Jessica Chenoweth 
Fiesta Cinco de Mayo in Old Town. Food, music and family-friendly activities. May 3 & 4. Details: oldtownsandiego.org
Carlsbad Village Street Faire. Children’s rides, arts & crafts and more. May 4, 8 am–5 pm. Carlsbad Blvd. to Jefferson. kennedyfaires.com
Balboa Park Pow Wow. Witness the richness of Native American heritage through music, dance, art and community connection. May 10 & 11, 10 am–6 pm. San Diego American Indian Health Center, Cor. of Park Blvd. & President’s Way. sdaihc.org/powwow
Smart Splash Summer Bash. Photo booth, art contest, foam experience, ice cream and more. May 10, 11 am–2 pm. Sunset Park, 909 Puesta del Sol, San Marcos. san-marcos.net
OB Kite Festival. Make and decorate your own kite. May 17, 10 am–3 pm. Robb Field, 2525 Bacon St. oceanbeachsandiego.com
America on Main Street. El Cajon’s biggest block party with rides, arts and crafts, petting zoo and more. May 17, 3–8 pm. 200 E. Main St. downtownelcajon.com
I Love My Park Day. Magic show, inflatables, face painting and more. May 17, 11 am–2 pm. Martin Luther King Jr., Recreation Center, 6401 Skyline Dr. sandiego.gov
Vista Strawberry Festival. Contests, kids play zone, entertainment and of course, strawberry deliciousness. May 25, 8 am–6 pm. Downtown Vista. vistastrawberryfest.com
Western Days Festival. Valley Center Western Days is the largest and oldest annual event celebrating Valley Center’s western heritage. The event is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025. May 31 through June 1. 28246 Lilac Rd., Valley Center. Details: westerndays.org
Fiesta del Sol. Beachside music festival with inflatables, face painting, arts & crafts and more. May 31, 9 am–10 pm & June 1, 9 am–8 pm. Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. fiestadelsol.net
