Things to Do Today in El Cajon, CA

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Pop the Hood Workshop

Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Fletcher Hills Library · 576 Garfield Avenue, El Cajon, CA · Ages 15+

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Paper Shredding Event & More

Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, CA 91942 · 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa,, Allison Avenue La Mesa, CA

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Lakeside Teen Center

Lakeside Teen Center · 9911 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040, San Diego, CA

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Art Mart

Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

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Shark & Ray Presentation

Sat, May 30, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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Woodhaven County Park

Woodhaven County Park · 1995 Donahue Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Sweetwater Safari Hike

Sat, May 30, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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Sea Turtle Presentation

Sat, May 30, 9:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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Casa de Oro Library

Casa de Oro Library · 9805 Campo Road, #180, Spring Valley, CA

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Eagle Presentation

Sat, May 30, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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San Carlos Community Park

San Carlos Community Park · 6445 Lake Badin Av, San Diego, CA

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Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM UTC · Silver Strand SB · Coronado, CA

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Kid's Yoga

Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · 4S Ranch Library · 10433 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA · Ages 4–12

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Nancy Jane County Park

Nancy Jane County Park · 120 N. Park Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021, San Diego, CA

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House of Finland Lawn Program

Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · House of Finland · San Diego, CA

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Guided Nature Hikes

Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM UTC · Torrey Pines SNR · San Diego, CA

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Fletcher Hills Library

Fletcher Hills Library · 576 Garfield Avenue, El Cajon, CA

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Tea Talks

Sat, May 30, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Nat at Night

Happening now · Sat, May 30, 12:00 AM–6:00 AM UTC · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Rancho San Diego Library

Rancho San Diego Library · 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA

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Summer Nights: TTRPG Edition

Sat, May 30, 11:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Comic-Con Museum · San Diego, CA · Ages 10+

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The Hombres

Starts in 7 hrs · May 30 – Jun 22 · The Old Globe · 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Damon Lane County Park

Damon Lane County Park · 11502 Calle Albara, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Umeboshi Making Class

Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Tai Chi Ch’uan Lee Style

Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · WorldBeat Center · 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

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El Cajon Library

El Cajon Library · 201 E. Douglas, El Cajon, CA

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Wildfire Awareness and Evacuation Safety

Sat, May 30, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · 13325 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064 · 13325 Civic Center Drive Poway,, Civic Center Drive Poway, CA

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La Mesa Library

La Mesa Library · 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA

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Innovators LAB: Math Happens Workshop

Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

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Clay Together: Ceramics At The Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

Sat, May 30, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–7

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Cottonwood County Park

Cottonwood County Park · 2139 Windriver Road, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Little Rangers: Story Time Fiesta

Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA · San Diego, CA

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Steele Canyon County Park

Steele Canyon County Park · 2825 Steele Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Historic Walking Tours

Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA · San Diego, CA · Ages 12+

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Jr Ranger Program: Navigate like a Sailor!

Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA · San Diego, CA · Ages 7–12

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Eucalyptus County Park

Eucalyptus County Park · 9125 Edgewood Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977, San Diego, CA

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Saturday Art for Kids!

Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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Vote Center - Gubernatorial Primary Election

Sat, May 30, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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Hillsdale County Park

Hillsdale County Park · 1301 Brabhan St., El Cajon, CA, 92019, San Diego, CA

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Discovery Table at Silver Strand SB

Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA · San Diego, CA

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SMART

Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Encinitas Library · 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA

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San Carlos Community Park & Recreation Center

San Carlos Community Park & Recreation Center · 6445 Lake Badin Ave., San Diego, CA

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Bolt Brewery

Bolt Brewery · 8179 Center St, La Mesa, CA

Brewery in La Mesa, CA

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Lonny Brewer County Park

Lonny Brewer County Park · 10925 Fury Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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South Lane County Park

South Lane County Park · 218 South Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021, San Diego, CA

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Hilton Head County Park

Hilton Head County Park · 1605 Hilton Head Road, El Cajon, CA 92019, San Diego, CA

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Crest Library

Crest Library · 105 Juanita Lane, El Cajon, CA

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Things to Do Today in El Cajon, CA

Pop the Hood Workshop

Paper Shredding Event & More

Lakeside Teen Center

Art Mart

Shark & Ray Presentation

Woodhaven County Park

Sweetwater Safari Hike

Sea Turtle Presentation

Casa de Oro Library

Eagle Presentation

San Carlos Community Park

Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

Kid's Yoga

Nancy Jane County Park

House of Finland Lawn Program

Guided Nature Hikes

Fletcher Hills Library

Tea Talks

Nat at Night

Rancho San Diego Library

Summer Nights: TTRPG Edition

The Hombres

Damon Lane County Park

Umeboshi Making Class

Tai Chi Ch’uan Lee Style

El Cajon Library

Wildfire Awareness and Evacuation Safety

La Mesa Library

Innovators LAB: Math Happens Workshop

Clay Together: Ceramics At The Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

Cottonwood County Park

Little Rangers: Story Time Fiesta

Steele Canyon County Park

Historic Walking Tours

Jr Ranger Program: Navigate like a Sailor!

Eucalyptus County Park

Saturday Art for Kids!

Vote Center - Gubernatorial Primary Election

Hillsdale County Park

Discovery Table at Silver Strand SB

SMART

San Carlos Community Park & Recreation Center

Bolt Brewery

Lonny Brewer County Park

South Lane County Park

Hilton Head County Park

Crest Library

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