It’s mid-July, which means summer is halfway over. Leave your sulking at home and get out this weekend for some neighborhood fun. Who knows? You just might forget that you’re one week closer to the unofficial end of the season.
We’ve got the best bets for this weekend’s activities, from July 15-17. Encinitas is offering up cultural dance performances and seaside fun. If you’re itching to get out of town for the day, head up to Carlsbad for a classic car show or go downtown for a new museum exhibit to explore and a pride parade with which to celebrate.
If you’re feeling productive, you can head to the Federal Building downtown for some taxpayer help. But we won’t hold it against you if you’re already booked all day Saturday.
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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME
- When/where: , 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, 2 p.m. Friday.
- Why go: Watch Disney’s “Mulan,” and cool off from a hot day on the beach.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 540 Cornish Dr., Encinitas, 2:30 p.m. Saturday
- Why go: Watch a multi-award winning dance ensemble perform Middle-Eastern inspired dances.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Learn traditional dances from countries around the world, like Africa and Hawaii.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 459 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Why go: Shop around the hand-made crafts and jewelry, sip on a smoothie and just enjoy being outdoors by the sea.
- Price: Free.
BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT
- When/where: Plaza Camino Real - Westfield Shoppingtown, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Check out classic cars, participate in raffles and celebrate being all-American.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Daily.
- Why go: Get transported back to the 16th century aboard the San Salvador.
- Price: Free with general museum admission ($5-$14).
- When/where: Balboa Park, the intersection of 6th Avenue and Laurel Street, San Diego, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Why go: Celebrate LGBT pride at this cultural event that features music, information and food.
- Price: $5-$30.
- When/where: Federal Building, 880 Front St., San Diego, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Why go: Get much-needed help with your taxes and all your questions answered.
- Price: Free.
