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Special Events in San Diego
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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