Upcoming Events

Friday, May 24

Friday
May
24

Lebanese Festival

WHEN: Friday, May 24, 9:00 am
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Bring the family to the 10th annualLebanese Festival featuring authentic Lebanese food, folkloric performances, music, dancing, and a kids zone with carnival rides. Visit red tricycle for more info

Friday
May
24

Strawberry Festival

WHEN: Friday, May 24, 10:00 am
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Enjoy the traditional festival that is also a parade and carnival celebrating the city's strawberry-growing history. Visit red tricycle for more info

Friday
May
24

Community Portrait Fotoaktionas

WHEN: Friday, May 24, 1:30 pm
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Join San Diego artist Perry Vasquez in FotoAktion, an interactive photo opportunity and portrait drawing workshop. Young artists will develop new art skills while helping to document the people and energy of the neighborhood! Visit red tricycle for more info

Friday
May
24

Valley Center Western Days

WHEN: Friday, May 24, 5:00 pm
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This community event features a celebration of the western and equestrian heritage of the area. Kiddos will enjoy the big carnival located next door to the Community Center on Lilac Road. The Community Center features the Western Days Faire with all sorts of local western, arts and craft and food vendors. Visit red tricycle for more info

Saturday, May 25

Saturday
May
25

Soap Box Derby Race

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 9:30 am
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More than 40 kids will participate in this competition using gravity powered race cars they built themselves with the help of a parent/adult. This year’s event will bring hundreds of local families and community members together to celebrate this premier youth and family oriented racing program and an American tradition. This event features a celebrity race and awards ceremony, as well as a community festival with food vendors, music, community resource booths, and activities for kids. Visit red tricycle for more info

Saturday
May
25

Santee Street Fair

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 10:00 am
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Bring the family out for more than 300 food and vendor booths, three stages of live music and entertainment, rides and lots of family fun! Visit red tricycle for more info

Saturday
May
25

Botti Bot San Diego Exclusive Test Drive

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 12:00 pm
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By combining the lovability of an adorable plush pet with high-performance interactive RC functionality like never before, it’s “A bot to get crazy” with the San Diego exclusive debut of Botti – the adorable, remote controlled plush pet! The Westfield Parkway Mall in El Cajon, CA will be hosting weekend events from noon to four during the launch where kids can have the chance to play with Botti. Along with this, patrons will have the opportunity to enter to win one of three Botti Bots that will be given out each day. Visit red tricycle for more info

Saturday
May
25

Mass Creativity: Hyper Local News

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 1:00 pm
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Experience an interactive newsroom! Work with San Diego artist David White as you learn how to design a newsroom set, research and produce stories and even anchor a broadcast! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a live production and represent the latest news and grooves in your neighborhood. This workshop is free and designed for all ages. The Mass Creativity program has been generously funded by The James Irvine Foundation and provided by The New Children's Museum. Mass Creativity is an artist-led community outreach program that includes a series of eight workshops throughout various San Diego neighborhoods. The program will culminate in an all-day celebration of art and creativity at The New Children's Museum on June 22, 2013. Visit red tricycle for more info

Saturday
May
25

Family Science Saturdays: Tops and Spinning Things

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 1:00 pm
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Explore concepts like balance, center of gravity, weight distribution––while building a simple child's spinning toy. Challenge Saturday, the last Saturday of each month, will culminate in two visitor contests––a tops death match in our battling dome of doom, and a solo endurance competition––whose top will spin longest? Join us in the Tinkering Studio each Saturday for hands-on building fun led by our tinkering gurus. Visitors work together on creative activities designed to spark curiosity and foster exploration. Activities included with admission. Visit red tricycle for more info

Saturday
May
25

Savvy Soiree Mother Daughter Tea

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 2:00 pm
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Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon for mothers and daughters of all ages!  Get in your girly time together by sitting down for a pot of tea, sandwiches and lovely desserts. RSVP to attend at events@sequoiadreamfoundation.org. Visit red tricycle for more info

Sunday, May 26

Sunday
May
26

Vista Strawberry Festival and Run

WHEN: Sunday, May 26, 7:00 am
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The 2013 Vista Strawberry Run will feature a 10k, 5k, 1-Mile and 1/4-Mile run. For kids 12 and younger, there is a 1-mile run. For kids 5 and younger, there is a 1/4 mile dash. The Vista Strawberry Festival will feature vendors, carnival rides, a Strawberry Pie Eating contest, Strawberry Idol, Ms. Strawberry Shortcake, and much more. Visit red tricycle for more info

Sunday
May
26

33rd Annual Ethnic Food Fair

WHEN: Sunday, May 26, 10:00 am
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The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages will serve food from 32 different cultures along with festive live entertainment on stage. Visit red tricycle for more info

Thursday, May 30

Thursday
May
30

San Diego Kids Consignment Summer Sale

WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 9:00 am
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Shop and save 40 to 90% on more than 10,000 new and gently-loved bargain during this three day sale event! From strollers to high chairs, pack n’ plays to exersaucers, clothes, toys, books, games, puzzles, baby equipment, feeding & diapering supplies, women’s and maternity clothes, shoes, handmade and boutique items, and more, if you need it for your child, you’ll find it under one roof at amazing prices! Visit red tricycle for more info

Thursday
May
30

San Gennaro Feast

WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 4:00 pm
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The Annual San Gennaro Feast features a wide variety of ethnic food vendors, live national acts hourly on the main stage, and amusement rides and games. Visit red tricycle for more info

Thursday
May
30

Family Arts and Literacy Night

WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 6:30 pm
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Arts and literacy come together for a fun and engaging series of evenings. Each night features a themed presentation by one of San Diego’s premiere cultural institutions and an interactive art project from Young Audiences. Each family takes home a free book related to the evening’s theme! Visit red tricycle for more info

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