Events & Festivals

  1. Bring the family to San Diego's Cinco de Mayo, where the fiesta is filled with entertainment for the whole family. There is Mariachi music and dancing, tequila samples, handmade items, a beer garden, and multiple food options. If you're feeling festive, shake your maracas at San Diego's Cinco de Mayo...
  2. Discover the vibrant art scene of San Diego at Mission Federal ArtWalk, the city’s largest and longest-running fine arts festival. Held annually in the heart of Little Italy, the event features works from hundreds of artists across a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and more. Visitors can enjoy...
  3. The Coronado Flower Show in Coronado, California, is the largest tented flower show in the United States, offering a stunning display of floral beauty and gardening excellence. Held annually in the picturesque Spreckels Park, the event features exquisite floral arrangements, landscape exhibits, and a variety of gardening demonstrations. Visitors can...
  4. The La Jolla Concours d'Elegance in La Jolla, California, is a premier automotive event that showcases some of the world’s most exquisite classic and vintage cars. Held along the stunning coastal cliffs of Ellen Browning Scripps Park, this prestigious event features meticulously restored automobiles, exclusive VIP experiences, and live entertainment...
  5. A seated outdoor audience watches a nighttime event with a live video projection of two people on a green screen above the stage.
    The WOW Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, art, and culture that brings together performers, artists, and enthusiasts from all walks of life. With a diverse lineup of live performances, interactive art installations, and thought-provoking workshops, this festival offers something for everyone. Visitors can immerse themselves in a dynamic...
  6. Southern California's Largest Fireworks Show The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed strategically around the Bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero North, Marina District and Coronado...
  7. Amusement park with various rides and attractions by the ocean at sunset, with a coastline and bright sky in the background.
    "Once Upon A Fair" in a land not-so-far-away, the story of your San Diego summer begins. The San Diego County Fair is the greatest story our community has ever told. It's a tale of food, fun, friends, family, laughter, tradition, music, amazement, and pure, unbridled joy. The Fair — the...
  8. Boatloads of Family Fun on Mission Bay December 13, 2025 | 5:30PM This festive boat parade on beautiful Mission Bay takes place annually each December. Mission Bay Yacht Club has organized and hosted the holiday boat parade of lights for decades, now a beloved event that delights viewers of all...
  9. 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.
  10. San Diego's Top November Events
    Treat yourself to a host of outdoor adventures, celebrations of San Diego's beer and wine scene and kick off the holidays with this packed lineup of events and things to do in San Diego this November.