Visit San Diego for a three-day weekend of fun exploring everything our California Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
Borrego Springs Film Festival
Borrego Springs and the Anza-Borrego desert have provided strange, stark and amazing locations for nearly a century of films and filmmakers. The 2016 Borrego Springs Film Festival will showcase Narrative, Documentary, Animation, and Latino features and shorts along with networking events and parties at various local resorts throughout the weekend.
Where: Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center – 590 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
When: January 14-18, 2016
Cost: $10-$100
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Coronado Island Film Festival
Count on four jam-packed days of fun, including the latest in filmmaking excellence from filmmakers of every level of their craft, from emerging newcomers to seasoned pros. In addition to a dazzling lineup of festival parties and lively panel discussions with industry veterans such as our Honorary Jury President Leonard Maltin, actor/author Chris Lemmon, son of Jack, will give two live performances of his hit one-man musical show, A Twist of Lemmon, in the role of his father. We’re also planning a special salute to honor the extraordinary life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his namesake holiday weekend.
Host Theater: Vintage Village Theater – 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
When: January 15-18, 2016
Cost: $95-$595
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San Diego Multi-Cultural Festival
The Festival will showcase San Diego’s rich cultural diversity and traditional heritage through live music, dance performances, storytelling, children’s activities (drum circles, face painting and crafts), and a wide range of ethnic vendors. The Festival will include a variety of multi-cultural entertainment from Native American, Asian, Cajun, Latin, Jazz and Afro-Cuban bands.
Where: Ruocco Park – 585 Harbor Lane, San Diego, CA 92101
When: January 16, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the San Diego Multi-Cultural Festival
Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the world’s premier stadium motorcycle circuit, composed of 17 races of heart-stopping racing action. The best riders from across the globe, like Ryan Dungey, Eli Tomac, James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ken Roczen, and Justin Barcia seek to outrace each other on the sport’s most challenging tracks. Featuring tight corners, fast straightaways, challenging rhythm sections, triple jumps, and whoops sections, these tracks pack excitement into every inch of dirt.
Where: Petco Park – 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: January 16, 2016
Time: 6:30 to 10:00 PM
Cost: $20-$70
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San Diego Restaurant Week
For eight scrumptious days, foodies will be able to eat their hearts out at an ever-growing list of participating restaurants featuring unbelievable price options for both lunch and dinner! Diners can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for just $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person OR two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for only $10, $15 or $20 per person. Tickets and passes aren’t necessary to enjoy these eight days of dining; but reservations are recommended.
When: January 17-24, 2016
Price: $10-$50
> Find out more about San Diego Restaurant Week
Old Town’s Blessing of the Animals
A Blessing of the Animals event has been happening in Old Town for more than 300 years. The event in the central plaza of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will include adoption opportunities from various rescue groups and educational information on rescuing, rehabilitation and supporting the animals in your area. A pet costume contest will take place at 2:30 PM featuring prizes for several categories including best dressed and best pet-owner look-alike.
Where: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park – 2415 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
When: January 17, 2016
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Old Town’s Blessing of the Animals
36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Join Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. This is one of the largest celebrations of its kind in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States. Their parade is filled with dazzling floats, soulful High School Bands, Drill Teams, Colleges, Fraternities, Churches, Organizations, Peace and Youth groups.
Where: Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: January 17, 2016
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
All People, All Families, All Races. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Worldbeat Center will feature outdoor cultural arts & craft vendors marketplace, Oneworld Cafe – vegetarian food served, and live music.
Where: WorldBeat Center – 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: January 18, 2016
Time: 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Martin Luther King Jr. Day
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Sherlock Homes and The Great Nome Gold Rush – January 13 – February 7, 2016
- Desserts & Beer Tasting – January 14, 2016
- Paula Cole – An Evening With & Seated Show – January 14, 2016
- The History and the Hair Story – January 16 – March 6, 2016
- The Engagement Ring – The People’s Opera House – January 16, 2016
- Monterey Jazz Festival – January 16, 2016
- Tower of Power – January 16, 2016
- The Miracle Joke Elixir with Yassir Lester – January 17, 2016
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
