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SD Weekend: Nighttime Zoo; Pupapalooza; North Park Music Fest

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, June 1-2, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

Nighttime Zoo features live music, family-friendly entertainment and wildlife experiences at the San Diego Zoo.
Nighttime Zoo features live music, family-friendly entertainment and wildlife experiences at the San Diego Zoo. (Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance)

SAN DIEGO, 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 1 to Sunday, June 2.

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A Day at the Park: Cesar Chavez Park, San Diego

An Afternoon with Andy Powers and Hailey Knox: Guitar Center, La Mesa

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Birthday Block Party: Legoland California, Carlsbad

Freestyle Reunion: Broadway Pier, San Diego

Grand Opening of Pako Pablos' Immersive Art Installation: North County Mall, Escondido

Lego World Parade: Legoland California, Carlsbad

Nerd Comedy: New Village Arts, Carlsbad

Never Die Young: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego Zoo, San Diego

No Duh: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

North Park Music Fest: North Park Mini Park, San Diego

Pupapalooza: San Diego Mission Bay Resort, San Diego

San Diego National Animal Rights Day: Balboa Park, San Diego

Sesame Summer Splash: Sesame Place, Chula Vista

Steve Breen and Grant Oliphant: Comic-Con Museum, San Diego

Summer of Wonder: San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego

Summer Spectacular: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Valley Vibes: Coastal Ranger Station, Del Mar

Wing Fest San Diego: Ruocco Park, San Diego


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