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San Diego Events
January
Annual Penguin Day Ski Fest
Held in early January
Location: De Anza Cove in Mission Bay
858-270-0840
Hours: 9am - noon
Brave the cold water at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay and water-ski without a wetsuit to earn a Penguin Patch.
Mainly Mozart Spotlight
Location: Neuro Science Institute La Jolla
Held January - April
619-239-0100
The annual spotlight concert series highlights chamber music.
San Diego New Year's Day Race
Held on New Year's Day
Location: Shelter Island Yacht Club
619-221-8400
Traditional regatta with all classes and multi-hull boats.
February
Buick Invitational
Held in early February
Location: Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla
800-888-BUICK
Annual PGA Tour men's golf tournament. Buick Invitational Pro-Am with local and national professionals.
Wildflowers Bloom
Takes place in February, depending on weather conditions
760-767-4684
Call for additional information
In the desert depending on rainfall in winter, the natural beauty of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park is enhanced by the almost magical appearance of desert wildflowers in the spring.
Kumba Fest
Held in early February
Location: Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza, downtown San Diego
619-544-1000
A black history month celebration of African-American arts, creativity and cultural heritage. Co-produced with the San Diego Repertory Theatre's African-American Council. Showcases African American art and cultural heritage, with a variety of drama, song and poetry.
San Diego Brazil Carnival
Held in February
Location: Downtown San Diego
619-224-4684
The annual Gala Event will be held at a downtown location. The Brazilian 'Mardi Gras' Ball features a samba show, Mardi Gras Beads, Cappeira (exhibit of dance with martial arts), carnival bands, parades and a costume contest with the first prize winner receiving a trip to Brazil.
San Diego International Auto Show
Held in mid February
Location: San Diego Convention Center
619-525-5000
Features foreign and domestic cars, futuristic concept cars, never-before seen models and many others.
World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship
Held in late February
Location: La Costa Resort
800-918-GOLF
The Accenture Match Play Championship returns to the La Costa Resort and Spa. The prestigious event features the world's top 64 players from the Official World Golf ranking in dramatic head-to-head, single elimination match play competition. Mon and Tues: practice rounds, Wed-Sat am: competition rounds, Sat pm: Semifinal Match and Sun: Championship
March
Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series
Held thru April
Location: Neuro Science Institute La Jolla
619-239-0100
The annual spotlight concert series highlights chamber music.
Whale Watching
Season is mid December - mid March
Location: Cabrillo Nation Monument or on special whale-watching cruises
619-557-5450
Annual migration of California gray whales to the warm breeding grounds off the coast of Baja California.
Annual America's Schooner Cup Charity Regatta
Held most of March and April
Location: San Diego Harbor
619-223-3138
Schooners compete in San Diego Harbor.
San Diego International Film Festival
Held most of March
Location: Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD, La Jolla and Hazard Center
858-459-8707
Premieres of feature films from around the world. Also includes "Celebrating Animating" and the "The Short Night" featuring short subject films.
April
Butterflies & Orchids
Held early - mid April
Location: San Diego Wild Animal Park's Hidden Jungle exhibit
619-234-6541
Thousands of butterflies from around the world swarm the San Diego Wild Animal Park's Hidden Jungle exhibit. The Crevasse, adjacent to Hidden Jungle, features stick insects, leaf bugs and leaf cutters ants. More than 300 orchids are displayed during this two week spring fling and the horticulture staff gives daily presentations on orchid care and cultivation during park hours.
Annual Jewish Film Festival
Held the first two weeks of April
Location: AMC Theaters at La Jolla and Hazard Center
858-457-3161
Annual presentation of American and International features, documentaries and short subjects that explore the Jewish experience.
Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair/Parade
Held in late April
Location: San Diego
858-560-0871
Call for exact location and further information
Parade route travels from Levant to Comstock on Linda Vista Road. Fair is located at Linda Vista Road, between Comstock and Ulrich Streets, and features ethnic food and entertainment.
Annual San Diego Adams Avenue Roots Festival
Held in late April
Location: San Diego
619-282-7329
Free vintage blues, folk, jazz, country and international music on 6 stages.
Annual Union-Tribune San Diego A La Carte Festival
Held in late April
Location: Presidents Way & Park Blvd, Balboa Park
619-338-1726
Food from San Diego's best restaurants, unique micro beers, live music, entertainment, special activities for kids and celebrity chef demonstrations.
Art Walk
Held in late April
Location: Little Italy, downtown San Diego
619-615-1090
The two day festival showcases visual and performing artists in their work environment and in stage areas.
May
Buds 'n Blooms
Held all of May
Location: Balboa Park
619-235-1100
The magnificent horticulture of Balboa Park is the centerpiece for this annual spring celebration. Features floral-themed activities, museum exhibits, tours, performances and free outdoor family activities.
June
Annual World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament
Held in mid July
Location: Fiesta Island, Mission Bay
Over-the-line softball is played on a small field and is unique to San Diego. There is free viewing of San Diego's original beach softball event at Fiesta Island, Mission Bay.
California State Summer Games
Held in mid July
Location: Vary throughout San Diego County including Qualcomm Stadium, Balboa Stadium and University of San Diego
619-682-3436
California State Games create an Olympic style competition for amateur athletes of all age ranges and abilities to challenge themselves and excel their individual past performances. The athletes, from youth to adult will participate in twenty different sports ranging from archery to track & field.
August
Acura Classic
Held in early August
Location: La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad
A WTA Tour event featuring world famous tennis.
Annual World Body Surfing Championships
Held the entire month of August
Location: Oceanside Pier and Beach
International and U.S. bodysurfers, equipped with swim fins, ride and perform on ocean waves. Open to all ages 12 and up.
November
San Diego Historical Society Holiday Home Tours
Held November - early January
Location: Varies
619-232-6203
View the period style decorations that adorn the ornate, historic Villa Montezuma & the historic Marston House. Tours are given Thursday through Sunday.
December
San Diego Historical Society Holiday Home Tours
Held November - early January
Location: Varies
619-232-6203
View the period style decorations that adorn the ornate, historic Villa Montezuma & the historic Marston House. Tours are given Thursday through Sunday.
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