Coronado Times

Spoilers Book Club: "Hamnet"
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
All spoilers, all the time! This month, Spoilers Book Club is reading Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet, the moving and imaginative novel about love, loss, family, and the story behind one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.
We’ll read the book, watch the film adaptation, and then dive into a lively discussion of what worked, what changed, what surprised us, and which version stayed with us most. Come ready to share your thoughts — spoilers encouraged!
No sign-up required.

Sea La Vie raffle drawing for Coronado Fourth of July
2026-06-28 - 2026-06-30 | Sea La Vie, 1110 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sea La Vie is holding a special drawing to raise funds for the Coronado Fourth of July organization. All funds raised will be donated to the non-profit.
Buy two raffle tickets (in store only) for $5 for a chance to win 4th of July-themed goodies.
Purchase your tickets from June 28 to June 30. The winner will be drawn on July 1.
Raffle prizes, valued at $250. The winner does not need to be present to win.

VFW Auxiliary summer Sunday picnic dinner to-go
2026-06-28 16:30 - 18:30 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
The Coronado VFW Auxiliary at Post 2422 are serving up Picnic To-Go dinners each Sunday through August, perfect for taking to Concert in the Park, or dining at the VFW dining hall or garden area. The meals are available for a suggested donation of $15 and are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals are prepared fresh to order and packaged for quick and easy take-out.
The June 28 dinner is grilled chicken on a generous spring greens salad, with a buttery croissant and chocolate chunk cookie.
This week the Auxiliary sponsorship is for Veterans and Family Support programs.
The VFW is a not-for-profit organization. Meals purchased are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit programs for Veterans, local active-duty military and their families and Post 2422 building maintenance.

Concert in the Park: Big Time Operator
2026-06-28 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Big Time Operator
BTO will take you back to the ’30s – ’40s era of the New York Savoy Ballroom with the great swing classics of the past, updated with their own brand of jump, jive and hepcat swing.
Website: Big Time Operator
( 5:00 pm – Dance Instructions)
Sponsored by
Friends of Rick Wilcoxon /
Steve Pittendrigh & Karen Greenberg

Pickleball beginner clinics
2026-06-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
Part 1 – intro to pickleball; focus on stroke development
Part 2 (optional) – stroke development; court positioning; game play
All classes 9 to 10:30 am at the Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts.

Sit a Spell Piano grand opening and sing along
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Head to the library on Wednesday, July 1 at 1 p.m. for a grand opening celebration as the city’s Sit a Spell Piano is unveiled in front of the Library.
This public art piano, sponsored by the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, is designed to bring music, creativity, and community together in a shared public space.
Enjoy an hour of live music as you sing along to beloved favorites and patriotic tunes — no singing experience required. Bring friends and family and help celebrate this community addition.
This event will take place outside.

All-Class Reunion
2026-07-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Looking for something to do the night before the 4th?
All are welcome at Coronado’s all-class reunion, even if you didn’t graduate from or attend Coronado High School. It’s family-friendly too!
Head to Feast & Fareway at the Coronado Golf Course on Friday, July 3 for the annual event. The $10 entry fee covers a night of mingling with friends old and new as well as dancing to the tunes of The West Coast Iron Works and Special Guests, still rockin’ after 60 years. Food is available for an additional fee, and the no-host bar will be open.

4th of July in Coronado
2026-07-04
See our dedicated 4th of July page for all the details:
Coronado 4th of July Schedule

Crown City Classic
2026-07-04 07:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Kickoff your Fourth of July weekend with the 53rd annual Crown City Classic.
Choose between the 12K (7.4 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles) courses, and don’t forget the Kids Half Mile — open to racers 12 and under — will inspire the next generation of runners.
All courses start and finish in Tidelands Park, treating participants to views of the Coronado Bridge as they make their way along Glorietta Boulevard.
Benefitting the Islander Sports Foundation.

Fifth of July cleanup
2026-07-05 06:00 - 08:00 | Coronado Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join Emerald Keepers in partnership with the Coronado Fourth of July (CFOJ) committee cleaning up fireworks debris at the Coronado Golf Course.
Volunteers, who will be walking the golf course, should meet near the intersection of Vista Place and Glorietta Boulevard promptly at 6 am. Look for the Emerald Keepers feather flag. This is an early event but a great opportunity to enjoy a beautiful location not normally accessible to non-golfers.
Emerald Keepers will provide equipment, but please bring gloves and trash pickers, if you have them.
In addition to supporting the golf course cleanup, Emerald Keepers is sponsoring the Clean Earth Rover, an autonomous water-borne vessel that picks up debris in waterways, to clean the waters of Glorietta Bay.

Crown City Open Water Swim
2026-07-05 08:30 | Glorietta Bay Park, 1975 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado’s Crown City Open Water Swim (formerly 4th of July Rough Water Swim) has long been an iconic way to celebrate our nation’s independence. The event will take place on July 5 in Glorietta Bay Park in Coronado.
This open water swim offers a distance for every swimmer and experience level, including:

Youth 250 M Dash
750 M
1.5 Km
3 Km

Set against the iconic backdrop of the Coronado Bridge, the course is nestled in the southwest corner of Glorietta Bay Park, where wave, wake, and current impacts are generally low. That makes this race both fun and competitive for a wide range of athletic levels, and especially welcoming for swimmers who are new to the open water scene.
All participants receive a finisher medal, souvenir swim cap, and race t-shirt.

VFW Auxiliary summer Sunday picnic dinner to-go
2026-07-05 16:30 - 18:30 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
The Coronado VFW Auxiliary at Post 2422 are serving up Picnic To-Go dinners each Sunday through August, perfect for taking to Concert in the Park, or dining at the VFW dining hall or garden area. The meals are available for a suggested donation of $15 and are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals are prepared fresh to order and packaged for quick and easy take-out.
The July 5 dinner is a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, and chocolate chunk cookie.
This week the Auxiliary sponsorship is for community outreach programs.
The VFW is a not-for-profit organization. Meals purchased are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit programs for Veterans, local active-duty military and their families and Post 2422 building maintenance.

Concert in the Park: Nate Nathan & The MacDaddy-O's
2026-07-05 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nate Nathan & The MacDaddy-O’s
Join Nate and his friends for a unique musical extravaganza, as they play your classic rock favorites and some great original tunes by the band.
Website: Nate Nathan & The MacDaddy-O’s
Sponsored by
The Canu Family

College admissions essay workshop
2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
College admissions and essay expert Eva Goetze of College Advising Boutique will share her top five secrets for crafting unforgettable personal statements.
Perfect for students and parents, this free workshop will cover what colleges really want ,and real examples that got students into Yale, Brown, UCLA and More.
Presented by Ms. Eva Goetze (Ms. G.)
Founder of College Advising Boutique | Strategic College Consultant | Career & Major Specialist
Eva Goetze, known to families as Ms. G., offers elite, personalized college advising for students of all motivation levels — whether driven or still discovering their path. With nearly two decades of experience mentoring teens and over a decade in high-level leadership roles — including former COO and three-time Chief of Staff in FinTech, AI, real estate, and marketing — Ms. G. brings sharp strategy and real-world insight to the college admissions process.
At College Advising Boutique, she combines cutting-edge tools with a deeply personalized approach, guiding families through every stage: major exploration, college list development, essay editing, and application timeline management. Ms. G. stays on the pulse of emerging careers, trending majors, and competitive admissions standards, helping students prepare not just for acceptance — but for long-term success.
Ms. G. is especially known for her essay expertise, having taught English in over four international countries and edited more than 20,000 essays and drafts. Her students’ essays have helped them gain acceptance to top-tier and highly selective schools, including Yale, Brown, Duke, Rice University, Tulane, Michigan State, Claremont McKenna, and all University of California campuses, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego.
Her approach empowers students to find their authentic voice, tell powerful stories, and submit applications that rise to the top.
📲 Follow Ms. G. on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @collegeadvisingboutique

Project Heartbeat CPR & First Aid Training
2026-07-10 11:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This free informative presentation is designed to help you stay safe, prepared and empowered.

Gain valuable lifesaving knowledge or refresh your knowledge in the free AED and Hands-Only CPR training. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and perform hands-only CPR. While a certificate is not provided, this class offers essential skills that can help save a life.
To reserve your spot today, register online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.

Summer Concert: The Sweethearts of Swing
2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Sweethearts of Swing are a talented trio of singers who have captured note for note the unique style and harmonies of America’s most popular female singing group, The Andrews Sisters. They bring their familiar songs from the era of the wartime years right into the 21st century in true USO show fashion. They have been singing together for over 20 years and genuinely have a great time on stage which transcends to their audiences to an exciting show and entertainment. This is a show not to be missed.
The Library’s Summer Concerts offer the perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room. This concert 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 and doors will open at 12:45 p.m.

VFW Auxiliary summer Sunday picnic dinner to-go
2026-07-12 16:30 - 18:30 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
The Coronado VFW Auxiliary at Post 2422 are serving up Picnic To-Go dinners each Sunday through August, perfect for taking to Concert in the Park, or dining at the VFW dining hall or garden area. The meals are available for a suggested donation of $15 and are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals are prepared fresh to order and packaged for quick and easy take-out.
The July 12 dinner is a burger, Chef Mike’s potato salad, and a chocolate chunk cookie.
This week the Auxiliary sponsorship is for youth activities.
The VFW is a not-for-profit organization. Meals purchased are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit programs for Veterans, local active-duty military and their families and Post 2422 building maintenance.

Concert in the Park: The Pine Mountain Logs
2026-07-12 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Pine Mountain Logs
Come early and be ready to dance, as The Pine Mountain Logs will have you up on your feet and screaming for more!
Website: The Pine Mountain Logs
Sponsored by
CalPrivate Bank
and
Coronado Shores Company

Crafty Hour: Fraktur Art
2026-07-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
In the month of July, we’re celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States by creating our own Fraktur art. Fraktur is a highly artistic and elaborate illustrated folk art created by the Pennsylvania Dutch primarily between 1740 and 1860.
Can’t make it to this program? Check back here the day after this program to download the instructions so you can recreate this craft at home.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Summer on the Strand: Bubble day
2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
Join us this Summer on the Strand. The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy. Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado.

On Wednesday, July 15, it’s time for some sudsy summer fun. Bubble day is back once again, so come join the library for lots of bubbles, suds, and DIY bubble wands.

Free live interactive animal show at the Community Center
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Community Center on Wednesday, July 15, for a free interactive presentation by Zovargo. Trained biologists and their furry, feathered, and scaly animal ambassadors will take attendees on a journey around the globe, sharing fascinating facts about wildlife and the unique creatures in their care.
Suitable for all ages, the presentation offers an opportunity to meet the animals up close and learn about their role in promoting conservation and environmental stewardship. The program begins at noon in the Nautilus Room. Afterward, stick around for Family Swim (pool admission fees apply). For more information, call the Community Center at 619-522-7342.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The League of Gentlemen"
2026-07-15 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 p.m. 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.

July 15: The League of Gentlemen (1960, PG-13, 115 min)
Basil Dearden‘s twisting, devilishly ingenious crime escapade. A gang of embittered, disenfranchised and dissatisfied British vets conspire to execute a million pound bank robbery. With Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough and Roger Livesey.

250-Year Time Machine
2026-07-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with some historic activities. Go through a 250-year time machine to visit 1776 and try your hand at quill writing, butter making, and have your silhouette portrait made just like early Americans.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.

Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-18 | Portwood Pier Plaza, 900-914 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932, United States
Master Sand Carvers Compete in Famed Contest to Celebrate the City’s 70th Birthday

Sandcastles return to Imperial Beach. The Sun & Sea Festival hosts the city’s famous sandcastles with multi-award-winning professional sand carver teams competing for top prizes alongside a kids’ sandcastle competition named Sandcastle Smashdown on Saturday, July 18. This family-friendly free event also features a fun-filled street festival and live entertainment all day.
The festivities kick-off Friday night with the Sun & Sea Ball at Mike Hess Brewing in IB.
FRIDAY, JULY 17

8 am to Sunset – Mega Castle construction, Pier Plaza
6 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Back to the 70s Sun & Sea Ball at Mike Hess Brewing 805 Ocean Ln, (at Seacoast Drive). Free admission, all ages welcome. DJ music, craft brews, and raffle prizes. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Sun and Sea Festival, a not-for-profit assn.

SATURDAY, JULY 18
Sandcastles at Portwood Pier Plaza

8 a.m. to sunset – Monument Castle
8 a.m. – Master Sandcastle Competition Starts (Awards at 4 p.m.)
10 a.m. – Kids Sandcastle Contest called Sandcastle Showdown starts (Awards at Noon)

Street Festival – Along Seacoast Drive

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.– Street Festival – A great selection of food, refreshments and crafts. Stop by to see the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile.

Main Stage Entertainment

10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.– Win.dred –Band
10:30 a.m. – Opening Announcements
10:45 a.m. – MMA Demonstration by IB MMA
11:30 a.m. to Noon – Donut Eating Contest sponsored by CH Donuts – Open to the public
Noon- Sandcastle Showdown Kids Contest Award Ceremony
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Fancy Faces – Classic Rock band
1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Strange Brew – Classic Rock band
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Scam Likely Band – IB locals play covers and originals
4 p.m. Master Sandcastle Awards Ceremony
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Someday Bloom – Latin rock and Reggae

Sun & Sea major sponsors include: City of Imperial Beach, The Port of San Diego, and Imperial Beach Pet Hospital & Urgent Care. Special thanks also to, BocoRio, Cathy Clamp at HomeInIB and Neighborhood Bank, among others.

Low Tide Ride and Stride
2026-07-18 08:00
Benefiting Our Local Military and First Responders
Low Tide Ride & Stride is a family friendly event where participants can walk, run, or bike along a 5K beach course during low tide.

29th annual Low Tide Ride and Stride returns to Coronado July 18

CWC Shredding Event
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Woman’s Club will hold a shredding event on July 18 from 10 am to noon in the Coronado Cays at 505 Grand Caribe Causeway (take the first exit at the roundabout onto Coronado Cays Boulevard, then turn left on Grand Caribe Causeway). Suggested donation is $8 per box or bag.
Additionally, the E-Waste truck will be on site to get rid of your unwanted electronics for free – computers, cables, routers, printers, TVs, etc.

Community summer sing-along
2026-07-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Crown City Chorale and Musica Vitale invite everyone to the fifth annual Coronado Community Summer Sing-Along. Come sing songs and enjoy a morning of music.
Sing songs from Broadway musicals, movies and plays, famous tunes by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, ABBA, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles as well as patriotic songs and Navy hymns, and much more.
This event goes from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested below, but it is not required.
Come, meet new friends, and sing your heart out 🎶

VFW Auxiliary summer Sunday picnic dinner to-go
2026-07-19 16:30 - 18:30 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
The Coronado VFW Auxiliary at Post 2422 are serving up Picnic To-Go dinners each Sunday through August, perfect for taking to Concert in the Park, or dining at the VFW dining hall or garden area. The meals are available for a suggested donation of $15 and are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals are prepared fresh to order and packaged for quick and easy take-out.
The July 19 dinner is grilled chicken with spring greens salad, a croissant, and a chocolate chunk cookie.
This week the Auxiliary sponsorship is for Buddy Poppy.
The VFW is a not-for-profit organization. Meals purchased are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit programs for Veterans, local active-duty military and their families and Post 2422 building maintenance.

Concert in the Park: ABBAFab
2026-07-19 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
ABBAFab
Not to be missed. A tribute to the music of the 1970s Swedish pop sensation ABBA, this multimedia production covers all the band’s essential hits.
Website: ABBAFab
Sponsored by
Coronado Real Estate Association
and
Brigantine Family of Restaurants

Summer on the Strand: Wild Wonders presents Our Big Backyard
2026-07-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy. Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado.

On Wednesday, July 22, get ready to walk on the wild side as Wild Wonders presents Our Big Backyard. This program focuses on native North American animals, featuring many from our own beautiful country, with an “at home” conservation theme. You’ll learn about our animal friends and some up close animal encounters.
