Savor summer with the excitement of a wide-eyed kid during the 2018 San Diego County Fair and its theme of "How Sweet It Is." This magical candyland opens at 4 p.m. Friday, June 1 and runs through Wednesday, July 4 (the fair will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in June). The Fair’s season pass, the “Best Pass Ever,” is on sale now! Attend all 26 days of the Fair for just $28.  San Diego County Fair

Wander, explore and enjoy a free local art experience during Friday Night Liberty at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station from 5-9 p.m. June 1! Visitors can start their stroll at the Dick Laub NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road, and pick up a monthly program and District map. Friday Night Liberty Also enjoy a free screening of “Jumanji” on June 9 during Second Saturday Outdoor Movies, a monthly film series running through October. Second Saturday Outdoor Movies

Enjoy the 4th Annual Cabrillo Under the Stars on June 2! The event includes boutique craft beer, wine and spirits from the finest breweries and top area wineries, gourmet bites from San Diego’s favorite eateries, a silent auction, live music and spectacular ocean and city views! The fundraiser benefits the park’s programs. Tickets

Treat Dad to a brunch with Hornblower Cruises on Father's Day, June 17! The Father’s Day Beer Brunch Cruise includes all of his favorite dishes, as well as bottomless beer and champagne. If the enticing menu, scenery and family time aren’t enough, don’t forget that all dads take home a complimentary pint glass! A Sunset Dinner Cruise is also available. Father's Day Cruises For $5 off regular admission to a Hornblower cruise, click here: Hornblower Coupon

Celebrating Dad during a Father's Day Barbecue on June 17 at Fazeli Cellars Winery! Temecula’s very own Craft Brewing Company will be on hand for a tap takeover. The menu includes Bavarian pretzels with a housemade mustard, slow-cooked tri-tip and pulled pork with sourdough bread, coleslaw and potato salad for the adults; cheeseburgers and Nathan’s hot dogs served with a side of mac and cheese for the kids and root beer floats for all! Tickets

 

Celebrate the 39th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival offering eclectic fun in the sun for all ages from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 23! Enjoy art, beachfront entertainment, a beachside beer garden, shopping, and more! Entry to the Street Fair is always free. The chili competition features tastings from amateur entrants competing for the titles of Hottest Chili, Judges' Award, and Grand Prize: People's Choice Award. Attendees of all ages can take part in creating the annual Street Fair Community Mural. Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival

Savor small bites, appetizers, heavenly hors d’oeuvres, entrée samples, featured beverages, and decadent desserts at the 10th Annual Taste of La Mesa set for 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 11. This delicious extravaganza, presented by the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce, invites everyone to eat their “heart out” while strolling table to table sampling fare from local restaurants – at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive. Don’t miss celebrating as “The Taste Turns Ten!” Tickets

Make a splash with Adventure Water Sports, with two locations on Mission Bay in San Diego! Rent Jet Skis, ski boats, a pontoon boat, stand-up paddle boards, single and tandem kayaks, beach cruisers and more for one hour, two hours, four or more. Special all-day rates for Jet Skis are available. Adventure Water Sports has two waterfront locations: The Dana Hotel (619-226-8611) and Campland on the Bay (858-581-9300). Choose your nautical adventure, then hop on and go! Adventure Water Sports

Viejas Concerts in the Park is back for another sizzling summer of entertainment! Coming up in June: Jeff Dunham (June 23), Wynonna Judd (June 29) and Peter Cetera (June 30). All concert tickets are NOW AVAILABLE at Viejas Casino & Resort or at the Viejas Gift Shop!

Join The Cork & Craft for its Abnormal Wine Dinner with Vesper Vineyards at 6 p.m. Monday, June 4. Enjoy an exquisite Seven-Course Dinner with curated wine pairings from Abnormal Wine Co. and Vesper Vineyards. Seating is limited for this intimate dining experience - secure your spot today! Tickets The Cork & Craft is San Diego’s only restaurant, winery and brewery in one. The Rancho Bernardo venue boasts 41 taps and an extensive wine list, inviting guests to sample some of the best beer and wine from around the world. Food is focused on serving refined plates in a casual environment. Offering lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch and Happy Hour. Closed Mondays. The Cork & Craft

Experience the many June offerings at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park!
• "50 Artists - 50 Fish,"  involving 50 artists from an array of disciplines: painters, sculptors,  designers, metalworkers, whittlers, ceramicist, jewelers, dabblers, film makers, photographers and a host of others who have made a fish displayed on a 2’ x 2’ matte black tile laid out in a grid on the floor of JFG's Inamori Pavilion. Running through July 15.
• "Mottainai: Waste Not - Cat Chiu Phillips," -  an exhibit using traditional handicraft methods  and various found materials and discarded items while encouraging collaborations within the community. Running through July 22.
• Japanese Language Class on six Saturdays starting June 2. This is a new beginner’s language course for adults with a love or curiosity of Japanese culture. The class is designed and led by JFG volunteers from Japan and focuses on basic Japanese conversation in a variety of contexts.
• Summer Solstice Solstice Celebration - 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. This is an excellent way to recharge/refresh your energies and welcome in the renewed energies and vitality you want to experience in the coming season. Tickets available online. $20 when purchased by June 5 and $25 after.
• Children's Summer Camp — Starting weekly in July. Campers will experience hands on activities ranging from garden aesthetics, basic botany, flower arrangements, dance, music, storytelling, language, games, sushi rolls, candy sushi, painting, manga art, taiko drums, yukata, and more! Visit the Japanese Friendship Garden online for registration and more details.

Enjoy live music from 2-5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at the Coronado Ferry Landing! The Coronado Big Band, pictured above, is set to play Sunday, June 10! seaside shopping village  features beautiful boutiques, fine restaurants and casual eateries, grassy lawns for picnics and even a small beach area to get your toes wet. Catch the daily ferry or with complimentary parking, travel by car to this lovely bayside district, a perfect way to spend the day! Coronado Ferry Landing 

Join Village Faire Restaurants & Shops in Carlsbad from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, for “A Day For Dad,” featuring a live band, free chance drawings, shopping discounts, restaurant specials and a beer garden during this festive event! Village Faire Restaurants & Shops

Shop for a Father's Day gift at THISTLE in Ocean Beach! The cozy 1920s cottage features an outside nursery stocked with colorful succulents, fruit trees and pottery. It's also THE place to go for inspired flower arrangements, including centerpieces and dreamy custom wedding bouquets. Inside the shop you'll find lots of additional gifts including locally made jewelry, artisanal soaps, candles, macramé, greeting cards and one-of-a-kind succulent gardens.  Call (619) 222-5400 or stop in and see what's blooming! THISTLE

Celebrate Father's Day at Kaiserhof Restaurant & Biergarten, serving a special champagne brunch with a soup and salad bar from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 17. Dinner featuring the regular menu and specials will be served from 4-9 p.m. View the sumptuous menus online here. Reserve by calling the restaurant at (619) 224-0606. Also don't miss the 2018 FIFA World Cup June 14-July 15, which will be on TV in the bar and Biergarten!

Join the USS Midway Museum for its Annual Flag Day Celebration on Thursday, June 14. Wear red, white and blue patriotic attire to receive FREE admission to the celebration. Enjoy one free youth admission with a paid adult admission here.

Navigate the global beer tasting scene at the San Diego Museum of Man during "Beer, Bir, Bjor" from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 7. At this summer beer tasting, you'll journey to the four corners of the museum where you'll fill your flight with brews inspired by nations around the world, enjoy beer-inspired activities, and more. Details

Explore the ocean world this summer with Birch Aquarium at Scripps! From the classroom to the seashore, the aquarium’s accredited Summer Learning Adventure Camps merge scientific exploration with hands-on fun and learning. Campers ages 4-15 investigate marine habitats, create ocean art projects, learn about careers in oceanography, and combine the science and sports of surfing and snorkeling, all while making new friends and memories. Week-long Summer Learning Adventure Camps run from June 25 – Aug. 24, 2018. Sessions fill early, so be sure to register now online or by phone at (858) 534-7336. Summer Camps at Birch Aquarium

The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park presents "Steampunk with a Retro Twist" starting Friday, June 8. Vehicles and concepts illustrate Steampunk’s retro evolution and come from makers, artists, and builders with variable and viable visions of the future. Their visions are diverse and thought-provoking with a good dash of humor. The exhibit also includes original historical fiction works and props from famed Steampunk inspired films, and even a time machine. The opening reception will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21. $10 for members and $15 for non-members includes admission, dinner and beverages (including beer & wine). R.S.V.P. to Sally at (619) 398-0301 by June 18. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Enjoy 2-for-1 on regular adult admission here: San Diego Automotive Museum Coupon

Make Father’s Day a special one-of-a-kind adventure! The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to a Father’s Day Sail aboard tall ship Californian or San Salvador on Saturday, June 16 or Sunday, June 17. Food will be served from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and the three-hour sailing trip will begin boarding at 11:30 a.m. and returns approximately at 3 p.m. Guests are welcome to enjoy the museum before and after the sail. Father’s Day Sail. Enjoy $2 off regular admission here.

Catch the smart and touching play “The Father” at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach running May 30 – June 24, 2018. A sensation in Paris, London and New York, and honored with a war chest of awards including a Tony nomination for Best Play. André, now 80 years old, was once a tap dancer who lives with his daughter Anne and her husband Antoine. Or was he an engineer whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pajamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control. This play — a West Coast premiere — promises to be a profoundly moving memorable evening of theatre. Tickets

Have a memorable meal at this East County oasis and landmark, serving famous clam chowders, seasonal fresh catches and crispy fish and chips with secret recipes developed by founder Catherine “Mama” Ghio. A La Mesa fixture, Anthony’s features a bucolic setting on a small private pond with an aquatic décor, a pretty patio, a bocce ball court, private cabana, and a dog-friendly dining area. Enjoy lakeside views while exploring an extensive menu that also includes succulent lobster, steaks and chicken, salads and pastas. Read more about Anthony's here

Find unique Father''s Day and graduation gifts at the Dinosaur Gallery in Del Mar. The store carries an amazing selection of crystals, jewelry, exquisite artist collectibles, meteorites, corals and shells, a 2.7 billion-year-old stromatolite found in Australia and much more. Stop in anytime from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (closed Wednesdays) and from noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Dinosaur Gallery is right next to the Del Mar Library. Call (858) 794-4855 for more information.

Discover a mecca of imported European antique and vintage furnishings at this large-volume dealer in North Little Italy. Two showrooms house high-quality pieces from many respected brands, with styles ranging from Spanish Revival to Mid-Century Modern. The store has high turnover, offers freighting and delivery, and restoration services with free estimates. A destination for locals since 1991, the store is open 7 days a week and accepts all major credit cards. India Street Antiques/Danish Modern San Diego

Treat your feet at Sock District, filled with the widest selection of novelty, fashionable, witty, and classic socks you've ever seen. Pick up a pair (or two, or three or more!) for any occasion. Music lover? Sports fan? Animal enthusiast? Need a Father's Day gift? Sock District has you covered. Find socks for men, women and kids. Visit Sock District at Village Faire in the heart of downtown Carlsbad and see why this store puts feet first! Sock District

Dont sweat it out at the park or beach this year. Book your party indoors and let FUNBelievable Play take care of you. Save $35 on a Semi-Private Party when you BOOK NOW! For birthday parties and special events, FUNBelievable Play is the place to go. Voted BEST kids party venue in Southern California and San Diego for two years running, the facility caters to all needs and budgets, including Mini-Party (8 children maximum), Semi-Private (up to 20 children) and Private Party (maximum capacity of 150 guests) packages. Professional and attentive staff can help make the set-up, party and breakdown a breeze. Party slots book up fast, so plan ahead and book early. Call (619) 456-2474 or visit FunBelievable online for more information. FUNbelievable is open daily. For $2 off adventure play, click here: FUNbelievable Coupon

• Enjoy Craft Night from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Cougar Vineyard & Winery! The event is themed “American Pride” and all supplies will be provided to create a pretty American flag banner. Spots available for 20 crafters, who will sip, enjoy nibbles and craft away. Wine club $30 pp, non-Wine Club $35pp. Call (951)767-8398, email or stop by the winery to sign up. This event will sell out!.
• Visit the winery at the Wine, Brews & Buckaroos Festival on June 16. Presented by the Rotary Club of Bonsall, the event will be held from 5:30-10 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Come by the Cougar booth and say “hi” to Myrna and Ed! Enjoy wine, beer, tasty bites, a silent auction, dancing in the Beer ‘n’ Brats Courtyard, and live music all night. 
• Also order fresh salads, sandwiches, hot paninis and pizzas from Sangio's Deli, open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Fridays until 7 p.m.) The winery presents live music from 5-8 p.m. Fridays and from 2-5 p.m. Sundays. Cougar Vineyards & Winery

The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad joins the global "Make Music Day" celebration on June 21 by offering free admission and musical activities all day long. There is something for everyone during Make Music Day including the invitation to bring an instrument and play on one of the performance stages. More details here. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays year-round. For $1 off regular admission, click here: Museum of Making Music Coupon

Take time to admire beautiful artistic wares during the semi-annual San Diego Potters’ Guild Spring Sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 9-10 at the Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. The sale fills the Spanish Village courtyard with thousands of pots. Potters display a wide variety of handmade functional and decorative pieces created in their home studios. Attendees can meet the potters and ask questions about their work. San Diego Potters Guild. Enjoy a free gift at Spanish Village Art Center here.

Spend an afternoon at Milagro Winery, a panoramic 110-acre Ramona winery, bottling estate-grown Bordeaux and Italian varietals in an intimate, enchanting setting. Rolling hills and stunning sunsets provide a spectacular backdrop for weddings, private parties and other special events. On weekends, enjoy sampling and learning about different wines in the modern and rustic tasting room. Live music is also offered (see Milagro’s Events Calendar online). Stroll the vineyard, home to an organic farm and fruit and nut orchard, and picnic on Milagro’s patio while taking in sweeping vistas of the Ramona Valley.  Open 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Check Milagro’s calendar here.

Enjoy Afternoon Tea from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant in Old Town. A three-tier plated tower of gourmet offerings await guests, along with a variety of black, green and herbal teas. Make your reservation at (619) 297-1874 or visit Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant online

Break bread with friends and family at Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant, situated on the second level of the seaside shopping plaza Village Faire in Carlsbad. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Gregorio’s robust menu features everything from pasta primavera to specialty thin-crust pizzas, plus soups, salads and sandwiches. Seafood, chicken and grilled items such as the artfully prepared filet mignon round out the menu. The restaurant's new lunch menu is offered 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit Gregorio’s online.

Help support The Turning Point Home and attend its Butterfly Banquet 2018 on June 9. The event will be held at the Bay View Restaurant located at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego and will include a silent auction, raffles, a special live auction and a two-entrée buffet meal. Located on the edge of San Diego’s Golden Hill park, The Turning Point Home is a community-based, peer-oriented, residential recovery home which provides shelter, food and recovery services to alcoholic women. Tickets

Savor stupendous soups and top-of-the-line sandwiches, salads  and pastas — all made from scratch — at Prontos Gourmet Market, THE place to enjoy breakfast and lunch, and pick up dinners-to-go in Carlsbad Village. Prontos features an amazing array of gourmet foods and specialty items like Angus Beef Osso Bucco, Greek Stuffed Chicken, Wild Atlantic Salmon and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. Not to be missed is the large pastry case filled with cobblers, cakes, bars and other homemade treats. Dine indoors or out on the sunny patio. The family-owned market also offers catering for everything from business luncheons to elaborate events. Call (760) 434-2644 or visit Prontos online. 

Enjoy an exciting shopping experience at miss match, San Diego's favorite boutique. Miss match overflows with trendy clothing, fashionable shoes and unique accessories. Stores are artfully arranged by color and coordinated outfits, and complimentary styling will leave you feeling and looking like a star. Shop at locations in Ocean Beach and at the Coronado Ferry Landing. Check out miss match on social media @missmatchsd or visit miss match online

Make your dream home a reality with Catrina Russell, Coldwell Banker’s top real estate agent in San Diego, Riverside and Temecula Valley. A longtime resident of the Ocean Beach/Point Loma area, Catrina was also again named 2016 Customer Service Business of the Year by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. Dedicated and professional, Catrina consistently exceeds her clients' expectations. For a free, no-obligation home evaluation, or if you are considering selling or purchasing a home, contact Catrina@CatrinaRussell.com, call 619-226-BUYS(2897) or visit Catrina Russell online

The Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park offers weekly summer camps (both half-day and full-day) from June 18-August 24, 2018, for kids in grades Pre-K through 8. Hands-on science themes include: Junior Adventurers: Simple Machines;  Bubbles, Boats and Beyond;  Sensational Senses;  Space Explorer;  Art-ology;  Body Basics;  Gross & Gooey Science;  Bugs, Rocks & The Wild;  Energy Explorer;  Astronaut Camp; Superhero Science; Super Solar System; Chemistry in the Kitchen; Construction Crew; Unseen Science; Spy Camp; Young Tinkerers; CSI;  eCamp; Movie Magic; Mindstorm Robotics; Women Scientists in Action and more! Students in grades 3–8 can participate in ThoughtSTEM camps, which teach the intricacies of computer coding. Interactive exhibits, IMAX^® films, and out-of-this world instructors make science learning fun. View detailed camp descriptions and dates here. To register, call Client Services at (619) 238-1233 x806 or visit the Fleet online. The Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park is open 365 days a year. For 20 percent off regular admission, click here: Fleet Science Center Coupon

Celebrate our nation’s flag and honor veterans during the Flag Day Ceremony at the Mormon Battalion Historic Site at 5 p.m. June 16, 2018. This San Diego event will be held behind the Mormon Battalion in the picnic area. A U.S. Marine band will play patriotic music and stories of valor and courage of our honored veterans will be shared. The site is at 2510 Juan St. in San Diego’s Old Town. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Call (619) 298-3317 or visit the Mormon Battalion Historical Site online.

Enjoy flavorful Mexican fare around San Diego County at Diane Powers’ collection of colorful restaurants. At Bazaar del Mundo Shops, a beautiful entry to San Diego’s Old Town community, experience sun-splashed days and chile-inspired nights at Casa Guadalajara. The venue is famous for sizzling fajitas, tantalizing handmade tortillas and birdbath margaritas. In North County’s Carlsbad, Casa de Bandini welcomes guests onto its lush patio or inside its vibrant dining room. Enjoy award-winning seafood dishes, traditional combination plates, creative and healthy Mexican salads, and much more. At Casa Sol y Mar east of Del Mar, homemade dressings, salsas and sauces are prepared daily, along with hot corn and flour tortillas made by hand, right in view of delighted patrons. And in East County’s La Mesa, life is always a fiesta at Casa de Pico, which echoes the vibrancy of Old Mexico with its splashing fountains, beautiful patios, strolling mariachis and festive décor. Savor these San Diego favorites, open daily.

This Father's Day, give the gift of comfort and style by treating Dad to a new pair of shoes at Birkenstock of San Diego Stores. Birkenstock's San Diego locations include Encinitas, Coronado, Old Town, Lemon Grove and new store, Sole Concepts, in the Gaslmp Quarter. Birkenstock has been introducing new and innovative footwear to San Diego since 1976. Get $10 off your purchase of $75 or more here: Birkenstock Coupon

Enjoy piping-hot pizzas at Leucadia Pizza Kitchen, now open at 959 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad, in the Von's Shopping Center. Also enjoy delicious pastas, entrées, subs, salads and desserts at this delivery and take-out only location. Call (760) 434-2222 or visit Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants

Visit the San Diego Archaeological Center, a curation facility and museum where visitors can learn the story of how people have lived in San Diego County for the past 10,000 years. In addition to its role as a museum, the Escondido center serves as an education and research facility and is the only local organization dedicated to the collection, study, curation and exhibition of San Diego County's archaeological artifacts. San Diego Archaeological Center On June 9, the center will have an artifact activity for children of all ages at MAGEC in the Park, a family festival bringing youth teams together to create cool art and showcase Escondido’s arts and culture. MAGEC in the Park

Families, friends, large groups can come together at Escapism and have a blast. Experience this team-immersion game, a breakout form of entertainment filled with strategy, suspense and adrenaline, but no scary stuff. Groups choose a themed room and then get 60 minutes to escape by decoding hints and solving puzzles, making teamwork imperative. Your team becomes the star protagonist of the adventure. Communication, critical thinking and personal empowerment make this a fantastic, strategic adventure for all walks of life. Game masters track progress and can provide guidance if needed. Call (619) 866-2670 or book your holiday event. Event planners will help you arrange a great experience for all. Enjoy 15 percent off an entire booking here