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April 22, 2013 by Kathie Zaccaria

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		1 Mac’s Kids Corner DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 1, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or…	2 DIY Corsages DIY Corsages DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 2, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or… Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 2, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.	3 Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 3, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or… Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 3, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday. Test Kitchen Test Kitchen May 3, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Visit the “Test Kitchen” to get a sneak peek of some of the artwork that artists are developing for the next NCM exhibition, opening in the fall of 2013. Explore…	4 Test Kitchen Test Kitchen DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 4, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or… Families Make History Families Make History May 4, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will continue to offer free history activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays, through June 2013. Each weekend there will be free hands-on experiences that…	5 Families Make History Families Make History Families Make History Families Make History DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 5, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or… Six-Legged Sundays Six-Legged Sundays May 5, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Six-Legged Sunday will be a day of insect discovery which will feature one of the Museum’s Entomologists, who will answer your questions and identify any bug you bring in. Visit… Families Make History Families Make History May 5, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will continue to offer free history activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays, through June 2013. Each weekend there will be free hands-on experiences that… Family Drop-In Days Family Drop-In Days May 5, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Recommended for families with children 6-12 years, this program encourages participants to explore and learn about the art on view through interactive games, child-friendly tours and art making.
6 Family Drop-In Days DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 6, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or…	7 DIY Corsages DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 7, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or…	8 DIY Corsages DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 8, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or…	9 DIY Corsages DIY Corsages DIY Corsages DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 9, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or… Nature & Me Storytime Nature & Me Storytime May 9, 2013 10:15 am – 11:15 am Calling all budding naturalists! Come enjoy an imaginative journey into nature through dynamic readings and visits to exhibitions. Storytime is held every second Thursday of the month. Open to all… Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 9, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.	10 Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 10, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or… Toddler Time: Allison’s Barn Dance Toddler Time: Allison’s Barn Dance May 10, 2013 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Join the party at Allison’s Barn Dance! Listen to story-time about farm friends then sing and dance around to live music with your very own instrument! Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 10, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday. Test Kitchen Test Kitchen May 10, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Visit the “Test Kitchen” to get a sneak peek of some of the artwork that artists are developing for the next NCM exhibition, opening in the fall of 2013. Explore…	11 Test Kitchen Test Kitchen Test Kitchen Space Day Space Day May 11, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Space Day features demonstrations, giveaways, and fun, hands-on activities with local and national space experts. Visitors also have the chance to meet and talk to Garrett Reisman, a real astronaut… DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 11, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or… Families Make History Families Make History May 11, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will continue to offer free history activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays, through June 2013. Each weekend there will be free hands-on experiences that…	12 Families Make History Families Make History Families Make History Families Make History Families Make History DIY Corsages DIY Corsages May 12, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Give the gift of wearable art this Mother’s Day! Use colorful felt and rubber bands to create a forever flower that mom can wear as a hair clip, brooch or… Six-Legged Sundays Six-Legged Sundays May 12, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Six-Legged Sunday will be a day of insect discovery which will feature one of the Museum’s Entomologists, who will answer your questions and identify any bug you bring in. Visit… Families Make History Families Make History May 12, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will continue to offer free history activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays, through June 2013. Each weekend there will be free hands-on experiences that… Target Free Second Sunday Target Free Second Sunday May 12, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy the New Children’s Museum for free on the second Sunday of each month, thanks to Target! Family Drop-In Days Family Drop-In Days May 12, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Recommended for families with children 6-12 years, this program encourages participants to explore and learn about the art on view through interactive games, child-friendly tours and art making.
13	14 Family Drop-In Days Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 14, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.	15	16 Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 16, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.	17 Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 17, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday. Family Friday Family Friday May 17, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Stop by any time between 1pm and 4pm and take a tour with a kid-friendly, do-it-yourself guide that promises a fun and interactive journey through the studio. Afterward, take the… Test Kitchen Test Kitchen May 17, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Visit the “Test Kitchen” to get a sneak peek of some of the artwork that artists are developing for the next NCM exhibition, opening in the fall of 2013. Explore…	18 Test Kitchen Test Kitchen Test Kitchen Test Kitchen Test Kitchen Pirate Days Pirate Days May 18, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm A two day celebration for kids and adults will include kids costume contests, carnival games, cannon firings, weapon demonstrations, sword fights, mermaid grotto and scavenger hunt for pirate treasure. Kids and… NCM Birthday Bash! NCM Birthday Bash! May 18, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The New Children’s Museum is turning 5 and you’re invited to help celebrate! Enjoy a full day of birthday activities including – NCM’s Band and freeze dance party, hidden midden… Thomas Family Day Thomas Family Day May 18, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Come in character – whether it’s a costume, shirt, or pajama for the Thomas Train Bash! Dance to Clint Perry and the Boo Hoo Crew, create your own Thomas &… Families Make History Families Make History May 18, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will continue to offer free history activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays, through June 2013. Each weekend there will be free hands-on experiences that… Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim May 18, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Don’t miss a special opportunity to hear from world-renowned science educator, artist and founder of the Institute For Figuring, Margaret Wertheim. Stick around after the lecture for a hands-on workshop where…	19 Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim International Museum Day at San Diego Museum of Art International Museum Day at San Diego Museum of Art May 19, 2013 10:00 am – 7:00 pm In celebration of International Museum Day, the San Diego Museum of Art will offer free admission, extended hours (from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.), docent-led tours, and activities throughout the… Pirate Days Pirate Days May 19, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm A two day celebration for kids and adults will include kids costume contests, carnival games, cannon firings, weapon demonstrations, sword fights, mermaid grotto and scavenger hunt for pirate treasure. Kids and… Six-Legged Sundays Six-Legged Sundays May 19, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Six-Legged Sunday will be a day of insect discovery which will feature one of the Museum’s Entomologists, who will answer your questions and identify any bug you bring in. Visit… Family Sunday Family Sunday May 19, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm On the third Sunday of each month, the Mingei International Museum invites families to participate in a hands-on craft activity as well as the Discover Mingei! Treasure Hunt. Children and… Families Make History Families Make History May 19, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will continue to offer free history activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays, through June 2013. Each weekend there will be free hands-on experiences that… Family Drop-In Days Family Drop-In Days May 19, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Recommended for families with children 6-12 years, this program encourages participants to explore and learn about the art on view through interactive games, child-friendly tours and art making.
20 Family Drop-In Days History for Half-Pints History for Half-Pints May 20, 2013 10:00 am – 11:00 am Get to know other families while the kids enjoy crafts, entertaining activities and a special story time. All programs engage children in the history of the San Diego region. Appropriate for…	21 History for Half-Pints Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 21, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.	22	23 Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 23, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.	24 Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 24, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday. Test Kitchen Test Kitchen May 24, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Visit the “Test Kitchen” to get a sneak peek of some of the artwork that artists are developing for the next NCM exhibition, opening in the fall of 2013. Explore…	25 Test Kitchen Families Make History Families Make History May 25, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will continue to offer free history activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays, through June 2013. Each weekend there will be free hands-on experiences that…	26 Families Make History Families Make History Families Make History Six-Legged Sundays Six-Legged Sundays May 26, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Six-Legged Sunday will be a day of insect discovery which will feature one of the Museum’s Entomologists, who will answer your questions and identify any bug you bring in. Visit… Families Make History Families Make History May 26, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will continue to offer free history activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays, through June 2013. Each weekend there will be free hands-on experiences that… Family Drop-In Days Family Drop-In Days May 26, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Recommended for families with children 6-12 years, this program encourages participants to explore and learn about the art on view through interactive games, child-friendly tours and art making.
27	28 Family Drop-In Days Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 28, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.	29	30 Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 30, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.	31 Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner Mac’s Kids Corner May 31, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Mac’s Kids Corner is for children interested in listening to train stories, playing games, and creating various railroad crafts. Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday of the month), Thursday and Friday.

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		1 The Flower Fields Guided Nature Walks Mary Hudson, Katy Perry's Mom DIY Corsages Rumpelstiltskin Nature Discovery Tours WOW First Wednesdays: Mariachi Garibaldi Billy Elliot the Musical	2 The Flower Fields DIY Corsages Rumpelstiltskin Mac's Kids Corner Billy Elliot the Musical	3 The Flower Fields DIY Corsages Rumpelstiltskin Mac's Kids Corner Test Kitchen Friday Night Liberty Cruisin' Grand A Little Princess Beauty and the Beast Billy Elliot the Musical	4 2013 Walk for Animals “Classical Melodies in Balboa Park” - San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals Wildlife Tracking Walk RLS Christian Day School Craft Fair Creative Dance San Diego Ho'olaule'a and Keiki Heihei Wa'a The Flower Fields Home Depot's Kids Workshops Guided Nature Walks DIY Corsages 16th Annual Sage & Songbirds Festival Renaissance Faire Art in the Pines Festival Rumpelstiltskin Ramona Bluegrass & Old West Festival Saturday Crafts for Kids A Chocolate Festival 100 Years of Stories 30th Annual Old Town Cinco de Mayo Families Make History Cinco de Mayo Celebration A Little Princess Beauty and the Beast Billy Elliot the Musical Nature Discovery Tours Billy Elliot the Musical Beauty and the Beast Hello, Dolly!	5 Carlsbad Village Street Faire San Diego Ho'olaule'a and Keiki Heihei Wa'a Homesteading Arts Festival The Flower Fields Guided Nature Walks DIY Corsages 16th Annual Sage & Songbirds Festival Renaissance Faire Rumpelstiltskin Art in the Pines Festival Six-Legged Sundays A Chocolate Festival 30th Annual Old Town Cinco de Mayo Ramona Bluegrass & Old West Festival Families Make History Billy Elliot the Musical “Classical Melodies in Balboa Park” - San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals Hello, Dolly! Family Drop-In Days Beauty and the Beast A Little Princess Sunday Lawn Program Organ Concert Nature Discovery Tours Hello, Dolly! Cinco de Mayo Concert Billy Elliot the Musical
6 The Flower Fields DIY Corsages	7 The Flower Fields DIY Corsages	8 The Flower Fields Guided Nature Walks DIY Corsages Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Nature Discovery Tours	9 San Diego Zoo’s Discovery Days: Garden Festival The Flower Fields DIY Corsages Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Nature & Me Storytime Mac's Kids Corner San Diego Mom's Night Out Mother's Day Event Hello, Dolly!	10 San Diego Zoo’s Discovery Days: Garden Festival The Flower Fields DIY Corsages Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Toddler Time: Allison's Barn Dance Mac's Kids Corner Test Kitchen Cruisin' Grand The Little Mermaid A Little Princess Beauty and the Beast	11 San Diego Zoo’s Discovery Days: Garden Festival Miracle Babies 5k for Healthy Babies “Classical Melodies in Balboa Park” - San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals Mass Creativity Creative Dance The Flower Fields Wildlife Walks Guided Nature Walks DIY Corsages World Music Festival Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego Space Day Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Rubio's Beach Cleanup & Party Katie Brady the Music Lady National Train Day Open House Family Open Studios Saturday Crafts for Kids SPOT Kids Open House Families Make History A Little Princess Beauty and the Beast The Little Mermaid The Lady and the Little Tramp Nature Discovery Tours The Yale Spizzwinks(?) with Royce’s Voices The Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast Hello, Dolly!	12 San Diego Zoo’s Discovery Days: Garden Festival The Flower Fields Guided Nature Walks DIY Corsages Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Six-Legged Sundays Families Make History Target Free Second Sunday Hello, Dolly! “Classical Melodies in Balboa Park” - San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals Family Drop-In Days A Little Princess Beauty and the Beast Sunday Lawn Program Organ Concert The Little Mermaid Nature Discovery Tours Sunday Family Concert: Sounds of the Circus Hello, Dolly!
13	14 Mac's Kids Corner Summer Reading Adventures Popsicle Party	15 Guided Nature Walks Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Nature Discovery Tours Cajon Classic Cruise 2013	16 Endangered Species Day Celebration Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Children's Story Time Mac's Kids Corner Clint Perry & the Boo Hoo Crew Encinitas Classic Car Night	17 Endangered Species Day Celebration Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Mac's Kids Corner Test Kitchen Family Friday SpringFest 2013 Cruisin' Grand El Cajon Concert Series The Little Mermaid	18 San Diego River Run Junk from Your Trunk Sale Hoops at the Beach “Classical Melodies in Balboa Park” - San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals 11th Annual Explore Mission Trails Day Creative Dance Endangered Species Day Celebration SpringFest 2013 River Days Community Cleanup in Santee Pet Day on the Bay Guided Nature Walks Bark in the Park - A Dog Day Celebration North Park Festival of Arts NCM Birthday Bash! Pirate Days Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Community Band Festival Working Waterfront Family Picnic Saturday Crafts for Kids Thomas Family Day Meet Penguin on Vacation Author Wild West Fest Families Make History Mito Walk and Roll Mass Creativity: Flower Power! Meet Artist Margaret Wertheim The Little Mermaid Nature Discovery Tours The Little Mermaid Swan Lake	19 Hoops at the Beach Antique Street Faire Guided Nature Walks Pirate Days International Museum Day at San Diego Museum of Art Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies Sicilian Festival Six-Legged Sundays Community Band Festival Scripps Ranch Community Fair 14th Annual SRCA Community Fair & Concert Families Make History Mass Creativity: Community Portrait Fotoaktionas Family Sunday Touch Table “Classical Melodies in Balboa Park” - San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals Family Drop-In Days The Little Mermaid Sunday Lawn Program Organ Concert Shock'n the Park Nature Discovery Tours Swan Lake
20 History for Half-Pints	21 Children's Story Time Mac's Kids Corner Westfield Family Fun Days	22 Guided Nature Walks Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song Nature Discovery Tours Cajon Classic Cruise 2013	23 Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song Mac's Kids Corner Family Folk Dance Fun	24 Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song Celebrate Creativity! Finger Painting Friday Mac's Kids Corner Test Kitchen Mass Creativity: Community Portrait Fotoaktionas Cruisin' Grand Valley Center Western Days El Cajon Concert Series 10th Annual Lebanese Festival Cats	25 “Classical Melodies in Balboa Park” - San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals Creative Dance 10th Annual Lebanese Festival All-American Soap Box Derby Championship Race Guided Nature Walks Mass Creativity: Community Portrait Fotoaktionas Valley Center Western Days Santee Street Fair Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song Katie Brady the Music Lady Saturday Crafts for Kids Families Make History New Interactive RC for Girls Launches in San Diego Birding Basics Mass Creativity: Hyper Local News 3rd Annual Mother Daughter Tea Savvy Soiree The Sleeping Beauty Nature Discovery Tours The Sleeping Beauty Cats	26 Vista Strawberry Festival & Run 10th Annual Lebanese Festival Guided Nature Walks 33rd Annual Ethnic Food Fair Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song Six-Legged Sundays New Interactive RC for Girls Launches in San Diego Families Make History Valley Center Western Days “Classical Melodies in Balboa Park” - San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals Family Drop-In Days Cats Organ Concert Nature Discovery Tours Family Discovery Walk
27 Art in the Park Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song	28 Mac's Kids Corner	29 Guided Nature Walks Nature Discovery Tours Cajon Classic Cruise 2013	30 San Diego Kids Consignment Summer Sale Mac's Kids Corner San Gennaro Feast Family Arts & Literacy Night	31 San Diego Kids Consignment Summer Sale Mac's Kids Corner San Gennaro Feast Cruisin' Grand El Cajon Concert Series