SD Weekend: Nighttime Zoo; Western Days Parade; Sam Hinton Folk Fest

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, June 3 to Sunday, June 4.

Among standout events: Western Days Parade & Festival in Valley Center, the Sam Hinton Folk Festival in Poway, and San Diego Zoo's "Nighttime Zoo" extravaganza. (See list below.)

Always double-check with event organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned when posted on Patch.

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Nerd Comedy Night, New Village Arts, Carlsbad

LEGOLAND Summer Block Party: Carlsbad

Backyard Composting, Water Conservation Garden, El Cajon

Free, San Elijo Lagoon Discovery Tour: Encinitas

Cardiff Farmer's Market, Encinitas

Town Square Music Festival: Julian

Beyster Family 'Little Blue Penguins' Exhibit: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla

'Love All' - World Premiere Story of Billie Jean King: La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla

Band Party At Paul's House, La Mesa

Seedling Soirée, Olivewood Gardens, National City

Free First Sunday | Art For All: Wildflower Pinch Pots, Museum of Art, Oceanside

Sam Hinton Folk Festival: Poway

'Blue Sky Trail Day': Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, Poway

Take Steps Walk for Crohn's & Colitis, San Diego

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego

SeaWorld 'Artic Rescue' Coaster Opening & Rescue Weekends: San Diego

Under The Sea Enchanted Tea: The Westgate Hotel, San Diego

'La Lucha' Immersive Experience: Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego

My Life with Thrill Kill Kult "Evil Eye Tour 87-89" - Music Box, San Diego

Bach Collegium San Diego Presents Sylvia Berry, San Diego

Adam Carolla & Friends, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Western Days Parade & Festival: Valley Center

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Hitting the road for the weekend? See ...

• Orange County Weekend: Jazz Festival; Inflatable Water Park; Concours d’Elegance
• Inland Empire Weekend Guide: Cherry Festival & Parade; Restaurant Week; 'Oliver'
• LA Weekend Guide: WeHo Pride; Powwow; LAWineFest; Bach By Candlelight
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Cherry Fest & Parade; Jurassic Quest; County Fair

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