Spend the last weekend of summer in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including sunshine, 70 miles of beaches and these top things to do.
Noura
When: September 20 – October 20, 2019
A riveting West Coast premiere loosely inspired by Ibsen’s A Doll’s House from acclaimed playwright (and Old Globe/USD Shiley M.F.A. Program graduate) Heather Raffo. Noura and her husband are Chaldean Christian refugees from Iraq, celebrating their first Christmas Eve as American citizens. But the long-anticipated visit of an orphan girl they once sponsored, now a promising college student, causes them to question who they’ve become and what they’ve left behind. The Wall Street Journal’s Terry Teachout calls this powerful drama “one of the finest new plays I’ve ever reviewed. Full of unexpected revelations and flashes of sudden, blinding illumination.”
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
When: September 20, 2019
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park! Game day events and promotions include: Friday – Fiesta in the Park, CollegeFest, Theme Games: Healthcare Professionals Weekend & Hispanic Heritage Weekend, Shirts Off Their Backs Fundraiser; Saturday – 2019 Team Photo & 2020 Schedule all-fan giveaway, Theme Games: Healthcare Professionals Weekend & Hispanic Heritage Weekend, Shirts Off Their Backs Fundraiser; Sunday – KidsFest, U.S. Army & Army National Guard Appreciation Day, Compadres Kids Sunday Signings, Kids Run the Bases, Friar Family Days, Theme Games: Healthcare Professionals Weekend & Hispanic Heritage Weekend, Shirts Off Their Backs Fundraiser.
> Everything Happening for the Padres’ 50th Anniversary
Santa Fe Marketplace
When: September 20-22, 2019
Transformed into a vibrant outdoor marketplace, Bazaar del Mundo will overflow with exquisite collections of authentic Native American jewelry, art, crafts and décor from Navajo, Cherokee, Hopi, Pima, Isleta Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe members, along with other noted Southwestern artists demonstrating and selling their goods.
The Secret Society of Adultologists ¡Californias!
When: September 20, 2019
The Secret Society of Adultologists is a whole new way to experience The Nat—stay late and rediscover your sense of wonder. This 21+ after-hours event features Museum scientists sharing treasures from our collection of more than 8 million specimens, and craft cocktails, beer, music, storytelling, food, crafts, and art.
Garden Party: Whiskey, Wine & Mint Juleps
When: September 20, 2019
Wear your best Kentucky Derby outfit (and hat, of course!) at this end of summer southern-style bash happening in Estancia La Jolla’s lush gardens. This feast under the stars features a menu of comfort food favorites washed down with whiskey, bourbon and endless amounts of Mint Juleps as live music and bonfire sparks float on the night air.
Halloween Spooktacular
When: September 21 – October 27, 2019
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is our biggest fall festival, with weekends brimming with family fun. Catch spooky live shows, join in on Halloween activities and let the little ones trick-or-treat throughout the park in a safe, family-friendly environment.
Pure Project Oktoberfest
When: September 21 – October 6, 2019
Come celebrate Oktoberfest with Pure Project! Starting September 21st, we will have this year’s Limited Edition Pure Project Steins for sale. The Steins will be $15 each, or $20 for a package deal including a Stein + 1 liter fill of any beer under 6% ABV.
Robb Report Culinary Masters
When: September 21-23, 2019
Join Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Addison Restaurant and Robb Report for an extraordinary culinary and golf experience with master chef luminaries — Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Jérôme Bocuse, William Bradley, Paul Bartolotta, Justin Cogley, Timothy Hollingsworth, Michelle Karr-Ueoka, Gavin Kaysen, Francis Reynard and Ming Tsai — personally preparing spectacular courses paired with exquisite wines. Do not miss this incredible event that benefits the Ment’or BKB Foundation.
Adams Avenue Street Fair
When: September 21-22, 2019
Adams Avenue Street Fair is SoCal’s largest free two-day music festival held each year during the last weekend in September in the community of Normal Heights.
25th Annual Pacific Islander Festival
When: September 21-22, 2019
Pacific Islander Festival showcases the cultures and customs of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia with entertainment, food, music and specialty crafts.
Oceanside Harbor Days
When: September 21-22, 2019
Oceanside Harbor Days are two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf including a costume party for kids 12 and under at Pirate Village; Arts, Crafts and Food booth areas; Nail ‘n’ Sail Competition; music, a beer garden and more.
One Love Movement 8th Annual Charity Yoga Event
When: September 21, 2019
One Love Movement will be hosting its 8th Annual Charity Yoga Event, featuring a live concert and talk with singer-songwriter and guitarist Trevor Hall, a yoga class and guided meditation practice, a Kids Corner and the first-ever Wellness Garden.
Clash at Clairemont
When: September 21, 2019
Clash at Clairemont delivers a star-studded athlete roster, incredible musicians, Vendor Village, food and fun for the whole family.
25th Annual San Diego Festival of Beer
When: September 21, 2019
San Diego Festival of Beer is a fun-filled evening with beer lovers like yourself enjoying the sounds of live music while sampling unlimited and exclusive craft beer tastings, food trucks, vendor booths, lively music, fun games, and more top things to do!
Bayside Brew Festival & Spririts
When: September 21, 2019
The Bayside Brew & Spirts Festival will host over 40 local San Diego and Baja California micro breweries, spirit brands, and food trucks/vendors, with different artists/bands entertaining you throughout the day.
San Diego Restaurant Week
When: September 22-29, 2019
The 15th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, September 22 through Sunday, September 29 for a delicious dining experience! With over 180 participating restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County, you’re sure to find the perfect place to satisfy any craving.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Whitney Shay at the Belly Up – September 17, 2019
- Guest Chef Janina Garay at Tahona Bar – September 18, 2019
- A Succulent Social and Agave Affair – September 18, 2019
- Green Flash Concert Series – 10,000 Maniacs Live – September 18, 2019
- Trae Crowder Live! at The American Comedy Club – September 19-21, 2019
- Chris Carpenter Wine Dinner – September 19, 2019
- Random Rab w. Equanimous and Britton – September 19, 2019
- Zach Brown Band: The Owl Tour – September 19, 2019
- Men in Black at Rooftop Cinema Club – September 20, 2019
- Paint Night Fundraiser at Centro Cultural de la Raza – September 20, 2019
- The Aggrolites w. Shane Hall at the Belly Up – September 20, 2019
- An Evening with Lenny Kravitz – September 20, 2019
- Florida Georgia Line – September 20, 2019
- Be the Change 5K – September 21, 2019
- Bonitafest Performing Arts Festival – September 21, 2019
- Pilot Talk: Flying the AH-1 “Cobra” – September 21, 2019
- 50th Annual Julian Music Festival – September 21, 2019
- Autumn Equinox + 2 Year Anniversary Soiree – September 21, 2019
- Patrizo Buanne in Concert – September 21, 2019
- Livin’ on a Prayer with Lies n Roses at the Belly Up – September 21, 2019
- Tianguis de la Raza – September 22, 2019
- Casting Crowns Only Jesus Tour – September 22, 2019
- Lucibela, Cape Verde’s Voice of Gold – September 22, 2019
Long Term Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection – Thru December 13, 2019
- Cajon Classic Cruise – Thru October 30, 2019
- Almost Famous at The Old Globe – Thru October 20, 2019
- Kiss My Aztec at La Jolla Playhouse – Thru October 13, 2019
- The Virgin Trial at Cygnet Theatre – Thru October 6, 2019
- Amadeus at North Coast Repertory Theatre – Thru October 6, 2019
- Food Truck Fridays in Balboa Park – Thru September 27, 2019
- Educational Wine Classes with Orfila – Thru September 23, 2019
- Quirky Times, an Art Exhibition – Thru September 21, 2019
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
