4/2 – 4/3 – Annual San Diego Crew Classic Rowing Regatta | Mission Bay, Crown Point Shores | Racing begins at 7:30 a.m. | Collegiate, junior & masters’ athletes participate in over 90 races in 2 days

4/5 – Padres Opening Day Block Party | Downtown San Diego, J Street between 7th & 9th | 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FREE Admission | An East Village block party in celebration of the Padres’ 1st home game of the season including music, beer garden, food court, live entertainment, tradeshow merchandise & more

4/8 – Padres Car Series – Lowrider Showcase | Downtown San Diego, J Street between (7th & 10th) | 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. | FREE | Pre-game event featuring a fine collection of decorated vehicles & amazing demonstrations | More information 619-795-5146

4/8 – 4/9 – Golf Fest San Diego | Riverwalk Golf Club, 1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 2-day golf expo with incredible deals from golf companies on clothing, golf resorts and golf courses

4/8 – 4/9 – Home Decorating & Remodeling Show | Del Mar Fairgrounds, O’Brien Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FREE | The show features home improvement product and services by local businesses

4/9 – Annual CityBeat Festival of Beers | El Cajon Blvd – between Texas St & Mississippi St (in front of the Lafayette Hotel) | 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. | FREE | Over 30 local craft brewers will offer samplings, entertainment & food

4/9 – Canine Companions Balboa Park | Balboa Park – lawn area at Park Blvd & President’s Way | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Festival for dogs and people featuring flyball, disc dogs, K9 agility playground, contests, shopping, food & more

4/15 – 4/17 – Annual Del Mar Antique Show & Sale | Del Mar Fairgrounds, O’Brien Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | More than 250 premier antique dealers, appraisal service available $5/item

4/16 – Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade | Linda Vista Rd – between Comstock & Ulric, Linda Vista | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Parade 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Cultural celebration with food, merchandise, performances, climbing wall & carnival rides

4/16 – Fighting Parkinson’s Step by Step 2011 5K Walk & Fun Run | NTC Park at Liberty Station, Point Loma | Registration 8:00 a.m. – Run 9:00 a.m. – Walk 9:15 a.m. | Adults $25 by April 11th, Kids 12 & Under $15 | April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the proceeds from this walk/fun run fund vital programs & services to local Parkinson’s families

4/16 – 4/17 – Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival | Seaport Village – Embarcadero, San Diego Bay at Harbor Drive & Pacific Highway | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. | FREE | Professionals from across the country will perform their bizarre talents: sword swallowing, knife throwing, pogo stick tricks, juggling unicycles & more

4/17 – Annual San Diego EarthFair 2011 | Balboa Park – Central Mesa area | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FREE | Annual event showcasing a wide variety of causes, goods, and services pertaining to the environment and quality of life

4/23 – Spring Fling & Egg Hunts | Liberty Station, 2624 Historic Decatur Rd, Point Loma | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Springtime event features an inflatable slide, bounce houses, games, giveaways, a scavenger hunt, food, music, raffle prizes, the Easter Bunny, and a huge egg hunt

4/23 – Annual Chicano Park Day | Chicano Park – Cesar Chavez Parkway exit, under the Coronado Bay Bridge | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Annual Chicano Park Day celebration features a children’s art workshop, traditional and contemporary music & dance, live bands, food, arts /crafts vendors & a classic low rider car display