As we creep closer to fall, the weekends become more packed with fun activities. We’ve got a lot of options this weekend for events close to home, but we've also listed some fun events just a car trip away. And don’t forget that San Diego Restaurant Week begins on Sunday—and this year they’re including lunch in the deal.
This weekend, Coronado is hosting activities like a free shredding event, an art exhibit and art walk, a garden exchange and a movie premiere of a . This Saturday is Coastal Cleanup Day all over San Diego County. Pick a beach!
Head to Imperial Beach for some Tijuana River action and a class on sustainable gardens. See the Rocky Horror Show downtown or visit a huge music and boat fair at Mission Bay all weekend long.
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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME
- When/where: , 800 Orange Ave., Coronado, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.
- Why go: Coronado Enterprise Group will take all your sensitive documents, like old bank statements, and rip them to pieces.
- Price: Free, but donations are welcome.
- When/where: , 936 Orange Ave., Coronado, 5-8 p.m. Friday.
- Why go: See a painting demonstration by local artist Uwe Werner, browse the gallery and enjoy some refreshments.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 640 Orange Ave., Coronado, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
- Why go: Bring extra goodies from your garden to share with the community. Drop yours off and come back an hour or so later and receive a bag from other participants!
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 5000 Highway 75, Coronado, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
- Why go: Help hundreds of other community volunteers clean up our coastline during this countywide coastal cleanup.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , intersection of Glorietta Boulevard and Third Street, Coronado, 5-10 p.m. Saturday. (Movie begins at 7:30 p.m.)
- Why go: Watch the premiere of Wall: The Journey Up, a movie that follows Steve Wampler's life, including his climb of El Capitan. There is an optional dinner and bar.
- Price: $15-$150.
- When/where: , 1201 1st St., Coronado, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Why go: View art and make art at this two-day Art Walk. Money raised goes to the Coronado Historical Association. There are activities and entertainment for all ages.
- Price: Free.
BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT
- When/where: , 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.
- Why go: Learn about making a sustainable garden in your own backyard. Other green tricks you’ll learn include composting.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: Tijuana River, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
- Why go: Do your part and help clean up, protect and restore natural habitats at this Tijuana River Action month event.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: Ocean Beach Pier, 5091 Niagara Ave., San Diego, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday.
- Why go: Bring your human-powered paddle boat to OB and paddle the waves while bringing to attention the impact pollution has on our oceans.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 8-10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
- Why go: Travel down to the Old Globe for a cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show. Sing along to your favorites with Brad and Janet.
- Price: $29-$122.
- When/where: Mission Bay, 1775 E. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, various hours Friday through Sunday.
- Why go: See more than 25 bands perform over the weekend and watch big boats race in the water. There will be activities for kids, food booths and beer gardens.
- Price: Free for military with ID; $10-$30 for various level tickets. A three-day VIP pass, which includes parking, is $250.
