With sunny skies and warm weather in the forecast, it’s not too late to plan your escape to San Diego for the weekend and enjoy these outdoor top things to do:
Festa do Espirito Santo
Celebrate Portuguese Heritage by joining in the city’s oldest ethnic festival that commemorates Portugal’s Queen St. Isabel feeding the poor during a centuries-ago famine. This family friendly festival will feature plenty of live music, a bazaar, food and a parade on Sunday.
Where: United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall – 818 Avenida De Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106
When: May 17-19, 2013
> Find out more about the 103rd Annual Festa do Espirito Santo
Ramona Rodeo
Yeehaw! One of the country’s top PRCA sanctioned full-scale pro rodeos, the Ramona Rodeo is a 3-day event featuring barrel racing, tie-down roping, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, and bareback riding. Also, don’t miss the Ramona Main Street Parade on Saturday.
Where: Fred Grand Arena – 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA 92065
When: May 17-19, 2013
Cost: $5-$15
> Find out more about the Ramona Rodeo
Southern California Beach Soccer Championships
North Park Festival of the Arts & Craft Beer Block
Spend the day in North Park enjoying a diverse line-up of bands, dancers and artists into one marathon day of performances spread across multiple stages. For the beer lovers in the audience, a ticket to Craft Beer Block will include over 25 local breweries, 12 4-ounce tasters and a commemorative glass.
Where: University Avenue & 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
When: May 18, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Festival – Free. Craft Beer Block – In Advance – $25, Day of – $30.
> Find out more about the North Park Festival of the Arts & Craft Beer Block
Pirate Days
Arrr, matey! Sail on down to the Embarcadero to embark on a two-day celebration for kids of all ages. The days will include kids costume contests, carnival games, cannon firings, weapon demonstrations, sword fights, scary stories, and scavenger hunt for the pirate treasure, which the mermaid holds at the end of the treasure hunt.
Where: Maritime Museum of San Diego – 1492 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: May 18-19, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Adults – $16. Kids (3-12) – $8. Kids 2 and Under – Free.
> Find out more about Pirate Days
Escondido Street Faire
Since 1989, the Escondido Street Faire has brought live entertainment, over 500 vendors, children’s rides and activities, and food from around the world to the downtown tree-lined streets of Escondido.
Where: Grand Avenue, between Center City Pkwy and Ivy, Escondido, CA 92025
When: May 19, 2013
Time: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Escondido Street Fair
20th Annual Sicilian Festival in Little Italy
Venite a festeggiare un anniversario…stile siciliano! La musica, la danza, la cultura e la cucina della Sicilia arrivano in piazza di San Diego, in zona Little Italy come parte della celebrazione l’annuale Festa di Siciliano.
Come celebrate an anniversary…Sicilian-Style! The music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily come to the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood as part of the 20th Annual Sicilian Festival celebration.
Where: 1600 – 1700 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
When: May 19, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the 20th Annual Sicilian Festival in Little Italy
CicloSDias Mini
In anticipation of the main CicloSDias event on Sunday, August 11, this weekend’s CicloSDias Mini will close the Marston Loop in Balboa Park to cars and open it up to everyone on bikes, roller blades, skateboards, two feet and anything else. Make sure to bring a blanket, and picnic food and games to enjoy a car free afternoon.
Where: Balboa Park – Balboa Drive at Juniper Street, San Diego, CA 92101
When: May 19, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the CicloSDias Mini
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