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20 Outdoor Events In Southern California Before Summer Ends
The calendar is full of outdoor events that make the most of summer before vacation season ends, schools start and life gets in the way.
The days are getting shorter, but summer's not done in Southern California.
The August calendar is full of outdoor events that make the most of summer before vacation season ends, schools start and life gets in the way.
If you do nothing else in August, go to a farmers market. You'll find not only homegrown tomatoes, just-picked sweet corn and other garden delights but also music, artists and a sense of community.
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Other can't-miss outdoor events in August are:
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- When: July 31-Aug. 2
- Where: Arts District at Liberty Station, San Diego
- What: The three-day festival will feature paintings, photography, glass, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture, along with live music, food and drinks, family art activities and interactive exhibits.
- When: Through Sept. 12
- Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles
- What: Hollywood Forever has teamed up with film organization Cinespia to produce outdoor classic film screenings each summer.
- When: Aug. 22
- Where: Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Memorial Park & Mortuary, Costa Mesa
- What: The car show will feature a full parking lot of classic cars, hot rods and custom builds.
- When: Aug. 15-16
- Where: Ingram Plaza, San Diego
- What: The market will more than 120 local artists, makers and small businesses offering handmade goods.
- When: Through Sept. 3
- Where: Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach
- What: The festival features fine art, live entertainment and workshops. Pageant of the Masters is a famous outdoor production featuring living recreations of classic artworks.
- When: Aug. 1-2
- Where: Hollywood Park, Inglewood
- What: The two-day music festival will feature a mix of electronic dance music, techno and hip-hop music.
- When: Through Aug. 30
- Where: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
- What: The theme park's summertime event features live music, summer food offerings, photo opportunities, interactive experiences and family-friendly games.
- When: Through Aug. 30
- Where: Legoland California Resort, Carlsbad
- What: The festival features interactive play zones, live entertainment and hands-on building activities to the theme park. This year's festival features Music, Creative, Chill-Out, Thrill and Play zones.
- When: Aug. 15
- Where: Third Avenue, Downtown Chula Vista
- What: The festival will offer two stages of live music, a kids zone, arts and crafts vendors, and food options.
- When: Through Aug. 9
- Where: San Diego Zoo, San Diego
- What: During Nighttime Zoo, the San Diego Zoo is open until 8 p.m. The event features live music, entertainment and wildlife.
- When: July 17-Aug. 16
- Where: OC Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa
- What: The fair will feature headline concerts, exhibits, carnival rides and food vendors.
- When: July 31-Aug. 2
- Where: Ramona Outdoor Community Center, Ramona
- What: The fair will feature a cornhole competition, live music, carnival games, rides, western shows and more.
- When: Aug. 14, Aug.
- Where: The Montalbán, Los Angeles
- What: Watch iconic films under the stars. See "The Big Lebowski" on Aug. 14 and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" on Aug. 21.
- When: Aug. 8
- Where: NTC Park, San Diego
- What: The 15th annual festival will feature more than 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 food trucks, as well as cover bands and lawn games.
- When: Through Sept. 6
- Where: Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
- What: The festival features handmade works by local artists, live music, and interactive craft workshops
- When: Through Sept. 7
- Where: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista
- What: The theme park offers over 18 rides and attractions, live entertainment and more.
- When: Aug. 8,
- Where: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Palm Desert
- What: Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for sky tours and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
- When: Through Sept. 7
- Where: Bayside Amphitheater, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego
- What: The theme park's Summer Spectacular features an all‑new summer drone show, Ocean of Dreams, as well as evening entertainment.
Summer Spectacular Concert Series
- When: Every Saturday night through Aug. 29
- Where: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego
- What: The remaining SeaWorld Summer Spectacular Concert series lineup includes Jordin Sparks, Too $hort & Warren G, Saliva, Uncle Kracker and Skillet.
- When: Aug. 27
- Where: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego
- What: The event features a three-course dinner, live music and an outdoor dining experience beneath the night sky.
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