Free Family Fun Events This Weekend in La Mesa; Authors & Artists at the Library

School’s out and it’s Father’s Day Weekend! Patch found a round-up of free events for dads, kids and the whole family to explore.

Reel in some fun at a fishing derby for kids in Santee. 

Celebrate the third annual Family Festival in Spring Valley.

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LA MESA LIBRARY AUTHORS & ARTISTS EVENT

• What’s Up: Meet local authors of children’s books, mysteries, romance & poetry and a special presentation by renowned wordsmith Richard Lederer.
• When: 10a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.
• Where: La Mesa Community Library- 8074 Allison Avenue.

SUMMER HEALTHCARE SATURDAY

• What’s Up: San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce will host a free summer healthcare fair. More than 75 booths will feature health screenings, information on health-related techniques and products, fitness centers, insurance and more.
• When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.
• Where: Grossmont Center Mall- 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa.

FAMILY FESTIVAL

• What’s Up: Casa de Oro Library will host an annual Family Festival featuring performances, crafts, games, refreshments and more.
• When: Noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.
• Where: Casa de Oro Branch Library, 9805 Campo Rd. # 180, Spring Valley.

• What’s Up: Enjoy a summer concert in the park. The Sundays at Six Summer Concert Series will feature latin folk music group Tinku.
• When: 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16
• Where: Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden Street

• What’s Up: Mission Trails Regional Park Guides will take walkers through the park on a twilight walk. Learn what happens at the park when the sun goes down and the park becomes alive.
• When: 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.
• Where: Mission Trails Regional Park ,One Father Junipero Serra Tr., Santee.
• Price: Free.

NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE PLAYERS

• What’s Up: San Diego Native American Flute will honor Native American music. The concert is part of the MTRP Foundation's monthly free concert series.
• When: 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 16.
• Where: Mission Trails Regional Park ,One Father Junipero Serra Tr., Santee.