Visit Mexico, space and the old west all while enjoying music, food, craft beer, shopping and more in San Diego this weekend with these top things to do.
Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
A San Diego tradition since 1983, Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo is the largest event of its kind in Southern California. The three days of music, food and fun includes 3 Live Music Stages, two cantina beer gardens, a lowrider car show, a children’s area, a soccer competition, a bustling mercardo and more. Where: Old Town San Diego – 4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110 When: May 2-4, 2014 Cost: Free > Find out more about Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
2014 Space Day Celebration
Space Day will feature tons of great activities including the ability to touch a meteorite, build and fly a paper rocket, talk to space experts, design your own space patch, coloring, free posters, giveaways and more. Attendees also have the chance to meet local astronaut Woody Spring, whose ambitious spacewalks from the space shuttle helped prepare for the construction of the International Space Station. Where: San Diego Air & Space Museum – 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 When: May 3, 2014 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Cost: Kids 17 and under free with paid adult admission > Find out more about the 2014 Space Day Celebration
Rhythm & Brews Music and Craft Beer Festival
Rhythm & Brews brings many of the nation’s most popular craft beers together with talented musicians in a beautiful outdoor festival located in the historic Vista Village district. More than 50 breweries will be pouring delicious samples while music emanates from the three stages. Where: Vista Village District, Vista, CA 92084 When: May 3, 2014 Time: 12:00 to 5:00 PM Cost: $20-$60 > Find out more about the Rhythm & Brews Music and Craft Beer Festival
Ramona Bluegrass and Old West Festival
This two-day festival will be a Humm-dinger! Expect to spend the whole weekend enjoying music from more than 30 bands, music workshops, a kids area, plenty of food and more. Also, this year’s expanding format will focus on Old West History with encampment with mountain men, a Civil War era camp, a saloon, a prairie schooner and Cowboys! Where: 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA 92065 When: May 3-4, 2014 Cost: $5-$30 > Find out more about the Ramona Bluegrass and Old West Festival
Carlsbad Spring Village Faire
Considered the largest single day street faire in the nation, the annual Carlsbad Village Street Faire features more than 900 vendors sell everything from clothes, accessories, plants and household products to art, antiques and home decor. An international food court provides dining choices from over 50 vendors and a children’s entertainment area includes games, a super slide, a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, face painting and arts and crafts. Where: Carlsbad Blvd & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 When: May 4, 2014 Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Cost: Free > Find out more about the Carlsbad Spring Village Faire
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Jay Mohr at the American Comedy Club – May 1-3, 2014
- Sage & Songbirds Garden Tour and Festival – May 2-3, 2014
- Gaslight Gathering – May 2-4, 2014
- San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – May 2-4, 2014
- Friday FlyDays at Gillespie Field – May 2, 2014
- San Diego Ho’olaule’a Hawaiian Cultural Festival – May 3-4, 2014
- 7th Annual Ping Pong Tournament – May 3, 2014
- Thinking Shakespeare Live! – May 3, 2014
- Under the Streetlamp – May 3, 2014
> Browse the San Diego Event Calendar
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