Spend the Labor Day weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
Labor Day Weekend
Cap off the perfect summer by spending Labor Day weekend in San Diego enjoying the warm weather, cool beaches and everything the city has to offer including tall ship cannon battles, amazing sandcastles, 1812 Overture with fireworks and more.
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Preseason: SD Chargers VS. SF 49ERS
The San Diego Chargers close out the 2016 preseason with a Thursday night matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. The standout performances in the preseason finale will have a large say in San Diego’s announcement of the 53-man roster.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
When: September 1, 2016
Kick Off: 7:00 PM
Cost: Check website for pricing
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Fleet Week San Diego 2016
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Fleet Week San Diego honors the men and women of the military through public events and alliances that support and thank these heroes throughout the year. Events such as the Coronado Speed Festival, Enlisted Golf Tournament, Enlisted Recognition Luncheon and Miramar Air Show are sell-outs year after year, and provide a way for the San Diego community to interact with the military in otherwise restricted ways.
When: September 2 – October 1, 2016
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US Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition
A 4-day extravaganza for the whole family! World Master Sand Sculptors come from Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands and Canada, from exotic places like Latvia and Singapore, to challenge the best in the U.S. Their 3-dimensional art is astounding. Oh, and there’s live entertainment (big bands, singers and more), a sand box and rides for kids, a dozen gourmet food trucks, a great view of the bay, tall ships and cannon battles.
Where: B Street Cruise Ship Terminal Pier – 1140 North Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
When: September 2-5, 2016
Cost: $6-$35
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1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular
The San Diego Symphony’s glorious summer winds down but not before the cannons and fireworks light up San Diego Bay to Tchaikovsky’s awesome ‘1812 Overture’. Join them as they celebrate summer’s end in spectacular style!
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South – 206 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: September 2-4, 2016
Time: 7:30 to 10:00 PM
Cost: $20-$85
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Festival of Sail
The largest Tall Ship festival on the west coast. Daily Activities during Festival of Sail: enjoy the visiting ships and crew, kids petting zoo, kids craft activities, face painting, Tall ship cannon battles, a special 30 minute Festival of Sail bay cruise, beer garden, on stage entertainment, Naval reinactors, photo ops with Captain Sunny and Pirates, and 100’s of arts and craft vendors, plus a multitude of food options, and so much more…
Where: 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
When: September 3-5, 3016
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $5-$7
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San Diego Bacon Fest
An all-inclusive event, granting you unlimited samples from all our beverage and food vendors. We want you to be double fisted throughout the entire day. Bacon in one hand. Beer in the other.
Where: Preble Field, NTC Park – Liberty Station – 2600 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
When: September 3, 2016
Time: 2:00 to 5:30 PM
Cost: $50-$100
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KGB Sky Show
Each year since the mid-70’s, KGB radio station has hosted a spectacular San Diego tradition, the KGB Sky Show™. It is a beautiful production blending multi-media, theatrical lighting, video and special effects to enhance the fireworks display. KGB Sky Show 41 takes place immediately following the SDSU Aztecs football game vs. New Hampshire.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
When: September 3, 2016
Kick Off: 5:30 PM
Cost: $15-$39
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San Diego Padres vs. Boston Red Sox
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Boston Red Sox at Pecto Park this Labor Day. Game Day promotions include: Monday – Mystery Bag Fundraiser, Tuesday – Taco Tuesday, Wednesday – Pacific Coast League 80th Anniversary Celebration.
Where: Petco Park – 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
When: September 5-7, 2016
Cost: Check website for seat pricing
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More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Summer Vibes Ready to Reverberate at SeaWorld – Thru September 5, 2016
- Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo – Thru September 5, 2016
- Summer Whale Watching Adventure – Thru September 5, 2016
- Robin Henkel at House of Blues – August 30, 2016
- San Diego Quilt Show – August 31 – September 3, 2016
- ART Deconstructed – September 1-24, 2016
- FAB Authority™ Workshop featuring Suppli Company – September 1, 2016
- Black Uhuru – September 1, 2016
- Colin Kane – September 1-3, 2016
- 46th Annual Barona Powwow – September 2-4, 2016
- Festival of Sail – Tall Ship Parade – September 2, 2016
- Labor Day Stickball Tournament – September 3-4, 2016
- Open Cockpit Days – September 3-4, 2016
- Julian Grape Stomp Festa – September 3, 2016
- Mojalet’s 2016 Summer Series – Collage Dance Works – September 3-4, 2016
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