Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
Del Mar National Horse Show
Each year the Del Mar National attracts more than 1,500 horses representing many breeds across three distinctly different disciplines – Western, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper. Spectators will see world-class performances in reining with its famous spins and sliding stops, elegant and athletic dressage moves choreographed to music, and nail-biting daredevil show jumping! Evening events feature trick riders, comedy acts, thrills and spills, and breed demonstrations, among many other exciting acts. The competition for prize money, trophies, and ribbons is fierce!
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds 22nd DAA – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: April 18 – May 7, 2017
Cost: $15+
> Find out more about the Del Mar National Horse Show
7th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase
Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) is proud to present the 7th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase, an eight-day festival bringing more than 20 films from 10 countries to Ultrastar Mission Valley, Hazard Center from April 20 to April 27, 2017. This year’s program is the largest one yet, ranging from socially-minded documentaries to uplifting comedies, all tied together in a spirit of celebrating filmmakers, documentarians and those who exhibit and explore freedom through the art of film.
Where: Ultrastar Mission Valley – 7510 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92108
When: April 20-27, 2017
Cost: Starts at $9
> Find out more about the San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase
San Diego Padres vs. Florida Marlins
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Florida Marlins at Petco Park! Game day promotions and events include: Friday – Autism Awareness, Cocktailfest, First Responder Salute: Burn Institure Night; Saturday – Padres Hoodie; Sunday – 017 Padres & Puppies Calendar, Compadres Kids Sunday Signings, KidsFest, Military Salute: U.S. Air Force & Air National Gueard Apprecitaion Day, Postgame Kids Run the Bases.
Where: Petco Park – 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 21-23, 2017
> Find out more about the Padres vs Marlins
Best of North County Party
The Best of North County Party is moving to the Paddock at the Del Mar Fairgrounds to make way for an even bigger celebration of the top restaurants, breweries and businesses in NoCo. We’ll bring together winners from our Best of North County issue for an incredible evening of food, drinks, and live entertainment. Tickets include unlimited samples plus giveaways, meet-and-greets with local chefs and retailers, and more. Pick your pleasure in the cigar and craft cocktail lounge or sip on rose in a paradise of pink.
Where: The Paddock – 2660 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: April 21, 2017
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Cost: $80
> Find out more about Best of North County Party
47th Annual Chicano Park Day Celebration
Visitors to Chicano Park Day will experience traditional music and dance, including one of the most beautiful performances of Aztec Indigenous dance, coordinated by Danza Azteca Calpulli Mexihca.The event will include performances by Ballet Folklórico Nanahuatzin, Ballet Folklórico Yaqui, Ballet Folklórico CalifAztlan, Grupo Folklórico Pasión a México, Mujeres en Resistencia, Los Chinelos de Morelos, La Rondalla Amerindia, Mariachi Familiar, Village of K.O.R.E., Ruby Clouds, Posse Café, Santana para Ti, Los Fabulocos, and Ricardo Sanchez & friends and speakers repre-senting the Chicano Park Steering Committee, Brown Berets de Aztlan, Amigos Car Club, and Via International.
Where: Chicano Park – Logan Av & Cesar E Chavez Parkway, San Diego, CA 92113
When: April 22, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Chicano Park Day Celebration
Happy Birthday Mr. Shakespeare
The Old Globe would like to invite friends, Romans, countrymen – all of San Diego, in fact – to join us in celebrating our resident playwright William Shakespeare’s 453rd birthday!
Where: The Old Globe – 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 22, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Happy Birthday Mr. Shakespeare
Fallbrook Avocado Festival
The 31st Annual Avocado Festival includes local artisans on the Artian Walk on Alvarado, Cazadores Margaritas at the Main Stage area, featuring local talent. Food, music, wine garden, local beer, community stage, kid’s zone , Avo 500, guacamole contest and Avcoado Central (located in the center of the event) where avocados and trees can be purchased.
Where: E Alvarado St & S Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028
When: April 23, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Fallbrook Avocado Festival
San Diego EarthFair
Our annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. EarthFair 2017 will be our 28th annual event! Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 visitors. Produced by 300 volunteers, EarthFair 2017 will feature more than 300 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Children’s Activity Area, four entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse.
Where: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
When: April 23, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about San Diego EarthFair
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- The Flower Fields – Thru May 14, 2017
- First Date – Thru May 7, 2017
- Skeleton Crew – Thru May 7, 2017
- SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival – Thru April 30, 2017
- Red Velvet – Thru April 30, 2017
- The Geeze & Me – Thru April 29, 2017
- San Diego Zoo Yaycation – Thru April 23, 2017
- Butterfly Jungle – Thru April 23, 2017
- Into the Beautiful North – Thru April 23, 2017
- San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – April 18-29, 2017
- Tuesday Takeover with Chef Alex Emery – April 18, 2017
- Nashville Nights with Ginger Cowgirl – April 19, 2017
- Taste of Point Loma – April 19, 2017
- Chocolate & Wine Tasting – April 19, 2017
- Lil Duval – April 21-23, 2017
- Scholarshare’s Toddler Time: In the Garden – April 21, 2017
- Soul Train Revue + Dance Contest – April 21, 2017
- Salsa Under the Stars – April 21, 2017
- The Red Book and Two Gardens – April 22-23, 2017
- Oceanside Days of Art – April 22-23, 2017
- Jazz on Tap – April 22, 2017
- Citybeat Festival of Beers – April 22, 2017
- Crafts & Drafts – April 23, 2017
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
