event tonight from 5:30-8:30.  The event will  debut the new menu and all guests will be entered into a raffle for one of many luxuary retail items.  Stop by for a complimentary mini brow or nail treatment, enjoy a glass (or two) of champange, be one of the first 50 guests and receive a luxury goodie bag!  This event is a free event however you must RSVP here.    Enjoy!

 

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