LA MESA CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Vintage rides — pre-1974 cars, trucks and vans — and live music hold the spotlight at the 29th annual event. The Farmers kick things off Thursday night atop the La Mesa Lumber & Hardware truck “stage” at Third Street and La Mesa Boulevard. 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays June 1 through Aug. 31. La Mesa Boulevard between Fourth and Spring streets. Free. lamesavillageassociation.org/classic-car-show
Spring Queen Bee Market:
The eclectic shopping venue sets up for one day on a local church campus. Enjoy vendor booths filled with handmade and vintage goods galore; food and drinks also available for purchase. Free parking. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Awaken Church, 1760 Descanso Ave., San Marcos. $5 admission at door; kids under 12 and military free. thequeenbeemarket.com/shopper-info
Santee Street Fair and Craft Brew Festival: The Santee Chamber of Commerce hosts this festival that includes a youth art show, food, a beer garden with local craft brews, wines and spirits, children’s zones with carnival games and rides, live entertainment and vendor booths. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Riverview and Town Center parkways, Santee. Free; prepurchase wristbands for the Craft Beer Festival starting at $15 for five 6-ounce tasters. santeechamber.com/santee-street-fair-2023
The Wave Waterpark: Gates open for the summer starting at noon Saturday. The Wave features water attractions including multiple slides, a lazy river, a wave pool and a children’s play area. The park also offers food and beverage options, cabana rentals and locker rooms. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 101 Wave Drive, Vista. Tickets from
$19 to $24, with discounts for Vista residents, seniors and military. thewavewaterpark.com
Vista Strawberry Festival: Everyone will be seeing red — in a good way — at this annual celebration in Vista’s historical Main Street area. Enjoy everything strawberry, turn the little ones loose in the kids zone, and check out art, music, vendors and more. It’s not too late to register for the 5K run/walk and children’s races (pick up packets on Saturday). 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Main Street, between Citrus and Santa Fe avenues. Free. vistastrawberryfest.com
Dockside Night Market: The Puffer Malarkey Collective (Animae, Herb & Wood, Herb & Sea) hosts this tasting event with participating restaurants using fresh seafood straight from the fishing boats. Cash bar with sips from sponsors Campari and Suntory, and music from DJ Julz Dela Peña. Proceeds benefit Feeding San Diego. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday. Tuna Harbor Dockside Market, 598 Harbor Lane, San Diego. Tickets $100. eventbrite.com (search for “Dockside Night Market”)