Get Out: Hang Ten; Xmas in July; Seaside Bazaar; Maritime Museum

It’s mid-July, which means summer is halfway over. Leave your sulking at home and get out this weekend for some neighborhood fun. Who knows? You just might forget that you’re one week closer to the unofficial end of the season.

We’ve got the best bets for this weekend’s activities, from July 15-17. Near and around Camp Pendleton, surfers can experience the history and culture of their favorite sport, Christmas comes early and a classic car show can be viewed. If you’re itching to get out of town for the day, head down to La Jolla for a moonlight pier walk or go downtown for a new museum exhibit to explore and a pride parade with which to celebrate.

If you’re feeling really productive, you can head to the Federal Building in downtown San Diego for some taxpayer help. But we won’t hold it against you if you’re already booked all day Saturday.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily.
• Why go: Surf lovers can check out the history and evolution of their favorite pastime.
• Price: $3.

• When/where: , 7201 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, 3-8 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Watch a Christmas parade, let the kids paint rocks and enjoy a campfire. A raffle with prizes like a free week at a camping site will be drawn, and Christmas presents will be passed out to the kiddos.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Plaza Camino Real-Westfield Shoppingtown, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Check out classic cars, participate in raffles and celebrate being all-American.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 459 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Shop around the handmade crafts and jewelry, sip on a smoothie and just enjoy being outdoors by the sea.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: , Coast Blvd. and Girard Ave., La Jolla, 7-9:30 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Take a tour of Scripps, dissect a squid, learn about marine life after dark and make organisms glow in the night.
• Price: $22-$25.

• When/where: Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Daily.
• Why go: Get transported back to the 16th century aboard the San Salvador.
• Price: Free with general museum admission ($5-$14).

• When/where: Balboa Park, the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street, San Diego, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Celebrate LGBT pride at this cultural event that features music, information and food.
• Price: $5-$30.

• When/where: Federal Building, 880 Front St., San Diego, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Why go: Get much-needed help with your taxes and all your questions answered.
• Price: Free.