San Diego Events July 4, 2009
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| Exhibits 509919 | Motion Mania: Move Your MindKids can explore more than 30 hands-on exhibits that turn physics into fun and learn about the universal laws that apply to everything that moves - including the kind of motion that underlies the solar system, pendular motion, turbulent motion, motion illusions and more. 619.238.1233 http://www.rhfleet.org Ongoing Daily 6/20/09 - 6/20/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Mon-Fri 4pm; Sat 11am, 4pm & 6pm; Sun 11am & 4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 414146 | 56th Presidential InaugurationMaster model designers at the park have created the historic scene of Barack Obama taking the Presidential oath of office on the steps of the capitol, along with his family, Joe Biden and his wife, and more than a thousand other mini-figures constructed from Lego bricks. Part of the fun is identifying the characters, which include familiar faces like Oprah, Aretha Franklin, and Senator Feinstein. The scene is on display in Miniland through Memorial Day weekend; note that the park is closed on Inauguration Day, Jan 20. Check the website for a complete event schedule. 760.918.5346 http://www.leg... california.htm Ongoing Daily 1/16/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Regular park hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 408211 | Giant Worlds: A Voyage to the Outer Solar SystemJupiter, Saturn, and other giant planets get down to earth in an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to launch a virtual probe into Jupiter's atmosphere and experiment with properties of visible and infrared radiation. 619.238.1233, ext. 802 http://www.rhfleet.org Ongoing Daily 1/31/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: Unknown Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 356943 | Trunk ShowThe Collectors' Gallery presents a trunk show of African crafts that includes traditional handmade objects imported from Africa by local businesswomen. 619.239.0003 http://www.mingei.org Ongoing Daily 8/8/08 - 8/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 507448 | Dino MountainStegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Dilophosaurus are just a few of the 20 dinasours from the Mesozoic period that descend on Dino Mountain. The robotic dinosaurs range from four foot to 19 foot tall and make movements like neck stretching, jaws opening and closing, and tail swishing. Other dino-themed activities this summer include The Magical Mystery Dino Show (daily, 2pm & 5pm in Tembo Stadium); dino digs for kids (daily, 1pm to 4pm at Jameson Research Island); and The Bubble Show (daily 3:30pm, 6pm, & 7pm in Tembo Stadium). 760.747.8702 http://www.wildanimalpark.com Ongoing Daily 6/20/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-8pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 515037 | Fourth of July CarnivalAn 11-day community celebration at Memorial Park offers exciting carnival rides, challenging games, and plenty of food. 951.316.1382 http://www.sandiego.gov Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 1pm-11pm Cost: $1.50 |
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| Fairs & Festivals 506819 | San Diego County FairThe 2009 fair - as always - features exhibits, carnival rides and games, flower and garden shows, art exhibits, horse racing, and plenty of live entertainment. The Fun Zone and Kiddieland open at 10am Sat & Sun; 12n Mon-Fri. 858.793.5555 http://www.sdfair.com Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/12/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sun-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm Cost: Adults $13; Children (6-12) $7, (5 & under) free |
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| Films 605428 | Under the Sea: IMAX FilmThe creators of Deep Sea 3D offer another IMAX film featuring the humorous, threatening, and sometimes peculiar behavior of marine animals, narrated by Jim Carey. This is a great one for the whole family, with sea turtles kids can practically reach out and touch, and sea lions swimming right at the audience to investigate. Ongoing Daily 4/14/09 - 7/1/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 1pm & 5pm Cost: Adults $7.25-$11.75; Children $5.50-$8.75 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 516125 | Fireworks DisplayFamilies can celebrate the Fourth with music, games, and a fireworks show at Poway High School Stadium. http://www.poway.org 7/4/09 Ages: Unknown Time: 7pm-10pm Cost: Adults $2; Children (10 & under) free with paid adult |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515062 | Fireworks DisplayFamilies can watch a fireworks display launched from the baseball field. 858.674.0772 http://www.sandiego.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 507462 | Historic Fourth of July CelebrationFamilies can experience the history of early San Diego during an historic 1800s Fourth of July celebration that features sack races, a pie-eating contest, an egg toss, live entertainment, a parade (12n), refreshments available for sale (only $0.25), and cannon firing demonstrations by re-enactors from San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association. 619.469.3174 http://www.par... sp?page_id=663 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515065 | Fireworks DisplayA fireworks display over the school athletic field is synchronized to music from KYXY Radio. 858.362.5229 http://www.sandiego.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515069 | Fireworks DisplayFamilies can celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks show at La Jolla Cove. 858.459.4664 http://www.sandiego.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 516095 | Independence Day CelebrationFestivities at Grape Day Park include live music, contests, museum tours, an art activity, a circus workshop (4pm), and fireworks (9pm). The Woodward parking lot is closed for this event. http://www.escondidohistory.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515043 | Fourth of July CelebrationThe festivities begin with a pancake breakfast (7am-11am) followed by a parade along Mira Mesa Boulevard (11:30am), a festival in the park (12:30pm), and fireworks at 9pm. 858.566.6749 http://www.mir... th_of_july.htm 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7am-10pm Cost: Free admission; fees for some activities |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515076 | Old-Fashioned Fourth of JulyPoway's annual Independence Day celebration includes live performances, a picnic lunch, an ice cream social, children's crafts and games, face painting, historical cannon demonstrations and gun fighting re-enactments, model train displays, train rides, and mock train robberies. 858.668.4576 http://www.pow... g/oldpowaypark 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 348917 | Big Bay BoomOne of the area's most impressive Fourth of July fireworks displays can be seen from water or land along the north San Diego Bay. The pyrotechnics are ignited off four barges located by Harbor Island, Shelter Island, the Embarcadero, and Seaport Village. Maps showing the best places to view the fireworks - and where to park - are available online. 877.224.4229 http://www.thebigbay.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515084 | Red, White, and BoomLegoland honors America's birthday with activities throughout the day and a fireworks spectacular choreographed to patriotic music. Families can participate in all-American games and watch live performances by The Jumpitz and the Jump and Jive Gym Squad. 760.918.5346 http://www.leg... california.htm 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Park opens 10am; Fireworks 8:30pm Cost: Free with admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 495786 | Fourth of July CelebrationFamilies can celebrate the Independence Day at the Maritime Museum and enjoy live music, a picnic dinner, and a fabulous view of the fireworks displays over San Diego Bay. Reserve in advance by June 30. 619.234.9153 http://www.sdmaritime.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Adults $50; Children (17 & under) $25 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 506838 | Red, White, and Blue ParadeParticipate in or simply cheer on an old-fashioned parade where marchers march to the music of John Philip Sousa! Decorated strollers and wagons are welcome (no bikes or scooters), and wear red, white, and blue. Meet at Seeds of Wonder. 760.436.3036 http://www.qbgardens.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Line up 9:30am; Parade 10am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 365366 | Junior Ranger ProgramKids are invited to become junior rangers and learn about environmental topics through activities including bird-watching, observing invertebrates, and building nests. Participants earn badges, posters, and patches as they progress through the program. Parents are required to remain in the park during the program. Meet outside of the lifeguard headquarters. 619.823.5801 hsanderson@parks.ca.gov http://www.parks.ca.gov Ongoing Each Sat 8/30/08 - 12/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-12 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 99589 | Learn About WetlandsOn Saturday mornings, docents teach kids and adults about the wetlands and the important role they serve in the environment, both for wildlife and to maintain water quality. 858.674.2270 http://www.sdrp.org/ Ongoing Each Sat 8/19/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-12n Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 77725 | Nature WalkFamilies can learn about the history, geology, plants, animals, and ecology of Mission Trails Regional Park by taking a 1.5 hour walk with a Trail Guide. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. A hat and sunscreen are recommended. The walk is cancelled if it's raining. Meet at the Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail. 619.668.3281 http://www.mtrp.org/events.asp Ongoing Each Wed, Sat, Sun 11/20/04 - 11/21/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 9:30am-11am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 290526 | Land of AdventureThrill-seekers of all ages are invited to a Land of Adventure that transports guests into 1920s Egypt and features four fun new attractions, including Lost Kingdom Adventure, the Park?s first-ever dark ride. 760.918.5346 http://www.leg... california.htm Ongoing Daily 3/10/08 - 12/30/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-12 Time: Open during business hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 246416 | So WATT! An Illuminating Look at EnergyVisitors to the Fleet Center’s newest exhibit can pretend to be solar engineers and learn how energy is generated and conserved. 619.238.1233 http://www.rhfleet.org Ongoing Daily 9/15/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 173658 | Bird Watching - Tony Hawk in FlightThe exhibit celebrates the athleticism of Tony Hawk, a San Diego legend considered the greatest skater ever. View Hawk's grace and athleticism through artifacts, video, and photographs. 619.234.2544 http://www.sdhoc.com Ongoing Daily 1/4/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Daily 10am-4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 139111 | Magic PlanetThe Museum opens a major permanent exhibit where visitors can explore Earth and other planets using a large globe. Visitors use cutting edge projection technology to customize their personal journey through the solar system. 619.234.8291 http://www.aerospacemuseum.org Ongoing Daily 7/20/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: Daily 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 131157 | Kumeyaay: Native CaliforniansThe permanent Kumeyaay exhibit teaches visitors about the traditional Kumeyaay way of life. The displays highlight the food, clothing, adornment, pottery, basketry, games, and ceremonies of California's indigenous people. Recently added is a display of a traditional Kumeyaay house. 619.239.2001 http://www.museumofman.org Ongoing Daily 6/5/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: 10am-4:30pm Cost: Included in the cost of museum admission. |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 124386 | Fossil MysteriesFossil Mysteries is a major exhibition that travels through a 75-million-year timeline, from the age of dinosaurs to the Ice Ages, and uncovers the prehistory of southern California and Baja California, Mexico. 619.232.3821 http://www.sdnhm.org Ongoing Daily 7/1/06 - 7/29/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 76551 | Kid CityYoung visitors and parents are encouraged to play together with conveyor belts, cranes, air chutes, and grocery stores. 619.238.1233 http://www.rhfleet.org/ Ongoing Daily 11/17/04 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-6 Time: Mon-Thu 9:30am-5pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-8pm; Sun 9:30am-6pm Cost: Free with museum admission. |
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