Sunday, Aug. 8
North San Diego County Antique Sale ---- Escondido's monthly antiques market features 25 local dealers along with lunch items for sale; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Knights of Columbus Hall, 515 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido; free (but those who'd like first crack at merchandise can enter at 8 a.m. for a $5 fee); 858-232-9474.
Bridal Bazaar---- Spring bridal show features more than 200 wedding service and product vendors, fashion shows, wedding cake tastings, lectures and demonstrations (fashion shows at 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:45 p.m.); 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $10; 760-334-5500 or bridalbazaar.com.
Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market ---- Extensive collection of folk art, traditional clothing and textiles, colorful collectibles and jewelry. And don't forget ---- of course ---- the food. Festivalgoers can also enjoy live demonstrations and nonstop entertainment. Latin American folk artists showcase their talents and techniques, including such handcrafted intricacies such as San Antonio embroidery, Oaxacan wooden animal carving, Guatemalan weaving, various colorful and symbolic wall art and sculptures and Huichol artists using glass beads to create elaborate jewelry; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Bazaar del Mundo Shops, Juan and Taylor streets, San Diego; bazaardelmundo.com.
"Star Wars" days continues at Legoland ---- Legoland California concludes its weekend celebration of all things "Star Wars," with costumed characters roving the park, free giveaways, video game play areas, a fan art display, trivia and costume contests. Lego Star Wars Days, which is free with paid admission, is one of the Carlsbad theme park's most popular annual attractions. Crowds arrive early because the first 5,000 people in line receive "droid badges." Darth Vader and stormtroopers will scour the park for badge-wearers, and if the children answer Vader's question correctly, they will be entered in a prize drawing. "Star Wars" video game battles will take place all day in the park's Xbox Family Gamespace. A costume contest takes place at 4 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Legoland California, 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad; $67, general; $57, seniors (60 and over), and children ages 3-12; $12, parking; 760-918-5346 or california.legoland.com.
Peruvian celebration ---- The House of Peru in Balboa Park's International Cottages hosts a lawn program to celebrate Peruvian Independence Day. The program includes Peruvian music, dancing, arts and crafts and foods, including Peruvian potato salad, doughnuts and Inca Kola; noon to 4 p.m.; House of Peru, International Cottages, Balboa Park, San Diego; free (food is extra); (619) 957-8437.
Cityfest ---- More than 150,000 people expected to attend the 27th anniversary edition of Hillcrest's community celebration/music festival. Features include arts and crafts, live bands, beer garden and book fair, more than 250 vendor booths, entertainment on multiple stages (the Tighten Ups, Circa Now, the Burning of Rome, Into the Presence, Republic of Letters, Pauhana, Antiquia, Sue Palmer, Ultra Violent Lens, FUZZ and Wendy Bailey, a lantern parade and more); noon to 8 p.m.; Fifth Avenue from University Avenue to Upas Street, Hillcrest; free; hillcrestbusinessassociation.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 10
Pala free movie night series continues ---- Pala Casino Spa & Resort's new film series screens movies on a lawn. "Urban Cowboy" is up next, followed by "Grease"; 11154 Highway 76, Pala; free; palacasino.com.
Thursday, Aug. 12
Escondido mall hosts "Summer Social" ---- Westfield North County hosts blues harmonica player Bill Watson at its weekly Thursday night summer mixer, featuring free appetizers, dinner specials at mall restaurants and a prize drawing for a Westfield gift card; 5 to 7 p.m.; Center Court, Westfield North County mall, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido; free; westfield.com/northcounty.
Street carnival ---- Escondido Chamber of Commerce and Christiansen Amusements are sponsoring four-day event filled with cotton candy, hot dogs, games and rides ---- lots of rides; 5 to 10 p.m. (also 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 15); 1330 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; 8-ride ticket books cost $10 and can be bought in advance at the chamber's office: 720 N. Broadway; 760-745-2125
Friday, Aug. 13
"Off-Road, Race Cars & Open Header Nite" ----- Connections Fallbrook Networking's annual Hot Summer Nites evening program continues with a car show and live music; 5 to 8 p.m.; Main Avenue at Alvarado Street, Fallbrook; free; connectionsfallbrook.com.
Saturday, Aug. 14
Vista firefighters breakfast ---- The Vista Firefighters Association and the Boys & Girls Club of Vista co-host the annual fundraiser for the youth club that will feature a breakfast cooked by firefighters along with fire-fighting demonstrations, fire station tours, opportunity drawings and a chance to dunk a firefighter; 8 a.m. to noon; Fire Station #6, 651 E. Vista Way, Vista; $5; 760-724-6606.
German shepherd dog show ---- The German Shepherd Dog Club of San Diego County will host a dog show for AKC-registered dogs; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also Aug. 15); Buddy Todd Park, 3000 Mesa Drive, Oceanside; spectator admission is free; 760-758-3040.
Fiesta del Sol San Diego ----- More than 60,000 people are expected at this free festival celebrating the cultural heritage of Barrio Logan and Sherman Heights. Two stages feature live round-the-clock entertainment, more than 100 vendor booths are planned, free health screenings, a carnival, food court and arts pavilion and 25 hands-on arts and crafts booths for children; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (also Aug. 15); Imperial Avenue between 19th and 25th streets, San Diego; free; fiestadelsolsandiego.org.
Poway Family Campout ---- The Poway Community Services Department's campouts feature night hikes, an interpretive presentation, boating and gathering around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores before settling in for the night. Wake up to the sounds of birds, the smell of fresh coffee, and a continental breakfast. Fishing is available ---- buy permits at the concession. Families should bring a tent, camping equipment and barbecue dinner supplies. Grills and charcoal provided. No alcohol permitted; 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.; Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road; $52 for Poway residents and $62 for nonresidents; 858-668-4781 or poway.org.
The Corvettes ---- Oldies band. Pre-show activities including a "kidz zone" with jump house. Beach chairs or blankets are recommended for lawn seating. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase; 6 p.m.; Hollandia Park, 12 Mission Hills Court, San Marcos; free; 760-744-9000 or www.san-marcos.net.
"Dragons" fly in Julian ---- San Diego Movies in the Park's outdoor film series continues with a screening of "How to Train Your Dragon" on an inflatable screen at Jess Martin County Park; dusk; 2955 Highway 79, Julian; free; sdmoviesinthepark.com.
