| ACT Today 5K Apr. 6 Join this event where the proceeds provide care and treatment for children of military families who cannot otherwise afford it. The event offers a 5K run, 10K run, and a 1-mile fun run for kids. 7:30-11am. E Mission Bay. (714) 546-4431 / www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org | Project Wildlife 4th Annual Baby Shower Apr. 6 Project Wildlife's Central Triage Center (887 1/2 Sherman St. near Custer St.) is open for tours of its facility. There will be live animal encounters and wildlife related items for sale. Donations accepted. 10am-2pm. (858) 866-0555 x-201 / www.projectwildlife.org | | | La Jolla Concours d' Elegance Apr. 6-7 An elite car show is presented at beautiful La Jolla Cove where guests can gaze upon historic cars and premier collections against a backdrop view of the ocean. 6-9pm. Ellen Browning Scripps Park. (619) 233-5008 / www.lajollaconcours.com | After Dark Dash Apr. 6 This 5K is taking place in downtown San Diego under city streetlights. The purpose of the event is to raise money and bring awareness for the Children's Tumor Foundation. 10-11:30pm. $35. (970) 301-6130 / www.afterdarkdash.com | | East Village Opening Day Block Party Apr. 9 Come to East Village to celebrate the Padres season opener of baseball. This exceptional block party is a great place to mingle with other baseball fans and get in on some good conversation. There's music, food, beer, and retail merchandise. 11am-6pm. (619) 992-7525 / www.eastvillagesandiego.com | | Step Into Discovery - Walk for Salk & Explore Salk Apr. 13 The Salk Institute is hosting a 5K walking event and a free Open House of the Institute. There'll be a wellness festival, vendor booths, speakers, family activities, behind-the-scenes lab tours and self-guided architectural tours. 8am-5pm. (858) 453-4100 / http://stepintodiscovery.kintera.org/ | | Swing Into It Spring Festival Apr. 14 Experience delightful sights, sounds and smells to a large crowd and wonderfully unique vendors. Features kid's area, entertainment, Arts & Crafts, delicious food, and unique vendor booths. 9am-5pm. Held on Via Vera Cruz St. www.sanmarcoschamber.com | | Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad presents 61st Annual Golf Tournament Apr. 18 "Clubs for a Brighter Future" to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. 12:30-6:30pm. 12:30 pm shot gun start, 11:00 registration, lunch, driving range, putting contest. Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad. (760) 729-0207 / www.bgccarlsbad.org | | Soap Box Derby in the Diamond Neighborhood Apr. 20 Youths will assist in the assembly of soap box derby cars for the purpose of teaching responsibility and basic workmanship skills. Today is the big day when they ride them in a race down a 500-foot hill! 10am-6pm. Skyline Dr. (between 61st St. & Omeara Way) (619) 264-6870 / www.pazzaz.org | | EarthFair 2013 Apr. 21 A large and popular earthly festival is showcasing a wide range of causes, goods, and services pertaining to the environment and quality of life. Event is accompanied by a parade, music, earth-friendly foods, and a Kids Zone. 10am-5pm. Balboa Park. (858) 272-7370 / www.earthdayweb.org | | Adams Avenue Unplugged Apr. 27-28 Three staging areas are set up on side streets near Adams Avenue to intice a festival atmosphere wih food, merchandise, and hours of acoustic musical performances. Participating restaurants and bars are celebrating in festive flair. 12-6pm. (619) 282-7329 / www.adamsavenuebusiness.com | | March for Babies Apr. 27 March of Dimes "March for Babies" is the longest-running and widely recognized 5K walk in the nation. Proceeds help to prevent birth defects and infant mortality through education, research, and services. 7-11am. Balboa Park. (858) 576-1211 x-6402 / www.marchforbabies.org | | La Jolla Shores 5K/Half Marathon Apr. 28 Participants in the 5K will travel along coastline views of the ocean and through neighborhoods of La Jolla. The finish area is at Scripps Park for a celebration. Half Marathon begins at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 7:30-11:30am. (858) 454-0777 / www.lajollahalfmarathon.com | | | |
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