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Do you have the "Whimsical Eye" needed to turn a humble shoebox into a magical diorama? Armed with only your wits and scraps of "treasure", you must craft a tiny world within a shoebox before the final grain of sand falls through the hourglass. Quest Details: - Gathering Place: The Home Arts and Hobbies Exhibit - Enchanted Date: The 10th of June - Appointed Hour: Precisely at the stroke of 1 p.m. - Rite of Entry: An On-The-Spot Contest open to the first 15 enchanters to scribe their name into the scroll. No pre-registration needed. - Awards: Sacred Ribbons of Red, White, and Blue Our royal council of judges will bestow honors upon the top three (3) enchanters, aged ten (10) years and older, who show the most imagination, detail, and cleverness. We await your presence. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/small-box-contest San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

The 2026 San Diego County Fair Craft Brew Competition drew 565 entries from more than 100 breweries. That's some fierce competition! Now you can sip and savor the winning suds at the San Diego County Fair's Craft Brew Celebration! Beer aficionados will enjoy hard-to-find specialty craft brews alongside favorites from our local brewing scene. Congratulations to all of our winners! Here are just a few of our award-winning brews: Best of Show: Schwarzbier by Pizza Port from Imperial Beach, CA Reserve Best of Show: Delirium Nocturnum by Huyghe Family Brewery from West Hollywood, CA Third Place Best of Show: Jacaranda by Claremont Craft Ales from Claremont, CA Champion Brewery: Pizza Port—Ocean Beach, CA Champion San Diego Brewery: Pizza Port—Ocean Beach, CA Champion Cidery/Meadery: 2 Towns Ciderhouse—Corvalis, OR Champion Seltzer Brewer: Hangar 24—Redlands, CA Champion Non-Alcoholic Brewer: La Trappe Brouwerij—Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/beer-festival San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate with an à la carte dinner featuring Mexican-inspired specials along with favorites from our wood-fired grill. The evening is complemented by margarita and Mexican beer specials as well as live mariachi music on the patio. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=39796&restref=39796&experienceId=694440&ut The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Instagram and Facebook

Enjoy a 4-course dinner at Rumorosa with expert pairings featuring Hedonistas Mezcal. Bold flavors, great drinks, and a stunning setting. Held at 1380 Harbor Island Dr, this in-person event promises coastal views, great company, and bold, curated flavors. Don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind dinner. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mezcal-dinner-cinco-de-mayo-celebration-tickets-1986036770443?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Rumorosa on Instagram and Facebook

The Gaslamp Quarter Association is excited to continue the Cinco de Mayo celebrations with "The Taco Taste", a high-energy Cinco de Mayo–inspired event showcasing creative tacos, handcrafted margaritas, and bold Mexican-inspired flavors from more than 20 participating restaurants. Taking place on Sunday, May 3 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., the walkable culinary experience invites guests to stroll from restaurant to restaurant, sampling signature tacos and festive sips while discovering inventive bites and beverages. While tacos and margaritas take center stage, chefs and mixologists are encouraged to present adjacent offerings that fit the same festive vibe. A limited number of VIP experiences will be available, featuring elevated cuisine and premium tastings. General admission tickets are $55 and VIP tickets are $80. Visit: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/the-taco-taste-with-margaritas-san-diego-may-1038842 Gaslamp Quarter on Instagram and Facebook

Visit the National City Community Market, where you will find many great local offerings including food, crafts, clothes, coffee and much more. Support your local businesses and your community. Visit: https://www.nationalcitychamber.org/farmers-market National City Chamber of Commerce on Instagram and Facebook

Learn how to make fermented foods with strawberries! Celebrate strawberry season by learning about many different ways to ferment them: sauerkraut, chutney, pickles and kombucha! Includes a take-home jar of strawberry sauerkraut. LEARN: We'll have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods. DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes with strawberries which are loaded with healthy probiotic bacteria. TASTE: We'll have a variety of fermented strawberry dishes to sample. DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of seasonal sauerkraut to take home and ferment. SAVE $12 when you bring your bestie! Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/san-diego-strawb-wkshp/ Fermenters Club on Instagram and Facebook

Goldenpalooza is a free, family-friendly music and arts festival in Golden Hill, filled with live music and dance, hands-on art activities, live art, a curated makers market, and great local food — a full day of music, art, and community. Goldenpalooza SD on Instagram

Join the San Diego Botanic Garden as they present their 6th Annual Orchids Showcase. This year’s theme is ‘Orchids in the Wild,’ inviting guests to discover how these remarkable blooms appear in nature, growing in unexpected places and forming intricate relationships with the ecosystems around them. Open Wednesday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the immersive month-long showcase transforms the Garden’s Dickinson Family Education Conservatory into a lush, living display inspired by orchids’ natural habitats. Special events include a Members Preview on May 1 and an after-hours Orchids at Night experience for guests 21+ on May 21. Visitors can also enjoy weekend orchid marketplaces, hands-on workshops, and full access to the Garden’s 37 acres. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Friday, April 10 | Viewing Starts at 4 p.m. and Activities start at 4:30 p.m. Activities end at 7 p.m., but viewing will continue if Splashdown is later. This event is included with admission. Come earlier in the day and save your receipt to join the PJ Party! Explorer Pass Holders and Museum Members are free. Those arriving at 4pm or later can get half price admission for the event! Get ready for an unforgettable day of discovery, excitement, and real-time space history at the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Artemis II Splashdown Family PJ Night Watch Party! Timed with the anticipated return of NASA’s Artemis II mission, this immersive event invites families to witness the dramatic splashdown of the Orion capsule—expected just off the coast of San Diego—and celebrate humanity’s next step toward the Moon. Experience Spaceflight in Real Time Guests will gather in the Museum’s Pavilion of Flight at least one hour prior to splashdown to watch the live broadcast of Orion’s return to Earth on a massive LED screen. Follow along as the capsule re-enters the atmosphere, deploys parachutes, and splashes down—marking a historic milestone in human space exploration. Hands-On Activities for All Ages Starting at 4:30 p.m., guests can explore a variety of education-led activity stations, including: - Chocolate heat shield experiments - Parachute and safe-landing challenges - Stomp rocket launches - Robotics and engineering builds - 3D pen design creations - Blackout poetry inspired by space communications Family PJ Night Fun Come dressed in your favorite pajamas. - Creative space-themed activities - A relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere - Food & Drinks The Flight Path Grill will be open until 6:30 p.m. offering a full menu of family-friendly food, snacks, and beverages to enjoy while watching the live stream. Featured Exhibit Don’t miss the 8.5-foot-tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket model, showcasing the powerful vehicle sending astronauts around the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis program. San Diego Air & Space Museum on Facebook / Instagram