The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum invites you to the Dog Days of Summer Family Festival! Program. Get to know Owney’s story and understand the role that other animals, such as mules, play in our postal system. Visitors can explore a wide variety of activities including a scavenger hunt, Owney-puppet-making, screenings of the animated short “Owney: Tales from the Rails,” Story Corner, and the “Tracking Paws” map challenge in which you chart some of the 400 stops Owney made throughout the world.
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Leave your mark on Lubber Run Community Center as they say goodbye to the 1950s and hello to a major 21st century upgrade. Leave a community footprint on the space before it is demolished with paint bombs, murals, a D.J., food trucks and more!
Leave your mark on Lubber Run Community Center as they say goodbye to the 1950s and hello to a major 21st century upgrade. Leave a community footprint on the space before it is demolished with paint bombs, murals, a D.J., food trucks and more!
The Kind Fest is an event that was inspired by the desire to shine a light on one of the easiest and most effective tools for creating connection, joy, positive change and community kindness.
The Kind Fest is a gathering of leaders, businesses, organizations, and artists who are paving the path for creating a kinder world. Come play with other families and enjoy a day of inspiration, education and empowerment, so that you can go be the change you want to see in the world!
Note: The mission of the Kind Fest is to create a kinder world by modeling, educating, and encouraging others to action and honoring how it is already in practice.The Kind Fest was created as much to celebrate kindness via its community organizations, artists and businesses as it was through its attendees.
Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego is hosting their third annual camper showcase. Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego is a nonprofit organization that brings the community together to empower girls through music at a week-long summer camp for ages 8 to 17. The camp aims to foster an environment that encourages self-confidence, uniqueness, creativity and teamwork. The event is open to the public and all ages are welcomed. Doors open at noon and the show begins at 12:30 p.m. Come see camper girl bands perform their original songs!
The Mississippi Street Fair is a community event focused on local products, artists, crafts and foods. It is a celebration of the diverse neighborhoods, neighbors and businesses surrounding Mississippi Avenue.
Enjoy lavender season in its full bloom beauty! Fresh cut and u-cut bouquets, lovely display garden with over 30 lavender plant varieties, lavender starter plants and, of course, our homemade luxurious lavender products will be lining the shelves. Check back in for more details!
The lord of Camlann invites you to attend his summer village festivals, with theatre, knightly combat, puppetry, crafts, archery and minstrels. Come to Somersetshire, ancient realm of Arthur the king, and visit the colorful world of Chaucer’s England in 1376. The pace is leisurely, the scale is small and intimate: leave behind the hectic 21st century.
Families can enjoy cider pressing demonstrations, puppetry and music, long bow archery demonstrations, sheep petting and craft demonstrations including blacksmithing, candle-making, pottery and more.
Authentic hot snacks, meals and drinks will be available from the Bors Hede Inne. Checks and cash only for admission and food. Call ahead to reserve supper in the dining hall (5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.) or order in advance your tickets for the feast.
Feel the love this summer at Trancas Country Market in Malibu and celebrate sunny days during the Summer Lovin’ Shindig on Sat. Locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy a smokin’ BBQ, sweet treats, free yoga on the lawn, art workshops, a corn hole tournament, and much more. The fun lasts all weekend long with sunset entertainment on Thur. and Fri. evenings as well as more BBQ’ing and children’s art class hosted on Sun. afternoon.
Everyone is invited to grab friends, family and dancing shoes for free concerts in the park. A sampling of genres curated through the jazz lens, free dance lessons and intermission performances (on select dates), and some of the area’s finest food trucks will be presented in Gandara Park (formerly Stewart Street Park). This year check out the addition of family-fun activities for children and adults at the beginning of each concert.
