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Last updated July 19, 2010.

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2010 San Diego Events July
North County and San Diego Activities

The Sky Tonight Planetarium Shows - July 7 - This monthly 2010 San Diego event is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, arrive 30 minutes early to claim your seat in the SD Fleet Science Center’s Heikoff Dome Theater. Admission includes gallery admission. See the sky in San Diego that night, and learn about special topics in astronomy. Topics vary by month, but include Saturn in June, Summer Solstice and Constellations in July, and The Milky Way in August. Afterwards, peer through a telescope. Tickets cost $10.50 for adults, and $9.00 for children and seniors. Sky Tonight Planetarium

Old Town Saturday Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM at San Diego Old Town. Join the fun at San Diego's largest weekly artisan market featuring handmade works from local artists, including jewelry, photography, pottery, clothing, paintings, hand painted glass, glass blowing, woodworking's and more. There is always live music and it is absolutely free San Diego event. SD Old Town Saturday Market

New Legoland Water Park - The first Legoland water park is now open in Legoland California, located in North County town of Carlsbad. Legoland California Water Park

Urban Trees Sculptures – For a fun free San Diego activity, enjoy stroll 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, and walk down to Seaport Village and visit the unique shops. For the young kids, reward them with an ice cream cone and a ride on the merry-go-round. Urban Trees Sculpture.

Balboa Park Free Museum Tuesday for Residents and Military - Some Balboa Park museums are free on 1st - 4th Tuesdays of each month to locals (San Diego Cal. City & county residents), and active military and their families. The free admission is on a rotating basis. Check out the Free Tuesday Balboa Park museum schedule.

Movin Shoes Weekly Runs - Every Monday 6 PM in Encinitas Cal, Tuesday 6 PM in La Mesa, Wednesday 6 PM in Pacific Beach, Saturday 7:30 AM at various locations. Runners (and walkers) of all abilities are welcome. Join the fun on these weekly runs, led by runners from Movin Shoes. Flexible distances, such as 3, 4 or 6 mile options, with up to 20 miles on Saturday. This is the place to buy running (and walking shoes), as these runners know their stuff. Bring your friends a team mates for this San Diego outdoor activity. For more information and specifics about where to meet see Movin Shoes Weekly Runs.

Local Wednesdays at the Wave House – Wednesdays from 12 – 8 PM at the Wave House in historic Belmont Park CA. All San Diego County locals can get ½ price wave riding on Wednesdays at the Wave House. For these and other promotions see Wave House at Belmont Park.

San Diego Dog Beaches - Take your dog to the beach! Choose your favorite San Diego Dog Beach from all the ones we have listed. One of the best San Diego activities for dogs and dog lovers. San Diego Dog Beaches.

Things to Do in San Diego - Don't see a San Diego event that you like? We have some other ideas for you. Check out these Things to do in San Diego and 101 Things to do at the Beach.

Old Globe Theatre Summer Shakespeare Festival - 6/12/10 – 9/26/10 at The Old Globe in Balboa Park. Three different Skakespeare productions are performed in nightly rotation in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park, in the heart of San Diego. Events like these offer a diverse choice of things to do in San Diego. Events information at Old Globe Theater Productions.

Green Flash Concert Series 2010 - Summer concert series on the Tide Pool Plaza at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Season-passes on sale now for $150 per person for all five shows, or $35 per show in advance, $40 at the gate. Shows from 6 - 9 PM. Wednesday, May 19: Rockola, Wednesday, June 16: Venice, Wednesday, July 21: Shawn Mullins, Wednesday, August 18: Steve Poltz, and Wednesday: Sept. 15: Tommy Castro Band. One of our favorite San Diego events! 2010 Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium

Snorkeling with Sharks - Saturdays July 10, July 17, July 31, Aug 14, Aug 21 and August 28 from 8 - 10 AM at La Jolla Shores. $30 per person. Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists host snorkeling adventures to see the Leopard Sharks rays and more. Birch Aquarium Adventures

Full Moon Pier Walk - June - October 2010, dates TBA. Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists host Scripps Piers walks during full moons from June - October. More details on these fun evening San Diego events as dates become available.

Nite Owl Swim - Friday July 16 2010 at 8:30 PM. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove, one of their La Jolla San Diego Events for open water swimmers. Night Owl Swim at The Cove.

KIFM 98.1 Jazz at the Beach - July 18, 2010 and September 25, 2010 at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. Time: TBA Smooth jazz concert for ages 21 and up. For more information on these Oceanside San Diego events call (619) 291-9797.

Family Fun Nights - June 2 - Sept. 2 Thursdays until 8:00 pm, activities for kids at San Diego Botanic Garden .

Comic-Con International 2010 - July 22 -25 at San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101. Four days of excitement at Comic Con, plus bonus preview night on July 21. This is one of the popular San Diego events and is completely sold out for 2010, and most hotels during this time will be booked by Comic-Con attendees.

Kids Nite Out at Wave House - July 31 2010. (Last Saturday of every month) Drop off kids ages 5 - 12 at the Wave House pool in Belmont Park San Diego while parents enjoy a night on the town in San Diego. Activities for kids. This is the largest indoor pool in Southern California. Learn more about SD Kids Night Out.

San Diego Events August - December 2010
North County and San Diego Activities

Snorkel La Jolla Cove - Saturday August 7 from 8 - 10 AM at La Jolla Cove. $30 per person. Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists host snorkeling adventures to discover the picturesque waters in the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park and Ecological Reserve near La Jolla Cove. Birch Aquarium Adventures

Guided Nature Walk - Every Saturday from 10 - 11 AM at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue. Also, join your nature guides on the 2nd Saturday of every month, at 9 am for a two hour tour, exploring the flora, fauna and history of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Free Nature Hikes in San Diego.

Imperial Beach Sandcastle Competition - Sunday August 8 2010 In Imperial Beach, California with a Festival on Saturday Aug 7, with Kids-N-Kastle Competition, entertainment, food, arts, crafts and the beach! On Sunday, watch the professional and amateur sand carving teams compete from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with viewing until 4:00 PM. Imperial Beach Sand Castle Competition

Carlsbad Art in the Village - August 8, 2010.

Surf For The Sea & Oside Firefighters Surf Event - September 10-12, 2010 from 7 am-4:30 pm at Oceanside CA North Pier Beach. 14th Annual Surf for the sea Memorial Surf event in honor of local surfers who have passed away. Benefit for the environment and Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter. For more information call (760) 439-0863.

Coastal Cleanup Day – Saturday September 25th, 9am – 12noon, 80 sites countywide – information coming soon!

Weekend Sunset Beach Walks - September 25 and 26 from about 1 PM - 7 PM will be a nice time to walk some of the local beaches at moderate low tides. Bring along a picnic dinner to enjoy a romantic sunset at the beach (around 6:50 PM).

10 Mile Relay and Solo Swim - Sunday September 26 2010 at 7:00 AM at La Jolla Cove. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this competitive fundraiser event to benefit the American Diabetes Assoication and San Diego Lifeguard Foundation. Form your relay teams now. Relay and Solo Swim.

Weekend Sunset Beach Walks - October 9 - 10 from about 2 PM - 6:30 PM will be a nice time to walk some of the local beaches at moderate low tides. Bring along a picnic dinner to enjoy a romantic sunset at the beach (around 6:20 PM).

Dracula - October 22 - November 28 at the Coronado Playhouse stage at 1335 First Street at the Coronado Ferry Landing. Don’t miss this exciting San Diego event. Dracula

Weekend Sunset Beach Walk - October 23 - 24 from about 1 PM - 6:15 PM will be a nice time to walk some of the local beaches at moderate low tides. Bring along a picnic dinner to enjoy a romantic sunset at your favorite beach (around 6:05 PM).

Halloween Spookfest Swim - Sunday October 31 2010 at 9:00 AM. Join the la Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove.Halloween Swim.

Carlsbad Village Faire 2010 - Sunday Nov 7 from 8 AM - 4 PM in Carlsbad, CA. This great North County event 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, restaurants, food and more. On Carlsbad Village Drive west of Interstate 5 to the ocean. Don't miss this festival, another of the best San Diego events.

Encinitas Street Faire - November 21, 2010

Thanksgiving Turkey Splash & Dash Swim - Saturday November 20 2010 at 9:00 AM. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove.Thanksgiving Swim.

Balboa Park December Nights - December 3 – Dec. 4 2010 at Balboa Park. The largest free community festival in San Diego to kick-off the holiday season. Don't miss out on one of the best San Diego events. Some museums open free both evenings. Balboa Park December Nights

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