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Community Events in San Diego
Garden Gurus Volunteer Morning
Monthly volunteer gardening and beautification project in Pacific Beach, in partnership with San Diego Parks & Recreation.
Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center
Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.
Little Italy Mercato (Wednesday)
Outdoor farmers market with farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, and local crafts spanning three blocks.
Little Italy Mercato Wednesday
Weekday farmers market with fresh produce, baked goods, specialty food, and artisan items in Little Italy.
Trail Tykes: A Program for Little Explorers
Fun nature-filled morning for children ages 2–5 with story time, a craft, and a short guided trail walk.
Curbside Bites Food Truck Markets - Downtown Lunch
San Diego's most popular local food trucks serving lunch every Wednesday in downtown.
Nooners: Student Talent Showcase
Recurring outdoor event series spotlighting student performers and bands for an hour.
Ecology Seminar: Dr. Christine Whitcraft, CSULB
Dr. Whitcraft presents coastal wetland restoration strategies for adapting to sea level rise and climate change.
Encore ROCKS San Diego
Six-week rock singing ensemble for adults 55+, no audition required, celebrating classics from Billy Joel to Neil Diamond.
2026 John C. Martin Memorial Lectureship
Annual biomedical research memorial lecture at Scripps Research Institute auditorium.
Virtual Wellness Wednesdays
Virtual HIIT, strength, and body-weight workout class for teens via SD Nights program.
Physical Oceanography Seminar: Dr. Emily Newsom (Caltech)
Academic physical oceanography seminar by Dr. Emily Newsom from Caltech, part of the CASPO seminar series.
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
Weekly certified farmers market with 100+ vendors offering local produce, artisan goods, hot food, and more.
Discoveries & Dialogues Colloquium
TED-style research colloquium with three 10-minute talks by SDSU scholars on engineering, food security, and climate justice.
La Perla Victoria SD Screening
Exclusive documentary screening of 'La Perla Victoria; Desde un Corazón Trans' with live Q&A, drag show, and refreshments.
Switgall Lecture: Healing Catholicism? Migration and Indigenous Healing Practices
Leo Guardado examines indigenous healing practices among migrant communities and their intersection with Catholic theology.
Les Misérables School Edition – Pre-Audition Meeting
Free informational meeting for youth interested in auditioning for Les Misérables School Edition.
Bloom and Butterflies at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
Educational evening on monarch migration with expert speaker, complimentary drink, and appetizers provided.
Startup Stories: Michael Selepec, Bird Scooters Founding Team
Startup talk featuring Bird Scooters founding team member Michael Selepec at SDSU ZIP Launchpad.
2026-27 Community Budget Presentation
City of Chula Vista public meeting to present the proposed 2026-27 budget and gather community input.
Wellness Y Glow
Free outdoor pilates and wellness series with music, mindfulness, and complimentary smoothies at Chula Vista Center.
USD Softball vs. UC San Diego
USD Toreros host crosstown rival UC San Diego in a home softball game.
Encinitas Wednesday Social @ Modern Times
Casual chess social at Modern Times Far West Lounge welcoming beginners and experienced players alike.
Pacific Beach Town Council General Meeting
Monthly community meeting open to members and the public to discuss Pacific Beach neighborhood issues and initiatives.
Jackie Robinson Day + Puffer Vest Giveaway
Padres celebrate MLB's Jackie Robinson Day while first 40,000 fans receive a limited-edition Padres puffer vest.
The Sky Tonight: Spectacular Spring Sky (Virtual Edition)
Online live astronomy presentation about spring celestial events with Resident Astronomer Lisa Will via Zoom.
SDAA Monthly Program Meeting
Monthly virtual astronomy presentation via Zoom, open to members and the public.
Trivia Night
Free weekly trivia every Wednesday night upstairs at The Holding Company.
ASAP Comedy Bootcamp
First-ever stand-up comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community.
Kill Mikey: An Open Mic Re-Imagined
Reimagined open mic event showcasing local talent at Winston's Ocean Beach.
Fitness Meetup Group
Hike or run nature trails and use on-site fitness equipment in a group workout session.
Leading The Charge - Collaborating for Effective Services 2026
Professional conference on collaborative service strategies at DoubleTree Mission Valley.
Open House at Regus Liberty Station
Free open house to explore flexible coworking and private office spaces at Regus Liberty Station.
Wonders of the Wetlands
Quarterly lecture by a University of San Diego researcher on population recovery of the Light-footed Ridgway's Rail in Southern California.
Chula Vista Thursday Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor farmers market with local produce, artisan goods, and community vendors.
North Park Thursday Market
Weekly farmers market with fresh produce, eggs, meat, cheese, fish, live music, and children's activities.
Kidzone at the Park
After-school science activities, crafts, and games for school-aged kids at the park.
USD Softball vs. Hawaii
USD Toreros host Hawaii in a home softball game at the Reggie Smith Softball Complex.
2026 April Ramona Chamber Networking Mixer
Monthly chamber networking event hosted at The Brokerage with meal included and a donation drawing.
Autism Acceptance Night
Padres host Autism Acceptance Night at Petco Park to celebrate and raise awareness for the autism community.
UC San Diego Illustrious Alumni Awards - San Francisco
Elegant awards ceremony honoring four distinguished UC San Diego alumni across technology, therapeutics, and wellness sectors.
Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar® at Duck Foot Brewing
Solar physicist and vaccine biologist discuss their research at Duck Foot Brewing in Miramar.
Bird Walk
Guided bird walk to discover resident and migratory birds in various areas of the park; bring binoculars.
San Diego, CA - Breakfast Club
Professional networking breakfast meetup at SmithGroup office in San Diego.
Queer Hike: Oak Oasis County Preserve
LGBTQ+IA friendly birding hike through chaparral and woodlands at Oak Oasis County Preserve near Lakeside.
Rose Creek Habitat Restoration
Volunteers remove invasive species and water newly planted natives to restore riparian habitat supporting over 30 bird species.
Toddler Time
Short interactive drop-in program for toddlers included with museum admission.
Abyss & Ascent — Bach At Noon
Free noontime baroque concert featuring the North American premiere of Fiocco's motet and other masterpieces.
Considering the Octopus Model: UC San Diego Graduate Symposium on Interdisciplinary Environmental Research
Graduate students present interdisciplinary environmental research with lightning talks, panel discussions, and a closing reception.
San Ysidro STEM Fair
Free 5th-anniversary family fair with 45+ exhibitors, robotics demos, and hands-on science activities.
La Mesa Village Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor market with 90+ vendors offering fresh produce, artisan goods, food, flowers, plants, and live entertainment.
Abyss & Ascent — GivingBACH
Free community outreach baroque concert at San Ysidro Library featuring three baroque masterpieces.
Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar® at Barley & Sword (Neuroscience)
Neuroscientists discuss brain research in a casual conversation with the public at Barley & Sword North Park.
Out West Queer Prom
Free western-themed prom for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 featuring DJ dancing, drag, food, and a photo booth.
USD Baseball vs. Seattle U (Game 1)
USD Toreros host Seattle U in the first game of a three-game home baseball series.
Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Lake Hodges
Guided bird photography stroll around Lake Hodges riparian trail for photographers of all skill levels; limited to 20 participants.
Ranger-led Interpretive Hike at Sycamore Canyon
Moderate 3.5-mile loop on Martha's Grove Trail with education on native plants and wildlife.
Birdathon Outing: Mission Trails
Expert-guided four-hour birding count at Mission Trails Regional Park as part of the 2026 San Diego Birdathon fundraiser.
Little Italy Mercato (Saturday)
Certified Saturday farmers market with produce, eggs, meat, seafood, baked goods, and local artisan crafts.
Plant The Park Day!
Free family-friendly Earth Day celebration with community stewardship and planting activities.
OBMA Community Clean Up
Community cleanup of Ocean Beach business districts with supplies and coffee provided by OBMA volunteers.
Be My Neighbor Day 2026
Free family festival at KPBS with characters, activities, stories, and live music celebrating kindness.
Canyoneer Hike: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Tulloch Pond & Golden Queen Mine)
Guided 6-mile intermediate hike to a hidden mountain pond and historic abandoned gold mine at high altitude.
Intro to Trail Running with Women in the Wild
Beginner-friendly trail running introduction on flat, shady routes at Los Penasquitos.
Saturday Morning Hike at Wilderness Gardens
Guided hike through the County's first open space preserve featuring a historic Native American grinding stone.
Mission Valley Farmers Market
Weekly Saturday market inside Civita Park with fresh produce, flowers, specialty foods, and a food court.
Free Yoga at The Rady Shell
Free outdoor vinyasa yoga class at The Rady Shell's bayside lawn with stunning San Diego Bay waterfront views.
Fit Athletic Yoga at The Rady Shell
Free all-levels vinyasa flow yoga session on the bayfront with instructor Viktoria Talbot.
Bloom Bar at The Cove
Spring community gathering featuring a sip-and-stem experience with charcuterie, coffee, and casual floral arrangements.
Harney Street Market
Weekend artisan market in Old Town featuring jewelry, pottery, clothing, paintings, and handcrafted goods.
Gaslamp Artisan Market 2026
Outdoor weekend market in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring hand-crafted art, jewelry, and clothing on Fifth Avenue.
Discovery Table at Ramona Grasslands
Learn about local wildlife up close with taxidermy, pelts, skins, and skulls on display.
La Mesa Earth Day
Earth Day celebration organized by La Mesa Parks & Recreation with community activities and festivities.
America's Schooner Cup Charity Regatta
Sail aboard the tall ship Californian in the 38th Annual America's Schooner Cup Charity Regatta benefiting the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
New Member Tour — Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Librarian-led tour of the Athenaeum open to members and non-members alike, held on the third Saturday of each month at 11 AM.
KMAC Accessible Sailing
Free sailing and training at no cost for individuals with disabilities and veterans at Coronado Yacht Club.
POP Tour 2026: Colorín, Colorado — Free Community Performance
Free world-premiere play for young audiences about a shy fourth-grader who finds courage through storytelling.
Day to Day Vintage Market (North Park Way)
Open-air market featuring curated local vintage clothing, accessories, and antiques spanning the 1940s to 2000s.
Journey of a Persian Carpet | Talk, Screening, and Family Art Activities
Free public program featuring a talk and film screening about Persian carpets plus hands-on family art activities, tied to the Maryam Bayat exhibition.
South Bay Earth Day
Zero-waste community Earth Day event with environmental conservation exhibits and sustainability activities.
Free Public Opening: Giants — Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Free opening day for the Giants exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour of a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
USD Women's Tennis vs. Washington State
USD Toreros women's tennis team hosts Washington State in a home match at Hogan Tennis Center.
Hillcrest Classic Car Show
Monthly gathering of classic car enthusiasts showing their vehicles on 5th Avenue in Hillcrest.
Family Discovery Walk
Monthly themed family walk at Kumeyaay Lake; children receive a nature journal and sticker.
104th Annual Coronado Flower Show
The largest tented flower show in the U.S. with 'Welcome to the Jungle' theme, featuring floral displays, competitions, food, beer and wine.
Pages in the Park – Spring Valley
Reading celebration with music and entertainment hosted by San Diego County Library.
Plein Air Paint Out with OMA Artist Alliance: Oceanside Civic Center
Outdoor painting session for all skill levels near the civic center fountain and library.
The Sky Tonight: Palomar Observatory Experience
Private adults-only tour of Palomar Observatory with astronomy lecture, dinner, and bus transport from San Diego.
Exhibition Celebration: OMA Artist Alliance at Woodward Contemporary
Celebration of the Opposing Angles exhibition featuring refreshments and artist conversations at Woodward Contemporary.
USD Baseball vs. Seattle U (Game 2)
USD Toreros host Seattle U in the second game of a three-game home baseball series.
ATERRI: A Life in Nuance - Evelyn P. Solo Exhibition
Solo art exhibition opening night exploring a dialogue between pigment, texture, and the senses.
Music Collective – Singers, Songwriters & Musicians
Open jam session for performers and listeners of all skill levels, 1st and 3rd Saturdays.
Overnight Adventure
Spend the night sleeping in authentic enlisted berthing aboard the USS Midway with behind-the-scenes guided tours and stargazing on the flight deck.
Queergxrl Warm Up Party
LGBTQ+ warm-up party at Vin de Syrah wine bar in downtown San Diego.
Cars & Coffee
Monthly casual car gathering welcoming up to 200 vehicles with complimentary coffee and donuts in the museum parking lot.
Fins & Flippers 5K
Second annual 5K run through SeaWorld grounds celebrating the Shark Encounter exhibit, with a Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under.
North County Fishermen's Market
Weekly Sunday market featuring fresh-caught seafood from the local fishing community.
Hillcrest Farmers Market 2026 - University Ave
Sunday certified farmers market with produce, meat, seafood, dairy, prepared foods, art, and crafts.
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor market with 175+ vendors offering local produce, prepared foods, arts, crafts, flowers, and live music.
Canyoneer Hike: Oakoasis Preserve (Oakoasis Loop)
Guided 3-mile intermediate hike through chaparral and lilac blooms with reservoir views at Oakoasis Preserve.
Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center
Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.
Gaslamp Artisan Market 2026
Outdoor weekend market in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring hand-crafted art, jewelry, and clothing on Fifth Avenue.
Harney Street Market
Weekend artisan market in Old Town featuring jewelry, pottery, clothing, paintings, and handcrafted goods.
Downtown Chula Vista Sunday Farmers' Market
Weekly outdoor market with 70+ vendors offering local produce, flowers, pastured eggs, and handmade crafts.
Trail Tykes: A Program for Little Explorers
Fun nature-filled morning for children ages 2–5 with story time, a craft, and a short guided trail walk.
San Dieguito's Spring Festival
Free zero-waste family event with eco crafts, live animals, nature education, and a bounce house.
WorldBeat Center's 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
Free annual festival with live world music, cultural performances, environmental speakers, wellness, garden activities, and a vegetarian food court.
Ramona Grange Artisan Market
Weekly outdoor market featuring local handmade crafts, jewelry, sourdough, plants, and a food truck.
Coffee and Conversation with OMA Artist Alliance
Informal monthly gathering where artists share work; April features presenter Theo DeHart.
Picnic with the Goats
Bring lunch for a pen-side picnic while rangers discuss 1860s ranch life and Nubian goat care.
USD Women's Tennis vs. Gonzaga (Senior Day)
USD Toreros women's tennis hosts Gonzaga on Senior Day, the final home match of the regular season.
Film Geeks San Diego: The Tall T
Budd Boetticher's acclaimed 1957 Western stars Randolph Scott as a man held hostage by ruthless outlaws.
USD Baseball vs. Seattle U (Game 3)
USD Toreros host Seattle U in the finale of a three-game home baseball series.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour of a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
Hypno Toads, Hooch, Vida Ska
Afternoon multi-band show featuring Hypno Toads, Hooch, and ska band Vida Ska.
Trivia Night at the Timken: Wine & Wisdom
Evening of art, music, and food trivia with wine and charcuterie at the Timken Museum.
Coronado CARES Casino Night
Fundraiser with casino games and food supporting animal welfare programs at Feast & Fareway.
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