Enjoy these San Diego events May 2012. Fun outdoor activities in San Diego. Memorial Day weekend in San Diego.
May 6 2012 last update for San Diego Events May 2012.
San Diego Events May 2012
Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo - May 4 - 6 2012. Join in the free and fun event with activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Interactive kids activities, strolling entertainers, food, stagecoach rides, museums and more in Old Town, San Diego, California. Cinco de Mayo Old Town Celebration
Art in the Pines Festival - Saturday May 5 from 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday May 6 2012 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Torrey Pines Natural Reserve. This year the festival runs two days at this spectacular location. The festival is free and features nature inspired art such as painting and photography, in addition to food, live music, kids activities, and tours of the historic Torrey Pines lodge. Hike the reserve during the first two weeks of May and see artists at work. Free shuttle from parting lots at 12600 North Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, or at National University 11255 North Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla. $10 parking fee pay apply. Or enjoy the 15 minute hike from the parking areas.
Family Days at Maritime Museum - Sunday May 6 2012 at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. All kids 12 and under are free. Kids activities from 11 AM – 3 pm. Only two children per adult admitted free, adult admission is $14. One of the fun San Diego events in May for families. San Diego Family Days.
Carlsbad Village Faire - Sun. May 6 2012 8 AM - 5 PM in Carlsbad, CA. Features over 850 unique vendors, making it the largest street festival of its kind in the county. Art fair, arts and crafts, antiques, unique clothing, food and more. On Carlsbad Village Drive west of Interstate 5.
Weekend Kayak Tour - Enjoy a beautiful weekend kayaking tour in La Jolla. Guided kayak tour through the beautiful la Jolla Ecological Reserve. La Jolla Kayaking
Grunion Runs - May 7 and 22 starting around 10:30 PM. Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists host grunion runs. 2 hours, $12 per person. A must-see adventure is the grunion runs on the beaches of La Jolla, where hundreds of silvery grunion fish ride the waves to shore to mate. They return to see while the eggs stay and hatch into baby grunion, to wash out with next high tide. Grunion Runs in La Jolla
Taste of La Jolla Walking Tours - Enjoy a 3 hour walking tour along the La Jolla coast walk and downtown, with a local guide. Drink fine wine and eat gourmet food in the lovely town of La Jolla by the sea. Private tastings and 4-5 tour stops. Only $55 per person. Phone number for reservations (858) 551-5115
Hotel del Coronado Historic Walking Tour - Tuesdays and Friday at 10:30 AM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM. 75 minute walking tour of the famous historic Hotel del Coronado, let by docents from the Coronado Historical Association. $15 for adults, children 12 and under free. Reservations recommended. 619.437.8788
Mother's Day Weekend Beach Walks - May 12 and 13 2012 from about 9 AM - noon will be a nice time to walk some of the local beaches at moderate low tides. Bring along a picnic brunch to enjoy some family time at the beach.
Sunday Brunch at the Del - 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Continuously voted San Diego’s best brunch by San Diego Magazine and The San Diego Union-Tribune readers, The Del’s brunch has long been a local favorite. Please call 619.522.8490 for reservations.
Mother’s Day Celebration at the Flower Fields - May 13 2012 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Visit the spectacular 50 acres of Flower Fields overlooking the Carlsbad, California coastline on this special day – Mother’s Day. A great San Diego event for mothers. $11 for adults, $6.00 for children. Carlsbad Flower Fields
Carlsbad Flower Fields - now through May 12 2012 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Visit the spectacular 50 acres of Flower Fields overlooking the Carlsbad, Cali coastline, open daily from March 1 through Mother's Day (Sunday May 13 2012). Special events most weekends. $11 for adults, $6.00 for children. For more information see Carlsbad Flower Fields.
San Diego Botanic Garden Chocolate Festival - Saturday May 12 2012 10 AM - 4 PM (day before Mothers Day) at 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. Join us for a chocolate experience. Enjoy dozens of yummy chocolate tastings, cooking demonstrations, a chocolate fountain and more. This family-friendly San Diego event also features entertainment, food, children's activities, plant sales, and a variety of Mother's Day gifts. $1 off coupons at Chocolate Festival
Gator By the Bay & Blues Festival - Friday May 11 - Sunday May 13 2012 (Mother's Day Weekend) Friday ~ 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Saturday ~ 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM, and Sunday ~ 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM. Gator by the Bay is a family oriented, 3-day music and food festival with Blues, Cajun and Zydeco bands, free dance lessons, food (lots of Louisiana Crawfish), cooking demonstrations with samples, cultural and music workshops. Location: Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay, Across from the Airport, adjacent to the Sheraton Hotel & Marina. Gator by the Bay & Blues Festival
Jeep Wine Tour - Enjoy a fun and romantic wine tour of Temecula Valley wine country in a jeep. You guide will take you to 3-4 different wineries, provide a gourmet lunch or yummy appetizers, and show you off-road sites and panoramic views of scenic Temecula Valley. Tours run daily from either 10 AM – 2:30 PM or 2:30 – 6:30 PM. Call (877) 891-8687 for reservations.
San Diego Dog Beach - Show your dog that you love him, by taking him to the beach! Try the original California dog beach - Ocean Beach. Ocean Beach Dog Beach San Diego.
Old Town Saturday Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM at San Diego Old Town. Enjoy this large weekly artisan market, a one of the largest free weekly San Diego events featuring handmade works from local artists, including jewelry, photography, pottery, clothing, paintings, hand painted glass, glass blowing, woodworking, live music and more. SD Old Town Saturday Market
Green Flash Concert Series 2012 - May 16 2012 and 4 other dates through the summer. Monthly 21+ summer concert series on the Tide Pool Plaza at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Season-passes on sale now for $130 per person for all five shows (May - September), or $27 per show in advance, $32 at the gate. Shows from 6 - 9 PM. 2012 Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium
IMAX movie - Daily at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park San Diego, California. Enjoy an IMAX film. Early bird specials every Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM - enjoy a family-friendly early Bird Special IMAX film for $8.50 and free admission to all exhibit galleries. Additional films may play at different events, such as on Fridays at the Fleet, so check the schedule.
Southern California Beach Soccer Championship - May 5 – 6 2012 at Oceanside Beach. 125 teams compete in this beach soccer tournament featuring beach soccer teams of boys and girls under 8, open, co-ed, and military divisions. Uniforms are "come as you are" on the 30 x 45 yard field in the sand. Beach Soccer
Farmers Market - most weekends and weekdays throughout San Diego county. Enjoy fresh local produce, flowers and yummy food at a San Diego farmers market. There are many to choose from throughout the county. San Diego County Farmers Markets
Weekend Beach Walks - May 26 - 27 2012 from about 6:30 AM - 10 AM will be a nice time to walk some of the local beaches at moderate low tides. Places to Walk at the Beach
City of Encinitas 5K Race - Saturday May 19 2012 at Moonlight Beach parking lot in Encinitas. Enjoy this great course through downtown Encinitas. 5K run starts at 8:00 AM, and 1K Family Walk/Run at 9:00 AM. Pre-register or signup that day at 6:30 AM. 2012 Encinitas Sports Festival
Moonlight Beach Paddle - Sat. - Sun. May 19 - 20 2012 at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas CA. 3 and 6 mile paddle board races on Saturday, and one mile open swim on Sunday. 2012 Encinitas Sports Festival
Encinitas Sports Festival - Saturday and Sunday May 19 - 20 2012. See more fun outdoor activities, including triathlon, duathlon paddle boarding at Moonlight Beach Encinitas. Register now. 2012 Encinitas Sports Festival
North Park Festival of the Arts - Sunday May 20 2012 in North Park University Avenue between 30th & 32nd. Join in the fun at is a free community celebration of art, culture and entertainment for people of all ages. Festival of the Arts
San Diego Century Bicycle Tour - Saturday May 19 2012 in North San Diego County. Choose from three different courses – 37 miles, 66 miles or 103 miles. Register now or 6:00 AM on day of race at Mira Costa College in Encinitas Cali. 2012 San Diego Bicycle Tours
Breathing in Climate Change - Sat. May 19 2012 from 11 AM - 3 PM at Birch Aquarium Scripps. Celebrate Clean Air Month and learn about climate change, pollution, and your amazing lungs at SEA Day. Help Scripps researchers test the quality of air we breathe through a special filter. Birch Aquarium Family Days – SEA Days
Sea World Fireworks Show - Memorial day weekend May 26 - 27 2012 tentatively 9:50 PM, and May 28 tentatively at 8:50 PM. Spend Memorial Day weekend at SeaWorld San Diego, and enjoy an evening of fireworks at Mission Bay. Sea World San Diego
Memorial Day at Embarcadero – For a fun Memorial Day 2012 event in San Diego, take a walk along the north Embarcadero and admire the 30 trees in the Urban Trees sculpture exhibit. Stroll along the harbor and see all the historic ships. visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego and take a cruise on the bay. Visit the aircraft carrier Midway and walk down to Seaport Village and visit the unique shops and restaurants.
Legacy Week at USS Midway - May 25 - May 30 2012 at the USS Midway, San Diego Embarcadero. The USS Midway’s annual Legacy Week celebration for Memorial Day weekend will feature a variety of family activities and special programs. 2012 USS Midway Legacy Week Memorial Day Celebration.
KIFM Jazz Festival - May 19 2012 from noon to 10 PM. A 21 and up party in the Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets required.Gaslamp Quarter Jazz Festival.
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