This weekend, get out and spend some time with your loved ones, or pay tribute in rememberance to 9/11 on its 10th anniversary. Sunday is also Grandparent's Day.
You can stay nearby for a triathlon, some music and a celebration of cultures. The last in the series of concerts at Spreckels Park in Coronado will be a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks ten years ago.
Or you can venture out a little further for some foodie fun, a giant garage sale near IB, a 5K in honor of the anniversary of 9/11 or a rough water swim in La Jolla.
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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME
- Where/when: Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Command at 1 Hooper Blvd., just north of Imperial Beach, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (registration) and 7 a.m. Sunday (actual event)
- Why go: Test out your agility in this triathlon that is 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run. The SuperFROG Triathlon will also serve as a tribute to SEALs lost in combat since 9/11.
- Price: $190-$265.
- Where/when: , 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, 6-9 p.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Enjoy the sunset and ocean breeze as you sip some wine and munch on appetizers at the Kiwanis Club wine fundraiser event. The will provide musical entertainment for the night and proceeds will benefit the .
- Price: $50.
- Where/when:, 10 Evergreen Ave., Imperial Beach, 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
- Why go: The Fiesta del Rio is a celebration of the Tijuana Estuary and the 40th Birthday of Border Field State Park. There will be music, tours of the estuary, activities and games for the kids, booths and crafts.
- Price: Free
- Where/when: 810 Imperial Beach Boulevard, 9-3 p.m. Saturday
- Why go: Friends of the Imperial Beach Library will host a book sale
- Price: Free
- Where/when: Between Grove Avenue, Leon Avenue, Saturn Boulevard and Thermal Avenue, San Diego 7-12 p.m. Saturday
- Why go: More than 60 homes in the area less than a mile from Imperial Beach are expected to participate
- Price: Free
BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT
- Where/when: The “Baby Del,” 1114 Isabella Ave., Coronado, 5-8 p.m. Saturday.
- Why go: A ticket will get you some tastings of food from around Coronado, live entertainment and a ticket to a raffle, plus membership to MainStreet Coronado. Bring some extra cash for cocktails, wine and beer.
- Price: $75.
- Where/when: , 601 Orange Ave., Coronado, 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Why go: It’s the last weekend of the concert in the park series. Sit back and enjoy the Coronado Community Band and pay tribute to the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
- Price: Free.
- Where/when: , 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, 5-10 p.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Support the botanic garden’s exhibits and programs while enjoying food, music and art sculptures.
- Price: $200.
- Where/when: De Anza Cove in Mission Bay Park, 3000 N. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, 7:20 a.m. Sunday.
- Why go: Walk or run a 5k around Mission Bay in honor of those who serve and protect us, both past and present. Stick around afterward for a concert by the Navy’s Southwest Contemporary band.
- Price: Free.
- Where/when: , 1100 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday (check-in), first race begins 8 a.m. Sunday.
- Why go: Five different levels of swimmers will compete in this annual rough water swim. Jump in the fun and register to participate—you could win $500!
- Price: $20-$120.
- Where/when: Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue, San Diego, doors open at 8 p.m.
- Why go: The band Fuzz Huzzi, whose members are from Imperial Beach, will release their new album
- Price: $10
