The weekend’s almost in reach—do you have your days off planned out? Don’t worry, we have a list of the weekend’s best bets right here for you (and we don’t really expect you to have plans—it’s the weekend! Let loose!)
This weekend, Aug. 12-14, get out of the barracks and do some charity work, pop an ice cold brewski (or two) and finally get your car washed. If you’re feeling up to a little road trip, head north for the Orange County fair or head south for some horse racing and a Jimmy Eat World concert at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Whatever you do this weekend, have fun. And don't forget to try to catch the Perseid meteor shower, which will peak Saturday night, but might be hard to find because of the bright moon.
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- When/where: , 1950 N. Harbor Dr., Oceanside, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Why go: Enjoy food, drinks, raffles and prizes all in the name of charity. Proceeds from this Annual Oceanside Yacht Club Regatta will go to The Elizabeth Hospice.
- Price: Free
- When/where: Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church and School, 6600 Black Rail Rd., Carlsbad, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
- Why go: Help support the Rady Children’s NICU while having some family fun. Donate to the hospital and trike and bike in a lap event, get your face painted and participate in a silent auction.
- Price: Any and all donations are accepted.
- When/where: Mira Costa College, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, 4-7 p.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Taste local brews from places like Karl Strauss, Stone and Ballast Point and snack on pizza and cupcakes all while helping out charities like the YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club.
- Price: $40.
- When/where: , 409 S Coast Hwy., Oceanside, 2-5 p.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Finally get that dirty car washed and eat up with plenty of barbecue—all active military are free.
- Price: Free.
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- When/where: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, noon-midnight Friday and 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday and Sunday.
- Why go: Enjoy fair favorites, like the Ferris wheel, every fried food imaginable, games, concerts and more.
- Price: $6-$11.
- When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday.
- Why go: Watch the horse races then stick around for a rockin’ concert by Jimmy Eat World.
- Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission; otherwise the cost is $20.
