On the Embarcadero

US Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition

When: August 31 - September 2, 2019
Hundreds of thousands come each year to see master-class sculptors build beautiful 3-dimensional works of art. Many of the world's finest artists come to create the most amazing sculptures ever. And they'll do it on a unique site with our beautiful bay on the west and downtown's sandcastles in the sky on the east. It's a 4-day extravaganza for the whole family.

Wonderspaces

When: Thru September 1, 2019
Wonderspaces returns to the B Street Pier in San Diego this summer with thirteen new works of extraordinary art from artists from around the world. The thirteen works offer a range of experiences that all point to a few fundamental questions and highlight what we all have in common.

Bayside Summer Nights

When: Thru September 1, 2019
San Diego's glorious summer winds down but not before the cannons and fireworks light up San Diego Bay. Join the San Diego Symphony as they celebrate summer's end in spectacular style!

Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum

When: Thru September 2, 2019
Experience firsthand traditional sailor activities including knot-tying, plus maritime arts and crafts activities. Explore a host of amazing historic vessels including tall ships, submarines and fascinating below-deck exhibits.

Throughout the County

Annual Barona Powwow

When: August 30 - September 1, 2019
Join the Barona Band of Mission Indians for a weekend of contest dancing in all categories, camping, drums and cultural immersion. Dancers will be competing for over thousands of dollars in prize money!

Little Italy Labor Day Stickball Tournament

When: August 31 - September 1, 2019
Watch teams from New York or Puerto Rico (in alternating years) challenge the San Diego Stickball teams as they take a broom stick, table leg or any other kind of bat-like stick to a rubber Wilson ball, as the Stickball Tournament takes over the streets of Little Italy, allowing players and fans to revisit some childhood memories.

KGB Sky Show

When: August 31, 2019
KGB Sky Show is a beautiful production blending lighting, video and special effects to enhance the fireworks display following an exciting SDSU football game.

Big SoCal Euro

When: September 1, 2019
One of the largest all European car events on the west coast, the Big SoCal Euro features more than 3,000 European cars from throughout the region. Bring your family to meet other car enthusiasts, and enjoy raffles, drag racing, great food, automotive vendors, swap meet, afterparty and more.

California Dreaming Beach Party

When: Thru August 29, 2019
Watch the sunset with family and friends while enjoying the fresh clam bake and fiery BBQ on the sand with a cocktail in hand. Then sit back for a live concert by The Mar Dels, performing a decades-long soundtrack of upbeat hits.

Sunset Luau on the Bay

When: Thru August 31, 2019
Enjoy Polynesian island cuisine, including a Kalua roasted pig, tropical drinks, entertainment from Pride of Polynesia (a group of authentic island music and dance performers) and much more, right in the heart of Pacific Beach.