Switchfoot, Classic Cars and a Fairy Festival Await This Weekend

Sure, you've been living life like it's summer since Memorial Day, but Tuesday it becomes official. It's the longest day of the year—sunset isn't until 8 p.m.—so what are you going to do all weekend to celebrate?

In Encinitas, San Diego and beyond from June 16 to June 22, we can guide you to what's happening, from a Grammy winner's beach blowout to (figurative) fairies in the garden.

And don't get so caught up in the glorious, seemingly never-ending daylight that you forget dear ol' dad. Look for restaurants, stores and museums to offer free or reduced admission and other special events to celebrate Father's Day.

BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• Where/when: S. Coast Highway 101, between D and J streets, Encinitas, 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

• Why go: Classic Car Cruise Nights features six lots for car clubs and live music, with MoonDance and Band of Jimmys kicking off the monthly summer event.

• Price: Free.

• Where/when: , 400 B St, Encinitas, 7 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The Bro-Am is part of a weekend of fundraisers by the Grammy-winning band Switchfoot to benefit the San Diego and Oceanside chapters of StandUp For Kids, a nonprofit volunteer organization that aids at-risk youth. A surfing contest kicks off early, followed by an 11 a.m. concert.
• Price: Free.

• Where/when: , 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, 10 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The Fairy Festival will feature a Fairy Queen to preside over the activities in the Hamilton Children’s Garden. Aspiring fairies can wear costumes, work on crafts and listen to music.

• Price: $6-$12.

• Where/when: , 540 Cornish Dr., Encinitas, 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: Expert storytellers will do their best to bring books to life at the first San Diego Storytelling Festival, with kids' shows at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. For those who prefer their stories spooky, there will be a “Blood and Guts - Urban Legends” show at 3:30 p.m.

• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, continues through July 4.

• Why go: The second week of the San Diego County Fair features a Father's Day pancake breakfast, two horse shows, an enviro fair, the “Motorcycle Ride to the Fair” and performers Tony Lucca and Sister Sledge.

• Price: $7-$13, with discounts available.

• Where/when: North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

• Why go: Hall of Famer. War hero. Troubled soul. The play Ted Williams: A Tip of the Cap covers the San Diego native's tumultuous life.

• Price: $15-$20.