Big Joe's Fireworks

Grab the kids and head to the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater to celebrate July 4th with a sing along featuring Uncle Sam and Yankee Doodle. You'll love the spectacular finish to the story, The Remarkable Rocket! 4 years old and up. For tickets and more information, please call 619-544-9203. The cost of admission is $3 kids, $5 adults, $4 seniors. Tickets are available online or at the door. Summer hours begin June 17 and are as follows: Wed - Sunday three shows daily at 11 am, 1 & 2:30 p.m.

Balboa Park Twilight in the Park Concerts

The Sweet Sounds of Summertime Music Return to Balboa Park

Beginning June 17, 2009 through August 27, 2009, Spreckels Organ Pavilion will host the Twilight in the Park Concert Series every Tuesday and Thursday night, from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. This free one-hour concert will include performances from an array of local artists, featuring the San Diego Concert Band, Bayou Brothers, Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, City Ballet, and many more! For more information please visit www.balboapark.org or call 619.239.0512.

San Diego Museum of Art Presents Art Alive

Surround yourself with creativity, masterpieces and fragrant floral arrangements at the San Diego Museum of Art's Art Alive annual art and flower extravaganza. Featuring live flowers coexisting with Old Master, Asian and American artworks transforming the Museum into a vibrant display of vivid colors in the heart of Balboa Park. Art Alive generates funding for education, interpretation, conservation and presentation of important works of art. Admission is $15 per person and the exhibit will be open June 12th through June 14th from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. For more information please call 619-232-7931. The San Diego Museum of Art is located in Balboa Park at 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101.

2nd Annual Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival

Tantalize your taste buds and indulge at the 2nd Annual Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival benefiting the Women's History Museum San Diego. Previous participants include Jorda winery, Flora Springs Winery, Palmina and Hess Collection. In addition, enjoy music from the Sue Palmer trio as well as mouthwatering artisan cheeses and breads and chocolates made by a local San Diegan Chocolatier. This event will take place on Friday, May 29th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Balboa Park, Patio B. Tickets are $30 each for one person or $25 each for two people. For tickets, please visit Localwineevents.com.

Join the Fern Street Circus for "Famiglia Del Circo"

Grab your friends and family and head to Balboa Park for "Famiglia Del Circo"presented by Fern Street Circus. Enjoy thrilling performances showcasing a variety of circus talents. Tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children ages 2-12. Show dates and times are as follows:

• Friday, May 15th at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, May 16th at 1:00, 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 17th at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, May 22nd at 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 23rd at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 24th at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.

For more information please call 619-235-975.

Taste of the Nation, San Diego

Enjoy an afternoon with San Diego's hottest chefs and mixologists on Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Balboa Park's enchanting May S. Marcy Sculpture Court & Garden at the San Diego Museum of Art from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Taste of the Nation, San Diego. Tickets are $75 per person in advance and $95 at the door. This year, Taste of the Nation San Diego's talented participants will donate their time and passion to end childhood hunger in America. Participating restaurants include: Anthology, El Bizcocho, Grant Grill, JSix Restaurant, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Quarter Kitchen, Suite & Tender and Whisknladle. For more information please call 877.26.TASTE.

The 25th Annual Children's Book Party

Spread the joy of literacy to your children at the 25th Annual Children’s Book Party! Join the Reading Literacy Learning Inc on Saturday, April 25 from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. All children in attendance will receive free new books, refreshments, entertainment AND a free LaDainian Tomlinson t-shirt! This event is free for children and adults! For more information, please call 619-266-4118

Hooray for Arbor Day at Balboa Park!

Join Roosevelt Middle School and the San Diego High School Garden Club to celebrate Arbor Day today, April 23, at Balboa Park. Help plant a mixed grove of twenty Engelman Oaks, Island Oaks and Western Redbuds along Balboa Drive just north of the Laurel Street entrance and west of the Lawn Bowling Green. Balboa Park Nursery Supervisor Mike Masmusson and City Councilmember Todd Gloria of District Three are scheduled to speak. This is a free event. For more information please call (619) 232-2282.