Top September Events

Cool off at the beach, enjoy the ocean breeze and soak in everything San Diego has to offer with these September events.

San Diego Wave FC

When: Sept. 7, 12 & 26, 2025
Experience San Diego Wave Fútbol Club this September at Snapdragon Stadium:

• San Diego Wave vs. Houston Dash - Sept. 7, 2025
• San Diego Wave vs. NY Gotham FC - Sept. 12, 2025
• San Diego Wave vs. Orlando Pride - Sept. 26, 2025

San Diego Padres

When: Sept. 1-28, 2025
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this September:

• San Diego Padres vs. Baltimore Orioles - Sept. 1 - 3, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds - Sept. 8 - 10, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies - Sept. 11 - 14, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers - Sept. 22 - 24, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - Sept. 26 - 28, 2025

San Diego Bayfair

When: Sept. 12-14, 2025
San Diego Bayfair's World Series of Powerboat Racing - a family festival tradition for more than 40 years speeds to the finish line.

SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream

When: Sept. 12 - Nov. 1, 2025
After a successful "inaugural fear", Howl-O-Scream will once again arrive to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park you once knew into something sinister. When night falls and a carnival of horrifying creatures surrounds you, just try to put on a happy face. 

San Diego Restaurant Week

When: Sept. 14 - 21, 2025
San Diego Restaurant Week, hosted by the California Restaurant Association, returns with 100+ restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods for eight days of dining.

San Diego Oktoberfests

When: Sept. 20 - Oct. 12, 2025
Munich's Oktoberfest may have more than 200 years on our own celebration here in San Diego, but that doesn't mean we don't know how to throw a party! Enjoy San Diego's Oktoberfests and chug a hefty stein of lager, chow down on a bratwurst and oom-pah-pah to your heart's content.

MCAS Miramar Air Show

When: Sept. 26-28, 2025
The largest military air show is returning to provide a unique and special flight line experience with immersive experiences, static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds.

Halloween Happenings

When: Now - Nov. 2, 2025
From family-friendly fright fests and historically haunted tours to terror-filled scream zones and wild trick-or-treat parties, Halloween in San Diego scares up plenty of fun for all ages.

More Super September Events

Seaworld Bayside Brews and BBQ

When: Thru Sept. 1, 2025
Get ready for a sizzling summer at SeaWorld's Bayside Brews & BBQ as you indulge in mouth-watering BBQ, a variety of smoked and grilled favorites that will tantalize your taste buds. To quench your thirst, enjoy a wide selection of craft beers, ensuring you have the perfect brew to complement your BBQ feast. 

Julian Grape Stomp Festa

When: Sept. 6, 2025
Experience the old-world tradition of kicking off your shoes, rolling up your pant legs and letting tons of blessed grapes squish beneath your feet!

Cardiff Greek Festival

When: Sept. 6-7, 2025
Food, friends, family, music and dance, kids games, culture, faith... who could ask for anything more? (besides a plane ticket to Greece, I suppose). Come experience Greece right here in Cardiff and Encinitas. Bring the kids, your friends, your family, a stranger, whatever!

Fall Fest at Belmont Park

When: Sept. 6 - Oct. 26, 2025
Belmont Park's Fall Festival is back at the beach from Sept. 9th to Oct. 31st! This groovy celebration offers new and exciting activities for both kids and adults, including iconic amusement park rides, Mr. Jack O Lantern's Pumpkin Patch, live music, seasonal beer-on-tap and specialty Fall treats across the park!

Ken Whalen Surf Challenge

When: Sept. 7, 2025
The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is in memory of Ken's love for family, surfing and the beach. The goal for the event is to encourage kids (including CAF adaptive surfers and Rady Children's Hospital Cancer Families) to strengthen their connection with surfing by competing and having a fun day at the beach with their friends and family.

Heart of PB Restaurant Walk

When: Sept. 10, 2025
This year, attendees will enjoy a leisurely stroll on this self-guided food tour in the Heart of PB between Dawes and Lamont Streets. Sample a great variety of menus from local restaurants for only $30. Bring your appetite – All food is included at this popular annual event and will offer a great taste of Pacific Beach.

Sycuan Pow-Wow

When: Sept. 12 - 14, 2025
The Sycuan Pow-Wow is a time for people to get together, sing, dance, renew old friendships and make new ones, and a time for young people to meet and court.

OMBAC Classic Longboard Surfing Contest

When: Sept. 13, 2025
Grab your vintage surfboard (or beach chair) and gather for a nostalgic longboard competition at the North Side of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach.

OMBAC Classic Longboard Surfing Contest

When: Sept. 13, 2025
Grab your vintage surfboard (or beach chair) and gather for a nostalgic longboard competition at the North Side of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach.

Solento Surf Festival

When: Sept. 13 - 20, 2025
The vibrant convergence of surfing, film, art and music that starts with a free surf festival followed by a film festival, all in the beautiful seaside village of Encinitas.

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro

When: Sept. 19 - 21, 2025
The world's top professional female surfers will be back in Oceanside for the annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, a 3 day event jam-packed with world-class surfing competition that will blow your mind, and a festival village loaded with female-inspired vendors, activities and amazing entertainment.

Taste of Gaslamp

When: Sept. 20, 2025
The Taste of Gaslamp is a scrumptious self-guided foodie tour that has become a staple for locals and tourists alike who flock to the Quarter to indulge in a culinary adventure stopping at 20+ restaurants across 16 square city blocks.

4th Annual ArtWalk Carlsbad

When: Sept. 20-21, 2025
The event will focus on fine art on display and for sale by the artists, who travel from all over the US and Mexico to show and sell their work. In a venue overlooking the ocean, attendees can explore different facets of art while enjoying beautiful views and much more.

Annual Pacific Islander Festival

When: Sept. 20-21, 2025
PIFA is proud to announce its annual festival this year at Ski Beach to celebrate the culture and tradition of the Melanesian, Micronesian & Pacific Islander people. There will be entertainment groups from local and other cities, States and overseas. 

Adams Avenue Street Fair

When: Sept. 20-21, 2025
Adams Avenue Street Fair is SoCal's largest free two-day music festival held each year during the last weekend in Sept. in the community of Normal Heights.

Trolley Dances

When: Sept. 20 - 21, 2025
In partnership with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, SDDT has presented Trolley Dances™ for over 20 years. Trolley Dances™ was created by former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs to make dance accessible to our entire community by taking art “to the people.”

Belmont Park Community 5k

When: Sept. 21, 2025
Starting and ending in the heart of Belmont Park, participants will enjoy stunning views of Mission Beach, the iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and all that the community has to offer.

Poway Rodeo

When: Sept. 26 - 27, 2025
Professional rodeo cowboys from around the country compete during the annual Poway Rodeo. Can they hold on for 8 seconds.

Buffalo Alley 10K Trail Run

When: Sept. 27, 2025
This race is a 10K trail run in the northwestern foothills of Camp Pendleton. The course offers a challenging hill climb, rolling hills along the ridgeline, and scenic views of surrounding mountains and meadows. 

CRSSD Festival

When: Sept. 27-28, 2025
CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more.