Memorial Day Weekend Family Fun May 27-30

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

-Romans 12:12

San Diego Daddies of Preschoolers thanks all of the men and women, past and present, that have served our country and defended our freedom. 

In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to share with you another military treasure that we have here in San Diego. It's FREE and you've probably passed it many times. 

Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation and Aviation Museum (Open Tues-Sun 9am-330pm; FREE ADMISSION)

This one-of-a-kind Aviation Museum was developed by a dedicated curatorial staff, with the help of many volunteers. What sets this museum apart from all others is the fact that it is the only museum in the World dedicated to preserving the incredible contributions made by Marine Corps Aviators and their ground support personnel.

The museum is comprised of an outdoor area, displaying an average of at least twenty five vintage aircraft and an indoor display of memorabilia and artifacts dating to the earliest days of Marine Corps Aviation. Many items are one of a kind and range from fine art portraits to military clothing and weapons used during specific campaigns. The museum holds the only exhibit in the United States devoted to the history of the Woman Marine, including original uniforms, history timeline and memorabilia. The museum also displays the permanent trophies and the current year recipients of twenty five individual and unit awards, selected by the Commandant of the Marine Corps for excellence in their occupational specialty. 

This weekend is also the kickoff for the Open Cockpit Days at Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum in Miramar. Here's your chance to climb aboard historic aircraft including the T-34 Mentor, F-5 Tiger II, F-18 Hornet and CH-46 Sea Knight.

For more information and directions CLICK HERE


FRIDAY 05.27.11 

25th Anniversary of "Top Gun" movie: If you loved the movie, you'll love the celebration in store this weekend. Friday night, come on out to the Oceanside Beach Amphitheater. There will me a military flyover at 730pm followed by a free showing of the movie "Top Gun". In addition to Friday night, there is a celebrity volleyball tournament and other activities on Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.visitoceanside.org for more information.

Seaworld One Ocean Show: Be one of the first to see a full dress rehearsals of One Ocean before it officially opens to the public. Attending Pass members will receive a mini LED key chain at the Garden Plaza on this day only. There are several showtimes throughout the day. The last show is at 7pm, so there's lots of time to head over and catch the show. 

SATURDAY 05.28.11

All-American Soap Box Derby (10am) FREE - Don't miss this competitive car-racing event for kids! The San Diego Soap Box Derby team focuses on teaching kids basic skills of workmanship, the thrill of competition, the pride of tradition and most importantly, the spirit of sportsmanship in a fun family environment. The races take place on 25th St., between Imperial Ave. & Market St., Sherman Heights. Spectators are FREE. For more information check out www.sdsoapboxderby.org

HPR 75th Anniversary Celebration & Parade (930am-5pm) Saturday & Sunday - When you get to Balboa Park, follow the sound of music and the aroma of scrumptious flavors to the little cottages that represent 32 nations of the Pacific. Then, mix and mingle in a picnic setting with a feast of food and tempting bakery while being entertained by performances and a parade. www.sdhpr.org

The Santee Street Fair (10am-7pm) - Last years street fair was a huge success, and this year is gearing up to be event more food vendors, live bands and entertainment, expanding vendor booths to over 300.  More rides for kids, wine and beer gardens. Best of all the festival is free to everyone. The fair takes place and the Santee Town Center, and don't forget you can take the Trolley to the Santee Street Fair.



SUNDAY 05.29.11

Vista Strawberry Festival / 5K run (9am-5pm) Saturday & Sunday - If you love strawberry's, you will not want to miss this event. A fun line up of events for the family offers something for everyone. The festival includes a street fair, volleyball blast, pie eating and karaoke contest, just to name a few. On Sunday, you can run or watch and cheer the runners of the 5K. For more information and directions to this event visit www.kinaneevents.com/fest.html

SAVE THE DATES for Upcoming Fun!

-May 29 Vista Strawberry Festival

-June Seaworld's Club Atlantis  
-June 4 Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Healthy Heroes" 
-June 4 Carlsbad Beach Fest
-June 4 Wings of Gillespie Air Show
-June 10 Opening Day at the San Diego County Fair - DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT COSTCO.
-June 10 Cars 2 Tour (Location TBA)
-June 11 Filipino Cultural Day

-July 14-17 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Fully Charged

-June 18 21st Annual Fire Expo & Firefighter Demo Derby
-June 25 San Diego Nighttime Zoo Starts 

 

Daddy Challenge: Instead of your normal Disney cartoons, have your kids watch a biblical cartoon. For example, "Prince of Egypt".

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San Diego Family Fun Weekend Guide May 20-22

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." - 3 John 4

Discovering San Diego - There isn't a whole lot going on around this weekend in San Diego, and rumor has it that those rain clouds might make another stop. So I thought I would share with you some other San Diego gems that can be enjoy almost anytime. 

The National City Train Depot: SDERA operates the historic National City Depot as a museum that is open Thursday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 for adults only. The donation is suggested, but not required. This lovely Santa Fe station (California Southern Railway when it was first constructed) was the first terminus of transcontinental rail travel in the San Diego area.  It is the oldest railroad-related structure still standing in San Diego County, and it is in its original location. A large model-railroad exhibit, operated by the 3-Rail model railroad group, is also included in the museum displays. Not to mention the amazing collection of old San Diego trolleys. All train buffs, local historians, and people looking for an interesting "day out" in the San Diego area are encouraged to visit the depot. www.sdera.org

The San Diego Firehouse Museum: The San Diego Firehouse Museum is open Thursday - Sunday and is located in the Little Italy section of downtown San Diego.  Inside the museum, visitors will see firefighting memorabilia dating back 100 years.  Everything from fire buckets to early firefighting apparatus is on display.  Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children/seniors.  There is a gift shop with firefighting apparel for sale. www.sandiegofirehousemuseum.com

FRIDAY 5.20.2011

Friday is National Bike to Work Day. If you are able to, bike to school with the kids. School is their work, so why not. If need to, have mom follow a few minutes later with the car, so that you can bring all the bikes back. Or if you can, lock the bikes up and meet the kids after school for an afternoon ride home. And if your off on Friday, simply take the kids out for a bike ride anyways.

Friday Night Movie in the Park (South Bay Recreation Center) Begins at Dusk -  Going out to the movies can get a bit expensive. Especially with all the up-charges for IMAX and 3D. But this Friday you and the kids can catch a great movie absolutely FREE. Bring your blanket, pillow and chairs to the Robert Egger Sr. South Bay Recreation Center at 1885 Coronado Ave, and enjoy the hilarious voice talent of Steve Carell in DESPICABLE ME!

And if you have some older kids...there's some new Disney Pirate movie that comes out. lol! But I wouldn't suggest it for the little ones. 

SATURDAY 5.21.2011 Armed Forces Day

24th Annual Jack in the Box "Hoops at the Beach" 2-Day Event - It's the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in San Diego. Many mini-courts are set up to accommodate players of all ages in half-court basketball games. There's also a slam dunk contest, free throw contest, and a 3-point shootout. You can form a team and play or sit back and watch the playoffs. There is a cost of if you want to register to play ball, but it is FREE to come and watch. The Jack in the Box "Munchie Mobile" will also be on site offering food, games and prizes. For more information on playing in the event CLICK HERE

23rd Annual Tierrasanta Patriot's Day 10am -9pm - Celebrate Armed Forces Day by watching a patriotic parade in Tierrasanta starting at Serra Mesa high School. The parade features the Serra High School band, youth sports leagues, community groups, ROTC unit, floats, dignitaries, clowns, and horses. After the parade head over to the Tierrasanta Recreation Center for some tasty BBQ dinner under a shaded canopy while listening to pleasant music. There's an amusing game area for children, a nearby craft fair, a beer garden, and an evening fireworks show.

Explore Mission Trails Day - Join park staff and volunteers on Saturday, May 21, 2011 for an all day celebration highlighting everything Mission Trails has to offer. This popular event will feature free guided nature walks, talks and programs throughout the park, including live animals and special programs for children. For more information CLICK HERE

Seaworld Viva La Musica Stage Prince Royce - Geoffrey Royce Rojas, known professionally as Prince Royce, is an American singer- songwriter, musician and record producer from New York. He debuted in early 2010 with the release of his eponymous studio album, which includes hit singles "Stand by Me" and "Corazón Sin Cara." Prince Royce recorded a song with Sergio George called "El Campo de Sueños," which is used as the theme song for Domingo de Grandes Ligas on ESPN.

SUNDAY 5.22.2011 

18th Annual Sicilian Festival 10am - 6pm - Head down to Little Italy for a celebration of Sicilian-Italian American heritage offering a mixture of ethnic music, food, beer, wine, and dancing. There will also be unique art and craft items. Little Italy is the perfect place for this event. Bring a friend. You're sure to have a good time. If you get there early, you can even catch this weeks Spring Stickball league. They will be playing on Columbia Street (between Cedar St. & Beech St.) and also on India Street (between Ash St. & A St.)

Sunday Organ Concert 2pm -3pm: If you happen to be at Balboa Park on a Sunday afternoon, you'll hear beautiful sounds of music drift through the park. It's performed by Civic Organist Carol Williams who is seated before the majestic piped organ at the Organ Pavilion presenting wonderful selections of music for all to hear. ** I have suggested this event before, and I encourage you to check it out before it is too late. San Diego council is planning on cutting all funding for this event due to the cities continued shortfall with our budget. 

Seaworld Viva La Musica Stage El Gran Combo - Few salsa groups have made it untouched through almost half a century, staying above fluctuations in the music industry. The secret is simple: write songs about everyday topics with a good beat and keep your Puerto Rican roots. At the brink of their 50th anniversary, they just recently celebrated their 56th album entitled, “Sin Salsa No Hay Paraíso.”

SAVE THE DATES! Upcoming events

-May 27 SeaWorld - One Ocean dress rehearsal show

-May 28 Sante Street Fair

-May 29 Vista Strawberry Festival

-June Seaworld's Club Atlantis 
-June 4 Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Healthy Heroes" 
-June 10 Opening Day at the San Diego County Fair - DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT COSTCO.
-June 10 Cars 2 Tour (Location TBA)

-July 14-17 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Fully Charged

-June 18 21st Annual Fire Expo & Firefighter Demo Derby

 

**Daddy Challenge: Use your bible this week for story time. There's some great stories that the kids can really learn from.

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Family Fun Weekend Guide May 13-15

A Daddies guide to Family Fun!

Friday Night Movie Pick

New this week in IMAX is "Born to Be Wild". An amazing story, Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman,  of orphaned orangutans and elephants and their loving human friends who help rebirth these animals back into the wild. This movie is an IMAX exclusive, runs about 40 minutes and is only showing at the Ruben H. Fleet Space Center. For tickets and show times CLICK HERE

The fun of Latin music is still going on at SeaWorld. Here is a list of this weeks concert.


Saturday, May 14 - Belanova

Belanova, a Mexican electropop band, delivered their first album "Cocktail" in 2003. Their third album "Dulce Beat Live," featured the single "Rosa Pastel" which allowed them to travel around America. Their latest album "Fantasia Pop" (2007) won a golden disc for sales in just 2 days.

Sunday, May 15 - Fonseca
Born in Bogotá, Fonseca sparked an interest in music at the age of 12. After releasing the first album in 2002 and being recognized as an "artist to watch", Fonseca launched his second project titled CORAZON two years ago. Having worked with the highest recording and producing standards, CORAZON has become a great challenge given that his creative guidelines are much riskier and surprising.

Saturday 05.14.2011

Kidney Walk & Health Fair (8am) Liberty Station- Start off your family morning with a nice walk for a good cause. The National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring community fundraiser that calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation. It's also an opportunity for patients, family, friends and businesses to come together. Be sure to check out our FREE Wellness Fair, Kids Zone, entertainment and MORE!!  This year the Kids Zone will include MAD Science!! Whitney Southwick of 7/39 NBC will kick start the walk and the morning team of 94.1FM will have walkers dancing all the way to the finish line! There is still time to sign up CLICK HERE to register today! After the race, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the park. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Pet Day on the Bay (10:00am-1:30pm) Hornblower Cruise - If walking is not your thing, maybe you've been blessed with a dog and sea legs! The 11th annual "Pet Day on the Bay" is going on in an effort to support the Helen Woodward Animal Center. For $20 per person, you and your dog can enjoy a one hour cruise around the bay. A portion of your ticket will support the facility renovations at HWAC. Cruises are scheduled to leave at 1030am, 12 noon, and 130pm. Tickets are still available for all cruises. All well-behaved dogs are invited, for more information CLCIK HERE **If you don't want to enjoy a cruise but still want to help support the cause, stop by the Hornblower ticket office and donate a new or gently used blanket or towel.

FREE Family Day at the Kroc Center (10am) - Bring the entire family out for a day of fun and discover what the Kroc center has to offer. From rock climbing, swimming, ice skating, skateboarding and fitness classes, the Kroc center has something fun for everyone. Join and become a member during the event and your membership is FREE (a $99 savings). You can even sign the kids up for a fun summer camp for only $10 during the event. For more information on this FREE event and for other programs that the Kroc Center has to offer, visit http://kroccenter.org/

FREE Wild West Fest (11am-2pm) Carlsbad Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park - Come explore the wild wild west and see how the cowboys once ruled the land. The city of Carlsbad brings the family a fun filled afternoon with real cowboy demonstration of rope tricks and shootouts. Kids can make their own cowboy hat or ride the bucking bronco. There will also be a salsa making contest along with lots of shopping. For more information and directions to the fun CLICK HERE

Spring Fling Radio-controlled Planes (8am-5pm) Are you interested in model electric airplanes? Then come out to Mission Bay Park to watch radio-controlled airplanes take to the air in demonstrations and competitions as if a miniature airport were in the area. Many of the models are near-exact replicas of the actual planes they portray. The event is FREE to watch and $15 if you have a plane you would like to fly. 

FREE Community Band Festival (10am-8pm) Old Poway Park - In celebration and support of our local armed forces, the City of Poway turns Old Poway Park into a fun filled patriotic party! Come and enjoy live music by band from throughout California and Arizona. Kids can ride a steam locomotive train while mom and dad cruise the arts and crafts market. The military band will also close out the day with a special concert. For more information and directions visit www.poway.org



Sunday 05.15.2011 National Chocolate Chip Day

It's National Chocolate Chip Day! Bake some fresh homemade cookies with the kids, or stop by your local bakery and indulge!!!

Little Italy Stickball (10am-4pm) - Have you ever been down Little Italy? If you haven't it's definitely a "must visit" San Diego landmark. The streets are filled with wonderful shops, art galleries and many different restaurants.  You can even catch a game of Stickball. Stickball is an urban sport that was first played years ago in the streets of New York City. Stickball is played in the streets of Little Italy from April until August on the first and third Sunday of the month. Come on down, grab some gelatostickball league visit www.littleitalysd.com


FREE Escondido Dowtown Street Faire (10am-6pm) Up and down the Historic Escondido Grand Ave. there will be fun, food and family entertainment. With over 600 vendors the faire has been a family tradition since 1988.

Scripts Ranch Community Fair & Concert (11am-8pm) Scripps Ranch is hosting a family festival where people can enjoy a full day of entertainment. The Kids Zone has games, mechanical rides, a jumper, and an obstacle course. You can shop for crafts and toys, or stop and rest for a tasty lunch. The event winds down with a special evening concert.

SAVE THE DATES! Upcoming events

-May 21 Explore Mission Trails Day

-May 22 Children's Music Festival

-May 22 Jack in the Box Hoops at the beach

-May 22 Sicilian Festival
-May 27 SeaWorld - One Ocean dress rehearsal show

-May 28 Sante Street Fair

-May 29 Vista Strawberry Festival
-June 4 Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Healthy Heroes" 
-June 10 Opening Day at the San Diego County Fair - DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT COSTCO.
-June 10 Cars 2 Tour (Location TBA)

-July 14-17 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Fully Charged

-June 18 21st Annual Fire Expo & Firefighter Demo Derby

**Daddy Challenge: Look for a fun 3K or 5K fun run that you can sign your entire family up for. 

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