Coronado Times

Easter Brunch at Loews Coronado
2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA, United States
Overlooking San Diego Bay, a luxurious spread will feature classic Brunch items alongside some of Executive Chef Jesse’s hand selected favorites.

Breakfast Stations with freshly baked breads, muffins and pastries….brioche French toast, pancakes, eggs benny, plenty of bacon, sausage and an omelet station
Open Fire Hard Wood Grill featuring smoked Texas BBQ brisket, Carolina BBQ rubbed pork ribs, Tennessee bourbon Chicken, Portobello mushrooms, alongside plenty of grilled veggies
Chilled Seafood from shrimp, crab and oyster shooters to sushi rolls made to order
Action Stations roasted salmon with beurre blanc, seafood paella, lam shepherd’s pie, raclette with traditional Swiss condiments…

$95 / $35 12 & under (5 & under, free)
Meet the Easter Bunny*
Resort Lobby | 9am-2pm
*Exclusive to Easter Brunch and overnight hotel guests
Easter Egg Hunt in our Gardens*
Kids aged 4 & under | 9am | Nectar Garden
Kids aged 5-12 | 9am | Bliss Garden
*Exclusive to Easter Brunch and overnight hotel guests

Easter Brunch at Albaca
2026-04-05 11:00 - 15:00 | ALBACA, 2000 Second St, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the season with Easter Brunch at Albaca from 11 am – 3 pm. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted spring-inspired menu, sweeping bay views while younger guests take part in an Easter egg hunt and egg-decorating activities. A joyful way to gather and make memories together.
Price begins from $89.00 per adult and $36.00 for 12 and under.
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Stroll and a Story
2026-04-06 09:15 - 10:15 | Stop and Grow, 1339 Orange Avenue, Suite 8B, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Begin at the Stop & Grow children’s book store (1339 Orange Ave, near the Miguel’s hostess stand), and stroll down to Mathewson Park for an Easter-themed story time.

Amanda Johnson created Stop & Grow to get kids excited about reading

Kids Eco Camp: Water Conservation
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Coronado High School Garden, Garden behind the high school stadium, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
These fun, free camps, led by Emerald Keepers high school interns and held at the Emerald Keepers High School Garden, are designed as an introduction to environmental stewardship for elementary schoolchildren. Campers will be gardening and playing games while learning about the environment.
First through fifth graders are welcome.

Earth Day local author visit, book signing at Stop and Grow Books
2026-04-12 14:00 | Stop and Grow, 1339 Orange Avenue, Suite 8B, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado author, Marianne Blackstone Tabner, will be at Stop and Grow Books on April 12 in celebration of Earth Day doing a book reading and signing of her book “Taking Turns.”

Plant a Seed, Read!
2026-04-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come enjoy Plant a Seed, Read! with Amazing Dana the Magician. This interactive program is filled with colorful magic, audience participation, and engaging storytelling. Kids will see ideas grow, books come alive, and discover how reading can spark imagination.

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.

The Friends’ 54th annual Spring Book Fair
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Friends of the Coronado Public Library (Friends) 54th Annual Spring Book Fair will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 10 am to 4 pm, outside the Coronado Public Library.
This community tradition, held alongside the Coronado Flower Show, allows book lovers, families, and neighbors alike to browse thousands of books at exceptional prices, from bestsellers and hidden gems to children’s favorites and timeless classics. Visitors can also discover even more titles at the Honor Shop inside the library lobby and the Friends Bookstore, along with popular pre-loved books and ready-to-give gift items — perfect for any occasion.
Photo Credit: Jena WIllard for the Friends

The Science Guys of San Diego: Frostbite Frenzy
2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Tinker Tuesday presents: The Science Guys of San Diego! Come explore pressure and states of matter, with dry ice as the star of the show. Kids will go crazy for the insane cup popper and dry ice bubbles. Learn about sublimation and increasing pressure, ending with silly explosions.
Tinker Tuesdays is a hands-on educational program that allows children to explore, create, design, and problem solve focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.

Musical Fun with Nightingale Music
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy a special musical hour Nightingale Music. We’ll play with lollipop drums, rainbow scarves, tambourines, maracas and more. Marvin the Monkey will come by and teach us the major scale and we’ll learn to stomp and dance like the elephants in the jungle. We’ll pop bubbles to the beat and have a guitar time sing-a-long.
Nightingale Music classes bring out your child’s natural ability for music and creates a relaxed, playful environment for learning, so don’t miss the fun Thursday, April 23 at 11 am.

Kids Eco Camp: Recycling and composting
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Coronado High School Garden, Garden behind the high school stadium, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

Strawberry Shortcake Children's Tea
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Strawberry Shortcake is here for tea! Bring your little ones for the annual Coronado Public Library’s Children’s Tea. Enjoy a fruity photobooth, games, and snacks. Register for some fruit filled fun today. *
* PLEASE REGISTER EACH ATTENDEE (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) SEPERATELY. This helps ensure correct numbers for seats.

Youth chess tournament
2026-05-03 12:00 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling youth chess enthusiasts! The eightn annual Youth Chess Tournament will take place on Saturday, May 3 at the Coronado Public Library. The tournament, co-sponsored by the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Global Neighborhood Project (GNP), welcomes chess players from the ages of 8 to 18 to showcase their skills and passion for chess. Not only can youth showcase their skills and passion for chess, but they will also have an opportunity to meet Chess Grandmaster Vasif Durarbayli. The GNP is a nonprofit organization that partners with neighborhoods around the world to connect people and cultures.
There is no charge to players who want to participate in the event. The free event will run from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Interested participants can register online through the Coronado Public Library’s website at cplevents.org.

"May the Fourth be with You" - Star Wars Day
2026-05-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Star Wars fans of all ages will want to mark their calendars for our May the Fourth event on, you guessed it, May 4th! Stormtroopers, bounty hunters, Sith Lords and more from the 501st Legion’s Imperial Sands Garrison will be at the Library in full regalia starting at 3:30 pm. We encourage everyone to come dressed in their favorite Star Wars attire to truly immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away. Whether you’re a Padawan or a Jedi Master, this all-ages intergalactic gathering will be full of fun.
Visit cplevents.org for more information. This program is free to attend thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.
Image courtesy of Coronado Public Library

Coronado Junior Arts League presents a family-friendly adventure with "The Jungle Book"
2026-05-23 14:00 | Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
On Saturday, May 23 (at 2 pm and 6 pm) and Sunday, May 24 (2 pm) at the Coronado Playhouse, the young actors of the Coronado Junior Arts League are hosting a performance of “The Jungle Book.” This energetic, heart-filled adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story follows the journey of a young boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The show is a celebration of belonging, friendship, and our connection to nature presented through music, movement, and colorful characters that the whole family can enjoy.
The 30 youth, ages 8-16, performance reminds us that belonging, found family, and our shared connection to nature tie us all to the same jungle. “The Jungle Book” tickets can be purchased at https://cur8.com/25844/project/138248.
Questions: call 619-522-7342.

"The Jungle Book"
2026-05-23 18:00, 2026-05-24 14:00 | Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

"The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition"
2026-06-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The CoSA Foundation and Playground Players Productions will present The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition with Islander Youth Theater on June 1 and 2.
“We are thrilled to bring this beloved classic back to the Coronado stage for the first time in 10 years while also celebrating Playground Players Productions’ 10-year anniversary in Coronado,” said Stephanie Nurding, Production Manager-Playground Players Productions and CoSA Foundation Board Member.
The show promises a magical evening of singing, dancing, and fun as the talented young performers bring the timeless journey to Oz to life. Performances will take place at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Ave, on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance at CoSAFoundation.org, or at the door the night of.

A cast of 28 TK-first grade students in the Junior Show Choir (pictured above) will perform a special medley prior to the main production which stars 71 students in grades two through eight. This family-friendly production is geared to audiences of all ages.
