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Free Things to Do in San Diego
Vegetation Monitoring @ North Fiesta
Volunteers track vegetation growth at California Least Tern nesting preserves on North Fiesta Island in Mission Bay.
22nd DAA Board Meeting
Public monthly meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association board, which operates Del Mar Fairgrounds for California.
Free Resident Day - San Diego Air & Space Museum
Free admission for San Diego residents on the second Tuesday of the month.
Free Resident Day - Comic-Con Museum
Free admission for San Diego residents on the second Tuesday of the month.
Free Resident Day - The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park
Free admission for San Diego residents on the second Tuesday of the month.
Taco Tuesday
$3.50 tacos all day with half-off drinks 2–7 PM and tequila/margarita specials in the evening.
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market
Outdoor farmers market with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, bread, flowers, and handcrafted artisan products.
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
Weekly outdoor farmers market with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, gourmet food, and artisan goods.
The Bulls of Sant'Agata Charge Little Italy: Lamborghini Car Show
Over 20 classic and rare Lamborghinis line India Street with live music in a free family-friendly car show.
City Council Meeting
Regular City Council meeting open to the public for civic governance and public comment.
National Poetry Month Celebration
Free event featuring San Diego's Poet Laureate showcasing powerful, thought-provoking poetry.
Birding 101: Birding During Migration and the Breeding Season
Talk on spring bird migration through San Diego County covering key habitats, special visitor species, and community science.
Emma Straub: American Fantasy
Bestselling author Emma Straub discusses her novel about a newly divorced woman who joins a nineties boy band themed cruise, in conversation with Jason Blitman.
I've Seen All I Need to See + Q&A w/ Cast & Crew
Free screening of Zeshaan Younus's 2025 film at Digital Gym Cinema, followed by a Q&A with cast and crew.
Electric Waste Band
Weekly live music residency at Winston's Ocean Beach bar.
Garden Gurus Volunteer Morning
Monthly volunteer gardening and beautification project in Pacific Beach, in partnership with San Diego Parks & Recreation.
Qigong in the Park at Liberty Station
Weekly outdoor qigong and tai chi sessions led by Dr. Laura Weatherbee, welcoming all ability levels.
Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center
Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.
Little Italy Mercato Wednesday
Weekday farmers market with fresh produce, baked goods, specialty food, and artisan items in Little Italy.
Little Italy Mercato (Wednesday)
Outdoor farmers market with farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, and local crafts spanning three blocks.
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.
Virtual Wellness Wednesdays
Virtual HIIT, strength, and body-weight workout class for teens via SD Nights program.
2026 John C. Martin Memorial Lectureship
Annual biomedical research memorial lecture at Scripps Research Institute auditorium.
Free Guided Origami
Monthly Wednesday origami workshop where staff guide participants through paper folding at all skill levels.
Physical Oceanography Seminar: Dr. Emily Newsom (Caltech)
Academic physical oceanography seminar by Dr. Emily Newsom from Caltech, part of the CASPO seminar series.
Discoveries & Dialogues Colloquium
TED-style research colloquium with three 10-minute talks by SDSU scholars on engineering, food security, and climate justice.
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
Weekly certified farmers market with 100+ vendors offering local produce, artisan goods, hot food, and more.
Les Misérables School Edition – Pre-Audition Meeting
Free informational meeting for youth interested in auditioning for Les Misérables School Edition.
Switgall Lecture: Healing Catholicism? Migration and Indigenous Healing Practices
Leo Guardado examines indigenous healing practices among migrant communities and their intersection with Catholic theology.
La Perla Victoria SD Screening
Exclusive documentary screening of 'La Perla Victoria; Desde un Corazón Trans' with live Q&A, drag show, and refreshments.
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.
Startup Stories: Michael Selepec, Bird Scooters Founding Team
Startup talk featuring Bird Scooters founding team member Michael Selepec at SDSU ZIP Launchpad.
Pacific Beach Town Council General Meeting
Monthly community meeting open to members and the public to discuss Pacific Beach neighborhood issues and initiatives.
Wednesday Trivia Night
Free weekly trivia hosted by Sunset Trivia with prizes for top three teams and $4 drink specials.
Trivia Night
Free weekly trivia every Wednesday night upstairs at The Holding Company.
SDAA Monthly Program Meeting
Monthly virtual astronomy presentation via Zoom, open to members and the public.
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.
Open House at Regus Liberty Station
Free open house to explore flexible coworking and private office spaces at Regus Liberty Station.
Members' Sneak Peek: Giants — Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
MCASD members get exclusive early access to the Giants exhibition featuring 130+ artworks by Black diasporic artists.
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.
North Park Thursday Market
Weekly farmers market with fresh produce, eggs, meat, cheese, fish, live music, and children's activities.
Chula Vista Thursday Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor farmers market with local produce, artisan goods, and community vendors.
Kidzone at the Park
After-school science activities, crafts, and games for school-aged kids at the park.
Acoustic Sunsets featuring Ben Benavente
Live acoustic set blending beach vibes, SoCal rock, pop, ukulele, Hawaiian, and yacht rock at Cannonball's oceanfront rooftop.
Sunset Market
Outdoor weekly market with international food vendors, live entertainment, and kids' activities.
Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar® at Duck Foot Brewing
Solar physicist and vaccine biologist discuss their research at Duck Foot Brewing in Miramar.
Liberty Station Stand-Up Comedy Night
Free monthly stand-up comedy showcase featuring club-level comics at Moniker General.
Thursday Club
Late-night Thursday bar event with 50% off mixed well drinks, $6 drafts, and $25 bucket specials.
Bird Walk
Guided bird walk to discover resident and migratory birds in various areas of the park; bring binoculars.
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.
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.
Abyss & Ascent — Bach At Noon
Free noontime baroque concert featuring the North American premiere of Fiocco's motet and other masterpieces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday Morning Hike at Wilderness Gardens
Guided hike through the County's first open space preserve featuring a historic Native American grinding stone.
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.
Be My Neighbor Day 2026
Free family festival at KPBS with characters, activities, stories, and live music celebrating kindness.
Accessibility Mornings: Galapagos
Sensory-friendly early gallery access and a reduced-volume Galapagos dome film screening for guests with accessibility needs.
Intro to Trail Running with Women in the Wild
Beginner-friendly trail running introduction on flat, shady routes at Los Penasquitos.
Mission Valley Farmers Market
Weekly Saturday market inside Civita Park with fresh produce, flowers, specialty foods, and a food court.
Fit Athletic Yoga at The Rady Shell
Free all-levels vinyasa flow yoga session on the bayfront with instructor Viktoria Talbot.
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.
La Mesa Earth Day
Earth Day celebration organized by La Mesa Parks & Recreation with community activities and festivities.
Harney Street Market
Weekend artisan market in Old Town featuring jewelry, pottery, clothing, paintings, and handcrafted goods.
Discovery Table at Ramona Grasslands
Learn about local wildlife up close with taxidermy, pelts, skins, and skulls on display.
Gaslamp Artisan Market 2026
Outdoor weekend market in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring hand-crafted art, jewelry, and clothing on Fifth Avenue.
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.
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.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour of a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
Day to Day Vintage Market (North Park Way)
Open-air market featuring curated local vintage clothing, accessories, and antiques spanning the 1940s to 2000s.
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.
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.
KMAC Accessible Sailing
Free sailing and training at no cost for individuals with disabilities and veterans at Coronado Yacht Club.
South Bay Earth Day
Zero-waste community Earth Day event with environmental conservation exhibits and sustainability activities.
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.
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.
Exhibition Celebration: OMA Artist Alliance at Woodward Contemporary
Celebration of the Opposing Angles exhibition featuring refreshments and artist conversations at Woodward Contemporary.
ATERRI: A Life in Nuance - Evelyn P. Solo Exhibition
Solo art exhibition opening night exploring a dialogue between pigment, texture, and the senses.
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