SPECIAL EVENTS
Printable Events Schedule (PDF)
May 10th 8:30AM – 9AM River Days Kickoff
Join us for coffee and morning snacks in Mission Valley at the parking lot across the street from the Fashion Valley Trolley Station. Take the trolley or park in the lot which has an entrance on Fashion Valley Road. Look for the banners! Free t-shirts to the first 50 attendees. Help send off the 9AM bike ride and river walk! Hosts: Town and Country Resort, San Diego River Conservancy, San Diego River Park Foundation Location
May 10th 9AM Art at the River Mouth
Watch the Sage Group painters as they work their magic and capture the beauty of the San Diego River mouth on canvas. This is a wonderful event for nature and art lovers alike. Look for the artists near the end of the river trail at Dog Beach. Location
May 10th 9:30AM and 1PM Lake Murray Kayak Tour
Join the Family Kayak Adventure Center for a fun and easy 2 1/2 hour kayak tour of Lake Murray. 2 tours offered. Beginners are welcomed. All equipment and training provided. Fee $65 adult, $40 per child. Registration and Details. Proceeds will benefit the San Diego River Park Foundation. Co-sponsored by the City of San Diego Water Department. Host: Family Kayak Adventure Center
May 17th 8AM 5k Trail Run/Walk in Lakeside
Join the 2nd Annual 5K Run for the River Trail Run/Walk. Starts at Channel Road and Mapleview Street in Lakeside. Race starts at 8AM with registration opening at 7AM. Fee. Registration and Details. Host: Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy
May 17th 9AM – 4PM Explore Mission Trails Day
A full day of education programs, music, nature walks and much more. Event Info (PDF) Hosts: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, City of San Diego & City of Santee. Location
May 17th 9AM - 4PM TierraFest Craft Fair
This is a great craft fair which is part of a complete weekend community celebration including parade and fireworks. 10595 Tierrasanta Blvd. Hosts: Tierrasanta Community Council, Tierrasanta Fire Safe Council and Tierrasanta Junior Women’s Club
May 17th 12PM - 2PM Mission Valley Library Riverfest
Join the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for a celebration of River Days with live music. Bring a picnic lunch and listen to the sounds of the Bayou Brothers in the library garden. 2123 Fenton Parkway. Host: Friends of the Mission Valley Library Location Flyer with event information (PDF) Win prizes by taking a quiz! Details (PDF)
May 18th 10AM – 2PM River Garden – Closing Event
Help plant more than 1000 plants to beautify Mission Valley. Great family event. Groups are encouraged to join the fun. 200 -300 volunteers anticipated. Supplies and tools provided. Site sponsored by Pardee Homes and ICF Jones and Stokes. 3000 Camino del Rio N. Host: San Diego River Park Foundation.
