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KPBS Kids offers a wide range of programming to cultivate diverse audiences and educate, enlighten, and entertain families in the San Diego region. Events serve to create a connection between KPBS in the San Diego community and beloved PBS Kids programming. KPBS Kids also serves as a connector in the community to bring together partner organizations and facilitate the sharing of resources.

Held every summer since 1998, the Carlsbad Village Association’s Art in the Village will return on Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for its 27th year! This one-day, open-air art show brings together 150 local and regional fine artists for a dynamic, coastal-influenced art show. All artwork is juried guaranteeing excellent quality in a wide variety of mediums including oil, watercolor, mixed media, digital, glasswork, photography, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and more. Patrons can interact with the artists in their booths, and all artwork on display is for purchase. Celebrating the dynamic art culture in Carlsbad Village and the surrounding areas, this annual event attracts approximately 10,000 art enthusiasts each year. Starting at 10 a.m., just two blocks from Carlsbad State Beach, attendees can browse vibrant exhibits and meet the artists along State Street and Grand Avenue. Art in the Village also features: • Three musical acts, including live performance art on the State Street Main Stage. • Local sidewalk musicians playing throughout the venue during the day. • Live glassblowing by Barrio Glassworks. • Sculpting with live models by Lieu de Sculpture. • Chalk Zone with live painting by multiple local and regional artists. • Free art making pavilion for children and their families, called "Pop-Up Art: An Interactive Encounter," operated by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts. • Face painting for kids. Carlsbad Village offers an incredible culinary and beverage scene including fast-casual, coffee houses, wine bars, craft breweries, and full service dining just steps from the Art in the Village venue. The Carlsbad Village coaster station is located just steps from the venue, making public transportation to the event easy. The City of Carlsbad will also provide a complimentary Bike Valet. For more information, please visit https://www.carlsbad-village.com Carlsbad Village on Facebook / Instagram

Presented by the San Diego River Park Foundation Join local insect lovers and photographers, representatives from Bee City USA, and the UCSD Pollinator Club in the Point Loma Native Plant Garden for a Pollinator Safari. Local pollinator enthusiasts will lead short walks around the garden looking for bees, wasps, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other insects visiting the flowers and flying around the garden. We’ll talk about taking photos and collecting data on inaturalist.org. And we’ll have tables with displays of native pollinators, sharing photos and more so you can get a closer look at some of the beautiful and unique pollinators found in the San Diego River Watershed. San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, the U.S. is ending its de minimis rule that made it easy for cheap goods to reach consumers. The change will affect roughly 4 million such packages processed each day.

District Attorney Summer Stephan told a Senate committee that a proposed center within the Department of Homeland Security is needed to coordinate the response to organized retail theft. But one senator noted the agency is currently focused on immigration enforcement.

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “Multiple Energetic Drawing and Painting Techniques” Spend this studio exploring wet and dry media exercises with pen, ink, charcoal, markers, and watercolors on a variety of surfaces. There will be many still-life and model options to inspire. Create final imagery utilizing your experimental drawings and paintings. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~studio-arts-w-robin-douglas?tab_5151=id%3A22689 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

A new poll of likely voters in the state shows Kamala Harris is the choice of 53% of respondents for the presidential election.

Mexican folk singer Kevin Kaarl is coming to Gallagher Square on Wednesday, August 6! Tickets for this seated show are on sale now! Visit: petcoparkevents.com/event/kevin-kaarl/ Kevin Kaarl on Facebook / Instagram

America’s favorite stunt dogs are back in action at the San Diego County Fair! This must-see show will entertain people of all ages. From back flips, handstands, big air stunts, to amazing tricks; these “All-Star Stunt Dogs” are thrilling the nation! From large breed to small, you’ll be mesmerized as these dogs compete in challenges, like obstacle course racing and high-jumping. They will even leap into the air to catch flying discs and perform amazing tricks; like jumping rope, doggy dancing, back flips, and hand-stands. The louder you cheer the more air the dogs get! So come join the “Dog-Gone Fun” Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/stunt-dog-show San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

Join us poolside this Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our annual pop-up barbecue hut, Sizzle and Smoke! Enjoy gourmet handheld delights like smoked brisket grilled cheese, pulled pork sandwiches, and loaded wagyu hot dogs along with sides like smoked Gouda mac and cheese and burrata pasta salad. Our Agave Bar & Grill will also be offering its full menu, including refreshing signature margaritas, gelato cups, tacos and, our summer special, Pineapple SPLASH! Dole Whip. Handhelds $20 | Sides $10 *All guests must have a valid wristband to attend.* Hotel guests will receive a wristband upon arrival and non-hotel guests must purchase a pass through ResortPass. Hotel guests can upgrade the experience by reserving premium poolside seating and packages by clicking the link below! Visit: https://event.marriott.com/sandt-marriott-marquis-san-diego-marina/events/san-diego/memorial-day-weekend-bbq