An evening with Cynthia d’Aprix Sweeney
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
New York Times bestselling author of The Nest, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney will appear in conversation with award-winning writer Madhushree Ghosh to discuss her compelling new novel, Lake Effect. Hailed by Booklist as “a reverberating, intergenerational family saga… artful and fresh,” the novel explores love, longing, and the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters as one family reckons with the consequences of a long-buried scandal. A book signing will follow the discussion.
Sweeney’s previous novels, The Nest and Good Company, have been widely celebrated, with The Nest named a best book of the year by People, The Washington Post, and NPR, and currently in development as a limited series with AMC Studios.
Ghosh is the author of the award-winning Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family and a widely published essayist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and numerous literary outlets.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Limited preferred seating is offered with the purchase of Lake Effect through Warwicks Bookstore.
About Lake Effect
It’s 1977 and an air of restlessness has settled on the residents of Cambridge Road in Rochester, New York, a place long fueled by the booming fortunes of Kodak and Xerox and, for some, the mores of the Catholic church. When Nina Larkin is given a copy of The Joy of Sex by her newly divorced friend, she can no longer dismiss the nearly nonexistent intimacy of her marriage. Just as her oldest child, Clara, is falling in love for the first time, Nina finds herself longing for the forbidden: a midlife awakening. An intoxicating fling with a prominent neighbor brings Nina a freedom she never thought possible — but also risks the reputations of both families and unravels Clara’s world, just as she stands on the threshold of adulthood.
Years later, Clara, now a successful food stylist in New York City, has never been able to move past the long-ago scandal. Drawn back home by the pull of a family wedding and wrestling with her own demons, she makes a pivotal decision that turns her life upside down. Written with Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s signature humor and insight,  Lake Effect is a wise and probing look at love and desire, mothers and daughters, loss and grief, and what we owe the people we love most.

Lie Detectors & Tall Tales
2026-03-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
As a part of this year’s Coronado Community READ, kids of all ages are invited to an exciting and interactive storytelling show that asks the big question: When is it okay to lie? LA-based storyteller Adam Mellema brings the theme to life through hilarious tales from his own childhood, along with beloved stories like Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema and a fresh, playful take on The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The fun ramps up with plenty of audience participation, as volunteers are invited onstage to test out Adam’s “lie detector machine” and tackle tricky (and funny) hypothetical situations.
With nonstop movement, character voices, and big energy, Mellema prances, dances, and acts out every role in this fast-paced performance for all ages. Best of all, some of the stories featured are books you can check out from the library and take home the very same day.
This event is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated.

He dances… He sings… He’s got the energy of ten cheetahs! Adam plays all the characters in his stories: every man, woman, child, and paperweight. Mellema has performed all over the world including China, South Africa, Chile, and Mexico. Adam moonlights as an Emmy Award-winning Children’s Television Producer for companies including Disney Channel and Mattel. He is currently Head of Content for Yippee TV, a streaming service for kids where he has overseen the creation of 55 original series. Mellema co-created the campy action figure hit, Playtime, and Backseat Drivers, the world’s first car show for kids. His preschool series, Maggie’s Market, is in its fourth season. In his “spare time,” Adam serves on several boards for local arts organizations, visits old places, and dreams of learning to play the zither.

Flower Show Workshop – Learn how to enter
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
At the Friends and Flowers event on Thursday, March 19, attendees will get an overview of the 2026 Coronado Flower Show (April 18-19) with its “Welcome to the Jungle” theme.
Featuring the Section Chairs for Cactus and Succulents, this presentation will provide information from the Horticulture Division of the Flower Show. You will learn how to enter the various categories at the annual show for which you might just bring home a coveted blue ribbon.
All are welcome to this informative workshop in the Winn Room at the Coronado Library, 5:30-7 pm, on Thursday evening.
The Coronado Flower Show art was created by Gina Falletta design. This is Falletta’s fourth year creating the show’s art.

At Your Fingerprints, Forensic Science Workshop
2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This workshop will provide a brief overview of the forensic science disciplines with a focus on fingerprint analysis. A hands-on portion of the workshop will allow attendees to determine the basic fingerprint pattern classification of their own fingerprints!
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Tina Young is a College Professor in Southern California where she teaches basic and advanced forensic photography, forensic technology, forensic analysis, criminal evidence, and California State-certified forensic technology and bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) courses.

She worked as a Crime Scene Specialist from the mid-1990s to early 2000s. She’s a private BPA practitioner and has testified as a BPA expert witness in San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino County Superior Court. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Forensic Sciences degree.
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Since July, 2007, she’s maintained certification as a Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst through the International Association for Identification.
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Tina is the author of a forensic technology textbook, contributing author in forensic photography textbooks, and authored several forensic journal articles. She was featured on the Discovery Channel’s What on Earth series.
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Tina’s latest passion is her forensics fiction novel series for young adults, Bailey McKenzie, Crime Scene Specialist.

San Diego Storytelling Festival
2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Storytelling Festival Returns to the Coronado Public Library

Head over the Coronado Bridge for the San Diego Storytelling Festival as it returns to the Coronado Public Library on Saturday, March 21. This year’s theme, “Light in the Dark,” invites audiences to explore stories that illuminate hope and resilience through a full day of free performances, workshops, and interactive experiences.
The festival opens at 10 am with Light in the Dark, featuring local and visiting storytellers sharing folktales, history, and personal narratives inspired by the international theme At 11 am, audiences can choose between Sea to Shining Sea, celebrating America’s 250th birthday through stories from coast to coast, and Good Craic: Irish Stories and Music, where twice All-Ireland storytelling champion Mairtín de Cógáin brings the lively Irish seanchaí tradition to life with wit and charm.
The day will also include a special workshop with Grammy winner Adam Mellema, who will share his “secret sauce” for gathering and preserving family stories. In the afternoon, Deidra Davis will create a live art installation with stories during A Community Tree, while Darci Tucker’s dynamic first-person portrayal in Revolutionary Women offers a vivid look at colonial America.
The day also features Out Loud: Teen Voices, showcasing student storytellers from Morse High School, and a Story Circle/Open Mic where community members are invited to share short, heartfelt stories of their own. The festival concludes with Voices at the Water’s Edge, an inspiring celebration of personal and traditional stories designed to send audiences home with new stories, good memories, and light in the dark.
Hosted in partnership with Storytellers of San Diego, which has brought oral storytelling to the region for more than 40 years, the festival is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to join for one event or stay for the day to experience storytelling in its oldest and most vibrant form. Learn more at coronadolibrary.org.

Bridge & Bay Garden Club floral design workshop
2026-03-23 09:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us to learn how to create a floral design – from start to finish.
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League of Wives Memorial Bench unveiling
2026-03-24 16:00 | Star Park, 1100 Star Park Circle, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
On behalf of the City of Coronado, the community is invited to attend the unveiling of the League of Wives Memorial Bench on Tuesday, March 24 at 4 pm at Star Park.
The brief ceremony will honor the extraordinary women of the League of Wives and the lasting impact they had on Coronado and the military families they supported. The event will include a short program followed by light refreshments.
This gathering is intended to be simple and meaningful, recognizing the legacy of these remarkable local women. Community members are welcome to attend.

Feathers & Form Art Workshop
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join visual artist Stacie Birky Greene for a bird drawing workshop designed for people of all levels. In this hands-on session, Stacie will guide participants through techniques to observe and sketch birds with confidence and creativity. You’ll learn how to see key features like proportion, posture, anatomy, and feather texture, and how to capture these on paper with simple, expressive lines. The workshop also encourages participants to connect personally with nature as they draw — seeing birds not just as subjects, but as living forms with motion, attitude, and character.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Originally from Colorado, Stacie Birky Greene received degrees in Art and Art History from the University of Kentucky. She also studied in Florence, Italy, and at the Art Institute of Chicago. Although painting was the focus of her training, she has explored her art in a wide variety of media, including drawing, performance, photography, installation and video.
The central focus of Birky Greene’s work has been to explore nature through a combination of materials and techniques. Her approach has often been guided by a fascination with form and shape, particularly as nodes for connecting unlikely allies, such as coral and cacti. By taking organic materials (or at least their representation) out of context, she compels the viewer to revel in patterns of structural unity. Her recent work has also considered the impact of human consumption and climate change on the natural world. Appalled by mass deforestation and habitat destruction, she has turned her attention to bird species that have gone extinct since the time of her own birth. The tangible results of this study will be revealed over the course of the next few years, in a variety of projects. One feature of these works that is important to consider is her choice of materials: namely, junk mail, which she either uses “as is” or manipulates, with the addition of other detritus, into homemade paper. It is a project that implicates us all in its struggle: here are beautiful objects made, nevertheless, from unwanted materials. Moreover, the materials themselves are the products of overconsumption of resources – fossil fuels burned in production and transportation, and deforestation to provide wood pulp for paper. The problem of avian ecology and the pressures these birds face is multidimensional, but the viewer is placed in the unlikely position of assessing and admiring the victim even as its emblem is formed from components that have been implicated in its destruction.
Birky Greene lives in San Diego, and she exhibits her artwork locally and internationally. She has taught art to children and adults since 1998.

Best of the Best Book Club: "The Calculating Stars" by Mary Robinette Kowal
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards.
For our March meeting, we will discuss the 2019 Hugo Award winner The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal, a novel that imagines an alternate history of spaceflight that speaks volumes about the present.
Place this title on hold via our online catalog, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app.
About The Calculating Stars
On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space, and requires a much larger share of humanity to take part in the process.
Elma York’s experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place in the International Aerospace Coalition’s attempts to put man on the moon, as a calculator. But with so many skilled and experienced women pilots and scientists involved with the program, it doesn’t take long before Elma begins to wonder why they can’t go into space, too.
Elma’s drive to become the first Lady Astronaut is so strong that even the most dearly held conventions of society may not stand a chance against her.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The Birds"
2026-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
March 25: The Birds (1963, PG-13, 119 min)
Alfred Hitchcock’s elaborate tease bristles with terror as the peaceful town of Bodega Bay descends into chaos when a massive avian onslaught attacks without warning. A bored socialite (Tippi Hedren) and a self-righteous lawyer (Rod Taylor) are thrust into the thick of mother nature’s revolt. With Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy and Veronica Cartwright.
PLEASE NOTE this film will take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Annual VFW Auxiliary Rummage Sale
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-28 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Annual VFW Auxiliary Rummage Sale will be held March 26-28, 8 am to 1 pm each day.

Donations are being collected March 23-25.

Donations:
Donations of unique and collectible items in good/like new condition include: American patriotic & beach décor, sporting goods, sanitized pet gear, bikes, toys & baby items, housewares, art, jewelry, purses in good condition, scarves, small appliances, office supplies, gardening items, tools and holiday decorations. Clothing in excellent condition only, on hangers. No athletic wear, t-shirts, shorts, undergarments, shoes or hats. Additional items not accepted include: furniture, bedding, wheelchairs, walkers or any medical devices, or books.
Proceeds from the sale benefit veteran’s programs, local active-duty military personnel and their families.
The VFW Auxiliary thanks you for supporting their mission.

Birding 101: How (and why) to spot birds in your neighborhood
2026-03-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Have you ever seen a bird? Then you’re already a birder! Join San Diego Bird Alliance for a fun and easy introduction to the world of birds. San Diego is one of America’s “birdiest” counties, and we’ll talk about what makes our region so special. You don’t need to go far to experience this bounty, and we’ll talk about how to spot and identify some familiar birds right in your own neighborhood. Along the way, we will learn about free resources like eBird, the Merlin Bird ID app, and ways to get plugged in with other local nature enthusiasts. This talk will be given in English, with English/Spanish resources available. All ages are welcome!

San Diego Bird Alliance is a local nonprofit defending our region’s birds, unique biodiversity, and threatened habitats through advocacy, education, and restoration. SDBA has served San Diego County’s diverse communities for over 75 years through community-based habitat restoration projects, environmental education programs, and recreational offerings. https://www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/

Cooking class: A Taste of Spring
2026-03-27 11:00 - 12:30 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the season with a fun, hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to create festive, delicious dishes perfect for your holiday brunch table. On the menu: a classic French quiche filled with smoky bacon, Gruyère cheese, and creamy custard in a buttery pastry crust; a fresh garden salad; and delightful carrot cake cupcakes.
Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a seasoned home cook, this class will spark your creativity and leave you inspired with fresh, springtime flavors. Come cook, connect, and enjoy the newness of spring through cooking.

March Spice It Up, Coronado!
2026-03-27 14:30 - 15:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up a sample, cook at home, and discuss your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion.
For the month of March we will be sampling colombo spice blend.
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Free And Open

Movies on the Beach: "Hook" (1991)
2026-03-27 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, March 27 – 8:00PM
Hook (1991)
Saturday, March 28 – 8:00PM
Spellbound (2024)
Friday, April 3 – 8:00PM
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Saturday, April 4 – 8:00PM
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

San Diego Writers Festival
2026-03-28 09:00 - 18:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The San Diego Writers Festival is a free, community-based event designed to celebrate the power of writing and storytelling.
Stories transform both the teller and the listener. In whatever form you welcome a story into your life—by reading a memoir or graphic novel, listening to a podcast or a poetry reading, watching a movie or play or going to the theater—stories are our pathways, our links, our bridges to one another.
At the San Diego Writers Festival, we ask two important questions: What if there was a place where all stories could be nurtured and heard? What if we opened up our community to stories from those who have been under-served, disenfranchised, or neglected?
We invite you to join us on our mission to hear one another, be educated and illuminated by one another, and inspired by one another—one story at a time.
Jodi Picoult headlines 7th annual San Diego Writers Festival in Coronado

KMAC Accessible Sailing - sailing and training
2026-03-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in Coronado is starting its winter sailing season at the Coronado Yacht Club. Join us from 11 am – 3 pm. Provided at no cost to individuals with disabilities and veterans. Sailors and new volunteers are always welcome.
More information at KMACFoundation.com.

KMAC Foundation Provides Access to the Sport of Sailing

Movies on the Beach: "Spellbound" (2024)
2026-03-28 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Saturday, March 28 – 8:00PM
Spellbound (2024)
Friday, April 3 – 8:00PM
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Saturday, April 4 – 8:00PM
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

SDHS / APLD Garden Tour -- A Diverse Tableau: Gardens of Point Loma and Coronado
2026-03-29 09:00 - 16:00 | CA
Credit: Pitroviz / iStock
The San Diego Horticultural Society (SDHS) and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, San Diego District (APLD SD) will hold their 2026 Garden Tour, “A Diverse Tableau: Gardens of Point Loma and Coronado,” on Sunday, March 29 from 9 am to 4 pm. Tickets and more information can be obtained at sdhort.org.
This garden tour promises invaluable insights into gardening in a coastal climate including: colorful climate-appropriate plants, simple and inexpensive rain water capture for your garden, the use of colorful architectural elements, and much more. Designed to benefit residential gardeners interested in having beautiful gardens with minimal water and maintenance, this garden tour will educate and delight all who attend. Attendees will have the chance to explore whimsical, contemporary, and traditional gardens, unique to the site they inhabit.
The San Diego Horticultural Society and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers’ commitment to enhancing the environment by planting gardens, creating beautiful outdoor spaces, and using sustainable practices is evident in the gardens chosen for this year’s tour. Join us!
Ticket sales are limited. All tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Book launch: "The Last Special Thing" by Alyssa Burns
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Tasting Room, 1201 1st St # 101, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
2010 Coronado High School grad Alyssa Burns will celebrate the release of her debut novel, The Last Special Thing (releases April 1) at a book launch party at the Coronado Tasting Room from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 30. The entire community is invited.

Alyssa Burns with copies of her debut novel. Courtesy photo.
The Last Special Thing is a young adult fiction novel that tackles drug exploration, a topic she approached with caution. It’s a book that she wished she had read while younger, because it explores how quickly people can find themselves in unexpected situations. It aims to teach young readers to navigate these things without condescension.
“You don’t open to page one and someone’s doing heroin,” she said. “There’s a step stool to how these things escalate, and that structure came naturally to this story.”
Burns was intentional about refusing both glamorization of drugs and oversimplified scare tactics.
“How we talk about drug use is: ‘Don’t do drugs because you’re going to get addicted and die,’” she said. “Maybe you’re not going to get addicted and die, but you’re also not going to have a good time. You’re going to make decisions you wouldn’t have made otherwise.”
The core message of the book is embedded in its title.
“You don’t need drugs, you don’t need a guy, you don’t need a thrill to be special,” Burns said. “You already are.”

Readers can preorder a signed copy of The Last Special Thing on Alyssa Burns’ website. To read more of Burns’ writing for The Coronado Times, click here.
LEARN MORE HERE

Movies on the Beach: "Lilo & Stitch" (2025)
2026-04-03 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, April 3 – 8:00PM
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Saturday, April 4 – 8:00PM
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Movies on the Beach: "Peter Rabbit" (2018)
2026-04-04 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Saturday, April 4 – 8:00PM
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Spring Fling Luncheon at the Spreckels Center
2026-04-08 12:30 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Senior Association starts their popular luncheon events for 2026 with a “Spring Fling Luncheon” on Wednesday, April 8 from 12:30 to 2 pm in the Grand Room of the John D. Spreckels Center. Our volunteers will be serving to the public chicken alfredo, garden salad, garlic bread, French macarons, coffee, iced tea, and water.
Come for some good food, socialization, oldies music, fun and a chance to win a door prize. The cost is only $5! All attendees of all ages must pre-register. The public may purchase tickets by paying at the Spreckels Center front desk, calling the front desk at 619-522-7343 or going online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec.
We hope to see you there for a hearty meal. Sign up soon to attend this economical event.
If you need a ride to this event or any other event, free rides for seniors in Coronado are available by contacting the Coronado Community Foundation at 619-389-5280 to register as a rider.
For more information contact the Spreckels Center staff at 619-522-7343.

Movies on the Beach: "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982)
2026-04-10 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

An evening with international soccer star Landon Donovan
2026-04-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
As excitement builds around the World Cup — played in part on U.S. soil this year — join the Coronado Public Library for a special evening with Landon Donovan, widely regarded as one of the greatest American soccer players of all time. Donovan will share reflections from Landon: A Memoir, offering an inside look at his life on and off the field, from defining career moments to the challenges that shaped his journey beyond the game.
A six-time MLS Cup champion and four-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year, Donovan remains the all-time assists leader for the U.S. Men’s National Team and is tied for the most international goals scored by an American man. His five World Cup goals make him the highest-scoring American male player in tournament history, and Major League Soccer honored his legacy by naming its MVP award after him. Yet Donovan’s memoir goes far beyond trophies and highlight reels, it’s a story of resilience, vulnerability, and self-discovery.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Coronado Public Library’s work with the Exceptional Families Program and requires a paid ticket for entry. The Friends of the Coronado Public Library are dedicated supporters who offer financial assistance for a variety of the Coronado Public Library’s programs that serve readers and learners of all ages. The Exceptional Families Program is a partnership with the Coronado Community Foundation and Camp Able which offers monthly programs that provide enrichment, respite, and community connection for families with special needs members, particularly those who have aged out of school-based services or are transitioning beyond the classroom.
Ticket options include:

$10 entry only

$29.95 for admission for one person and one copy of Landon: A Memoir

Tickets can be purchased at cplevents.org or adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/landon-donovan-4-11-26/. This event will take place at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in partnership with Adventures by the Book. All seating is first-come, first-served.

National Poetry Month celebration
2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:30 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate National Poetry Month at the John D. Spreckels Center with a special National Poetry Celebration featuring Paola Capó-García, San Diego’s Poet Laureate of the Year. This engaging evening will showcase powerful, thought-provoking poetry that reflects the richness and diversity of San Diego’s literary community, inviting attendees of all backgrounds to connect through the art of spoken word.
Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or simply curious, this welcoming event offers a chance to be inspired, challenged, and reminded that poetry is for everyone.
Photo by Victor / Pexels

Coronado’s 2026 brochure release party
2026-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The countdown to summer starts now. Join Recreation and Golf Services for its first-ever Summer Brochure 2026 Release Party on Friday, April 17 from 3 to 5 pm at the Coronado Community Center. This free, family-friendly event offers an exclusive sneak peek at the exciting programs, camps, and activities planned for summer 2026.
Explore hands-on activities, enjoy fun giveaways, and mingle with summer staff who are ready to answer your questions and help you get a head start on registration. Be among the first to flip through the hot-off-the-press summer brochure and start planning unforgettable experiences for the whole family.
Call 619-522-7342 for more details.

Movies on the Beach: "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003)
2026-04-17 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Coronado Flower Show, 104th annual event
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This year’s theme is Welcome to the Jungle 🐒🦜🪻
Saturday, April 18, 1 – 5 pm
Sunday, April 19,10 am – 4 pm
Since 1922, the Coronado Flower Show has brought our community together beneath the tent to celebrate beauty, tradition, and the joy of things grown by hand.
In 2026, we turn the page to a bolder chapter—Welcome to the Jungle. This year’s show invites visitors to step off the garden path and into a lush, immersive world where color, texture, light, and shadow run wild, blending the familiar with the unexpected.
Rooted in more than a century of heritage and alive with new inspiration, the Coronado Flower Show continues to grow—beautifully, creatively, and together.
Each year our show is made possible by the generous involvement of our community. From designing an arrangement, to bringing in yard clippings, to greeting guests and classifying plants, the possibilities for involvement are as diverse as a great garden. Click here to learn more about ways to become a part of the time-honored tradition.
The Coronado Flower Show art was created by Gina Falletta design. This is Falletta’s fourth year creating the show’s art.

Learn more here:
Welcome to the Jungle! The 104th Annual Coronado Flower Show gets wild
