SD Weekend Guide: OB Street Fair; Ice Cream Fest; Independence Parade

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 24 to Sunday, June 25.

Among standout events: OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off in Ocean Beach; Independence Parade in Oceanside; and the Scoop SD Ice Cream Festival, San Diego.

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

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Nerd Comedy, New Village Arts, Carlsbad

LEGOLAND Summer Block Party: Carlsbad

California Wine Festival: Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad

Art in the Village, Carlsbad

Live at Fairmont Grand Del Mar Lobby Lounge: Jonathan Karrant, Del Mar

San Diego County Fair: Del Mar

3-Mile Loop Challenge, San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, Encinitas

Book Signing Event with Nolan Knight, Jim Ruland & Craig Clevenger, Artifact Books, Encinitas

Sesh(E): Free 18+ Skateboarding Lessons, Encinitas

Alice in Wonderland Ballet, Escondido

Fire Department EV Jaws of Life Extraction Demonstration, Escondido

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

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

Patchwork's Macrame 3 Plant Hanging Craft Workshop (+Wine Flight), La Mesa

VBS at the Christian Church of Lemon Grove

OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off: Ocean Beach

Annual Independence Parade: Oceanside

Annual Summer Block Party, Oceanside

Healthy Longevity: 50th Anniversary of Study of Healthy Aging, Rancho Bernardo

Annual Scoop SD Ice Cream Festival: San Diego

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego

Sharp Women's Health Conference, San Diego

Rock 'N' Roll Camp for Girls, Music Box, San Diego

Pedro the Lion w/ Erik Walters, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

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Hitting The Road This Weekend? See ...

• LA Weekend Guide: The FRIENDS Experience; Pier 360 Beach Fest; Venice Fest
• Orange County Weekend Guide: U-Pick Sunflowers; Ocean Encounter; 'Old Laguna' Art
• Inland Empire Weekend Guide: 3 Fireworks Shows; U-Pick Lavender; Wine & Music Festival
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Vette-O-Rama Car Show; Beaver Festival; SF Pride

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