Get Out: Go Camping, Get a Dog and Reggae Out

After last weekend’s busy schedule of superheroes, science fiction and sandcastles, this final weekend in July is a bit more lax. That’s not to say there isn’t stuff to do—we’ve got plenty of events in town and beyond that will satisfy the down-to-earth and the go-getters.

From July 28-31, Santee’s got some pet adoptions, an outdoor concert and a special summer campout just for teens. Head over to La Mesa for a movie under the stars.

If you’re ready to get out of town, head to Lemon Grove’s gun club has a Friday night shoot and stay away from the weekend heat with some ice skating at a nearby aquatic center. The Del Mar Fairgrounds boasts a Marley this weekend, so you can get your reggae on after the race; or go downtown for some all-day doggie fun. Enjoy these last days of July!

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: 9310 Fanita Pky., Santee, 7 p.m.-9 a.m. Friday to Saturday.
• Why go: Pitch a tent with friends and spend a night under the stars and away from the parental units at this teen campout.
• Price: $20-$25.

• When/where: PetSmart, 9896 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Give a homeless dog a spot in your house. Meet dogs available for adoption by the San Diego Animal Rescue and take one home.
• Price: $150-$250, depending on breed and age.

• When/where: , 8855 Dallas St., La Mesa, 7:30 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: The show, “Despicable Me,” starts at 8 p.m. but come early for a pre-show and to stake out a spot for a movie under the stars.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: Lemon Grove Gun Club, 16232 Sequan Truck Tr., Alpine, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Improve your aim as you shoot clay birds—you might even win some money.
• Price: $3-$5.

• When/where: , 6845 University Ave., San Diego, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday; and 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Take the kids ice skating or practice your triple lutz and backwards skating.
• Price: $9.

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday.
• Why go: Watch the horseraces then stick around for a reggae concert by Ziggy Marley. A beer fest will take place, too, where you can receive 5 beer samplings.
• Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission; otherwise the cost is $20. Beer tasting is $15.

• When/where: Hilton San Diego Bay Front Park, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Adopt a pet or bring your own downtown for some doggie information, entertainment and food.
• Price: Free.