'Alice in Wonderland' Comes to Poway This Weekend

Sure, you've been living life like it's summer since Memorial Day, but Tuesday it becomes official. It's the longest day of the year – sunset isn't until 8 p.m. – so what are you going to do all weekend to celebrate?

In Poway, San Diego and beyond from June 16 to June 22, we can guide you to what's happening, from children dancing and puppet shows to a Grammy winner's beach blowout.

And don't get so caught up in the glorious, seemingly never-ending daylight that you forget dear ol' dad. Look for restaurants, stores and museums to offer free or reduced admission and other special events to celebrate Father's Day.

BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• Where/when: Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Rd, Poway, 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

• Why go: Jewish Family Service's young professionals group hosts the Ruby Schulman Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for dozens of programs offered by the charity. The day includes a gourmet dinner, drawing and silent auction.

• Price: $80 for dinner; $275 to play golf.

• Where/when: , 15498 Espola Rd, Poway, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

• Why go: The city program, Dance for Children, offers its the last performance of its finale production, which features the timeless tale of Alice in Wonderland, this time interpreted through dance. 

• Price: $10.

• Where/when: , 16889 Espola Rd, Poway, 7 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

• Why go: Not a standard combo, to be sure, but a puppet troup from Temecula will perform Once Upon a Parable Friday, followed by the Greater San Diego Community Chorus, which will take on Bach Saturday.

• Price: Donations will be accepted.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, continues through July 4.

• Why go: The second week of the San Diego County Fair features a Father's Day pancake breakfast, two horse shows, an enviro fair, the “Motorcycle Ride to the Fair” and performers Tony Lucca and Sister Sledge.

• Price: $7-$13, with discounts available.

• Where/when: , 400 B St, Encinitas, 7 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The Bro-Am is part of a weekend of fund-raisers by the Grammy-winning band Switchfoot to benefit the San Diego and Oceanside chapters of StandUp For Kids, a nonprofit volunteer organization that aids at-risk youth. A surfing contest kicks off early, followed by an 11 a.m. concert.
• Price: Free.

• Where/when: , 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

• Why go: Enamored with all things Star Wars?  Enjoy two days of activities focused on the intergalatic saga, including glimpses of the recently opened Star Wars Mini-land at the park. 

• Price: $59-$69.