{"id":416811,"date":"2026-07-29T17:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/416811\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:45:10","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-ramona-july-30-aug-13-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/416811\/","title":{"rendered":"The best things to do in Ramona: July 30-Aug. 13, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Editor\u2019s Note: Send event details (who, what, where, when, cost and contact information) in an email to ehimchak@utcommunitypress.com. The deadline is noon Friday. Items run on a space available basis. Questions? Call 619-806-7305.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, July 30<\/p>\n<p>Weight loss help: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will hold a weigh-in from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, July 30 followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, Room 2. Walk-ins welcome. For details, visit tops.org.<\/p>\n<p>For quilters: Backcountry Quilters will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 30 in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, contact Candy Mittag at 858-361-8905 or candymmjwc@cox.net.<\/p>\n<p>Adult education: Oasis will give a presentation on Leonardo Da Vinci from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun: Play bingo at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 30 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Arriving early is advised. Cost: $14 to play. First-time players get $5 off. For details, call 760-789-0440.<\/p>\n<p>National Night Out: The Ramona Sheriff\u2019s substation is scheduled to host a National Night Out event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the Albertson\u2019s grocery store parking lot, 1459 Main St. The family-friendly event is an opportunity for the public to meet law enforcement officials and talk with community partners. Attendees can receive free giveaways and tour patrol vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Design review: The Ramona Design Review Board, which reviews development-related projects in Ramona, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, July 31<\/p>\n<p>Junior dance camp: Children ages 3 to 5 years old can participate in a junior dance camp from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Friday, July 31 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Math and reading fun: Children ages 8 to 10 years old can get a jumpstart on the school year with math and reading exercises from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 31 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Limited seats. First come, first served. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Recovery support: Celebrate Recovery will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31 at Calvary Chapel, 114 14th St. The 12-step program is based on Biblical principles. For details, call 858-842-0493.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Aug. 1<\/p>\n<p>Learn about Kiwanis: The Kiwanis Club of Ramona will hold its weekly breakfast meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 in the Denny\u2019s restaurant, 1946 Main St. Guests are welcome. For details, call 760-533-4884.<\/p>\n<p>Play chess: The Ramona Gambit Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 in the Dunkin\u2019 Donuts shop, 1410 Main St. For details, call Dale Wood at 619-884-8328.<\/p>\n<p>Children\u2019s art show opening: An opening reception for the \u201cImagining Children\u2019s Visions\u201d children\u2019s art show is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Santa Ysabel Art Gallery, 30352 state Route 78 in Santa Ysabel. The summer exhibition through Aug. 24 features children and high school student art courtesy of the Art Center of Ramona, Ramona High School Art Department, and the Ilan Lael Children\u2019s Summer Art program. For details, call 760-765-1676.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Aug. 2<\/p>\n<p>Car show: Vehicles will be on display from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 in the Albertson\u2019s grocery store parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Free. Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles. For details, call 619-980-3647.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, Aug. 3<\/p>\n<p>Play chess: The Ramona Gambit Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, call Dale Wood at 619-884-8328.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga class: Hank Newman will facilitate a mindful movement with breath class from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Class is free and open to all levels of ability. Bring a yoga mat, large towel or blanket and water.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, Aug. 4<\/p>\n<p>Caregiver information: Get information about Southern Caregiver Resource Center\u2019s free classes for family caregivers caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Aug. 5<\/p>\n<p>LEGO challenge: Enjoy a LEGO Building Challenge from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Meal program: Children and teens ages 18 and under can pick up a Feeding San Diego box of shelf stable food with seven days of breakfasts and lunches from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Ballet Folklorico: Aida Perez will teach children and teens Ballet Folklorico lessons from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Teen Manga club: Youths in grades seven to 12 can join a lively discussion on the Manga of the month while watching an anime episode and eating snacks from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For details, call 760-788-5270.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/p>\n<p>Weight loss help: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will hold a weigh-in from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, Room 2. Walk-ins welcome. For details, visit tops.org.<\/p>\n<p>For quilters: Backcountry Quilters will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, contact Candy Mittag at 858-361-8905 or candymmjwc@cox.net.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun: Play bingo at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Arriving early is advised. Cost: $14 to play. First-time players get $5 off. For details, call 760-789-0440.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Aug. 7<\/p>\n<p>Art gallery open: The First Friday of the Month Open House art event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at 2Create Gallery, 438 Main St. Free and open to the public. For details, email 2CreateGallery@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<p>Recovery support: Celebrate Recovery will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at Calvary Chapel, 114 14th St. The 12-step program is based on Biblical principles. For details, call 858-842-0493.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Aug. 8<\/p>\n<p>Learn about Kiwanis: The Kiwanis Club of Ramona will hold its weekly breakfast meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Denny\u2019s restaurant, 1946 Main St. Guests are welcome. For details, call 760-533-4884.<\/p>\n<p>Play chess: The Ramona Gambit Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Dunkin\u2019 Donuts shop, 1410 Main St. For details, call Dale Wood at 619-884-8328.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Aug. 9<\/p>\n<p>Car show: Vehicles will be on display from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 in the Albertson\u2019s grocery store parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Free. Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles. For details, call 619-980-3647.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, Aug. 10<\/p>\n<p>Play chess: The Ramona Gambit Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, call Dale Wood at 619-884-8328.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga class: Hank Newman will facilitate a mindful movement with breath class from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 at the Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Class is free and open to all levels of ability. Bring a yoga mat, large towel or blanket and water.<\/p>\n<p>Masons meeting: The Santa Maria Lodge No. 580 of Free &amp; Accepted Masons will host a dinner at 6:30 p.m., which is open to the public; 7:30 p.m. meeting, Monday, Aug. 10 at the Ramona Masonic Center, Ninth and Main streets. For details, visit Santamaria580.org.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, Aug. 11<\/p>\n<p>Rotary meeting: The Ramona Rotary Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Pamo Valley wine tasting room, 636 Main St.<\/p>\n<p>Trails meeting: The Ramona Trails Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, visit RamonaTrails.org.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Aug. 12<\/p>\n<p>Greenway meeting: The Santa Maria Creek Greenway will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane.<\/p>\n<p>Saddle club: The San Vicente Saddle Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the San Diego Country Estates Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Road. For details, visit sanvicentesaddleclub.com.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Aug. 13<\/p>\n<p>Weight loss help: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will hold a weigh-in from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, Room 2. Walk-ins welcome. For details, visit tops.org.<\/p>\n<p>For quilters: Backcountry Quilters will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. For details, contact Candy Mittag at 858-361-8905 or candymmjwc@cox.net.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun: Play bingo at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 in the Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Arriving early is advised. Cost: $14 to play. First-time players get $5 off. For details, call 760-789-0440.<\/p>\n<p>School board: The Ramona Unified School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 closed session, 7 p.m. open session, at the school district office at the Wilson Administration Center, 720 Ninth St. The meeting will also be streamed live via YouTube. The link will be posted online on the district\u2019s ramonausd.net website the day of the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Editor\u2019s Note: Send event details (who, what, where, when, cost and contact information) in an email to ehimchak@utcommunitypress.com.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":416812,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[166735,166734,74,76,75,157430],"class_list":["post-416811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-diego","tag-community-events-in-ramona","tag-events-in-ramona","tag-san-diego","tag-san-diego-headlines","tag-san-diego-news","tag-things-to-do-in-ramona"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/416811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=416811"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/416811\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/416812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=416811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=416811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=416811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}