Events from May 21, 2026
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On May 21, 2026At UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center Categories: MoviesUltraStar Cinemas Discount Thursdays. 50% off all movie tickets and popcorn. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. Showtimes: www.ultrastarmovies.com -
On May 21, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGO Galaxy. Explore this brand-new land including the Galacticoaster, Assembly Bay and Junior Astronaut Training Zone. Open daily. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On May 21, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: FREEFREE LEGOLAND Tickets for First Responders. Including California-based firefighters, police officers, sheriff deputies, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and National Guard Members. Through May 23. Details: www.legoland.com -
On May 21, 2026At Belmont Park Categories: FREEFREE Belmont in Bloom. Roaming balloon artists, bubble performers, face painting, live music Saturdays from 2–5 pm and a special butterfly exhibit select Saturdays from 12–2 pm. Through May 31. Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com -
On May 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Special EventsFoodies 4 Foster Kids. Restaurants will have a designated menu item, in which a portion of each sale will be donated to Promises2Kids benefitting foster children. May 1–31. Participating restaurants: www.promises2kids.org -
On May 21, 2026At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosImagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog. Transport to a fictional California mountainside to explore the forest, meadows and lake that form the Mountain Yellow-legged Frog habitat. $34.95–$39.95; under 3 free. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On May 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, Sporting EventsKids Bowl FREE. Two games a day all summer long. Aztec Lanes, 6075 Aztec Cir. Dr., East Village Tavern + Bowl, 930 Market St. & Mira Mesa Lanes, 8210 Mira Mesa Blvd. Register: www.kidsbowlfree.com -
On May 21, 2026At Carlsbad Strawberry Fields Categories: OutdoorsU-Pick Strawberry Fields. Daily, 9 am–5 pm. $10–$25. Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Cannon Rd. & I–5. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com -
On May 21, 2026At Lake Poway Categories: OutdoorsSpring Camping Series. Set up your tent, explore, hike and more. Movie at sunset. Today, May 15 & 29. 1 pm until tomorrow, 10 am. $31. Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. Register: www.poway.org -
On May 21, 2026At San Diego Botanic Garden Categories: Floral ExhibitsOrchids in the Wild. Annual spring orchids showcase. Through May 31, closed Tuesdays. $12–$20, includes admission. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org -
On May 21, 2026At La Jolla Playhouse Categories: Theatre“Purpose.” A thumping, riveting, guns-blazing, major new American play. Through June 7, closed Mondays. La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. www.lajollaplayhouse.org -
On May 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEBlue Star Museums offers FREE admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 7. Details: www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums -
On May 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, Special Events, BikingFREE SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day. Ride to work, school, the beach or anywhere. Free T-shirts at pit stops while supplies last. Details: www.sandag.org/bikemonth -
On May 21, 2026At Encinitas, CA Categories: FREEFREE Encinitas Cruise Night. Third Thursday, 5:30–6:30 pm through Sept. S. Coast Hwy. 101. www.encinitas101.com -
On May 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREEFREE Family Arts & Literacy Night. Live performance of “Beetlejuice Jr.”, art project and a free book. 6:30–8 pm. Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 Univ. Ave. Register: https://sd.kroccenter.org/kroc-san-diego/arts -
On May 21, 2026At Gaslamp Quarter Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, MoviesMovie Nights at the Museum. After-hours self-guided tour of the Davis-Horton House, followed by a screening of a different classic film in the courtyard. Every 3rd Thursday, 6:45 pm. $10. 410 Island Ave. www.gaslampmuseum.org
