SD Weekend Guide: Nighttime Zoo; Dukes & Boots Party; Rodeo; X-Fest

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Aug. 27.

Among standout events: Nighttime Zoo in San Diego; "Dukes & Boots Party" with live music & line dancing in Carlsbad; the 42nd annual rodeo in Ramona; and the free X-Fest skateboard, BMX, motocross and car show in Santee.

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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LEGOLAND Summer Block Party: Carlsbad

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation 'Superheroes' Discovery Gala: Carlsbad

'Dukes & Boots Party' Live Music & Line Dancing: Park 101, Carlsbad

San Diego International Kids' Film Festival: Carlsbad & Oceanside

Free Kid Admission: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Putting Course Tournament: Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Encinitas

'Savage Gardens' Carnivorous Plants Exhibit: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

San Diego Actors Theatre: A.R. Gurney Comedy 'The Perfect Party': La Jolla

Beyster Family 'Little Blue Penguins' Exhibit: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla

My Space Parenting Support Club, Lemon Grove

Community Celebration, Lazy Acres, Mission Hills

Free Concert at El Corazon Park, Oceanside

Sunflower & Watermelon Celebration at Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside

42nd Annual Rodeo: Ramona

'Summer White Party' Rancho de Los Ninos Orphanage Fundraiser: Guild Hotel, San Diego

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego

'Gospel & Grits': Louisiana Purchase Cajun Restaurant, San Diego

Gaslamp Skate Sunday: Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Delightful Dolls of So Ca Show & Sale, San Diego

U-Pick Berries: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel

Farm Tour Adventure: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel

Free 'X-Fest' Skateboard, BMX, Motocross & Car Show: Santee

Dogstar, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Santosha Food Fest, Helia Brewing, Vista

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ALSO SEE: Oktoberfest 2023: San Diego Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

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HITTING THE ROAD?

• Inland Empire Weekend: Carnival Night; Park BBQ; Street Eats; Rodeo; Model Trains
• Los Angeles Weekend: 4 Standout, Classic Car Shows; Hatch Chile Roast
• Orange County Weekend: A Rescue Kitty's Party; 626 Night Market; Tortilla Class
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: USS Hornet Paranormal Overnight; Chinatown Fest

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