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The Annual San Ysidro STEM Fair is a co-created celebration of curiosity, community, and opportunity. Each spring, families, students, schools, and partners come together to lower barriers and open doors to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and careers. Chaired by the Fleet Science Center, the San Ysidro STEM Committee is proud to mark the 5th anniversary of this free, equity-centered, family fair. An event built with the community, for the community. In 2025, more than 45 exhibitors inspired students and families with: - Learning demonstrations led by San Ysidro District‘s Sci Phy program teachers - Robotics demos led by San Ysidro High School’s Cougarbots team - Physiology demos led by San Ysidro High School‘s MEDICS Club - Hands-on learning with local scientists and STEM career role models - Local scientists and STEM career role models - STEM student performances - Community resources connecting families with opportunities - Raffles and giveaways ¡Gracias, comunidad!

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Nature’s Echo,” juried by award-winning artist, Susan Kieth. The water-based media exhibition runs Apr 26 – May 30, 2026, at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, May 1, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

How does memory become story? In this generative workshop, we will explore how writers transform personal memory into compelling memoir. The class focuses on how lived experience is shaped on the page—how memory shifts when written, and how moments, images, and fragments become narrative that carries emotional and structural truth. Through close readings of contemporary memoir and creative nonfiction, we will examine how writers craft voice, build scenes, and structure experience. We will look at how memoirists move between reflection and action, how they shape the self as a character, and how they use compression, fragmentation, and detail to create meaning. Participants will be introduced to key craft strategies in memoir, including scene-building, reflection, narrative distance, and fragment-based storytelling. The session includes discussion, short writing exercises, and generative prompts designed to help writers begin or deepen their own memoir work. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

25th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection Show Features: - Featuring over 2,500 of the west coast’s finest 1999 & older hot rods, customs, muscle cars, lowriders, trick-trucks, woodies and more Goodguys - 2026 West Coast D’Elegance Competition presented by Meguiar's - Meguiar's All American Sunday welcoming American made or powered cars and trucks of all years - Indoor Lowrider Palace Invitational - Lowrider Hopping exhibitions - Goodguys AutoCross racing action featuring the “Duel in Del Mar Shootout” on Saturday afternoon - All-new indoor Mini-Truck display - Goodguys Nitro Thunderfest presented by Summit Racing - Commercial Vendor and Manufacturers Midway - Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral - Live Music Entertainment - Pinstriper’s Brush Bash - Free Family Fun Zone featuring the Auto World Model Car Make N Take on Saturday & Sunday - Model Car Show - Builder’s Choice Awards selected by Streamline Custom Designs * Show features subject to change. Goodguys Rod & Custom on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Athena Charters! Tacos by Aldo's Tacos. Spice up your Cinco de Mayo with a 2.5-hour sunset cruise on San Diego Bay. This one-night-only Taco Tuesday celebration sets sail from Shelter Island from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., bringing together vibrant waterfront views, festive décor, and an unforgettable atmosphere on the water. Enjoy delicious taco catering by Aldo's Tacos included with your ticket, a bar available for purchase with margaritas and more, and plenty of space to relax, mingle, and soak in the golden hour as the city lights begin to glow. Cruise past iconic San Diego landmarks while music, ocean breezes, and lively energy set the tone for the perfect midweek fiesta. Grab your crew, raise a margarita, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Athena way! Please arrive 30 minutes early! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-taco-tuesday-tickets-1985592326098?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Athena Charters on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a wild night of partying to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Get ready for the Pacific Beach Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026! Kick off Cinco de Mayo in Pacific Beach in style by hitting the city’s top bars! Enjoy festive margarita specials, tequila shots, and soak up the vibrant energy with your crew. This is the must-attend Cinco de Mayo event of 2026! Whether you're here for the culture, the cocktails, or just an unforgettable fiesta, this bar crawl is your ticket to an epic celebration. Explore the best nightlife spots, enjoy Cinco de Mayo vibes, and join hundreds of partygoers rocking their boldest, most festive outfits! What’s included with the Pacific Beach Bar Crawl? Your ticket to the Pacific Beach Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl includes free entry, drink specials, and a free after party as you bar hop through the best bars in Pacific Beach. - Free entry into the best bars - Free after party at a participating venue - Margarita & tequila drink specials - Food specials at select venues - Professional photographer at the event - Pubcrawls.com branded wristband - Access to our digital bar crawl map Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pacific-beach-cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl-tickets-1357085251519?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Deadlines for entry are approaching for the 2026 San Diego County Fair’s expansive competitive exhibits program — a beloved tradition that invites community members of all ages to showcase their talent, creativity and craftsmanship. With dozens of opportunities spanning arts, crafts, culinary creations and agricultural achievements, the San Diego County Fair celebrates and rewards the remarkable work being done throughout our region. Competitors have the chance to earn awards, cash prizes and, of course, those iconic blue ribbons. At the heart of the Fair experience, these competitions transform everyday hobbies into extraordinary exhibits. They celebrate the passion and skill found throughout San Diego County — honoring first-time entrants, seasoned competitors, students, professionals and families alike. This year’s theme, “Once Upon a Fair,” celebrates storytelling in all its forms — and every entry tells a story. A quilt stitched over months. A photograph captured in a fleeting moment. A perfectly preserved jar of summer fruit. A student’s first award-winning painting. Each competition entry becomes part of the larger story that unfolds across the Fairgrounds each summer. Participants enjoy more than just the thrill of competition. Entrants receive free Fair admission, valuable feedback from experienced judges, opportunities to connect with others in their field, and the chance to see their work displayed in museum-quality exhibits viewed by hundreds of thousands of Fairgoers. The 2026 San Diego County Fair runs for 20 days from Wednesday, June 10 through Sunday, July 5 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Culinary Competitions and deadlines to enter include: Baked Goods & Confections: June 1st Decorated Foods & Liqueurs: June 1st Honey: June 1st Preserved Foods: June 1st Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/p/participate/entry San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

Make her day spectacular with an elegant brunch in Hotel del Coronado’s beautifully restored and historic Crown Room, once the hotel’s main dining room and the site of grand celebrations for presidents and royalty. Thank Mom for everything she does with a feast fit for a queen, featuring decadent brunch classics, a chilled seafood bar, sushi and sashimi, carving stations, and a spectacular dessert bar. Includes a glass of champagne for those ages 21+. Hotel del Coronado on Instagram and Facebook

Join AARP for a convenient drive-thru shred event and resource fair. Keep your financial information - like credit card and bank statements - safe and secure! Complete a fraud-prevention tune-up with tools, reporting guidance, and resources from community partners. AARP membership is not required. AARP on Instagram and Facebook

These dogs are ready for their closeups — and for their forever homes.