Events
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River Days 5K Walk for Wildlife and Fun Run!
Riverwalk Golf Course 1150 Fashion Valley Road #1102, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome celebrate the river and help raise vital funds for wildlife conservation in the San Diego River Watershed by joining the San Diego River Park Foundation's 2026 River Days 5K Walk...
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River Days Watershed and Wild Flower Hike
Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1181 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon, CA, United StatesJoin Earth Discovery Institute for a hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve, part of the San Diego River watershed! We will learn about the local watershed while admiring native plants in...
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Eagle Peak Ranch Preserve Hike (Canyon Bridge)
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesThe San Diego River Park Foundation has given the Canyoneers special permission to explore their 450 acre Eagle Peak Ranch Preserve, considered to be the flagship of the San Diego...
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Wildlife Tracking Exhibit
Mission Trails Regional Park Kumeyaay Lake Campground 2 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin members of the San Diego Tracking Team anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM to learn how to identify the tracks of common animals in the San Diego River...
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Famosa Slough Work Party
Famosa Slough 4285 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin the Friends of Famosa Slough for a rewarding day of conservation! Enjoy a wonderful morning at this stunning wetlands preserve and help remove trash, clear invasive plants, maintain trails,...
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El Monte Valley Cleanup
El Monte County Park 15805 El Monte Road, Lakeside, CA, United StatesJoin the Allied Climbers of San Diego and The San Diego River Park Foundation to remove trash and illegal dumping from the riverbed, recreational trails, and roadside in El Monte...
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Bikes & Birds
T + C Park T+C Park (Fashion Valley Rd &, Riverwalk Dr,, San Diego, United StatesJoin BikeSD on a relaxed-pace bike ride along the river trail to engage with the birds and plants in this ecosystem. Participants of all ages and biking abilities are welcome,...
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River Days at Barona Cultural Center
Barona Cultural Center & Museum 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside, United StatesPresented by Barona Cultural Center & Museum Embark on a unique educational journey at the Barona Cultural Center & Museum! View collections that represent thousands of years of history—some objects...
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Art Reception at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery “Art of the River” by San Diego River Artists Alliance
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery 30352 CA-78, Santa Ysabel, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Artists' Alliance The exciting exhibition features beautiful art of the river and its watershed by the San Diego River Artists Alliance including oil, acrylic, and...
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Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East Wildflower Hike
Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve 500 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Park Foundation and County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Join Senior Manager of Natural Resources Natalie Borchardt and County Park Ranger Doug Andrews...
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Free Fly Casting Lessons
Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Drive, La Mesa, United StatesPresented by the San Diego Fly Fishers Join the San Diego Fly Fishers (SDFF) for a free fly casting clinic at Lake Murray! This event is designed for beginners, but...
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San Diego River Mouth Interpretive Walk
Dog Beach in Ocean Beach 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesBrought to you by the San Diego Bird Alliance Every other Sunday our San Diego River Mouth Docents set up spotting scopes and an informational booth at the San Diego...
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San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration
San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to explore the San Diego River Estuary and support the restoration of this sensitive and vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants,...
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River Readers Nature Storytime
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesLocated at Grant Park in Mission Valley, the River Readers Nature Storytime will feature books, activities, and crafts celebrating the great outdoors and our local wildlife. This partnership between the...
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SDMBA Mission Trails Regional Park Intermediate Ride
Mission Trails (Clairemont Mesa trail head) Mission Trails (Clairemont Mesa trail head) 11499 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. ·, San Diego, CA, CA, United StatesCome celebrate the 23rd Annual San Diego River Days with an intermediate ride through Mission Trails Regional Park courtesy of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association! This ride is geared...
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San Diego River Days Storytime
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesIn honor of San Diego River Days, Ranger Tiffany and Librarian Ms. Carrie will read stories and give facts about animals that live along the San Diego River.
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River Days Grant Park Community Stewards
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesGet outside, connect with your community, and help bring a new eco-park to life! Join us for a fun and meaningful morning at Grant Park during River Days, where you’ll...
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Explore Nighttime and the Night Sky Along the San Diego River at Grant Park
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin DarkSky San Diego County for a short presentation on light pollution and its impact on wildlife and nocturnal creatures living near the San Diego River. After sunset, we'll learn...
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ILACSD & Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy: San Diego River Days Cleanup- Cactus Park
Cactus Park 10610 Ashwood St,, Lakeside, United StatesPresented by: I Love a Clean San Diego and and the Lakeside's River Park Conservancy I Love A Clean San Diego and the Lakeside River Park Conservancy will be hosting...
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Sunset Gardening at Point Loma Native Plant Garden
Come celebrate River Days and join The San Diego River Park Foundation for a wonderful sunset gardening experience at the beautiful Point Loma Native Plant Garden in Ocean Beach! Join...
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Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Ranger-led Interpretive Hike
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, United StatesJoin rangers every 3rd Saturday of the month for a moderate 3.5-mile loop on the Martha’s Grove Trail at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch. Learn about the native plants and wildlife of...
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San Diego River Days 2026 Plein Air Paint Out
10900 Ashwood St, Lakeside, CA 92040 10900 Ashwood St,, Lakeside, CATo celebrate San Diego River Days 2026 with the SDRPF, we will meet at a new location this year. At 10900 Ashwood Street Lakeside, there is pedestrian crossing that links...
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River Days Mission Valley Garden Club
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesGet outside for River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation and join a welcoming community as we bring native plant gardens to life at our exciting new eco-park...
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River Days SANDAG Group Bike Ride
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin SANDAG and The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for a fun free family friendly frolic along the San Diego River Trail. Bring your own bike and helmet to join...
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Imperial Beach Cleanup – River Days with Surfrider & San Diego Coastkeeper
Imperial Beach Pier 910 Seacoast Dr,, Imperial Beach, United StatesSan Diego Coastkeeper and San Diego Surfrider will be hosting a joint beach cleanup event at the Imperial Beach Pier. We'll meet at 9:00 a.m. for a safety talk and...
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River Days Community Clean-Up
Fashion Valley Mall 7007 Friars Rd., San Diego, United StatesLooking for a hands-on volunteer opportunity that supports a healthy river and connects you with like-minded people? Join our core volunteer team for a San Diego River clean-up and help...
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River Days – Hike With a Purpose: BioBlitz at Mildred Falls
Eagle Peak Ranch 5030 Eagle Peak Rd, Julian, CA, United StatesDiscover the hidden beauty of Mildred Falls at our River Days BioBlitz! Join us for a hands-on community science adventure as we explore this stunning preserve and document its incredible...
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Kayak Clean-Up: River Days Clean-Up in Mission Valley
**Please read carefully!** To sign-up for the kayak clean-up, please email rachel@sandiegoriver.org. Participants must bring their own kayak. You must be 12 years or older to participate in the...
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Santee Historical Society Craft Bazaar and Butterfly Garden at the Historic Santee Barn
The Historic Santee Barn 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA, United StatesPresented by the Santee Historical Society The Santee Historical Society will host an old-fashioned Craft Bazaar with a special focus on gardening, with the Monarch Butterfly garden open for visitors featuring...
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Mosquito Control and the San Diego River Presentation
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesBrought to you by the San Diego Vector Control Program Join the San Diego Vector Control Program on The Conrad Prebys Stage at Grant Park for a brief presentation on...
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Petals & Paint: Grant Park Flower Fence Mural Gathering
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesCome celebrate River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation and let your creativity bloom as we paint a colorful flower mural on the fence at Grant Park in...
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River Days and Nature Nights: Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin the San Diego River Park Foundation for a creative, hands-on workshop at Grant Park. During this needle-felting workshop, you’ll create your own felted bat to take home while learning fun...
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Art Reception for San Diego River Artists Alliance
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPresented by the San Diego River Artists' Alliance Join this exciting reception and see beautiful art by the San Diego River Artists Alliance at the River Studio at Grant Park!...
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River Days and Nature Nights: Bat and Moth Event
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesPlease join us for an exciting evening adventure along the river as we listen and look for bats. During this guided walk, we will learn about bat behavior and use...
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Bird Walk at Grant Park
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin bird experts Cindy Pencek and Ian Swirka for a guided walk along the San Diego River to observe and count the diverse bird species that call this area home....
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San Diego River Mouth Habitat Restoration
San Diego River Mouth 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to explore the San Diego River Estuary and support the restoration of this sensitive and vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants,...
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Sky Hunters Event
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us after the morning Bird Walk for a special live raptor presentation with Sky Hunters. This engaging program offers a rare opportunity to see a rescued bird of prey...
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River Days Bird Drawing Workshop with Art FORM
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesDiscover the beauty and majesty of raptors that live in the San Diego watershed with a presentation by Sky Hunters, followed by a bird drawing workshop with Art FORM. Work...
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Mountain Lion 101
Grant Park 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA, United StatesOverview Join Mountain Lion Foundation volunteer and mountain lion expert Robin Parks for an engaging presentation about mountain lions at Grant Park, The San Diego River Park Foundation's beautiful new...
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River Days Pollinator Safari & Bee-o-Blitz
Point Loma Native Plant Garden 4444 Greene St., San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin the California Native Bee Society and The San Diego River Park Foundation at the Point Loma Native Plant Garden to learn more about the pollinators that live in the...
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Pages in the Park at Heritage Park
Heritage County Park Heritage County Park, 2454 Heritage Park Row,, San Diego, CAMusic, Entertainment, & Reading at Heritage County Park! Let’s read together. Celebrate reading and community at Pages in the Park. This special event is hosted by San Diego County Library,...
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Ranger Lead Night Hike
3201 Ruffin Rd., San Diego CA 92123 3201 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, United StatesJoin the City of San Diego Park Rangers for an educational night hike. Discover the fascinating habits and habitats of nocturnal animals as they come to life after dark. Learn why...