Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
Carlsbad Music Festival
The Carlsbad Music Festival – Adventurous music by the beach – featuring 60+ performances in three days in the charming seaside Village of Carlsbad.
Where: Carlsbad Village – 258 Beech Ave, Carlsbad 92008
When: August 25-27, 2017
Cost: $40-$199
> Find out more about the Carlsbad Music Festival
San Diego International Kids Film Festival
The San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival will screen over 150+ films from 30+ countries. American filmmakers as well as film delegations from China, Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Japan, India, France, UK, Germany and many more, will appear at the event.
Where: City of Carlsbad Library – 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
When: August 25-27, 2017
Cost: $5-$25
> Find out more about the San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival
San Diego Spirits Festival
The San Diego Spirits Festival promises to open your eyes to new cocktails, introduce you to the great liquor purveyors, talented mixologist, and great chefs!
Where: Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier – 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: Adjust 26-27, 2017
Cost: $15-$95
> Find out more about San Diego Spirits Festival
Imperial Avenue Street Festival
The Imperial Avenue Street Festival blends art and soul in one of San Diego’s most historic and unique neighborhoods. From its rich African-American roots to the strong Latino influence that exists today. The festival grooves to the sounds of live music from multiple stages. Browse the offerings of 4 blocks of local artists, crafts, and gourmet food and beverages. Columbian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the Imperial Avenue Street Festival is not to be missed.
Where: Imperial Ave & 28th, San Diego, CA 92102
When: August 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Imperial Avenue Street Festival
Bay City Brewing Turns 2!
Calling the San Diego community to help Bay City Brewing Co. celebrate their 2 year birthday party! We could not have done it without you. Specialty release beers, great food, live music, creative space for kids and adults on the patio, and cake. What could be better?
Where: 3760 Hancock Street, Suite A-C, San Diego, CA 92110
When: August 26, 2017
Time: 2:00 to 10:00 PM
Cost: Free. Food and Beer available for purchase
> Find out more about Bay City Brewing Turns 2!
Bike the Bay
Ride the bridge, Bike the Bay! Cruise around the San Diego Bay and enjoy your only opportunity to ride across the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge. This non-competitive community bike ride is for riders of all abilities and will take you on a scenic, and primarily flat ride, around the San Diego Bay via the Bayshore Bikeway. Along the way, riders will travel through the surrounding cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and National City before finishing back at the start/finish line at Embarcadero Marina Park in downtown San Diego.
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South – 1 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: August 27, 2017
Time: 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cost: $60-$65
> Find out more about Bike the Bay
13th Annual LeucadiART Walk
Join us for LeucadiART Walk, a revival of the original 80’s art event in historic Leucadia with art, entertainment, a children’s art pavilion and more.
Where: N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
When: August 27, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the 13th Annual LeucadiART Walk
Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest
The annual Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest is back for a 7th year! Our most anticipated rare beer and food pairing extravaganza will be moving to our Cellar 3 barrel-aging facility in Poway, so that we can offer even more beer, food, and fun. All festival proceeds benefit Susan G Komen, San Diego.
Where: Green Flash Cellar 3 – 12260 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway, CA 92064
When: August 27, 2017
Time: 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Cost: $25-$55
> Find out more about Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest
Mermaid Experience
Ages 4-18 are invited to join Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa every Saturday and Sunday this summer from for a FINtastic Mermaid Experience class.
Where: Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa – 1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
When: Thru September 3, 2017
Time: 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Cost: $80-$180
> Find out more about the Mermaid Experience
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Pump Up the Volume: A 90’s Palooza! – Thru September 10, 2017
- Hamlet – Thru September 10, 2017
- Del Mar Summer Twilight Summer Concert Series – Thru September 10, 2017
- SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean – Thru September 4, 2017
- Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo – Thru September 4, 2017
- Fireworks Dinner Cruise – Thru September 3, 2017
- Rock the Yacht! Cruise – Thru September 2, 2017
- Balboa Park After Dark – Thru September 1, 2017
- Sunset Luaus on Mission Bay – Thru September 1, 2017
- Flicks on the Bricks – Thru August 31, 2017
- Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts – Thru August 31, 2017
- Screen on the Green – Thru August 31, 2017
- California Dreaming Beach Party – Thru August 31, 2017
- Liberty Station Movie Nights – Thru August 29, 2017
- Ken Ludwig’s Robin Hood – Thru August 27, 2017
- Wonderspaces – Thru August 27, 2017
- Stagecoach Days – Thru August 26, 2017
- Little Italy Summer Film Festival – Thru August 26, 2017
- Daring Greatly – August 23, 2017
- Marvel Universe Live! Age Of Heroes – August 24-27, 2017
- San Diego Underground Film Festival – August 24-27, 2017
- Ramona Country Fair – August 24-27, 2017
- John Mayall – August 24, 2017
- South Bay Tour – August 24, 2017
- Jonny Tarr – August 24, 2017
- The Hodgetwins Live – August 25-26, 2017
- Volcan Valley Apple Farm 2017 U Pick Season – August 25, 2017
- No Duh – August 25, 2017
- The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies – August 25, 2017
- Monster Mania – August 25, 2017
- 4th Annual Evening with Herradura Tequila – August 25, 2017
- The PKG Project at the Vine Theater – August 26-27, 2017
- The Third Annual Festival of Dankness – August 26, 2017
- La Vuelta Car Cruise End of Summer Cultural Festival – August 26, 2017
- Musical Voice of the Theremin – August 26, 2017
- Del Mar Pizza & Beer Fest – August 26, 2017
- Market Night at Paradise Point – August 26, 2017
- Common Sense – August 26, 2017
- “Art Anatomized” An Art Exhibition – August 27 – September 24, 2017
- Swim with the Leopard Sharks – August 27, 2017
- 6th Annual Mira Mesa Festival of Beers – August 27, 2017
- Ramona Bluegrass and Old West Festival – August 27, 2017
- Hornswoggle – August 27, 2017
- Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Afternoon with Ira Glass – August 27, 2017
- Sully & The Blue-Eyed Soul Band – Thru August 27, 2017
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
