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What's Happening in San Diego - April 2018
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- The birthstone: Diamond | Flower: Daisy and the Sweet Pea
- The zodiac signs are Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19) and Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20)
- April Fools' Day
- Easter (Apr. 1st) / Earth Day ( Apr. 22) / Arbor Day (Apr. 27)
- National Poetry Month
- Jazz Appreciation Month
- Alcohol Awareness Month
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Easter Dining & Events at Fairmont Grand Del Mar This Easter, the rabbit’s out of the hat — and on the Aria Lawn — at the #1 Luxury Hotel in San Diego as voted by TripAdvisor travelers, Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Date: Apr 1, 2018 Time: refer to website Price: refer to website Location: Fairmont Grand Del Mar - 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct., San Diego, CA 92130 For info. visit Easter Event
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Goodguys 18th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals The Goodguys 18th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals is a colorful “Full Throttle Fun” hot rod & custom car automotive themed festival featuring over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars & trick trucks through 1987 vintage. Date: Apr 6 - Apr 8, 2018 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: Spectators $6-$50 Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds - 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 For info. visit Goodguys Del Mar Nationals
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Ironman 70.3 Oceanside California A season opener that attracts a who’s who of triathlon in North America. Date: Apr 7, 2018 Time: refer to website Price: refer to website Location: Oceanside Beach Community Center - 300 North The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054 For info. visit Ironman Oceanside
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San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest ArtFest at the Garden features some of the finest regional artists displaying their talents with the beautiful San Diego Botanic Garden as a back . Date: Apr 7 - Apr 8, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: Free with paid admission or membership Location: San Diego Botanic Garden - 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 For info. visit SD Botanic Garden ArtFest
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Citybeat Beer Fest The CityBeat Beer Fest is the perfect marriage of two of San Diego’s best-known exports - music and craft beer. Date: Apr 7, 2018 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Price: $20-$60 Location: Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows - 2223 El Cajon Blvd., SD, CA 92104 For info. visit Beer Fest
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Black Mountain Trail Run Part of the XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series, this course is great for beginners and advanced athletes with plenty of wide fire road trails and some single-track sections. Date: Apr 8, 2018 Time: 6:00 AM - 11:30 AM Price: $35-$85 Location: Black Mountain Ranch State Park - 14800 Carmel Valley Road, SD, CA 92127 For info. visit Black Mountain Trail Run
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San Diego Film Awards The San Diego Film Awards celebrates excellence in over 27 categories including acting, directing, writing, makeup and more. Held at Humphrey’s by the Bay. Date: Apr 8, 2018 Time: 5:30 PM Price: refer to website Location: Humphrey’s By the Bay - 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego , CA 92106 For info. visit Film Awards
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2018 San Diego Tour de Cure The Tour de Cure is an event where no matter what road you take, you will be joining thousands of people from around the country who have the same passion as you to fight diabetes. Date: Apr 14, 2018 Time: 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM Price: Registration Fee - $15. Fundraising Minimum - $200. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds - 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 For info. visit SD Tour de Cure
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San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 5K & 8K Run through some of San Diego’s most beautiful beaches, bays and resorts, with this fast, flat and scenic half marathon, 5k and 8k. Date: Apr 14, 2018 Time: 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM Price: $25-$75 Location: Tecolote Shores Park - 1292 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 For info. visit SD Marathon
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2018 Oceanside Days of Art Oceanside Days of Art is a juried fine art festival featuring up to and sometimes over 100 local artists selling a variety of unique artwork including paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ceramics, fine jewelry, photography and more. Date: Apr 14 - Apr 15, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: free Location: 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 For info. visit Days of Art
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Taste of Hillcrest More than 35 fantastic Hillcrest restaurants are participating, giving foodies a chance to sample some of their best and signature dishes. Date: Apr 14, 2018 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Price: In Advance - $30, Day of - $35 Location: 5th Avenue and University Ave. For info. visit Taste of Hillcrest
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VinDiego Wine & Food Festival The 6th Annual VinDiego Wine and Food Festival is a Wine and Food Lovers dream come true! Over 70 top tier wineries and 25 of san diego’s very best chefs come together to create san diego’s classy wine and food experience! Date: Apr 14, 2018 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Price: $75-$105 Location: NTC Liberty Station - 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106 For info. visit Wine and Food Festival
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Triton 5K & Festival Students, alumni, staff, faculty and the greater San Diego community are invited to the 22nd Annual Triton 5K & Festival. Date: Apr 15, 2018 Time: 7:30 AM Price: $15-$60 Location: UCSD - North Point Ln., La Jolla, CA 92093 For info. visit Triton 5K
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Fallbrook Avocado Festival The 32nd Annual Avocado Festival includes local artisans on the artisan walk on Alvarado, Cazadores Margaritas at the Main Stage area. Date: Apr 15, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: Free Location: Main Street - E Alvarado St & S Main Ave., Fallbrook, CA 92028 For info. visit Avocado Festival
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2018 Del Mar National Horse Show For nearly three-quarters of a century, equestrian sports aficionados have marked their calendars each April and May for the Del Mar National Horse Show, held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Date: Apr 17 - May 6, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Price: $15+ Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds 22nd DAA - 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 For info. visit Horse Show
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San Diego Comic Fest The sixth annual San Diego Comic Fest is coming up fast. It will be held April 20-22, 2018 at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. Date: Apr 20 - Apr 22, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Price: $7.50-$50 Location: Town and Country Resort & Convention Center - 500 Hotel Circle North. For info. visit Comic Fest
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Margarita 5k Join us for a flat and fast 5k run on hard pack sand at low tide on the beaches of Mission and Pacific Beach! Date: Apr 21, 2018 Time: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Price: $15-$45 Location: 3115 Ocean Front, San Diego, CA 92109 For info. visit Margarita 5K
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San Diego EarthFair Our annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. Date: Apr 22, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: free Location: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101 For info. visit EartFair
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Annual Lakeside Rodeo The 54th Annual Lakeside Rodeo brings the exciting action of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association to the Lakeside Arena. Date: Apr 27 - Apr 29, 2018 Time: refer to website Price: $10-$20 Location: Lakeside Rodeo Grounds - 12584 Mapleview St., Lakeside, CA 92040 For info. visit Lakeside Rodeo
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Encinitas April Street Fair At the Encinitas April Street Fair, enjoy unique food, five live music stages, children’s rides, beer garden, and more than 450 vendors. Date: Apr 28 - Apr 29, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: free Location: South Coast Hwy 101 between D and J Streets, Encinitas, CA 92024 For info. visit Street Fair Encinitas
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San Diego Kids Expo & Fair The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair presented by Toyota every April and October is part businesses and non-profits on display, part fun fair and part music and dance festival. And definitely all kids! Date: Apr 28 - Apr 29, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: $8-$35 Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds - 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014 For info. visit Kids Expo & Fair
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Adams Avenue Unplugged Adams Avenue Unplugged, a free musical walkabout! Date: Apr 28, 2018 Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Price: free Location: Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 For info. visit Adams Avenue Unplugged
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San Diego Awesome ‘80s Run 5K & 8K The San Diego Awesome ‘80s Run is the perfect opportunity for you to dress up in your favorite ‘80s gear since you won’t be the only one dressed like a weirdo. Date: Apr 29, 2018 Time: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Price: $20-$40 Location: De Anza Cove Park - 3000 N Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 For info. visit 80s Run
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Chocolate Festival This popular annual event with over 15 vendors showcasing and sampling various types of chocolate has something for every palette. Date: Apr 29, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: refer to website Location: Maritime Museum of San Diego - 1492 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 For info. visit Chocolate Festival
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