The first Father's Day began on the West Coast (in Spokane, Washington) and this weekend our own West Coast city is going to host some fantastic happenings all over the city that the whole family will love. The weather forecast is going to be perfect, sunny skies and the timing couldn't be more ideal.
Baseball has been America's sport since the late 1800s and what better way to celebrate Dad than to take in a ballgame at Petco Park? Over here at Mission Bay we are definitely fans of the San Diego Padres and all things baseball. Our home team is playing the Washington Nationals today (June 16th) through Sunday (June 19th). If you go for Saturday's game, be sure and stick around after the game for a spectacular fireworks show. Sunday's game is full of multiple promotions and activities such as KidsFest, Military Appreciation and Father's Day. Click HERE for tickets and more information.
The San Diego Wooden Boat Festival has been a Father's Day tradition since 1990 and began as a tribute to one father who had a passion for the art of crafting boats made of wood. Koehler Kraft Boat Yard has been building mahogany sports fishing boats since 1938 and was run by Clarence Koehler Sr., a wooden boat enthusiast. Koehler passed in 1986 and his family organized the Wooden Boat Festival four years later as a way to share his love with others. The Festival will run all day Saturday (from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and Sunday (from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Come and take in the beautiful, well-maintained wooden crafts up close, some meticulously restored and others are newly built using the hand-crafted skill. There will be live music, activities just for kids and a raffle with items donated from local businesses. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for kids ages 6 to 12, and children under 6 are free. Proceeds from the festival will go to benefit local charity, The Harbaugh Charitable Foundation.
Whether you're in the market to buy a boat or not, you won't want to miss the San Diego International Boat Show. The show starts today and runs through Father's Day, June 19th, and is going to be a great activity for the whole family. The Boat Show hours vary depending on the day, click HERE for specifics. Entry is $15 for adults (kids 12 and under are free), and with entry there are going to be a bevy complimentary activities for visitors of all ages. The "Try It Cove" will offer guests a chance to test out stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, and sailing lessons. For those who don't want to get wet, visit the "Sailing Simulator," where you can test out your sea legs on dry land. A SCUBA diving station will be available for those who want to really take the plunge. Kids will love the art area and even adults will have DIY clinics on boat maintenance and repair. Come hungry as there will be gourmet food trucks, a barbecue hosted by the Rotary Club, and craft beers from Anchors & Ales Garden.
With the sun shining down on us this weekend, San Diego is going to be packed full of entertaining dad-approved activities. Spend time outdoors enjoying quality family time whether its on the water or dry land. Set up camp in Mission Bay with Mission Bay Vacation Rentals and then start planning the fun.
