Arts & Entertainment

Experience the excitement of Borrego Days Desert Festival in San Diego, California, at Christmas Circle Community Park, where the community comes together for a weekend of free entertainment. Enjoy the Saturday morning flyover, lively parade, and the impressive Shine & Show Car/Vehicle Show. The festival features an expanded Kids Zone...

Bella Vita Fest brings the spirit of Italy to San Diego’s Little Italy, blending art, culture, food, and music into a vibrant celebration. Visitors can watch stunning chalk art come to life on the streets while enjoying authentic Italian cuisine, fine wines, and live performances. The festival transforms the neighborhood...

Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the local Chicano community at the Chicano Park Day Celebration in San Diego, California. Held in the Barrio Logan neighborhood, the annual event features live music and dance performances, traditional Aztec dance exhibitions, and the ever-popular park-wide car show. If you want to celebrate...

Experience the magic of the holidays at Cygnet Theatre in San Diego, where Cygnet’s A Magical Holiday brings festive cheer to the stage with dazzling song and dance numbers. Audiences are treated to live performances of beloved holiday hits like “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “We Need a...

Stay overnight on the historic 1863 tall ship Star of India, docked at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Families join the crew in costume and character for a hands-on journey into the past — complete with sailing tasks, storytelling, and old-world accommodations.Two summertime dates to choose from! Saturday July...

Join us every Thursday from July 16 through August 6 for Camp Fashion Valley, a free summer series designed for kids and families! Each week, a different community partner brings an interactive experience to the Fashion Valley Play Area. From meeting local heroes and exploring nature to making art and...

We're excited to announce the 14th annual Mass Creativity, The New Children's Museum's signature program that celebrates art, imagination, and community! This year's theme, The Worlds We Grow, invites families to imagine more just, joyful, and inclusive futures, grounded in identity, culture, and community. Here's what to look forward to...

Enjoy a family-friendly Pride celebration at the Museum of Us! Registered guests enjoy free admission, activities with community partners, and special guests - Queens from The Haus Of St. James. Featured activities include: Activity stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Storytime and mini performances with the Queens of the...

Dave Chappelle is a stand-up comedian and actor from Washington who has won five Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Named as one of the 50 Best Stand Up Comics of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine, he has also appeared in many...

Hailed as the largest military air show in the United States, the Miramar Air Show provides a variety of entertainment. The show features a large selection of non-flying display aircraft from the Navy, Army, United States Marine Corps, and the Air Force, as well as civilian and historic military aircraft...