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Mission Valley 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
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.
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.
March
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.
May
Score Baja 500
Usually held in early May
Location: Ensenada
818-225-8402
Admission Free
Annual off-road car, motorcycle, truck loop race in Baja California, Mexico. Starts and ends in Ensenada.
Annual Fiesta Del Sol
Held in June
Location: Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach
858-755-4775
Celebrate the beginning of summer with music, entertainment, children's games, arts and crafts.
June
Annual Mainly Mozart Festival
Usually held in June
Locations: San Diego Baja California, Mexico
619-239-0100
An all-star orchestra performs the works of Mozart and other baroque, classical and romantic composers.
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
Whale Watching
Usually the entire month
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. Glimpse these peaceful "giants of the sea" from Cabrillo Nation Monument or on special whale-watching cruises.
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