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San Diego Events This Weekend
OBMA Community Clean Up
Community cleanup of Ocean Beach business districts with supplies and coffee provided by OBMA volunteers.
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.
Plant The Park Day!
Free family-friendly Earth Day celebration with community stewardship and planting activities.
Little Italy Mercato (Saturday)
Certified Saturday farmers market with produce, eggs, meat, seafood, baked goods, and local artisan crafts.
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.
Be My Neighbor Day 2026
Free family festival at KPBS with characters, activities, stories, and live music celebrating kindness.
Mission Valley Farmers Market
Weekly Saturday market inside Civita Park with fresh produce, flowers, specialty foods, and a food court.
Intro to Trail Running with Women in the Wild
Beginner-friendly trail running introduction on flat, shady routes at Los Penasquitos.
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.
Saturday Morning Hike at Wilderness Gardens
Guided hike through the County's first open space preserve featuring a historic Native American grinding stone.
Young Scientists: Exploring Earth (Week 3)
Week three of earth science exploration for ages 3–5 with hands-on experiments at the Fleet Science Center.
Accessibility Mornings: Galapagos
Sensory-friendly early gallery access and a reduced-volume Galapagos dome film screening for guests with accessibility needs.
Shinrinyoku: Walking Meditation & Restorative Yoga
Mindful garden walk with breath awareness followed by gentle restorative yoga with props in the lower garden.
Open Air Yoga
Outdoor yoga practice in the gardens; breathe fresh air and leave restored and rejuvenated.
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.
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.
Berries & Blooms Season at Mellano Farms
Weekend farm festival with strawberry picking, ranunculus fields, sunflowers, and farm stand shopping.
Harney Street Market
Weekend artisan market in Old Town featuring jewelry, pottery, clothing, paintings, and handcrafted goods.
Advanced Stand Up Comedy Class
Continued Saturday class for experienced comedians developing new material toward a May 2 showcase.
Bloom Bar at The Cove
Spring community gathering featuring a sip-and-stem experience with charcuterie, coffee, and casual floral arrangements.
Gaslamp Artisan Market 2026
Outdoor weekend market in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring hand-crafted art, jewelry, and clothing on Fifth Avenue.
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.
Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5–7 with Adult)
Parent-child wheel and handbuilding ceramics workshop for ages 5-7; all materials included, no experience needed.
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.
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.
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.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour of a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
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.
Day to Day Vintage Market (North Park Way)
Open-air market featuring curated local vintage clothing, accessories, and antiques spanning the 1940s to 2000s.
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.
USD Women's Tennis vs. Washington State
USD Toreros women's tennis team hosts Washington State in a home match at Hogan Tennis Center.
Cheers to the Valley Wine Festival
Annual wine festival featuring 7 Ramona Valley wineries, live music by Sam Powell, small bites, and craft vendors.
Intro to Stand Up Comedy Class
Continued Saturday beginner class for developing comedians working toward a May 16 showcase.
Family Discovery Walk
Monthly themed family walk at Kumeyaay Lake; children receive a nature journal and sticker.
Hillcrest Classic Car Show
Monthly gathering of classic car enthusiasts showing their vehicles on 5th Avenue in Hillcrest.
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.
Needle Felting Workshop: Butterfly
Create a wearable or wall-art butterfly by painting wool wings and building a 3D body with needle felting.
Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop
Introductory wheel-throwing workshop for adults, teens, and kids 8+ learning to center clay and shape ceramic vessels.
The Princess Bride
Classic fairy-tale adventure romance screened on the rooftop in dual English/Spanish language.
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.
Wicked
Hit Broadway musical film adaptation screened on the open-air rooftop in San Diego.
TIGER FOX Presents: A Bicycle Day Weekend Celebration
Electronic music event featuring Desert Dwellers, Dela Moon, PheuZen b2b Brandroid, and DJ Maggie at Quartyard.
Exhibition Celebration: OMA Artist Alliance at Woodward Contemporary
Celebration of the Opposing Angles exhibition featuring refreshments and artist conversations at Woodward Contemporary.
Yacht Rock
Daytime party featuring smooth Yacht Rock hits and good vibes at Parq.
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.
Cypress Hill: 'High & Outside - Above the Zone'
Cypress Hill performs an outdoor concert at Petco Park as part of their 2026 tour.
Music Collective – Singers, Songwriters & Musicians
Open jam session for performers and listeners of all skill levels, 1st and 3rd Saturdays.
Walker Hayes Concert
Walker Hayes performs live at the Bayside Amphitheater as part of the Seven Seas Food Festival concert series.
San Diego Gulls vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds
AHL hockey game featuring the San Diego Gulls hosting the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Pechanga Arena.
Cypress Hill: High & Outside – Above the Zone
West Coast hip-hop legends Cypress Hill headline an outdoor show with Bone Thugs and Tech N9ne.
Naomi Watanabe: From Tokyo
Japanese comedian and entertainer Naomi Watanabe brings her From Tokyo show to San Diego.
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.
Chris D'Elia: Go For It!
Stand-up comedian Chris D'Elia brings his Go For It! comedy tour to the Balboa Theatre.
Return to Dust – North American Tour 2026
Return to Dust performs their North American tour at SOMA's Sidestage with Druidess and Identity Crisis.
HOCO 420 Fest: 420 Tour featuring Devin The Dude
Hip-hop icon Devin The Dude performs live as part of HOCO 420 Fest.
The Lehman Trilogy
Tony Award-winning epic follows the Lehman Brothers' rise and fall across 163 years of American history with three actors playing over 70 characters.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Romantic comedy screened on the rooftop as a Fireside Films event with heaters and hot chocolate.
Sofar Sounds — Carlsbad
Intimate secret live music concert in Carlsbad featuring surprise artists at an undisclosed venue.
Fliter Plays Chopin (Saturday)
San Diego Symphony performs Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Ingrid Fliter and conductor Anna Sulkowska-Migon.
Bumpin Uglies, Ballyhoo!, The B Foundation
Three-band night blending reggae, punk, ska, and folk storytelling for a high-energy show.
Movies on the Beach: 50 First Dates
Romantic comedy film screening with beach bonfire experience at Hotel del Coronado.
Colors Worldwide - R&B Only Live
R&B-focused live music event presented by Colors Worldwide at House of Blues Music Hall.
Icepield, Nanobel, Crime Film, Josephine Starr
Four-act indie and alternative showcase at The Casbah.
I-Koustic, Pinnacle Roots and Strongheart
Evening reggae and roots showcase featuring I-Koustic, Pinnacle Roots, and Strongheart.
Satsang - The Story of You 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Reggae-folk artist Satsang celebrates 10 years of The Story of You at House of Blues VooDoo Room.
Queergxrl Warm Up Party
LGBTQ+ warm-up party at Vin de Syrah wine bar in downtown San Diego.
Jeffrey Keller LIVE! (Late Show)
Stand-up comedy from social media comedian Jeffrey Keller, as seen on TikTok and YouTube.
Pete Lee
Stand-up comedy show featuring comedian Pete Lee at The Comedy Store La Jolla.
Parq Saturdays
Saturday night club event featuring Hip Hop, Top 40, and club bangers.
We're the Millers — 4/20 Screening
Comedy about a fake family of drug smugglers screened rooftop at a special 4/20 late-night event.
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.
Fallbrook Avocado Festival
Free annual festival in downtown Fallbrook celebrating avocados with 450+ vendors, live music, food, and a kids' zone.
Chinese Brush Painting – Landscape, Spring
Traditional Chinese brush painting class focusing on spring landscapes, emphasizing brush control, ink flow, and composition.
Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center
Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.
San Dieguito's Spring Festival
Free zero-waste family event with eco crafts, live animals, nature education, and a bounce house.
Downtown Chula Vista Sunday Farmers' Market
Weekly outdoor market with 70+ vendors offering local produce, flowers, pastured eggs, and handmade crafts.
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.
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.
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.
Zootopia 2
Animated Disney sequel screened on the open-air rooftop, great for families.
Film Geeks San Diego: The Tall T
Budd Boetticher's acclaimed 1957 Western stars Randolph Scott as a man held hostage by ruthless outlaws.
Picnic with the Goats
Bring lunch for a pen-side picnic while rangers discuss 1860s ranch life and Nubian goat care.
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.
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.
USD Baseball vs. Seattle U (Game 3)
USD Toreros host Seattle U in the finale of a three-game home baseball series.
Botanical Bundle Dye Workshop
Immersive natural dyeing workshop using local plants and flowers to hand-dye silk pieces with botanical bundles and sunlight.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour of a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
HOCO 420 Fest After Party
Afternoon closing after party to wrap up HOCO 420 Fest weekend.
The Lehman Trilogy
Tony Award-winning epic follows the Lehman Brothers' rise and fall across 163 years of American history with three actors playing over 70 characters.
Fliter Plays Chopin (Sunday)
San Diego Symphony performs Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Ingrid Fliter and conductor Anna Sulkowska-Migon.
The Hunger Games
Dystopian action-adventure screened on the open-air rooftop in San Diego.
SD Loves RnB: Spring Day Party
Afternoon R&B day party at Music Box San Diego celebrating spring.
Hypno Toads, Hooch, Vida Ska
Afternoon multi-band show featuring Hypno Toads, Hooch, and ska band Vida Ska.
Jody Wisternoff, Barrera B2B Soulena, & Posted
Anjunadeep's Jody Wisternoff headlines an open-air electronic music day party with support from Barrera B2B Soulena and Posted.
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.
Sunday Funday
Weekly Sunday bar specials featuring $4 High Noons, $5 house margaritas, and $6 drafts from 5PM.
The Format
Sold-out reunion show by The Format with Phantom Planet and Limbeck at SOMA Mainstage, all ages.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World — 4/20 Screening
Action-comedy video game cult classic screened on the rooftop as a special 4/20 event.
GWAR: Gor Gor Strikes Back
Theatrical heavy metal band GWAR headlines the Gor Gor Strikes Back tour with Soulfly and King Parrot.
Pete Lee
Stand-up comedy show featuring comedian Pete Lee at The Comedy Store La Jolla.
Ultra Sunn with special guests (Other Voices presents)
Belgian EBM/new beat duo Ultra Sunn delivers high-energy live performance with deep vocals and hard-hitting electronic beats.
Interstellar — 4/20 Screening
Mind-bending sci-fi epic screened on the rooftop as a late-night 4/20 special event.
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