Start planning your weekend in San Diego with these top things to do ranging from gold mining in East County to a waterfront festival all about bacon.
Tower After Hours: World Cup Brazil
The Museum of Man is bringing the World Cup and Brazil to the museum with soccer demonstrations, performances of music and dance, and the vibrant flavors of traditional Brazilian fare at Tower After Hours: World Cup Brazil!
Where: San Diego Museum of Man – 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
When: May 29, 2014
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: $15-$30
> Find out more about Tower After Hours: World Cup Brazil
Bacon & Barrels
Billed as the ultimate food festival for bacon lovers everywhere, Bacon & Barrels is an all-day festival showcasing local chefs’ most imaginative recipes incorporating bacon, and highlights the best artisan and craft barrel beverages such as bourbon, beer, wine, and scotch.
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South – 1 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: May 31, 2014
Time: 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Cost: $30-$300
> Find out more about Bacon & Barrels
Fiesta Del Sol in Solana Beach
An annual family and community event in Solana Beach featuring stellar live music, an arts & crafts fair, children’s activities, an international food court, and a beer & wine garden. The Fiesta del Sol features a special area just for kids with rides, games and hands-on activities.
Where: Fletcher Cove Beach Park, 111 South Sierra Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075
When: May 31 – June 1, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Fiesta Del Sol in Solana Beach
Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival
Enjoy 2 days of fun this year at the Santee Street Fair including over 300 vendors, live music, carnival rides and craft beer from local breweries (including 5 from Santee!).
Where: Town Center Pkwy & Riverview Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071
When: May 31 – June 1, 2014
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival
Julian Gold Rush Days
Turn back the clock and give visitors an idea what Julian was like in its early days with historical reenactments, scavenger hunts, train rides, arts & craft market, children’s pioneer games and more.
Where: Julian Mining Company – 4444 Hwy 78, Julian, CA 92036
When: May 31 – June 1, 2014
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Julian Gold Rush Days
Filmout San Diego LGBT Film Festival
The mission of FilmOut San Diego is to enlighten, educate, and entertain the communities of San Diego County & beyond through the exhibition of LGBT-themed films. FilmOut San Diego seeks to recognize, promote, celebrate and support the important diverse artistic contributions LGBT filmmakers make to our community.
Where: North Park Theatre – 2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
When: May 31 – June 1, 2014
Cost: $10-$25 per show
> Find out more about Filmout San Diego LGBT Film Festival
San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
Rock out at the annual Rock N Roll Marathon! The annual Rock n’ Roll Marathon sprints into San Diego. This 26.2 mile marathon and 13.1 mile half-marathon features live music lining the streets, cheer squads, and a huge post-marathon concert to end the race with a bang.
When: June 1, 2014
Cost: $165-$195
> Find out more about the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Dog and Pony at The Old Globe – May 28 – June 29, 2014
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps – Grunion Run – May 30-31, 2014
- 91X X-Fest – May 30, 2014
- Cumbia Fronteriza: Viento Callejero y Cumbia Machin! – May 30, 2014
- Jazz on the Patio – May 30, 2014
- Open Cockpit Days at the Flying Leatherneck Museum – May 31 – June 1, 2014
- San Diego Century Bike Ride – May 31, 2014
- Barrio Art Crawl – May 31, 2014
- Coyote Music Festival – May 31, 2014
- Hugh Laurie and The Copper Bottom Band – May 31, 2014
> Browse the San Diego Event Calendar
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