Get Out! RB's Weekly Guide to Family Events and More

It’s mid-July, which means summer is in full swing. Leave your sulking at home and get out this weekend for some neighborhood fun. Who knows? You just might forget that you’re one week closer to the unofficial end of the season.

We’ve got the best bets for this weekend’s activities, from July 14-17. Rancho Bernardo and nearby cities are offering up family-friendly activities, like a neighborhood camp out, and Harry Potter movie night, as well as a college prep class. And if you’re itching to get out of town for the day, head over to Ramona for a public auction or go downtown for a new museum exhibit to explore and a pride parade with which to celebrate.

If you’re feeling productive, you can head to the Federal Building downtown for some taxpayer help. But we won’t hold it against you if you’re already booked all day Saturday.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Pick up fresh, local food for some family cooking.
• Price: Free

• When/where: 4S Ranch Library, 10433 Reserve Dr., San Diego, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Be prepared for future SATS with this free SAT diagnostic test.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 13475 Poway Rd., Poway, 7-10 p.m. Thursday.
• Why go: See the second part of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” dress up as your favorite wizard, munch on movie theater goodies, like popcorn and sliders, and help raise money for Seany’s Sponsor-A-Kid Program, which helps raise money for pediatric cancer research and patient care projects.
• Price: $45-$65.

• When/where: , 14644 Lake Poway Rd., Poway, 5 p.m.-9 a.m. Saturday through Sunday.
• Why go: Spend quality time with your family and neighbors and experience the joy of camping without the cost of travel.
• Price: $52 per resident family (up to four people); $62 per non-resident family.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: 421 Aqua Ln., Ramona, 9 a.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Bid on cars, fridges, trucks and even buses for families with many members.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Daily.
• Why go: Get transported back to the 16th century aboard the San Salvador.
• Price: Free with general museum admission ($5-$14).

• When/where: Balboa Park, the intersection of 6th Avenue and Laurel Street, San Diego, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Celebrate LGBT pride at this cultural event that features music, information and food.
• Price: $5-$30.

• When/where: Federal Building, 880 Front St., San Diego, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Why go: Get much-needed help with your taxes and all your questions answered.
• Price: Free.