Escondido’s Historic Grape Day Festival Returns in September!
Escondido’s oldest and most famous event returns for the first time since 2018. The Grape Day Festival will return Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Grape Day Park. The festival will feature activities and entertainment steeped in Escondido history and traditions: spinning and weaving, corn shelling and grinding, butter making, grape stomping, early-century vehicles and antique equipment, along with live swing jazz and bluegrass music. There will also be a wine and beer garden. The free, family-friendly event will be held in Grape Day Park, home to the original festivals in the heart of Escondido and next to City Hall and the...
Explore the Iconic Scripps Pier at Sunset with a Naturalist from Birch Aquarium
Explore the Iconic Scripps Pier at Sunset with a Naturalist from Birch Aquarium La Jolla, CA (September 15, 2022) — Starting this fall, outdoor enthusiasts will once again have the rare opportunity to experience breathtaking sunsets while taking a stroll on the iconic Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier as part of the 2022-2023 Outdoor Adventures programming at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. During Sunset Pier Walks, guests will join Birch Aquarium naturalists on an exclusive walking tour of Scripps Pier — which is normally closed to the public — and learn about fieldwork being conducted by Scripps Oceanography researchers. The 90-minute tour features hands-on...
Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers at the Museum of Making Music
Experience an evening of rock and roll, rockabilly, and Western swing with musician and entertainer Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers on Friday, September 16 at 7 PM. Deke has forged a career of keeping America’s roots music alive while interjecting new creativity into genres of music that flourished in decades previous. Dickerson has provided rootsy music for a slew of television shows and movie projects, including scoring the music for a Paramount Pictures film starring Johnny Knoxville, Action Point. “This music isn’t a cartoon to me, or some weird retro thing to be laughed at,” states Dickerson. “This is the...
Gather for the Annual Grape Stomp at Maurice Car’rie Winery!
Dress up and grab your friends and family and join in the Annual Grape Stomp at Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery in Temecula! Annual Grape Stomp Saturday, September 17th from 4-8pm in The Barn Ticket Prices: $55 General Admission 21+, $25 General Admission under 21, $80 General Admission with Stomping Includes 2 glasses of wine or Sangria (21+) or 2 nonalcoholic drinks (under 21) to enjoy during the event, a bottle of wine to take home (21+), watching and/or participating in the Stomp, live music by Denny T Party of 3, wine specials, and entry into raffles. Food available for...
Register for Little Explorer’s Fall Camp at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!
This fall we are inviting budding naturalists for a weeklong adventure as we learn about nocturnal animals and what nature does at night. Through daily science and art activities, campers will explore adaptations and behaviors of nocturnal animals, how light affects plants, and how some animals survive in the dark. Ages: K through Grade 3 Register for Fall Camp
Enjoy the Ocean Beach Farmers Market Every Wednesday!
Ocean Beach Farmers Market 4900 Newport Ave., San Diego, CA
Enjoy fresh produce, art, flowers and more while supporting San Diego’s local farmers at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., on the 4900 Block of Newport Avenue, between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach. The Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market has something for everyone! This event boasts the same free-spirited and funky vibe that can be felt throughout this beach side community. Here you will find countless vendors of fresh produce, tasty ready to eat meals, unique homemade arts and crafts, and live music to help set the tone for a fun and exciting evening out....
Spend a Lovely Summer Day Visiting The Grand Tea Room in Escondido!
The Grand Tea Room 145 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA
The gift shop at The Grand Tea Room in Escondido is stocked and ready for your shopping needs! Find elegant teapots, cups and saucers, jewelry, scented soaps and sachets, scarfs, gloves and much much more. The Grand Tea Room can ship too! Also buy gift certificates, which can be e-mailed or mailed. The restaurant's patio is open for outdoor dining and welcomes everyone! Also order takeout or "Tea to Go" by calling (760) 233-9500. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. The Grand Tea Room
Best Pizza & Brew has 5 locations Countywide Serving Hot Pizza, Craft Beers, Salads, Sandwiches and More!
Best Pizza & Brew CA
Choose pizza by the large slice or whole piping-hot pie at this popular gathering spot, with multiple San Diego County locations and another on the way in downtown Vista. With a roster of 13 specialty pizzas from pepperoni to margarita, both meat lovers and veggie fans can get their fix. Starters include warmed garlic knots, fried calamari, and buffalo wings (or Korean, sweet and spicy or teriyaki flavors), perfect as shareable plates. Fresh salads and hearty sandwiches highlight the rest of the menu. Craft beer lovers will appreciate the thirst-quenching beer list, brimming with pale ales, stouts and palate-pleasing pilsners....
Discover Japanese Friendship Garden’s Online Gift Shop!
San Diego, CA
Japanese Friendship Garden has an online gift shop with JFG branded items, snacks, and various collectible.s Find wonderful, unique gifts for that special someone at the new Japanese Friendship Garden online gift shop! Perfect for stocking stuffers and gift toppers! #jfgsd #MuseumsFromHome #Holidays2020 Balboa Park
Enjoy Hops On the Harbor With Flagship Cruises & Events!
Flagship Cruises & Events 990 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Does San Diego beer taste better on a yacht? Join Flagship Cruises & Events for Hops On The Harbor! Each month, Flagship welcomes a different San Diego brewery aboard its Friday night dinner cruise for an evening of food, local brews and waterfront views. Meet the brewers, talk about beer and dine on gourmet fare. Enjoy 15% Off a Cruise Here