Warning – there are so many amazing top things to do in San Diego this week you will need to extend your stay for at least another weekend!
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Unveiling of the Living Room
Exciting happenings in the Plaza de Panama! Join-in beginning at 12:00 for the unveiling of this newly activated community destination. Food trucks, performances, and more!
Where: Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama
When: April 22, 2015
Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
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San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
This weekend, catch the San Diego Padres take on their most heated of Rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, show up early for the pre-game BeerFest featuring an array of local San Diego Craft Beers. If you have tickets to Saturday’s game, make sure to pick up a 2015 commemorative Padres Calendar. Sunday is for families with a KidsFest and US Marine Corps Appreciation Day.
Where: Petco Park – 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 24-26, 2015
Cost: Check website for seat pricing.
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Art Alive 2015: Floral Exhibition
Art Alive brings the Museum’s Permanent Collection to life in a uniquely beautiful way. Featuring 100+ floral interpretations and a central display by Art Alive 2015 Rotunda Designer René van Rems, the exhibition is accompanied by three full days of events including the Members’ Preview, BLOOM BASH Opening Celebration, Floral Lecture, Masterclass, and more.
Where: San Diego Museum of Art – 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 24-26, 2015
Cost: $20. Members – Free
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San Diego Magazine Best of North County Party
The Best of North County Party gathers the top restaurants, breweries and businesses for one epic evening of North County all-stars. Enjoy unlimited food and drink samples, live entertainment, casino games, photo booths and more. Gift bags are available for the first 100 attendees. Event is held in support of the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter.
Where: Park Hyatt Aviara – 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
When: April 24, 2015
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Cost: $75-$85
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Adams Avenue Unplugged
Stretched along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue, from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington to the East. The event will feature 150 live musical performances staged inside restaurants, bars, coffee houses and galleries lining the neighborhood and on four community stages evenly spread out throughout the district. Being able to pair the Avenue’s unique dining and drinking establishments, each with their own special ambiances and selections, with free musical performances, makes Adams Avenue the place to be on the last weekend of April.
Where: Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
When: April 25-26, 2015
Cost: Free (A few concerts require a small entrance fee)
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45th Chicano Park Day Celebration
Visitors to Chicano Park Day will experience traditional music and dance, including one of the most beautiful performances of Aztec Indigenous dance, coordinated by Danza Azteca Calpulli Mexihca. In addition, there will be other dance groups including ballet folklorico troupes, live bands, and speakers. In addition, the celebration will include a display of classic lowrider cars organized by the Amigos Car Club, kids (all ages) art workshop led by Victor Ochoa and his volunteers, and various informational booths. Food, arts and crafts vendors will sell their specialties throughout Chicano Park.
Where: Chicano Park – Logan Av & Cesar E Chavez Parkway, San Diego, CA 92113
When: April 25, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
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San Diego Kids Expo & Fair
The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair is part businesses and nonprofits on display, part fun fair and part music and dance festival. And definitely all kids! Expect to see more than 150 business and charities, plenty of activities in the Fun Fair and four stages of entertainment.
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds – 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: April 25-26, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Adults – $8. Kids 12 and Under – Free
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The Wall That Heals
A half-sized replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. (including 58,300 names) will be on exhibit on the USS Midway’s flight deck. The wall is 200 feet long and is a powerful inspirational reminder of those who serve our nation in uniform. Included in the exhibition is a mobile museum.
Where: USS Midway Museum – 910 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 25-30, 2015
Time: Open 24 hours a day starting at 10:00 AM on 4/25 to 5:00 PM on 4/30
Cost: There is no charge to see the wall.
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Mission Federal ArtWalk
Mission Federal ArtWalk, the largest fine art festival in Southern California, is a 17-block celebration in the lively neighborhood of Little Italy in San Diego. Founded by local artists, Mission Federal ArtWalk has become a showcase for established and emerging artists and the ultimate event for aficionados and casual collectors.
Where: Little Italy – India St & W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 25-26, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
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2nd Annual San Diego Shaka Fest
The San Diego Shaka Fest is the Fusion of Hawaiian Culture, Arts, & Athletics! So bring the entire family to this super fun and family oriented event which includes a Stand Up Paddle race open to adult and youth racers, the Keiki Heihei Wa’a (Youth only Hawaiian canoe regatta), SUP & Health Wellness Expo, Classic Woody Car exhibit, Ho’omau Hula O Nā Keiki – Keiki Hula Competition, lots of your favorite boutique and food vendors, and da kine Hawaiian entertainment.
Where: Crown Point Park – Moorland Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
When: April 25, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free to attend. Registration fee for SUP races
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Rhythm & Brews Music and Craft Beer Festival
Once again Rhythm & Brews continues the tradition of bringing 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. The event raises funds for the San Diego Brewers Guild and Fight ALD.
Where: Vista Village District, Vista, CA 92084
When: April 25, 2015
Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: $20-$60
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El Pasado Nunca Se Termina
The past is never finished. Morelos, Mexico. 1910. The son of a wealthy landowner returns to his parents’ home to find his future…only to fall deeply in love with a humble servant girl. As forbidden personal passions burn, so too do political ambitions. The great Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán returns in this new Mariachi Opera from the same team who brought us Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, the sold-out hit in 2013. Two hours before each performance, enjoy mariachi bands and food vendors on the concourse in front of the Civic Theatre.
Where: San Diego Civic Theatre – 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 25, 2015
Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Cost: $40-$140
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25th Annual Motorcars on MainStreet Car Show
This will be Coronado MainStreet’s 25th annual car show, MotorCars on MainStreet, featuring over 400 pre-73 restored classic, rod and custom cars & trucks. There will be live music featuring The Cat-illacs and drawings throughout the day.
Where: Isabella & Orange Avenues, Coronado, CA 92118
When: April 26, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
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Earth Day on the Bay
The Maritime Museum of San Diego, in collaboration with a large and growing complement of regional partners, is preparing to inaugurate an event, Earth Day on the Bay, that will provide a new opportunity for residents of and visitors to our region both to celebrate and contemplate the waters of Planet Earth, and our relationship to those waters as users and stewards.
Where: Maritime Museum of San Diego – 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 26, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free. Cruises start at $5
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More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Taste of Point Loma – April 22, 2015
- Fashion Week San Diego Viva La V Series – April 23, 2015
- Charlie Murphy – April 23-26, 2015
- Public Tour of Scripps Oceanography – April 24, 2015
- Encinitas April Street Fair – April 25-26, 2015
- Cycle Eastlake and EastLake Half Marathon – April 25, 2015
- Spring Garden Festival at Cuyamaca College – April 25, 2015
- Bikes, Boards and Brews – April 25, 2015
- La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K – April 26, 2015
- 40th Anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind – April 26, 2015
- Poway Spring Family Festival – April 26, 2015
- Camaraderie – Mingle @ the Mingei – April 26, 2015
- The Art of Music – Takae Ohnishi – April 26, 2015