Rock Out and Feel the Need for Speed this upcoming weekend enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do in San Diego.
KAABOO Del Mar Festival
KAABOO is three days of fun, packed full with memories and it has all of the makings of a comfortable event. We have plenty of shade and seating, all restrooms are clean with flushable toilets (no porta-potties), and there is no dirt, dust or mud to fight through just to have a good time. Enjoy the world-class music, hilarious comedy, incredible cuisine, craft libations, inspiring contemporary art, and personal indulgences. Get ready for this journey of discovery!
Where: Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: September 16-18, 2016
Cost: $119-$2,499
> Find out more about Kaaboo Del Mar
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Landlubbers Day
A celebration of all things pirate in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day. We encourage young and old to throw on their best pirate attire for a day of eye patches, parrots and walking the plank! The free event features live music from the Jackstraws, San Diego’s own pirate-themed band; a “Talk Like a Pirate” and costume contest; arts and crafts; and pirate’s booty food and drink specials from the Seaport Village eateries.
Where: Seaport Village – 849 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: September 17, 2016
Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Landlubbers Day
GI Film Festival San Diego
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The festival brings the stories of America’s troops to life through films and events. The GI Film Festival San Diego will feature film screenings, panel discussions, a family movie night, and awards ceremony. Festival organizers are excited to bring back the Local Film Showcase, highlighting San Diego’s local military culture.
Where: UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley – 7510 Hazard Ctr Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
When: September 14-18, 2016
Cost: $10-$85
> Find out more about the GI Film Festival San Diego
Taste of Downtown
Taste your way through tried-and-true favorites and new restaurants you have been meaning to try! Sample-sized bites allow you to explore without the commitment of a full menu and lead to an extraordinary evening of tantalizing tastes! Prepare to take a sweet and savory stroll through a collection of culinary delights that will surely satisfy your foodie fascinations.
Where: Downtown San Diego
When: September 15, 2016
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $30-$35
> Find out more about Taste of Downtown
San Diego Bayfair
Recent invites to over 23 individual racing classes and over 150 high competition teams, highlights this year’s exciting speed classic on the waters of Mission Bay Park. The boats, some racing at speeds over 225 miles per hour, come every year to San Diego because of the outstanding race course conditions and summer weather. But it’s the family festival, live entertainment, vendors, great food and beer gardens, fireworks, kid’s fun zone and other family activities, which set the event apart from others, all in San Diego’s jewel, Mission Bay Park.
Where: 1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
When: September 16-18, 2016
Cost: $20-$250
> Find out more about the San Diego Bayfair
Annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival
Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival is Fleet Week San Diego’s marquee event. The event features fast-paced, thrilling auto racing and exhibitions for car enthusiasts of all ages at one of the most distinctive race track locations – Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of Naval Aviation. Nowhere else can you see a variety of cars racing on a live runway used by the U.S. Navy.
Remember that you are entering an active military base. As such, certain restrictions apply.
Where: Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, CA 92118
When: September 17-18, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $25-$250
> Find out more about the Annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival
Old Town San Diego Fiestas Patrias
Our exciting and colorful Fiestas Patrias parade kicks off the festivities that will include the Escaramuzas, traditional women equestrians. Following the parade, there will be a variety of entertainment, including historic and traditional music and dance groups, crafts, games and informational demonstrations that represent the activities enjoyed by the early settlers on San Diego in the 1800s. The award winning Chula Vista High School Mariachis will perform during the day.
Where: Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego, CA 92110
When: September 17, 2016
Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Old Town San Diego Fiestas Patrias
San Diego Chargers VS. Jacksonville Jaguars
In their first regular-season home game, the Chargers face the Jacksonville Jaguars. Don’t forget to get to the stadium early to check out all the pre-game festivities. The parking lot will open 5 hours before kick-off and Qualcomm Stadium will open its gates approximately 90 minutes before kick-off. We hope to see you there!
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
When: September 18, 2016
Kick Off: 1:25 PM
Cost: Check website for seat pricing
> Find out more about the Chargers vs. Jaguars
The Old Globe’s October Sky
The beloved film is now a triumphant new American musical that will send your heart soaring and inspire your whole family to reach for the stars! October Sky is an uplifting musical portrait of small-town Americana packed with youthful exuberance, and a sweeping, unforgettable new score.
Where:1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: Thru October 23, 2016
Cost: Starting at $37
> Find out more about October Sky
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- San Diego Opera on Track – Thru October 9, 2016
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Disney’s The Lion King – Thru October 2, 2016
- The Cork & Craft Two Year Anniversary Party – September 13-19, 2016
- Fall Best of the Best Film Fest – September 14-15, 2016
- Heart of PB Restaurant Walk – September 14, 2016
- Manifest Destinitis – September 15 – October 9, 2016
- Canine Cocktails @ Level 9 Rooftop Bar – September 15, 2016
- Santa Fe Marketplace – September 16, 2016
- Kraftwerk – September 16, 2016
- Oktoberfest on Coronado – September 17-25, 2016
- 2016 Summer Series – Finding Ground with Mojalet – September 17-18, 2016
- Boys to Men 100 Wave Challenge – September 17, 2016
- Carmel Valley Trail 5k and 10k – September 17, 2016
- San Diego Beer Run – September 17, 2016
- Water Warrior Amphibious Assault – September 17, 2016
- Taste of South Park – September 17, 2016
- Julian Music Festival – September 17, 2016
- Family Moon Festival – September 17, 2016
- World Famous Gospel Brunch – September 18, 2016
- 9/11 Heroes Run – September 18, 2016
- The Baja Kitchen Presents: brunch•wine•bazar – September 18, 2016
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
