Hello San Diego! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Biotech’s biggest global event, a ballerina storytime, and a two-floor arcade + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
San Diego’s biotech spotlight: BIO International, the biotech industry’s largest global event, continues today through Thursday at the San Diego Convention Center, drawing thousands worldwide and spotlighting the region’s life sciences strength -- read why the city matters.
Transit costs held steady: On Tuesday, MTS directors approved a Fare Freeze Program to lock in fares for low-income San Diego riders, a budget move now awaiting SANDAG approval that could halt future increases -- see the fare freeze plan.
Positive role models matter: San Diego nonprofit Boys to Men Mentoring supports teen boys across 35 schools, many in East County, where 40% come from fatherless homes, and is recruiting mentors through community events -- learn how to get involved.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Press start, San Diego: Craving a quick nostalgia reset or a legit high-score chase, Arcade Monsters San Diego stacks two floors with 200+ games, from pinball and rhythm machines to retro fighters, wrapped in blacklight murals and an anime art vibe that basically begs for one more round.
Weekend plant therapy: Whether your balcony needs a comeback or your fiddle leaf needs a friend, Green Gardens Nursery in Pacific Beach delivers indoor-outdoor plant bliss, organic supplies, and creative custom potting. Ask their friendly crew for low-water picks, or book a plant party and let them bring the supplies.
Playtime with a view: Need an easy win with the kids this week? Maruta Gardner Playground sits right on Bonita Cove, so you get big, modern play structures, a tot-friendly area, and breezy bay vibes while you sip coffee and pretend you’re supervising like a responsible adult, just bring sand toys and you’ll thank yourself.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📖 Summer Reading Event: A Book and a Ballerina Storytime @ Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – Whether your kid thinks a plié is a pastry, City Ballet of San Diego’s A Book and a Ballerina offers a gentle intro to the classics. An hour of storytime, pro ballerina wisdom, and simple steps for Pre-K through 5th, tutus optional, no recital commitments.
🐾 Zovargo Animal Show @ Ocean Beach Branch Library | Friday (6/26) at 1:00 PM – If your closest wildlife moment was a seagull eyeing your fish taco, upgrade at the Ocean Beach Library with Zovargo's interactive animal show. Up-close critters, smart science, and simple ways to help our local wild neighbors, great for kids and the young at heart.
🪡 Needle Felted Wool Hummingbird Workshop @ San Diego Craft Collective | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Trade your to-do list for wool roving and learn needle felting while making a hummingbird that looks fast even standing still. Ages 12+ are welcome, finger guards spare your thumbs, and there’s a $10 cash materials fee, because apparently hummingbirds don’t accept Venmo.
🎨 SD River Community Art Day @ Grant Park | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Grant Park becomes a free ode to the San Diego River, with local artists sharing river stories and art that beats another afternoon of errands. Pack a picnic, add a brushstroke to the community mural, then let 70s acoustic vibes do the rest.
🇺 The Beach Boys @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | Saturday (6/27) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been craving good vibrations, the Beach Boys and the San Diego Symphony take over The Rady Shell to toast America’s 250th. Expect sun-soaked harmonies, orchestral glow, and a singalong you absolutely know by heart, even if you pretend otherwise.
🧺 75th Annual Picnic @ Crown Point Shores | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – Seventy-five years in, this picnic delivers. Expect free shaved ice, gift baskets, a raffle, and games for all ages, all funding scholarships and student programs. Per city rules, no alcohol, no dogs, no glass, so leave the chardonnay, labradoodle, and mason jars home.
🎵 Sunday at Six @ Harry Griffen Park (La Mesa) | Sunday (6/28) at 6:00 PM – Sunday at Six returns to Harry Griffen Park, with Breezn kicking off the summer series with a crowd-pleasing variety set that earns the name. One tidy hour at, you guessed it, six, so bring a chair, a neighbor, and be home before the news.
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07 — The San Diego report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
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