Looking for fun events to check out this weekend in San Diego? You’ve come to the right place!
Never miss a thing in San Diego; each week we provide a calendar list of upcoming events in San Diego with tons of unique happenings, festivals, fairs, outdoor markets, pop up events, live music, art installations, beach cleanups, cultural activities, best San Diego surf spots, and so much more; essentially, the very best of San Diego.
Top Activities and Fun Things to Do in San Diego this Weekend:
Toro Nagashi Festival (Friday and Saturday) at Balboa Park from 10 to 6pm. Festival is held in the Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego. @jfgsandiego
Come celebrate and enjoy the Japanese custom of Toro Nagashi, the floating lantern celebration. There will be performances as well as opportunities to shop the vendor booths. Find awesome food for sale in the lower garden and beer & sake in the upper garden exhibit hall.
Parks After Dark (Thursday through Saturday) from 6 to 9pm at multiple, San Diego parks. See list, here. @sandiegoparksfoundation
Part of Mayor Todd Gloria’s “Come Play Outside” initiative, San Diego Parks, will be held every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until August 27th. This initiative has proven to reduce crime while bringing communities and its members together.
Penguin Exhibit at Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla. Click here to view their daily schedule. @birchaquarium
The Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins habitat opened this summer, so be prepared to fall in love with the Little Blue Penguins, while learning about some of the challenges facing these birds in the wild, and how our future is tied directly to theirs! Birch Aquarium is the only aquarium in the Western U.S. to house this species of penguin!
Art Walk Liberty Station (Sat./Sun.) from 10 to 5pm at Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station‘s Art District. @artwalksd
San Diego’s largest Arts & Cultural District presents its 17th year of Art Walk. Enjoy walking through the garden, checking out artwork from over 150 artists There will also be plenty of food, wine and beer, with live entertainment.
Summer Surf Fest from 11 to 4pm at Caminito Court at One Paseo Plaza in Carmel Valley, San Diego, 92130. @onepaseo
An opportunity to get out for some family fun while enjoying San Diego surf culture at One Paseo. There will be a classic car show, a photo booth, kid zone, live music, games for kids, Harland Brewing tap truck, Wanderwagen VW Bus Photo Booth, and more.
Gaslamp Artisan Market (Saturday and Sunday) from 10 to 4pm in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter on 5th Avenue between J and Island, downtown, San Diego. @gaslampquarter
You must check out this top of the line, outdoor-shopping experience at Gaslamp Artisan Market where you’ll find hand-crafted treasures, art, jewelry, clothing, and much more!
Calienté Latin Music and Food Fest from 1 to 6pm at the Broadway Pier in downtown, San Diego. Get your tickets, here.
Come out and enjoy the best in Latin Music featuring headlining bands, dj’s and performers, with Latin inspired food, drinks and others amazing vendors showcased.
San Diego Soul Food Fest from 11 to 3pm in City Heights at 4090 University Avenue. Get your tickets, here. @SanDiegoSoulFoodFest
Your general admission ticket offers access to a variety of food vendors, entertainment, an interview with a book author and much more. Tasting tickets will provide you with everything above plus three tastings of your choice from any of our participating vendors.
Nightime Zoo (until September 5th) Open until 9pm at the San Diego Zoo. @sandiegozoo
Celebrate cool, summer nights in San Diego at the world famous San Diego Zoo, where things get wild! Lot’s of fun experiences to be had with the Zoo’s live music and exciting entertainment.
Bernadette Peters performing at the Rady Shell in Jacobs Park. Show begins at 7:30pm. Get your tickets, here. @theshellsd
One of Broadway’s brightest star, Bernadette Peters joins the San Diego Symphony for an evening of song from the Broadway shows she’s received accolades for, as well as from her Grammy® Award-winning and -nominated albums including standards, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim and more!
Encinitas Summer Concerts from 3 to 5pm at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas (400 B Street).
Brought to you by Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. Joker’s Hand will be playing in concert. Their music weaves multiple genres of music like pop, punk and hip-hop into their rock rooted sound. Come enjoy the concert on the beach!
Here, you’ll always find something fun to do in San Diego, and know that GratefulinSanDiego.com is your go-to for all “must-do” things to do in San Diego this weekend or any weekend. There’s always a fun activity waiting for San Diego couples, singles, and families.
Ashley Peterson, Realtor
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
DRE: 01840629
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