April 1st, 2015 at 5:00 pm
The 40th annual Del Mar Home Show will be bigger than ever, occupying more than 200,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The three-day show brings buyers and sellers together in a neutral “shopping center’” of home and commercial improvements. Many items are for sale, and some vendors offer special deals you can’t get anywhere else. Refreshments are available and an ATM is onsite. Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be doing a lot of walking.
Where:
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92104
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March 31st, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Eat and learn at the Solar for Homeowners workshop provided by the Center for Sustainable Energy. If you’ve ever wondered where to start with solar energy, but didn’t know how to begin, you’ll learn all that and more. Plus learn about efficient-energy options, how to save money on your electric bill, and how to select a solar contractor. And get a free dinner out, too.
Where:
SDGE Energy Innovation Center
4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
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March 27th, 2015 at 9:30 am
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It’s that time of year again! Bring out the bunting, shine up the seats, and fire up the grills, because it’s time for Opening Day 2015–the day of the year when children of all ages drift on down to their local ballparks to celebrate the start of baseball season.
When the San Diego Padres take the field against the 2014 World Series champions San Francisco Giants for a four-game home stand beginning April 9, they will do so with one of the strongest starting lineups since they moved into Petco Park in 2004, thanks to team management increasing payroll to a club-record $94 million to help acquire talent in the off-season. Since the additions of Justin Upton, Matt Kemp, Derek Norris, and Will Middlebrooks, the Pads are looking to compete with division rivals Los Angeles Dodgers and Giants, and even be contend for the National League pennant.
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March 25th, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Bring the family to La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium to celebrate the arrival of spring. Kids can explore animal eggs, discover changes in the sea by making their own plankton, create a shark egg craft, and patriciate in an underwater egg hunt.
Where:
Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92037
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March 24th, 2015 at 5:00 pm
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Foodie Fest features more than 50 of the nation’s best food trucks gathered in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. Some participants have been featured on the Food Network, Cooking Channel, and Travel Channel. The event includes carnival rides, a beer garden, eating contests, and live entertainment. Presale is available online, or purchase tickets at the gate.
Where:
Qualcomm Stadium
9449 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92108
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