- Become a part of history and celebrate the discovery of San Diego during the 47th annual Cabrillo Festival, Sep. 25 – 26. Enjoy cultural festivities, educational activities, music, food, dancing and a reenactment of the landing by explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo on the shores of San Diego Bay in 1542.
- Cheer on professional rodeo cowboys from around the country as they compete in the 37th Annual Poway Coors Rodeo, Sep. 24 – 25. Competitions include everything from barrel racing to “mutton bustin;” there will also be a Rodeo Dance and live musical entertainment following the days activities.
- Take part in the 16th Annual Pacific Islander Festival, Sep. 25 – 26, a free event that showcases the cultures and customs of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia with continuous entertainment throughout the day. Held at Mission Bay’s Ski Beach, the event also features food, music and specialty crafts unique to each culture.
- Southern California’s largest free two-day musical festival, the 29th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair returns to Normal Heights on Sep. 25 – 26 with beer gardens, six stages and more than 70 musical acts. Performing rock, country, folk, TexMex and more, the fair offers something for everyone; it also features arts and crafts, carnival rides, food vendor booths and street performances.
- Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System present the 12th Annual Trolley Dances, Sep. 25 – 26. If you’re riding the San Diego Trolley, you’ll be treated to site-specific choreographed dance performances on and off the trolley at unexpected locations. Dances will be performed on the fly, taking inspiration from the surroundings and energy at each stop. This year, dances will be performed en route in downtown San Diego from One American Plaza to the Hilton Bayfront hotel.