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WorldBeat's 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: WorldBeat Cultural Center: 2100 Park Blvd. Balboa Park, San Diego CA 92101 www.worldbeatcenter.org Cost: FREE WorldBeat Cultural Center brings music, culture, and sustainability together for a free, all-ages festival The 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival returns to Balboa Park this spring, transforming the WorldBeat Cultural Center into a vibrant hub of music, culture, and environmental awareness. This free, family-friendly event draws thousands each year for a full day of live performances, cultural experiences, and eco-conscious programming. This year’s festival features a dynamic lineup of live music, including Grammy Award-winning artist Kabaka Pyramid, The Stinkfoot Orchestra (a 14-piece tribute to Frank Zappa), Mariea Antoinette, and more. Cultural performances from around the world—including Taiko drumming, West African dance, Brazilian samba, and Native American drumming—highlight the event’s global spirit. Attendees can explore the Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden, offering hands-on experiences such as a seed swap, morning bird walk, plant sale, wellness workshops, and presentations from local environmental organizations. The celebration also includes a curated marketplace of eco-conscious vendors, a vegetarian and vegan food court, and interactive earth-art activities for children—creating an engaging, all-ages experience rooted in sustainability and community. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

The downtown comic shop has spent the year preparing for thousands of Comic-Con attendees seeking comics, collectibles, exclusives and events.

Join The Deborah Whitfield Memorial Foundation for our free Breakfast & Backpacks community event on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grant Park in Mission Valley. Families will enjoy a free prepackaged breakfast, children’s activities, community resource booths, and registered children will receive a new backpack filled with school supplies while supplies last. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Learn more and register at www.whitfieldcares.org or on Eventbrite. The Deborah Whitfield Memorial Foundation on Facebook

Thousands of miles from homes, folks in the Filipino diaspora have formed regional associations to maintain cultural and Catholic roots.

San Diego’s Largest Rummage Sale Since 1927 New and gently-used merchandise, including jewelry, art/frames, antiques, collectibles, furniture, sporting equipment, holiday and home décor, kitchenware and small appliances, toys, electronics, books and clothing will be sold to raise money for Balboa Park and community non-profits. The Thursday Club, a group of volunteers dedicated to educational, cultural and civic community involvement and leadership for over 100 years in San Diego, has returned almost $2 million to Balboa Park and the community through club activities. Each year, half of the proceeds of the sale go to benefit a variety of programs and projects within Balboa Park, and half goes to support non-profit organizations in the San Diego community. Saturday March 7th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ** Last Shoppers will be admitted at 3:30 p.m. and all shoppers must be checked out by 4 p.m. Sunday March 8th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. – ** Last shoppers will be admitted at 1:30 p.m. and all shoppers must be checked out by 2 p.m. ** NOTE: Entrance ends 30 min before closing time each day. Thank you for your support! Per City of San Diego rules, only documented service pets, on leashes, are allowed in the Activity Center. Visit: The Thursday Club Rummage Sale

Imagine miles of sun-drenched coast, an inviting ocean, and perfect weather pretty much anytime of the year, and you’ll understand why the La Jolla Half Marathon, our San Diego 10K, and La Jolla Shores 5K are some of San Diego California’s most picturesque running races. From start to finish these races offer runners a chance to experience the coast like never before. Discover the views from the summit of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve as you listen to the sound of the ocean lapping the shore to help you keep pace. Whether you want to run your first half marathon, step up from our 5K to our 10K, or run your first 5K, no matter which race you choose, you’ll have gorgeous views from Del Mar to the La Jolla Shores. Race Expo Friday, May 15, 2026 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Ellen Browning Scripps Park:1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Race Shuttles Saturday, May 16, 2020 Half: 4:00am – 5:45 a.m. 10K: 4:30am – 5:45 a.m. 5K: 4:30am – 6:00 a.m. 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Race Day Saturday, May 16, 2026 Start Time 6:30 a.m. Half: Del Mar Fairgrounds 5K: Ellen Browning Scripps Park https://lajollahalfmarathon.com/

A surf camp buses kids to other beaches, and junior lifeguards travel up the coast from this the beach town plagued by cross-border sewage.

The players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. An estimated crowd of almost 2 million was on hand to greet the squad through the streets of Madrid.

Join us for the Summer Solstice Beach Drum Circle! All levels welcome — let's welcome the summer sun together! Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. - Sunset Location: Moonlight Beach - Encinitas - On the beach, just walk South of the lifeguard station. There is a large (free!) parking lot and facilities. FREE Event Bring your drum, your spirit, and something to sit on. More About the Solstice: The summer solstice is a time to celebrate nature's abundance, the power of the sun, and the cyclical nature that sustains all life on Earth. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sun” and “to stand still.” People of different cultures and faiths worldwide have been celebrating this celestial event for millennia. Solstice allows us to pause for reflection, gratitude, and a deeper connection to nature and ourselves. Group drumming fosters a sense of community and releases endorphins, elevating your mood. We will meet up on Moonlight Beach, south of the lifeguard station. ICEJ - the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice on Instagram

Please join us for talks from two leading SD Restoration Architects. At 1 p.m. "Balboa Park History in Post Cards" with David Marshall AIA Architect & Author David Marshall will present highlights from his book, "San Diego’s Balboa Park." His postcard images of the park offer a rare look at San Diego’s cultural and recreational heart. At 2:30 p.m. "The Botanical Building Restorations" with Wayne Donaldson, Architect The Botanical Building in Balboa Park was constructed for the 1915 Panama California Exposition to display flora native to California. Mr. Donaldson tells us how it was faithfully restored from the ground up. Snacks are served at intermission. To watch on Zoom, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. (life.miracosta@gmail.com) Meetings will start at 12:45 p.m. (you can join 15 minutes earlier) and the speaker will start at 1 p.m. ) Parking permits required so arrive early. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html