Thu, Sep 10 – Sep 13
U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships
North side of the Oceanside Pier — 300 N. The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
Times Vary
Free to watch from the beach
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Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend (September 11–14)
Your guide to San Diego, Sept 11–14 — adaptive surfing, Howl-O-Scream, a stacked Saturday of festivals, San Diego FC, Restaurant Week, and Journey's farewell.
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Things To Do
San Diego Farmers Markets: The Best Markets, Day by Day
A guide to San Diego's best farmers markets, organized by day of the week — from Coronado on Tuesdays to Hillcrest on Sundays. Hours, highlights, and full guides.
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September 2026
Fri, Sep 11 – Oct 31
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego
Seaworld San Diego
Select Dates, 7:00 PM
From $33.99, not included admission
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Sat, Sep 12 – Sep 13
Cardiff Greek Festival
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Sat, Sep 12 – Sep 19
Sessions Surf Festival
The Encinitas/Solana Beach coast — Seaside Reef (2504 S. Coast Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075)
Times Vary
Varies by event
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Sun, Sep 13
SDFC vs. Philadelphia Union at Snapdragon Stadium
Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108
6:00 PM
From $47
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Sun, Sep 13
Ken Whalen Surf Challenge
San Fernando Place, Mission Beach, San Diego
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Free
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Sun, Sep 13
Tide Pool Tour & Singles Night in La Jolla
Bird Rock Waterfront San Diego, CA
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
43.45
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Sun, Sep 13 – Sep 20
San Diego Restaurant Week
120+ restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods countywide
Prix-fixe menus starting at $30
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Mon, Sep 14
Journey: Final Frontier Tour
Pechanga Arena, San Diego
7:30 PM
From $143
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Tue, Sep 15
Japanese Friendship Garden: Resident Free Day
Japanese Friendship Gardens, Balboa Park
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free
Third Tuesday of Every Month
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Wed, Sep 16
Fiestas Patrias in Old Town
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park — 4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Free
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Thu, Sep 17
Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms
1150 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Thu, Sep 17
Jack Harlow at Gallagher Square
Gallagher Square - 840 K St, San Diego, CA 92101
6:30 PM
Starting at $37
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Fri, Sep 18
Happy Hour Fridays at Breathe Degrees: A Sober Friday Night Ou
Breathe Degrees - 2560 Laning Rd, Suite 103, Liberty Station, Point Loma
6:30 PM
From $29
Every Friday
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Fri, Sep 18
Padres vs. Miami Marlins at Petco Park
Petco Park — 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Time TBD
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Sat, Sep 19
Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Starting at $17
Every Saturday
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Sat, Sep 19
Padres vs. Miami Marlins at Petco Park
Petco Park — 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Time TBD
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Sat, Sep 19
Authentic Hand Rolled Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Societe Brewing Company - 2415 San Diego Avenue #111 San Diego, CA 92110
5:00 PM
From $64.80
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Sat, Sep 19
10th Annual East Village Oktoberfest
Quartyard — 1301 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (East Village)
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Starting at $17.53
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Sun, Sep 20
Padres vs. Miami Marlins at Petco Park
Petco Park — 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Time TBD
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Sun, Sep 20
Tennis Glam Slam
2639 Grand Avenue San Diego, CA 92109
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$55
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Sun, Sep 20
Belmont Park's Dipper Dash 5K
located in the center of Belmont Park's midway
8:00 AM
$54.95 for 5k and $44.95 for Kids Loop
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Sun, Sep 20
Sunday Morning Yoga on Sunset Cliffs
Sunset Cliffs — 1253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
9 AM & 11 AM
Free, donations accepted
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Thu, Sep 24
Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms
1150 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Thu, Sep 24
Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Del Mar Fairgrounds — 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
6:00 PM
From $169
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Fri, Sep 25
Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park
Petco Park — 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Time TBD
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Fri, Sep 25 – Sep 27
MCAS Miramar Air Show
MCAS Miramar — Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
8:00 AM Gates open
Free
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Fri, Sep 25 – Sep 26
Poway Rodeo
14336 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway, CA 92064
7:30 PM Fri
$20
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Sat, Sep 26
Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park
Petco Park — 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Time TBD
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Sat, Sep 26
East County Fall Health Fair
Parkway Plaza 415 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA 92020
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Free
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Sat, Sep 26 – Sep 27
San Diego International Dragon Boat Race
1346 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Free
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Sat, Sep 26 – Sep 27
CRSSD Festival: San Diego's Waterfront Electronic Music Weekend Returns, September 26–27
Waterfront Park — 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
Roughly noon – 10:00pm
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Sat, Sep 26
Oceanside Sea Lions Golf Tournament
660 S El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Prices Vary
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Sat, Sep 26
Double Peak Challenge
San Elijo Park 1105 Elfin Forest Road San Marcos, CA 92078
6:00 AM – 11:00 Aam
$40
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Sun, Sep 27
Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (Regular-Season Home Finale)
Petco Park — 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
12:10 PM
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Sun, Sep 27
Sunday Morning Yoga on Sunset Cliffs
Sunset Cliffs — 1253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
9AM and 11AM
Free, donations accepted
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Sun, Sep 27
San Diego Sake Festival
JULEP Venue - 1735 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92101
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Starts at $71
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Wed, Sep 30 – Oct 4
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival: A Weeklong SoCal Celebration Capped by a Two-Day Grand Tasting
14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
Varies on the day
Starting price: $185
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October 2026
Thu, Oct 1
Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms
1150 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Sat, Oct 3 – Oct 4
Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K
Pacific Beach, San Diego
Times Vary Based on Race
Prices Vary
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Wed, Oct 7
A Taste of Coronado
Coronado, CA
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Starting around $75
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Thu, Oct 8
Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms
1150 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Sat, Oct 10
North Park Vegan Food Pop-Up: 2nd Saturday of Every Month
North Park Way between 30th and Granada
Every Second Saturday
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Wed, Oct 14
SDFC vs. Houston Dynamo FC at Snapdragon Stadium
Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108
7:30 PM
From $47
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Thu, Oct 15
Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms
1150 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Thu, Oct 22
Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms
1150 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Sat, Oct 24
SDFC vs. Seattle Sounders FC at Snapdragon Stadium
Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108
7:30 PM
From $47
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Thu, Oct 29
Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms
1150 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Sat, Oct 31 – Nov 8
The 2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships
Barnes Tennis Center — 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
Times Vary
Free General Admission
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November 2026
Sun, Nov 1
Lizzo Live at Viejas Arena
Viejas Arena - 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego
7:30 PM
Prices Vary
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Sat, Nov 7
SDFC vs. Sporting Kansas City at Snapdragon Stadium
Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108
4:00 PM
From $47
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Sun, Nov 8
Silver Strand Half Marathon: Ocean on One Side, Bay on the Other
Silver Strand State Beach — Parking Lot 3, 5000 CA-75, Coronado
7:00 AM
From $136
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Sat, Nov 14
Uncorked Derby Days: Wine, Horse Racing, and Derby Style
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club — 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
From $84
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Fri, Nov 20 – Jan 3
Skating by the Sea: Ice Skating on the Beach at the Hotel del Coronado
The beachfront Windsor Lawn at the Hotel del Coronado — 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado
All day
Starting price: $45
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December 2026
Fri, Dec 4 – Dec 5
Balboa Park December Nights
Throughout Balboa Park, San Diego
Times Vary
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Sat, Dec 5
Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village: A Festive, Free Holiday Night in the Heart of the City
Little Italy, San Diego
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Free
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Sun, Dec 13
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Along San Diego Bay, from Shelter Island to the Coronado Ferry Landing
5:30 PM
Free to view
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