Get Out: A Do-Good Weekend for our Environment

As we creep closer to fall, the weekends become more packed with fun activities for you and the family. We’ve got a lot of options this weekend for events close to home, so save gas and stay nearby. We also listed some fun events happening a car trip away, if you’re up for some close-quartered family time. And don’t forget that San Diego Restaurant Week begins on Sunday—and this year they’re including lunch in the deal.

This weekend, Sept. 16-18, Imperial Beach is hosting do-good activities like sustainable garden workshop and a Tijuana River cleanup. Revisit old friends and your high school days at Mar Vista’s homecoming game on Friday. . Pick a beach or nearby wetlands and start cleaning!

Head to Coronado for an art walk and movie premiere or visit Ocean Beach for a fundraising paddle event. See the Rocky Horror Show downtown or visit a huge music and boat fair at Mission Bay all weekend long.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.
• Why go: Learn about making a sustainable garden in your own backyard. Other green tricks you’ll learn include composting.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Click here for locations nearby, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
• Why go: Do your part for your town and help clean up, protect and restore natural habitats at this event ahead of the Tijuana River Action month. Cleanup sites all around IB still need volunteers.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 505 Elm Ave., Imperial Beach, 7-9 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: It’s Mar Vista’s homecoming. Alumni can return and reunite with old classmates, the Mariners football team will play Francis Parker High School, a firework display will burst in the sky and the Homecoming king and queen will be announced and crowned.
• Price: $5.

FRESH FRIDAY

• 992 Palm Avenue, Imperial Beach, 9 p.m.-midnight Friday
• Why go: The Fresh Local Friday Acoustic Show at the Salty Frog includes Carl Durant, Astra Kelly and Ben Valera.
• Price: Free

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: , 1201 1st St., Coronado, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: View art and make art at this two-day Art Walk. Money raised goes to the Coronado Historical Association. There are activities and entertainment for all ages.
• Price: FREE

• When/where: , intersection of Glorietta Boulevard and Third Street, Coronado, 5-10 p.m. Saturday. (Movie begins at 7:30 p.m.)
• Why go: Watch the premiere of Wall, The Journey Up, a movie that follows Steve Wampler's journey in life, including his climb of El Capitan, in this film. There is an optional dinner and bar.
• Price: $15-$150.

• When/where: Ocean Beach Pier, 5091 Niagara Ave., San Diego, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday.
• Why go: Bring your human-powered paddle boat to OB and paddle the waves while bringing to attention the impact our pollution has on our oceans.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 8-10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
• Why go: Travel down to the Old Globe for a cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show. Sing along to your favorites with Brad and Janet.
• Price: $29-$122.

• When/where: Mission Bay, 1775 E. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, various hours Friday through Sunday.
• Why go: See more than 25 bands perform over the weekend and watch big boats race in the water. There will be activities for kids, food booths and beer gardens.
• Price: Free for military with ID; $10-$30 for various level tickets. A three-day VIP pass, which includes parking, is $250.