Fun Things to do this Weekend in San Diego

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Love this weather!  Perfect weather for the beach or one of the many things going on this weekend.  Check out with my full list of things to do below!  Enjoy!

Friday, June 22

Crusin’ Grand @ Downtown Escondido– Cruisin’ Grand is called one of the best cruises in the country. Stop by and see 1973 and earlier American-made Classics, Customs, Vintage, Muscle, and Hot Rods cruising Grand Ave, just like they did 50-60- years ago, on a Friday night.  The bands playing tonight are Stage 1 @ Maple: Crusin for a Bruezin, Stage 2 @ Kalmia: HooDoo Blues, Stage 3 @ Juniper: Love Notes.  For more information click here.

Saturday, June 23

OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off  – Thousands will flock to Newport Ave. and surrounding areas for the Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival, Saturday June 23rd, 2012.   Live music on 6 stages and entertainment, unique vendors, talented artists, thrilling rides, refreshing beer garden, and so much more! People ride the free trolley by the hundreds and park their bikes at the new bike valet. It’s a free festival, with fun for your entire family – so be sure to mark your calendars!   For more information please contact the Ocean Beach MainStreet Office (1868 Bacon St., #A San Diego, CA 92107 – 619-224-4906) or via email to Info@OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

Movies in the Park – Take the kids to see Happy Feet Two in Escondido!  This fun and free family event is at Grape Day Park, for more information click below.

Escondido 06/23 Happy Feet Two @ Grape Day Park PG

Concerts on the Promenade @ Prestcott Promenade in El Cajon – The Concerts on the Promenade (formerly Concerts on the Green) take place at Prescott Promenade, a small park in downtown El Cajon.  Each Friday beginning at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from May through September. The free, weekly Summer music series features top entertainers, food, dancing and drawings.  This week the band is Lightning Train Country, for more information click here.

Concert Series @ Coronado Ferry Landing – Saturday and Sundays throughout the summer enjoy free concerts at the Coronado Ferry Landing beginning at 2 p.m.  Saturday Dixie Jazz Katz will play and on Sunday Velvet Cafe will perform.  For more information click here.

Crafts for Kids @ Lakeshore Learning – The craft this week is a Summertime Door Hanger – Celebrate the arrival os summer – with a scenic sandy beach that children can design & display on a door!  For more information or to find a Lakeshore Learning center near you click here.

Sunday, June 24

Coronado Concerts in the Park @ Spreckles Park – Every Sunday at Spreckles park located at Orange Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Streets at 6 p.m. enjoy free family concerts.  This week the band is The Fabulous Mar Dels, for more information click here.

Concerts at the Cove in Solana Beach

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Concerts at the Cove are free thanks to the City of Solana Beach and The Belly Up Tavern.  Enjoy concerts every Thursday from June 21 to August 30, the concerts are from 6:00 – 7:45 P.M. at Fletcher Cove Park, in Solana Beach.  The city asks that you bring low-back beach chairs, or ground cover if you choose to have a picnic.  Please note there is no alcohol, tobacco, or pets allowed during concerts.  For more information click here.

Please see below the full line up for the Concerts in the Cove 2012:

June 21 – Michael Tiernan
June 28 – Calypso Boy Band
July 5 – Billy Watson
July 12 – Chase Morrin
July 19 – Symphony Brass Quintet
July 26 – Kevin Miso
August 2 – MIke Mydral
August 9 – Nate Donnis
August 16 – Kevin Martin
August 23 – US Marine Corps Jazz Combo
August 30 – Bayou Brothers

 

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Summer Kid Movies only $1

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The Summer Kid Movie Line up for 2014 may be found by clicking here, below is 2012.

Kids and moms alike can enjoy a movie this summer for only $1 during a 9-week festival. The participating theaters are Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards and will offer selected G or PG rated movies on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.  A portion of proceeds from the Summer Movie Express will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute.  To find the movie theater nearest you and to see movie dates click below.  Enjoy!

ALISO VIEJO STADIUM 20 & IMAX @ 26701 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo CA 949-425-3861
ANAHEIM HILLS @ 148030 East Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim Hills CA 714-282-5953

BAKERSFIELD STADIUM 14 @ 9000-G Ming Avenue Bakersfield CA 661-663-3042

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BREA STADIUM WEST 10 @ 255 W. Birch StreetBrea CA 714-672-4136

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CALABASAS STADIUM @  64767 Commons Way Calabasas CA 818-223-0223

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CAMARILLO PALACE STADIUM 12 & IMAX @ 680 Ventura Boulevard Camarillo CA 805-383-8879

CORONA CROSSINGS STADIUM 18 @ 2650 Tuscany Street Corona CA 951-582-0872

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METRO POINTE STADIUM 12 @ 901 South Coast Drive Costa Mesa CA 714-428-0962

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PARKWAY PLAZA STADIUM 18 & IMAX @ 405 Parkway Plaza El Cajon CA 619-593-0415

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RANCHO SAN DIEGO STADIUM 15 @ 951 Jamacha Road El Cajon CA 619-660-3483

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ESCONDIDO STADIUM 16 & IMAX @ 350 W Valley Parkway Escondido CA 760-291-0251

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GARDEN GROVE STADIUM 16 @ 9741 Chapman Avenue Garden Grove CA 714-530-9864

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INDIO METRO 8 @ 81725 Highway 111 Indio CA 760-342-8451

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IRVINE SPECTRUM 21 & IMAX @ 65 Fortune Drive Irvine CA 949-450-4920

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LONG BEACH STADIUM 26 & IMAX @ 7501 East Carson Long Beach CA 562-429-3321
KALEIDOSCOPE STADIUM 10 @ 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy Mission Viejo CA 949-582-4078
OCEANSIDE STADIUM 16 @ 401 Mission Ave. Oceanside CA 760-439-1327

MIRA MESA STADIUM 18 & IMAX @ 10733 Westview Parkway San Diego CA 858-635-7716

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SAN JACINTO METRO 12 @ 1599 San Jacinto Ave San Jacinto CA 951-487-0879

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SAN MARCOS STADIUM 18 @ 1180 W San Marcos Boulevard San Marcos CA 760-471-3734

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TEMECULA STADIUM 15 & IMAX @ 40750 Winchester Road Temecula CA 951-296-0144

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If you are going to the movies join the free Regal Crown Club to earn credits for free popcorn, soft drinks, movies and more.  Join here… it is free!

$15 for $30 at Armstrong Garden Centers

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Armstrong Garden Centers (over 30 centers in all) are a great place to pick up some items for your garden.  Today via Plum District purchase items half-off with this hot deal!  Whether you’re looking for vines, citrus or fruit trees, basil plants, tree ferns, iris bulbs, shovels, trowels, or ground cover, Armstrong has it all.  For a full list of Armstrong Garden Centers and to find one nearest you click here.

We currently are re-landscaping our entire yard and I know this will help us save some extra cash while doing it.  If you are like me and plan to host BBQ’s this summer this is a perfect way to make the backyard look amazing.  Ask any of the ‘plant people’ from Armstrong for their help, they are so knowledgeable!  I have a feeling this deal will sell out quickly click here to purchase $15 for $30 worth of product at Armstrong Garden.

Fine Print:  Limit 1 voucher per person, May buy 1 additional as a gift, Voucher must be used in 1 transaction, May not be combined with other offers, May redeem voucher at any of Armstrong’s 31 locations: click here for the list of locations, Voucher not valid on sale or clearance items , Voucher not valid for price adjustments on prior purchases, Excludes gift cards, sod, artificial turf, services, personal shopper service, landscape and installation services, Voucher valid in-store only, Tax and gratuity are not included, Limit 1 per person, Plum Dollars may not be used to purchase this Plum Steal (Learn why >>), You cannot earn Plum Dollars for referring this Plum Steal (Learn why >>), Plum District promotional codes may not be used toward the purchase of this Plum Steal, Expires 08/26/12

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Fun & Free Tuesday

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Tuesday is a great day to save money on some really fun things.  Take the kids to see Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked for free at the Krikorian at 10:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.  If your kids have seen that movie there is also Dolphin Tale or Happy Feet 2 playing at Edwards San Marcos and the Oceanside Regal for only $1.  Not feeling a movie?  Check out free bowling at AMF for kids, they get two free games each per day.

Don’t forget Free Museum Tuesday!  Almost every museum in San Diego is free at least once during the month.  Another amazing thing about living here is we get to take advantage of these great museums without having to spend any money!  The third Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

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