September 14, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm

CLAIREMONT FAMILY DAY ENTERTAINMENT

Thanks to our title sponsor K-CO Construction for supporting Clairemont Family Day!

AFTERNOON LIVE MUSIC
3 CAR GARAGE
PRESENTED BY OUR ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS

2024 Event Schedule

9:00 am - 9:30 am
REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
The children's choir of Reformation Lutheran Church will perform!
9:30 am
OPENING CEREMONY

National Anthem by Tiffany Franco-Rees

Clairemont High School Chieftain Cheer

Presentation of Colors by the Sons of the American Revolution. The Sons of the American Revolution exists to support patriotic, historical and educational programs and to unite and promote fellowship among the descendants of those that fought and sacrificed to achieve the independence required to institute a free and independent government.  Our members are direct descendants of patriots that fought for our independence. 

Welcome from Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Toni G. Atkins and Councilmember Jennifer Campbell.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
HEALI'I'S POLYNESIAN REVUE
The incredible Heali'i's Polynesian Revue will perform traditional Polynesian song and dance that spread the love of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand.
11 am - 11:30 am
BALLETIQUETTE
Balletiquette brings the beauty of ballet to Clairemont Family Day.
11:30 am - 12 pm
RAP A TAP
Watch Rap A Tap Center for the Arts as they display their Tap and Jazz expertise! They will also teach us a few moves. The Rap A Tap studio is located in Clairemont and provides a variety of training and performance opportunities in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop dance. Classes start at 18 months to Adult.
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
DANCE BREAK
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Live Music with 3 Car Garage! Join 3 CAR GARAGE for a Classic Rock Dance Party spanning 5 decades as you sing and dance to all your favorites from Steely Dan, Chicago, The Eagles, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Tom Petty, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton, The Doobie Brothers, America, Queen, Aerosmith, Steve Miller Band, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon, The Knack, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Pure Prairie League, King Harvest, Credence Clearwater Revival, Jackson Browne, Pink Floyd, Spin Doctors, Sublime, Green Day, Third Eye Blind, Cake, Lit and more!
9 am – 3 pm
The Greatest Show on Turf Classic Car Show by San Diego Association of Car Clubs
Back Field Near Waco
9 am – 4 pm
Clairemont Fun Zone featuring a climbing wall, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, and bungee trampolines! Wristbands will be sold at the Information booth for $15 each.
West Quad
10 am – 2 pm
Scavenger Hunt! Test out your event sleuthing skills with our Clairemont famous Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Girl Scout Troop 4257.
North Path
7 am – 9 am
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast in the Recreation Center, sponsored by Starbucks and Flowers by Erin! Learn from the Clairemont History Committee's display on the stage.
Recreation Center
10 am and 11:15 am
The Magic of Alfonso will put on an incredible magic show for kids!
North Path
10 am – 4 pm
Scout Monkey Bridge and Scout Activities presented by Pack 260 and 277. Learn all
about our Clairemont area Scouts.
North Field Near Marston
Courts
11 am – 3 pm
Visit the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation's AQUAFEST next door at the Pool! The community is invited to swim, splash, and play at San Diego's Largest Family-Friendly Pool Party. AquaFest is open to all, and a fun schedule of activities is planned for swimmers of all ages such as recreational swimming, an inflatable in-water obstacle course, swim safety demonstrations on appropriate life jacket use, rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid, Parent & Tot swim lesson workshops.
Clairemont Pool
10 am - 12:30 pm
Free Pony Rides?! A classic Clairemont Family Day attraction from Party Pony Express takes place under the trees near the Marston courts. Thanks to Pony Sponsor Clairemont Town Square!
North Field Near Marston
Courts
12:15 pm
Fifth generation Tai Chi Master, Henry Cheng along with his students from the Tai Chi Wellness Center, located in Clairemont right across the street, will be  demonstrating  Tai Chi (a moving meditation ), swords and saber,  Tai Chi self-defense and pushing hands.
North Path

Family Day Food

Start the day off with the Recreation Council’s fundraising Pancake Breakfast in the Recreation Center from 8 am to 9:30 am with all proceeds benefitting the South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council. Thanks to Hey Neighbor for providing volunteers!

Visit our Food Court next to the Recreation Center to feast with our delicious food vendors:

Vegetarian Options

Visit the following food trucks for vegetarian (veg) and vegan (v) options, and check back for future updates:

  • La Taqueria Jalisco: Potato Tacos (veg), Grilled Vegetables (veg), Vegetable Tacos (veg)
  • Turkish Grill

Title Sponsors

2024 Event Sponsors

About & FAQs

ABOUT CLAIREMONT FAMILY DAY

Clairemont Family Day is program of the South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council, a nonprofit association that supports the South Clairemont Parks, in partnership with the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department. All money raised by the Council benefits the Clairemont neighborhood parks and recreation centers.

Special Thanks to the 2024 Clairemont Family Day Committee:
Melissa Catan-Paz
Emily Cottrell
Richard Crider
Chad Gardner
Lynn Haims
Laura Kelley
Erin Kluzak
Don Krupp
Steve Lordygan
Michael McNeilly
Lars Michaelson
Suzanne Morgan
Denise Scatena
Joe Sopher
Can I have a booth for my business or nonprofit at Clairemont Family Day?  

We love having local vendors and organizations at our event! You can apply for a 2024 booth space here: https://forms.gle/am698FahZLGqDjsy9

How do I sponsor Clairemont Family Day?

We love our sponsors that help us underwrite the costs of our event and raise money for our parks! Please reach out to us via email here: [email protected]

How do I volunteer for Clairemont Family Day?

We love our volunteers and all of the community support for the event! If you can lend a hand, please reach out to us via email here: [email protected]. We have volunteers that serve on the Clairemont Family Day Committee, which meets monthly the second Thursday of the month at the South Clairemont Recreation Center, and we have many volunteer opportunities the day before and day of the event.

Is there parking at Clairemont Family Day?

Parking at Clairemont Family Day is limited to street parking. We encourage everyone to park at Clairemont High School and take the street trolley to the event.

Are there vegetarian or vegan food options at the event?

Yes! Our 2023 food vendors will vegetarian options.

Who runs Clairemont Family Day?

Clairemont Family Day is a special event of the South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council in partnership with the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department. The event supports the Clairemont parks and recreation centers. Aquafest swim safety events are hosted by the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Deparment only.  

What is the South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council?

The South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council is a nonprofit association that supports the Clairemont neighborhood parks. The Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt association and a registered charity with the Registry of Charitable Trusts through the Attorney General of the State of California. Proceeds from the event benefit the Clairemont neighborhood parks and recreation centers as well as Clairemont Family Day. For more information about the Council, please contact [email protected]. Another way to get involved with the parks is by joining the City of San Diego South Clairemont Community Recreation Group. The South Clairemont Community Recreation Group is looking for new members. Membership is free and open to the public. The Community Recreation Group serves as an advisory group to the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and facilities include South Clairemont and Tecolote Recreation Centers as well as Mt. Acadia Park, East Clairemont Athletic Area and Western Hills Neighborhood Park. Meetings are held monthly on the second Thursday at 5:00 PM. More information is available by calling the South Clairemont Recreation Center at (858) 581-9924 or Tecolote Recreation Center at (858) 581-9930.

How can I receive updates about Clairemont Family Day?

We’d love to send you Save the Dates and other event updates throughout the year! Please sign up here.