San Diego Calendar of Events for September
Celebrate September with a variety of events to enjoy!
When: Sept. 12-14, 2025
The Sycuan Pow-Wow is a time for people to get together, sing, dance, renew
old friendships and make new ones, and a time for young people to meet and
court.
When: Sept.6, 2025
Experience the old-world tradition of kicking off your shoes, rolling up your
pant legs and letting tons of blessed grapes squish beneath your feet!
When: Sept. 6-7, 2025
Food, friends, family, music and dance, kids games, culture, faith… who could
ask for anything more? (besides a plane ticket to Greece, I suppose). Come
experience Greece right here in Cardiff and Encinitas. Bring the kids, your
friends, your family, a stranger, whatever!
Sept. 7, 2025
Surf’s up on Sunday, September 8th for the 19th annual surf dog surf-a-thon.
Our annual event takes place at Del Mar Dog Beach from 8am-2pm.
When: Sept. 12-14, 2025
San Diego Bayfair’s World Series of Powerboat Racing – a family festival
tradition for more than 40 years speeds to the finish line.
When: Sept. 20, 2025
The Taste of Gaslamp is a scrumptious self-guided foodie tour that has
become a staple for locals and tourists alike who flock to the Quarter to
indulge in a culinary adventure stopping at 20+ restaurants across 16 square
city blocks
When: Sept. 13-20, 2025
The vibrant convergence of surfing, film, art and music that starts with a free
surf festival followed by a film festival, all in the beautiful seaside village of
Encinitas.
The event will focus on fine art on display and for sale by the artists, who
travel from all over the US and Mexico to show and sell their work. In a venue
overlooking the ocean, attendees can explore different facets of art while
enjoying beautiful views and much more.
When: Sept. 20-21, 2025
PIFA is proud to announce its annual festival this year at Ski Beach to
celebrate the culture and tradition of the Melanesian, Micronesian & Pacific
Islander people. There will be entertainment groups from local and other
cities, States and overseas.
When: Sept. 20-21, 2025
Adams Avenue Street Fair is SoCal’s largest free two-day music festival held
each year during the last weekend in Sept. in the community of Normal
Heights.
When: Sept. 21, 2025
Join us for Belmont Park’s first community 5k, an event perfect for families!
Starting and ending in the heart of Belmont Park, participants will enjoy
stunning views of Mission Beach, the iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and
all that the community has to offer.
When: Sept. 14-21, 2024
San Diego Restaurant Week, hosted by the California Restaurant Association,
returns with 100+ restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods for eight days of
dining.
When: Sept. 20-21, 2025
In partnership with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, SDDT has
presented Trolley Dances™ for over 20 years. Trolley Dances™ was created
by former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs to make dance accessible to our entire
community by taking art “to the people.”
When: Sept. 26-28, 2025
The largest military air show is returning to provide a unique and special flight
line experience with immersive experiences, static displays, and daytime
shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams,
aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds.
When: Sept. 26-27, 2025
Professional rodeo cowboys from around the country compete during the
annual Poway Rodeo. Can they hold on for 8 seconds?
When: Sept. 28, 2025
This race is a 10K trail run in the northwestern foothills of Camp Pendleton.
The course offers a challenging hill climb, rolling hills along the ridgeline, and
scenic views of surrounding mountains and meadows.
When: Sept. 27, 2025
Ursula Rains Balboa Boogie 5K on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Morley
Field at the end of Texas Street.
When: Sept. 27-28, 2025
CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival at the 12 acre San
Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition
to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more.
When: Sept. 7, 2025
The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is in memory of Ken’s love for family, surfing
and the beach. The goal for the event is to encourage kids (including CAF
adaptive surfers and Rady Children’s Hospital Cancer Families) to strengthen
their connection with surfing by competing and having a fun day at the beach
with their friends and family.
