When: Now Thru Sept. 10, 2023

SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 crafts brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local California favorites.

 

When: Now – Oct. 31, 2023

From family-friendly fright fests and historically haunted tours to terror-filled scream zones and wild trick-or-treat parties, Halloween in San Diego scares up plenty of fun for all ages.

 

When: Sept. 2, 2023

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. 2, 2023

A short film fest in a cross-fit gym, live theatre in a shoe factory, contemporary dance on loading docks, immersive art in a screen printing shop, live music set to silent film, a virtual reality trip around the world, steamroller print making, an avant-garde fashion show along the urban streetscape & much more!

 

When: Sept. 6-11, 2023

Located in one of Southern California’s most iconic beach communities and travel destinations, the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival boasts six days of jam-packed unique culinary experiences featuring an all-star lineup of culinary talent, curated wine experiences from top-notch producers, walk around tasting adventures, immersive lifestyle events and more!

 

When: Sept. 9, 2023 10am-12pm

Don’t miss this FREE workshop to learn about the home-buying process and how to use your VA home loan benefits. Get started on your path to home ownership!

 

When: Sept. 9-10, 2023

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. 9-10, 2023

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!

 

When: Sept. 9 – Oct. 31, 2023

Belmont Park’s Fall Festival is back at the beach from Sept. 9th to Oct. 31st! This groovy celebration offers new and exciting activities for both kids and adults, including iconic amusement park rides, Mr. Jack O Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch, live music, seasonal beer-on-tap and specialty Fall treats across the park!

 

When: Sept. 9, 2023

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. 9-16, 2023

The 2023 Cymbiotika San Diego Open presented by ResMed will be a WTA 500 event featuring the best professional women’s tennis talent in the world.

 

When: Sept. 13, 2023

This year, attendees will enjoy a leisurely stroll on this self-guided food tour in the Heart of PB between Dawes and Lamont Streets. Sample a great variety of menus from local restaurants for only $30. Bring your appetite – All food is included at this popular annual event and will offer a great taste of Pacific Beach.

 

When: Sept. 16, 2023

Grab your vintage surfboard (or beach chair) and gather for a nostalgic longboard competition at the North Side of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach.

 

When: Sept. 16, 2023

The day promises top be filled with brews, bites, and beats as attendees stroll along Third Avenue tasting the best of the best from over 30 local breweries, distilleries and wineries, live music and local food vendors. 

 

When: Sept. 17, 2023

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. 16-23, 2023

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.

 

When: Sept. 16, 2023

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Old Town San Diego while commemorating and experiencing the rich and diverse culture of Mexico and California.

 

When: Sept. 17, 2023

Live Well San Diego 5K will be a fun, family-friendly event for all ages, including a kids fun zone all while supporting a great charity.

 

When: Sept. 19, 2023

Treat your taste buds to food and drink samples from 15+ restaurants and enjoy local wine and local craft beer served at 20 Sip Stops hosted by shops and salons. 

 

When: Sept. 22-24, 2023

The weekend will be jam-packed with world-class surfing competition that will blow your mind, and a festival village loaded with female-inspired vendors, activities and amazing entertainment. The event is free to attend! 

 

When: Sept. 22-23, 2023

Professional rodeo cowboys from around the country compete during the annual Poway Rodeo. Can they hold on for 8 seconds

 

When: Sept. 22-24, 2023

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. 22 – Oct. 7, 2023

Munich’s Oktoberfest may have more than 200 years on our own celebration here in San Diego, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how to throw a party! Enjoy San Diego’s Oktoberfests and chug a hefty stein of lager, chow down on a bratwurst and oom-pah-pah to your heart’s content.

 

When: Sept. 23-24, 2023

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. 23-24, 2023

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. 24, 2023

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.

 

When: Sept. 24, 2023

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. 24 – Oct. 1, 2023

San Diego Restaurant Week, hosted by the California Restaurant Association, returns with 100+ restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods for eight days of dining.

 

When: Sept. 29 – Oct. 31, 2023

After a successful “inaugural fear”, Howl-O-Scream will once again arrive to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park you once knew into something sinister. When night falls and a carnival of horrifying creatures surrounds you, just try to put on a happy face.

 

When: Sept. 30, 2023

The 2023 version of the Marine Corps Mud Run features a 7K Distance Trail Run with multiple military themed obstacles, fitness stations, and MUD!