Comic-Con Preview Night

CC04✨ Must-see🚶 Big plan

• WhenWed Jul 23
• WhereConvention Center
• PriceBadge (lottery)

• SpecialOnce-a-year, badges sell out in minutes — unrepeatable
• EffortBadge lottery, huge crowds, all-day downtown logistics

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

DR01✨ Must-see🚶 Some plan

• WhenSat Jul 18 · 7:30 PM
• WhereThe Rady Shell
• PriceFrom $68

• SpecialWorld-premiere with the film's composer live — a one-off
• EffortTicketed evening — sitter for the baby + downtown parking

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Symphony under the Stars

SY07✨ Special🚶 Some plan

• WhenSat · 7:30 PM
• WhereEmbarcadero
• Price$30

• SpecialA few times a summer, weather-dependent
• EffortBuy tickets online, bring chairs, moderate drive

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Sunset whale-watching cruise

WH06✨ Special🚶 Some plan

• WhenSun · 5:30 PM
• WherePoint Loma
• Price$45

• SpecialSeasonal — gray-whale window closes in a few weeks
• EffortBook ahead, 30-min drive, 2 hrs on the water

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Rooftop cinema night

RF08✨ Special🚶 Some plan

• WhenThu · 8 PM
• WhereDowntown
• Price$18

• SpecialRotating monthly programme
• EffortReserve seats, mind parking; short and sweet

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Twilight in the Park — organ

OR02✨ Everyday🚶 Easy

• WhenTue Jul 21 · 6:30 PM
• WhereBalboa Park
• PriceFree

• SpecialFree series runs all summer — easy to catch another week
• EffortFree, outdoor, no tickets, baby-friendly — just show up

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Little Italy Farmers' Market

MK05✨ Everyday🚶 Easy

• WhenSat · 8 AM–2 PM
• WhereLittle Italy
• PriceFree entry

• SpecialEvery Saturday — the definition of anytime
• EffortWalk in, stroller-friendly

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Ocean Beach bonfire night

OB03✨ Everyday🚶 Easy

• WhenFri · after sunset
• WhereOcean Beach
• PriceFree

• SpecialHappens every Friday all summer
• EffortBring wood and blankets; easy drive

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