The 22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival is ‘Celebrating the Power of Film’ with curated screenings that inform, inspire and entertain.  Festival events include Opening Night Film Premiere & Reception, Night of the Stars Tribute, Culinary Cinema, Studio Premieres, curated features, documentaries and shorts from Independent Filmmakers around the world as well as parties, food, drinks, panels and networking events. It’s going to be an amazing 5 days of coming together for film on the big screen, conversation and celebrations!

The Rady Children’s Invitational is a men’s college basketball tournament in San Diego, California. The first-ever Invitational happens on Thanksgiving Day, 2023, at LionTree Arena on the UC San Diego Campus. With four elite college basketball programs committed to the Invitational through 2024, this holiday tournament promises an unforgettable weekend of basketball, beaches, and the best San Diego offers.

The 2023 field includes the Iowa Hawkeyes (Big Ten), USC Trojans (Pac-12), Seton Hall Pirates (Big East), and the Oklahoma Sooners (Big 12). First-day matchups and tip times will be announced in the coming months. The third place and championship games will take place on Day Two.

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for another incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.

Kids love trick-or-treating during this daytime event as they explore our decorated trail and meet all sorts of colorful characters. And that's just the beginning! From a Halloween dance party to a pumpkin scavenger hunt, and more, this is immersive family fun you'll only find here. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs on select dates September 15 - October 29, 2023.