San Diego horse racing takes place where the "turf meets the surf" at the Del Mar Racetrack. Fans flock to the track each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the popular, annual Del Mar Racetrack racing season, mid-July - early-September. Be part of the magic and nostalgia of this long-time horse race tradition dating back to 1937 when Bing Crosby greeted the first guests, and Seabiscuit won by a nose in the infamous race in 1938. This season features the nation's top racehorses, trainers and jockeys, and plenty of fun in the sun.

Featured presenters from Mexico and the US illuminate our unique binational insights that resonate with fans through humor & intelligence and tackle timeless themes from social commentary to daily life–focused on bringing people together.

Experience the creative vision artistry, and humor of iconic cartoonists Jis y Trino. They created the characters El Santos, el Peyote Asesino, amongst others, always humor on the reality of society in contemporary Mexico. The Jis y Trino’s Big Cartoon Jam programs are presented in partnership with the Consulado General de México en San Diego.

Join us as Hoppy Yoga hosts a FREE yoga class at The Original 40. Come for the zen and stay for the hops!

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This special program is offered by the Maritime Museum Education Department Saturdays, June 15, July 27, and August 10, 2024. We invite Scouts BSA youth to enroll and earn their Oceanography Merit Badge through attendance at one of three classes held on three Saturdays at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Classes will run 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Scouts must complete one class to earn their Oceanography Merit Badge.

The program gives local scouting youth the opportunity to more deeply explore the ocean that is so integral to the San Diego community. By combining field work, laboratory observation, and scholarly discussion, Oceanography Merit Badge Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego allow scouts to become fully immersed in the multiple branches of oceanographic research.