Featured Events
The Horse Exhibit
The Horse, a comprehensive exhibition on the enduring bond between horses and humanity, opens at the San Diego Natural History Museum on June 1, 2012, and will remain on view through January 20, 2013. The Horse explores early interactions between horses and humans and shows how horses have, over time, influenced civilization including major changes [...]
Vista Strawberry Festival
The Annual Vista Strawberry Festival, sponsored by Tri‐City Medical Center and brought to you by the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Vista Village Business Association, is back for 2012! The Festival kicks off on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 7:35 a.m. with the Strawberry 5,000 Run followed by the Kids Run at 9 a.m. [...]
“Grossology” Exhibit Opens
Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; and sometimes it’s slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at “GROSSOLOGY: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body” during its appearance at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Based on the best-selling book Grossology, this exhibition uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits [...]
Musical Trash | Birthday Bash
Visitors to the New Children’s Museum have been both delighted and surprised by the Cash Machine, a creative engineering feat designed and installed by Los Angeles-based artist collective, Machine Project. This fundraising device, some say a cross between a drive up bank teller and a vacuum cleaner, literally comes to life when a visitor makes [...]
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SoCal Spotlight
The Addams Family
The national tour of the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will play at The San Diego Civic Theatre on May 29 through June 3, 2012. THE ADDAMS FAMILY, now in its second year on Broadway, began performances in March 2010 [...]
Suzie’s Farm Strawberry Jam
Suzie’s Farm Strawberry Jam is a fun, family-oriented farm experience taking place on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can participate in “u-pick” strawberry picking and take home the fruits of their labor. The picnic area adjacent to the field will host a festive atmosphere with live bluegrass music from The [...]
Children’s Book Festival
San Diego is no stranger to festivals. And Downtown La Mesa is a great place to enjoy one! So come out to the Children’s Book Festival in La Mesa on Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Here you will meet lots of authors, learn to sketch cool characters with the illustrators [...]
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In the News
Superheroes Rate Super Well
By KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions “Bam!” “Ka-Pow!” “Bonk!” – as they say in comic books. While that’s not really what the superheroes of The Avengers have to say (they are much more articulate), their actions are fairly true to their comic book roots. KIDS FIRST! youth film critics Julianna Noone (age 12) and Talia Rashba [...]
Next Generation Educational Center
Next Generation Educational Center believes that a nurturing, fun and safe learning environment are key to a child’s long term success. Their goal is to partner with parents and offer a developmentally appropriate educational environment where children can thrive to grow emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually. Their parent portal, state-of-the-art technology and experienced teachers make [...]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Celebrates History of Conservation with 40th Birthday Activities
In May 1972, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park opened to the public, offering guests a chance to see animals in a new style of zoo – featuring large, open spaces and herds of animals. Since its founding, the Safari Park has been heavily involved in the preservation of critically endangered species like the Arabian [...]
