Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including CRSSD Festival, San Diego Restaurant Week and these top things to do.
San Diego Restaurant Week
The 13th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, September 24th through Sunday, October 1st with a FEAST for the senses at over 180 participating restaurants. Dine deliciously at restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County. This foodie-favorited week is the perfect time to take a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego.
When: Thru October 1, 2017
Cost: $10-$50
> Find out more about San Diego Restaurant Week
Savage House
The Early Hills Sanatorium was a facility built-in the late 1950’s. Designed to house some of the most dangerous and severe cases of violent offenders from across the country. Early Hills Sanitarium, once a state of the art maximum security and rehabilitation center had become an obsolete facility in disrepair. Plagued with faulty medical equipment, questionable methods of treatment, and a population of unstable residents, the sanatorium had evolved in to a ticking time bomb.
Where: Westfield Mission Valley – 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108
When: September 28 – October 31, 2017
Cost: $5-$18
> Find out more about Savage House
Art San Diego Contemporary Art Show
Art San Diego is a four-day art event that features more than 60 international galleries and offers dynamic programming that includes Art Labs, Art Talks, the LaunchPad and Spotlight Artist Programs, and the San Diego Art Prize. Art San Diego provides a focus on San Diego’s vibrant and diverse cultural art scene alongside an exciting collection of international artists and galleries.
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: September 28 – October 1, 2017
Cost: $10-$85
> Find out more about Art San Diego Contemporary Art Show
The Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
San Diego County’s largest haunted experience, The Scream Zone is considered among the goriest, scariest, and screaming-est fright fests to be found in the dark corners of Southern California. We invite you to be our guests, that is, if you have the nerve!
Where: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: September 29 – October 31, 2017
Cost: $20-$75
> Find out more about The Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is a stroll you will never forget. As you walk the mile-long Trail, spine-tingling sights and sounds will leave you trembling.
Where: 6th & Juniper at Marston Point, San Diego, CA 92103
When: September 29 – October 31, 2017
Cost: $25-$40
> Find out more about The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
Oktoberfest in El Cajon
San Diego County’s most traditional Oktoberfest – fun for the whole family! Live German Oom-Pah music, awesome German food, German beers on tap, and so much more!
Where: 1017 South Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
When: Friday-Sunday – September 29 – October 8, 2017
Cost: $5-$10
> Find out more about Oktoberfest in El Cajon
La Mesa Oktoberfest
Since 1973, the La Mesa Oktoberfest has featured hundreds of exhibitors, family friendly activities, German food, music, dancing, games and of course beer.
Where: La Mesa Village – Spring Street and La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
When: September 29 – October 1, 2017
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the La Mesa Okotberfest
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat Party Nights
Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at LEGOLAND® California Resort is back with more Halloween excitement and extended Park open hours! The entire Park is open every Saturday night in October and filled with: Live entertainment – including new shows, Character Meet and Greets, Costume Contests, Treat stations, and more!
Where: LEGOLAND California – One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
When: Saturdays – September 30 – October 28, 2017
Cost: $40-$70
> Find out more about LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat Party Nights
Trolley Dances
Our 19th annual Trolley Dances will bring original site specific dances to the MTS Blue Line starting at the Cool Down Coffee at the E Street Trolley Station in Chula Vista. This year’s tour, which will be facilitated by 75 trained tour guides, will take audiences from Chula Vista, through National City, to downtown San Diego and its beautiful New Central Public Library.
Where: Cool Down Coffee at the E Street Trolley Station – 750 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
When: Saturday-Sunday – September 30 – October 8, 2017
Cost: $15-$40
> Find out more about Trolley Dances
CRSSD Festival
CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more.
Where: San Diego County Waterfront Park – 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
When: September 30 – October 1, 2017
Cost: Starting at $115
> Find out more about CRSSD Festival
Adams Avenue Street Fair
The 36th annual Adams Avenue Street Fair – featuring 90 musical acts on six stages, beer gardens and beer tastings, giant carnival rides, festival foods and more than 300 arts and crafts booths.
Where: 34th and Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
When: September 30 – October 1, 2017
Cost: Free. Craft Beer Taste – $20
> Find out more about the Adams Avenue Street Fair
Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego
Experience a world full of colorful art, crafts and entertainment, delicious international food, tasty tequilas, and a craft beer and wine garden at the Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego.
Where: Old Town San Diego, San Diego, CA 92110
When: September 30 – October 1, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego
Cabrillo Festival
The Cabrillo Festival is a fun event for the entire family, with educational activities, cultural demonstrations and exciting folkloric performances. Brightly colored clothing and dramatic music and dancing bring to life the traditions of the Native American, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cultures that are part of the Age of Exploration. The Cabrillo Festival features food booths with delicious traditional Mexican, Native American, Portuguese and Spanish food. Vendors will showcase their various artistic goods.
Where: Naval Base Point Loma – 291 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
When: September 30, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Cabrillo Festival
2017 BMX Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Five new legends will be inducted into the National BMX Hall of Fame as USA BMX Celebrates 40th Anniversary. This year pro bike riders Dave Voelker, Doug Davis, John Piant, Misty Dong and Steve Rink will join an elite group of inducted legends of the sport representing the categories of freestyle, racer, pioneer, women and industry, respectively.
Where: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center – 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915
When: September 30, 2017
Cost: $100-$120
> Find out more about the 2017 BMX Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Boomont Park Fall Festival and Haunt
Celebrate Halloween all month-long at Belmont Park’s Boomont Park Fall Festival and Haunt with a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating and a spooky roller-coaster.
Where: Belmont Park – 3190 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
When: Friday-Sunday – October 1-31, 2017
Time: 5:00 to 10:00 PM
Cost: Free Entry. Rides & some activities vary.
> Find out more about Boomont Park Fall Festival and Haunt
Encinitas Oktoberfest
The Encinitas Oktoberfest will feature music, Bavarian dancers, German food and drink, and a street craft faire featuring more than 200 vendors.
Where: Mountain Vista Drive and El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
When: October 1, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Encinitas Oktoberfest
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- The Haunted Hotel – Thru October 31, 2017
- SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktactular – Thru October 29, 2017
- Saturday Champagne Jazz Brunch Cruises – Thru October 28, 2017
- Billy Elliot – Thru October 8, 2017
- Wild Goose Dreams – Thru October 1, 2017
- Balboa Park’s Food Truck Friday – Thru September 29, 2017
- El Universal, 100 Years of Life, Mexico & the World – Thru September 28, 2017
- Morgan Heritage – September 26, 2017
- Taco Tuesday Takeover with Chef Brian Labonte of Tribute Pizza – September 26, 2017
- Wine & Canvas – September 27, 2017
- Beer Dinner Series Featuring Karl Strauss – September 27, 2017
- Judith Hill – September 27, 2017
- Green Flash Concert Series: Pine Mountain Logs and Venice – September 27, 2017
- San Diego Quilt Show – September 28-30, 2017
- Kinnie Dye Unplugged at Table 509 – September 28, 2017
- Moon Taxi and Too Many Zooz – September 28, 2017
- Lavell Crawford – September 29 – October 1, 2017
- Fall Yoga Social – September 29, 2017
- Scholarshare’s Toddler Time: Finger Painting – September 29, 2017
- 1st Annual SDAC Student Symposium – September 30, 2017
- Demin in Del Mar – September 30, 2017
- Benjamin Booker – September 30, 2017
- Borderless Wine & Dine – September 30, 2017
- J Roddy Walston & The Business – September 30, 2017
- Paranormal Investigation of the Davis-Horton House – September 30, 2017
- 37th International Exhibition – October 1-31, 2017
- Citizen Cope – October 1, 2017
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
