Family Fun Weekend March 18-20

Before we take a look at this weeks fun and exciting family events, I want to share with you the launch of San Diego Daddies of Preschoolers new FaceBook page. If you are a face book users, visit our page and become our friend!

                                                                         Now on to this weeks family fun!

FRIDAY 3.18.11

LegoLand Star War Mural - March 31st, Legoland will open a new land to the current Mini-land USA, however this new land is out of this galaxy. Yes...I'm talking about Star Wars Land set to open sometime this spring. As part of the new land opening, Legoland and their master builders are creating a giant 7 foot lego mural. Starting Friday March 18 guest can participate in building the mural by completing a lego tile that will then be placed on the mural. The mural is estimated to take about 4 to 5 days to complete depending on how many people visit the park these next few days. If you visited the Disney D23 Expo back in 2009, you might remember that a similar mural was done for that event as well. To the below are pictures of the D23 Expo mural to give you an idea of what's in store.

Speaking of D23 Expo...The 2011 D23 Expo is coming up in August. Next week I will share much more about this event.

SATURDAY 3.19.11


Chula Vista Centennial Rally with the Padres: 12pm-4pm Otay Ranch Town Center-

Chula Vista is celebrating it's 100th year and the Padres are joining in on the celebration this weekend with a preseason rally. All fans will have a chance to meet and get autographs from Padre legends such as Randy Jones, Jesse Orosco, Kurt Bevacqua and Gary Templeton. The Friar and the Pad Squad will also be there to enjoy all the fun. Kids can participate and get tips during the baseball clinic, and will also have fun with all of the other games, face painters, balloon artist, music and food. This is a FREE event

The celebration will continue on April 10th as the City of Chula Vista celebrates Centennial Day with the Padres at Petco Park for a 1:05pm game against the LA Dodgers. You can pre-order your special discounted tickets for this game and this weekends rally. For more information visit www.chulavista100.com

Balboa Park

San Diego is really blessed to have Balboa Park right in our very own back yard. Whether you are looking for a nice place to have a picnic, or looking for something spontaneous, there is always something fun and exciting going on at the park.

Friendship

Cherry Blossom Festival - With the recent tragedies in Japan, I'm sure it's very hard for our local Japanese community to celebrate anything. But if we have learned anything about the Japanese people as we've watch the news these last few days, it is that they are very strong nation, and our hearts and prayers go out to all whom are effected by these events.

This weekend the Japanese Friendship Garden will celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival from 10am-4pm. There will be entertainment, exhibitions, Japanese food, demonstrations and the Little Miss Sakura pageant. The festival is free with Garden admission ($4 for adults, $3 seniors, military & students - children under 17 are FREE with paid adult).

Balboa Park Science Family Day - FREE admission for all ages to the Ruben H. Fleet Science Center 10am-7pm: Meet the Dr. Joshua Wurman from the new IMAX film TORNADO ALLEY and see the Doppler on Wheels (DOW) created by Dr. Wurman to observe tornadoes, hurricanes and other phenomena from close range. Celebrate the opening of the Fleet's newest exhibition "Cellular Journey,"  and participate in hands-on cell explorations. Activities just for preschoolers will be hosted in the newly remodeled "Kid City" exhibition. While you're there don't miss the newly released IMAX® film TORNADO ALLEY. All IMAX films are $8.50 for all ages. 


SATURDAY IS ALSO NATIONAL CORN DOG DAY! Take the kids out and enjoy one!

SUNDAY 3.20.11

San Diego Mud Run "Spring Edition" - It's too late to join this particular mud run, however the event is held several times during the year, so be sure to keep an eye out for future dates. But it's never to late to watch! I invite you to Skyline Church this weekend for our Sunday morning service at 815 or 930am, and directly after the 930 service, watch the hilarious participants of the mud run. The 5K mud run travels throughout the Skyline campus. Come check it out and keep it in mind for something your family can do together in the future. Visit the official mud run website for more information sandiegomudrun.com


MOTHER'S DAY ALERT: 
Many San Diego restaurants take reservations up to 60 days in advance. Don't wait until it's too late! In the next few weeks look out for our suggestions that are guaranteed to make mom smile! 

COMING UP LATER THIS MONTH!

-March 26th San Diego Science Festival @ Petco Park
sdsciencefestival.com

-March 31st Legoland Star Wars Land Grand Opening

**Daddy Challenge: Take a picture of yourself with your kids and for this week, use that picture for your profile pics and or screen savers.