Escape to Germany, Italy and the western frontier while never being more than a few miles from the beach! Here are your top things to do in San Diego this weekend:
Little Italy FESTA!
Little Italy FESTA! is the largest Italian American festival on the West Coast. Hip and historic Little Italy welcomes visitors with the tantalizing sights, sounds and aromas of Italian culture. A full palette of Italian cuisine is complemented by traditional and modern Italian music, arts and crafts as well as a tribute to San Diego’s rich Italian American heritage.
Where: 2210 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
When: October 13, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Little Italy FESTA!
Hillcrest Hoedown
Come celebrate this fall season with a family friendly, cowboy and cowgirl inspired street festival in Hillcrest featuring plenty of live music, line dancing lessons, Furry Foster Humane Petting Zoo, costume contest and a Street Side Saloon.
Where: Normal Street and University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
When: October 12, 2013
Time: 12:00 to 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Hillcrest Hoedown
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest
German Festival – San Diego Style! The festival will include Mrs. & Mr. Oktoberfest Contest, the Sausage Toss, the Brat Trot Beach Run, the Beer Garden Band Slam on Friday night and all of the great live music, great food, beachside vendors and of course, Oopma Bands!
Where: Newport Avenue and Abbott Street, San Diego, CA 92107
When: October 11-12, 2013
Cost: Festival – Free. Beer Garden Donation – $3. Brat Trot Beach Run – $15-$30
> Find out more about the Ocean Beach Oktoberfest
> Prost to more Oktoberfests in San Diego
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival 2013
Featuring the works of over 150 established artists from San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Baja and beyond, the festival features something for everyone including a silent auction, roving entertainment, a gourmet marketplace, the Geppetto’s/Witt Lincoln Family Art Center and a wine and beer garden which will include premier wineries from around the world in addition to San Diego’s top breweries.
Where: Girard Avenue and Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: October 12-13, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free. Suggested donation of $5 to benefit local schools
> Find out more about the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival 2013
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- 2013 Annual Polish Festival – October 11-13, 2013
- Moonlight Beach Fest – October 12, 2013
- Santee Car Show & BBQ Festival – October 12, 2103
- 3rd Annual SouthEastern X Fest – October 12, 2013
> Browse the San Diego Event Calendar
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