High-flying adventures, prix fixe menus, haunted happenings, Oktoberfests and these top things to do are all waiting for you when you visit San Diego this weekend.
San Diego Restaurant Week
When: Thru September 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.
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GI Film Festival San Diego
When: September 24-29, 2019
The GI Film Festival San Diego features film screenings, panel discussions, a family movie night, and awards while highlighting the local military culture.
> Film Buff’s Guide to San Diego
The Scream Zone
When: September 27 – November 2, 2019
San Diego’s largest haunted experience and 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!
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
When: September 27 – November 2, 2019
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.
Man Of La Mancha
When: September 27 – October 27, 2019
Nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Composer and Lyricist, Best Director, Brest Scenic Designer and Best Actor!Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ seventeenth-century masterpiece Don Quixote, MAN OF LA MANCHA is one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history. Powerful, brutal, hilarious, and heartbreaking, MAN OF LA MANCHA celebrates the perseverance of a dying old man who refuses to relinquish his ideals or his passion. The celebrated score includes “The Impossible Dream,” “I, Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” “I Really Like Him,” “Little Bird,” and “To Each His Dulcinea.”
Oktoberfest in El Cajon
When: September 27 – October 6, 2019
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!
MCAS Miramar Air Show
When: September 27-29, 2019
The Miramar Air Show is an annual air show held at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. This three-day event is the largest military air show in the United States, with total annual attendance estimated at 500,000.
Poway Rodeo
When: September 27-28, 2019
Professional rodeo cowboys from around the country compete during the annual Poway Rodeo. Can they hold on for 8 seconds?
Trolley Dances
When: September 28 – October 6, 2019
Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater presents Trolley Dances! In partnership with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, SDDT has presented Trolley Dances for 21 years. Trolley Dances was created by Jean Isaacs to make dance accessible to our entire community by taking art “to the people.” See original, site-specific dances in unique public spaces; from stairways to fountains to parking garages!
CRSSD Festival
When: September 28-29, 2019
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.
Cabrillo Festival
When: September 28-29, 2019
Be a part of history and welcome 16th century explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo as he steps ashore on Ballast Point during San Diego’s Cabrillo Festival.
Fee Free Day at Cabrillo National Monument
When: September 28, 2019
On this date, the entrance fee is waived at Cabrillo National Monument.
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat Party Nights
When: September 29 – October 26, 2019
Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at LEGOLAND® California Resort is back with more Halloween excitement and extended Park open hours!
San Diego Sake Fest
When: September 29, 2019
Let’s celebrate the World Sake Day together! Don’t miss out on the great opportunity to taste sake from 15+ breweries from all over Japan and Cali!
Encinitas Oktoberfest
When: September 29, 2019
The Encinitas Oktoberfest will feature music, Bavarian dancers, German food and drink, and a street craft faire featuring more than 200 vendors.
> San Diego’s Hottest Neighborhoods: Encinitas
Halloween Spooktacular
When: Thru October 27, 2019
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is our biggest fall festival, with weekends brimming with family fun and top things to do. 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.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Jo Koy: Just Kidding World Tour – September 25-29, 2019
- Toddler Time: Little Aquarium Artists – September 25, 2019
- Creedence Clearwater Revisited Concert for a Cause – September 25, 2019
- Gaslight Steampunk Expo – September 26-29, 2019
- Nick Thune at The American Comedy Club – September 26-28, 2019
- Pure Project Beer Release: Shirebourn – September 26, 2019
- Artisan Table Signature Wine Series: Robert Biale Vineyards – September 26, 2019
- Scholarshare 529 Toddler Time: Finger Painting – September 27, 2019
- Country Bar Crawl – September 28, 2019
- Xterra Wetsuits Mission Bay Triathlon – September 29, 2019
- House of Blues Gospel Brunch – September 29, 2019
- Sunday Sessions at Club M – September 29, 2019
- Mana: Rayando el Sol Tour – September 29, 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
- Noura 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
- Pure Project Oktoberfest & Stein Release – Thru October 6, 2019
- A5 Japanese Wagyu Tasting Dinner – Thru September 28, 2019
- Food Truck Fridays in Balboa Park – Thru September 27, 2019
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
