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Experience an expanded Fourth of July waterfront celebration aboard historic ships and unique event venues at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, featuring VIP viewing experiences, live entertainment, food stations, bars, and spectacular views of the Big Bay Boom fireworks over San Diego Bay. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the Maritime Museum of San Diego during an expanded waterfront Fourth of July celebration unlike anything we’ve offered before. For 2026, guests will have access to multiple historic ships, waterfront venues, live entertainment areas, DJs, food stations, bars, and some of the most unique fireworks viewing locations on San Diego Bay. Whether you choose a reserved VIP experience or flexible Event Admission access, this year’s celebration transforms the Maritime Museum campus into a waterfront festival experience leading up to San Diego’s spectacular Big Bay Boom fireworks display. Visit: https://sdmaritime.org/visit/special-events/july-4-celebration/ Maritime Museum of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Step Into the Life of an 1800s Sailor Become the crew of "Star of India" on her historic 1874 voyage as the emigrant ship Euterpe, transporting 410 passengers to their new lives. You’ll work alongside our education instructors, as you get to raise sails, move cargo, and and explore areas of the ship closed to the public. Saturday July 25, 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. the following morning Saturday August 1, 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. the following morning What to Expect: Sleeping arrangements while aboard are similar to that of a traditional camping experience. Participants will sleep below on the deck among the exhibits. Activities include: Raising sails Moving cargo Learning sailor skills from the 1800s Exploring areas of the ship normally closed to the public Includes dinner and breakfast Held dockside at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Space is limited; advance registration required Ages 6–17 must be accompanied by an adult Minimum participation age is 6 years old Visit: https://sdmaritime.org/visit/special-events/overnight-adventure-aboard-star-of-india/ Maritime Museum of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for the By the Bay Concert Series. San Diego Mission Bay Resort presents the By the Bay Concert Series, a waterfront lineup of live music and themed nights under the stars on Mission Bay. Set against breezy bay views and glowing sunsets, guests can enjoy cocktails, bites and unforgettable evenings filled with music, dancing and laid-back coastal energy. Escape to island time with Parrotdise on the Bay, a Jimmy Buffett tribute night bringing all the beachside classics and tropical vibes to the waterfront. Expect feel-good favorites, singalong anthems and a sunset soundtrack inspired by margaritas, flip flops and carefree summer nights. Gather your crew, grab a cocktail and enjoy an evening that feels straight out of Margaritaville. Make a night of it and stay overnight at the resort so you can skip the drive home and continue the weekend with brunch at Covewood the next morning. Arrive early for cocktails on the Covewood patio before the show begins and soak in golden hour views over Mission Bay. Limited seating will be available and low beach chairs are permitted. Visit website for overnight packages: missionbayresort.com

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is expanding its San Diego County footprint with the grand opening of its newest location in Vista, CA. Located in North County Square, the Grand Opening Celebration will feature Hawaiian dancer performances, a ribbon cutting ceremony, a raffle for $100 Promo Cards, and an in-store Buy One, Get One Free offer, available all day at the Vista location only. Ono Hawaiian BBQ is known for its Hawaiian-inspired lunch plates featuring generous portions of grilled-to-order island favorites made with premium ingredients and house-made sauces. For two decades, the brand has built a loyal following across California and Arizona, known for signature dishes like Chicken Katsu, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, and Kalbi Ribs. Raffle: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Offer: Buy One, Get One Free, in-store only at the Vista location. Ono Hawaiian BBQ on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for a week of creativity, curiosity, and happy, paint-splattered hands. At Oceanside Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp, kids get to spend their days making art, exploring ideas, and learning from our Gallery Educators in a welcoming Museum setting. TWO UNIQUE WEEKS: SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH! LIMITED TO 25 SPOTS PER WEEK! June 15–19, 2026 | 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. June 22–26, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. While both weeks visit the same exhibitions and explore similar big ideas, no two weeks are the same! Projects, subjects, and materials shift each week, so returning campers will enjoy fresh challenges. This allows returning campers to deepen their skills while creating entirely new artwork! WHAT TO EXPECT Campers will learn foundational art skills like drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, and mixed media while also building confidence, problem-solving skills, and creative independence. Activities include drawing cartoons with a professional cartoon artist, designing and building cardboard “automatic machines” inspired by the "Aaron Kramer: Sense of Wonder" exhibition, creating custom prints on tote bags inspired by the "Matrix Multiplied: Hybrid Approaches to Printmaking exhibition," plein air watercolor painting, collaborative mural-making, beach sketching, mixed media collage, and more. Beyond art techniques, campers practice observation, creative thinking, collaboration, and expressing their ideas visually. OMA's galleries are our inspiration labs, and every project encourages experimentation and trying something new (there’s no “right way” here!) Each day includes a walk to the Oceanside Public Library (OPL) where free lunch is provided by the Lunch at the Library program if needed, otherwise kids can bring their lunch from home. OPL is our favorite neighbor and a great place to reset before heading back to the studio. WAYS TO SAVE Early bird sign ups are available for non-member registrants to save 10% using coupon code "OMAEARLYBIRD" before March 16*. Active OMA Members save EVEN MORE with 20% OFF Summer Art Camp registration, just enter your member email when registering! Learn more about OMA membership here. *Early bird 10% off coupon code offer ends March 16, 2026. Members save 20% off registration through June 2026. Offers cannot be combined. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through teamwork, exercises, and discussions with startup founders and experts, teens will learn how to come up with viable business ideas, understand the marketing mix and choose their target customer, and develop their positioning and entrepreneurial strategy. The program culminates with a team pitch to expert judges from San Diego's own startup community! This program is for high school age youth. This is a free 5-day program series. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

The 2026 San Diego International Fringe Festival runs for 12 days with new venues from Poway to Ensenada, international artists and the World Fringe Congress coming to San Diego.

The Port of San Diego is excited to present “A Day at the Park”, a FREE family-friendly multicultural celebration at Bayfront Park on the Chula Vista Bayfront on Saturday, June 20.  Come enjoy the celebration featuring local food vendors, entertainment, performances, and activities for kids of all ages.  For details and to sign up for event reminders: https://bit.ly/4u2Iv3c

In this two-hour workshop, we will explore how to go From Journal Writing to Memoir Craft. There is a difference between the personal practice of journaling and writing stories to publish for others to read. Discover ways that journaling can help you write your memoir, deepen your story, and support you as a writer. Learn gentle memoir craft tools that help transform experience into compelling, resonant narrative. In this workshop, Lynda will share her own experience of crossing the bridge from journaling to memoir writing and how she has also blended the two crafts in support of one another. Your journal holds powerful stories waiting to be shaped into memoir with clarity, care, and intention. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

California’s treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash. These are the six people vying for the job.