San Diego May 2025 Events Calendar
When: Now - May 11, 2025
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in California bloom with nearly 50 acres of vibrant Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers each spring, offering a stunning display for six to eight weeks.
When: May 2-3, 2025
If you enjoyed our Virtual Wildflower Show, don’t miss the 2025 Wildflower Show! Where you can see, smell, and experience the stunning Jewels of the Backcountry in person.
When: May 2 – May 18
When: May 3, 2025
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Gaslamp Downtown & Old Town San Diego
Make it a Cinco de Mayo weekend to remember in San Diego, with epic celebrations in the
Gaslamp and lively fiestas at Old Town’s Fiesta de Reyes!
When: May 3, 2025
Rancho Bernardo Inn presents a special James Beard Winners Dinner — a six-course culinary experience featuring award-winning chefs, Food Network stars, and a celebrity mixologist for one unforgettable evening.
When: May 3, 2025
Experience a wild night at the San Diego Zoo with Southern California’s top food, wine, and beer, plus live entertainment and dancing—all at this one-of-a-kind tasting event
When: May 4, 2025
Cruise into vintage vibes at Coronado’s classic car show with 400+ stunning rides, live music, prizes, and free seaside fun just steps from the beach!
When: May 4, 2025
When: May 8-11, 2025
Get your Southern vibes on at Gator By The Bay, San Diego’s ultimate four-day Louisiana-style festival packed with live music, dancing, and 10,000 pounds of crawfish by the bay!
When: May 10, 2025
Time: (2pm – 10pm)
Get ready for the return of Tacos & Beer Fest — a vibrant celebration packed with food, drinks, live entertainment, and a special tribute to Mexican Mother’s Day!
When: May 11, 2025
When: May 16-18, 2025
Enjoy a 3-day festival of music, food, and art along the Embarcadero, featuring yacht parties, water sports, art installations, after-parties, a craft beer village, and local flavors.
When: May 17, 2025
Kick off summer at the 7th annual Over the Line tournament at Mariners Point, featuring San Diego’s top craft breweries, food trucks, and plenty of fun—so grab your bat and join the action!
When: May 17, 2025
Soar into fun at the Annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival — the oldest children’s kite festival in the country! Enjoy free kite making, decorating, and flying, plus jaw-dropping demos from top kite pros. With live music, games, delicious food, and a lively street fair, it’s a family day out you won’t want to miss. No wonder Westways Magazine named it one of the “five worth the drive”!
When: May 18, 2025
When: May 24, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Celebrate 15 years of fun at the Santee Street Fair & Craft Beer Festival, featuring local brews, 300+ vendors, live entertainment, a kids zone, and excitement for the whole family!
When: May 24, 2025
The Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego is the city’s largest celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, featuring traditional performances from over a dozen countries and cultures.
When: May 25, 2025
Time: 8 AM – 6 PM
When: May 25 - August 31, 2025
When: May 26, 2025
This Memorial Day, honor our fallen heroes in San Diego with heartfelt tributes and ceremonies and welcome the unofficial start of summer with moments of reflection and celebration.
When: May 26, 2025
Honor our heroes at the Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day Celebration, one of San Diego’s largest tributes to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
When: May 30-31, 2025
The Kuumba Festival returns safely to Encanto’s 4th District—San Diego’s longest-running celebration of Black youth, family, community, health, art, culture, and heritage.
