Book your trip to San Diego during the next two weeks and you can spend the warm Labor Day Weekend at the beach, savoring some of the best brews and burgers the city has to offer and enjoying outdoor art and music festivals, along with lots more awesome top things to do.
Nighttime at the San Diego Zoo
When: Now – September 5, 2022
Come “rock and roar” every day this summer with live music and other amazing entertainment experiences. There’s so much to do, see and hear at Nighttime Zoo — it’s a good thing summer hours are longer!
SeaWorld Craft Beer Festival
When: Now – September 11, 2022
SeaWorld® is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers. SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 craft brews, wines, seltzers and cocktails. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local California favorites. Plus savor more than 20 food items expertly paired to match your preferred brew. And to top it all off, festive entertainment will keep the party going all day long.
Bird Bash 2022
When: September 3, 2022
Join in on all the fun at the 2022 Bird Bash Presented by Jaybird Hard Kombucha, featuring live music, local charity, local breweries, local food, local brands, and most important, local friends! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities in San Diego.
SDSU Home Opener at Snapdragon Stadium
When: September 3, 2022
Be a part of history at the first game at the new state of the art Snapdragon Stadium. Cheer on San Diego State University’s football team as they take on the Arizona Wildcats for their home opener. The Aztecs will then face off against the Idaho State University Bengals on Sept. 10.
Julian Grape Stomp Festa
When: September 3, 2022
Help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Julian Grape Stomp Festa! Continue the Old World tradition of kicking off your shoes, rolling up your pant legs and letting tons of blessed grapes squish beneath your feet!
TVG Pacific Classic
When: September 3, 2022
Del Mar’s richest and most prestigious race, the Grade I $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic — a Win And You’re In for the Breeders’ Cup Classic — unfolds at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. First post of the day is at 2 p.m.
FilmOut San Diego
When: September 8 – 11, 2022
Bringing the best in LGBTQ+ and cult genre films to San Diego! FilmOut San Diego is one of the longest-running film festivals in Southern California and the only LGBTQ film festival in the San Diego area. The festival and screenings are well-respected in the film community and often showcase world and U.S. premieres.
Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair
When: September 9 – 11, 2022
Explore an amazing array of contemporary and modern artworks at Art San Diego, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center along the city’s beautiful waterfront Embarcadero. Presenting its 14th edition this fall, Art San Diego is unique in bringing exceptional works from local, national and international galleries together alongside outstanding great programming, live entertainment and other exclusive events.
Padres vs. Dodgers
When: September 9 – 11, 2022
The San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers for an entire weekend of baseball and fun. On Friday, join the Party in the Park: BeerFest, featuring beer specials from local and national breweries and live music from the time gates open until the first pitch. The first 35,000 fans in attendance receive one pair of Padres thundersticks to help make Friday night’s game even more exciting! On Saturday, the Padres will recognize and honor those who serve our country. Active-duty service members, veterans and their families receive 25% off tickets on Sundays and 10% off all season long, available online through verification by GovX.
2022 Aimloan.com San Diego Blues Festival
When: September 10, 2022
Billy F Gibbons & Friends return to headline the 2022 Aimloan.com San Diego Blues Festival at Embarcadero Marina Park North. This year’s lineup also features such top national and local acts as Southern Avenue, the Phantom Blues Band with Curtis Salgado, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Eddie 9v, Memphissippi Sounds, Ben Powell and the Taryn Donath Duo.
Burgers & Beers
When: September 10, 2022
Try gourmet burgers from more than 20 of San Diego’s best restaurants as they compete to win the “Best Burger” award at Burgers & Beers. Help decide who will take the crown for the top burger in San Diego at this fourth annual event, unfolding at Golden Hill Park.
San Diego Festival of the Arts
When: September 10 – 11, 2022
After a successful move last year to Surf Sports Park (formerly known as the Del Mar polo fields) in northern San Diego, the San Diego Festival of the Arts returns to the site for 2022. Guests and artists alike appreciate the new location’s easy freeway access and ample, convenient parking. This prestigious juried festival, a 21-and-up event, showcases stunning works from more than 150 world-renowned artists.