SD Weekend: Foodie Fest; Fringe Festival; Flower Fields; Kite Fest

SAN DIEGO, 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, May 18 to Sunday, May 19.

A Day at the Park: Pepper Park, National City

America on Main Street: Downtown El Cajon

Beauty School: A Deftones Celebration: Brick By Brick, San Diego

"Belle Rêve": An Improvised Tennessee Williams Play: Finest City Improv, San Diego

El Cajon Foodie Fest: Downtown El Cajon

Elmo's Springtacular: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista (final weekend)

Fiesta del Sol: Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach

Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch: The Flower Fields, Carlsbad (final weekend)

Hops in the Hills: San Elijo Park Lower Softball Field, San Marcos

Humboldt Penguins on Exhibit: SeaWorld San Diego

Miracle Babies Superhero 5K: Naval Training Center Park, San Diego

"No One Special": Mockingbird Improv, San Diego

OB Kite Festival: Robb Field, San Diego

OKAY Sketch Presents: "Is Mom Okay?": Finest City Improv, San Diego

San Diego International Fringe Festival: Balboa Park and beyond, San Diego

Tanya Tucker: The Magnolia, El Cajon

The Winehouse Experience: Music Box, San Diego

Yesterdaze: Vintage Clothing Event: Music Box, San Diego

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