KPBS Events

America 250

KPBS Podcasts Live: Art of Protest

Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 2 PM to 5 PM

KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center

$20

Beach Bonfires

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM

Ongoing until August 31, 2026

Multiple locations

Savor San Diego Bay Aboard Maritime Museum's Historic Pilot Boat

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until December 31, 2026

Maritime Museum of San Diego

$10 with Purchase of General Admission

LandShark Bar and Grill at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

Rooftop Soccer Watch Parties at the Margaritaville Hotel

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until July 19, 2026

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

El Chingon's Game-Day Specials This Summer

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until July 19, 2026

El Chingon

A rare, up-close look experience at Shark Encounter. Dare to walk through one of the world’s largest underwater viewing tunnels for a face-to-fin glimpse of one of the natural world’s most ancient and enigmatic animals.

Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld San Diego

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until September 7, 2026

SeaWorld San Diego

Belmont Park Announces 100 Days of Deals, Events and Summer Fun

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until September 1, 2026

Belmont Park

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until July 19, 2026

LEGOLAND® California Resort

Watch Soccer at Tom’s Watch Bar San Diego

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 12 PM

Ongoing until July 19, 2026

Tom's Watch Bar San Diego

USA 'World Cup Watch Party' at Garage Kitchen + Bar

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3 PM

Ongoing until July 19, 2026

Garage Kitchen + Bar

San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until July 5, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

$65 for season pass

Shark Summer is back at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego! This summer, dive deep into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages!

Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium is Back for 2026

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until August 2, 2026

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Salt & Straw Ice Cream’s Beloved Berries Series

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until July 31, 2026

Multiple locations

Beer Tasting at the San Diego County Fair

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Ongoing until July 5, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Included with fair admission

La Mesa Classic Car Show and Live Music Event

La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5 PM

Ongoing until August 27, 2026

Downtown La Mesa

Free

Justice 250

Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM

USS Midway Museum

$10

Santee Summer Concerts

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Ongoing until August 13, 2026

Town Center Community Park East

Free

Anchored in Freedom: An Independence Day Celebration

Friday, July 3, 2026 from 1 PM to 5 PM

Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station

Free

A Conversation with Senator Adam Schiff

Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Congregation Beth Israel

$25

Independence Day Carnival at Lakehouse Resort

Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM

Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort

Arts

Street Level X Art Walk: July

Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM

Oceanside Museum of Art

Free

Fireworks explode over San Diego Bay as part of the Big Bay Boom Independence Day Celebration on July 04, 2021 in San Diego, California.

Port of San Diego's 'Big Bay Boom' 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM

Multiple locations

Free

'America The Beautiful: 250'

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

$39-$129

'World Classic Rockers': America's 250th Anniversary Benefit Concert & Fourth of July Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 6 PM

USS Midway Museum

$100

Annual Scripps Ranch Fourth of July Parade

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10 AM

Aviary and Red Cedar Drive

Free

Old Town Fourth of July

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Free

Fourth of July Celebration & Big Bay Boom Viewing at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM

Hudson & Nash

Free

4th of July Night Paddle + Fireworks Experience

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Coronado Tidelands Park

From $49.87

Fireworks Spectacular at the San Diego County Fair

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9 PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Included with fair admission

Legoland® 'Red, White & BOOM!' 4th of July Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 10 AM to 9 PM

LEGOLAND® California Resort

Included with admission

Fourth of July at the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM

Navy SEAL Museum San Diego

Free

Rock Tribute Night - Tribute to Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and Queen

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 6 PM

The Grand | Ritz Theater

Ticket Range: $30-40 | 6 VIP Table for 2: $130

Annual Ramona July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks

Annual Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 1 PM to 9:30 PM

Ramona Outdoor Community Center

Free

Escondido Independence Day Festival

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 4 PM to 9:30 PM

Grape Day Park

Free

4th of July Flyover at The Rooftop Bar

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM

The Rooftop Bar

Free

2026 Santee Salutes

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 2 PM to 10 PM

Town Center Community Park East

From $11.89

4th of July Cruises On The Bay

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 10 AM to 11 PM

Flagship Cruises & Events

San Diego 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Viewing on the Bay

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 6 PM to 9:30 PM

Maritime Museum of San Diego

$42 - $106

La Jolla Sky Show

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:45 PM to 9:30 PM

Kellogg Park

Free

4th of July Fireworks Yacht Party Cruise 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Point Loma Sportfishing

From $79.99

2026 Sally's Boardwalk Boom: An Exclusive Waterfront Experience

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

$60 - $120+

Coronado's 77th Annual Independence Day Parade

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10 AM

Downtown Coronado

Free

4th of July Fireworks Dinner at Island Prime

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM

Island Prime/C Level

$99.95

Crown City Classic 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7 AM

Gloretta Boulevard

$4.54 - $80.50

UC Celebration 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 7:45 AM to 9 AM

Standley Community Park

$0 - $28.52

Andaz San Diego's 'Good Vibes and Tan Lines'

July 4th Pool Party Featuring Block Party and Happening Times

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 2 PM to 10 PM

Andaz San Diego

$59

Morning After Mess Locations

Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 9 AM to 11 AM

Multiple locations

Bluegrass Music Day at the Fair

Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Included with fair admission

'Let The Sunshine In: The Music of ’69'

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

$39-$129

'Dance Dance Evolution': TGIF Concerts in the Park

Friday, July 10, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 9 PM

Stagecoach Community Park

Free

Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge: 'Raised On Radio Tour'

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7 PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

$66-$268

'BOARDED!' A New Pirate Adventure

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Ongoing until July 11, 2026

Maritime Museum of San Diego

$35 - $85

Comedy

Nate Bargatze – 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour'

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7 PM

Pechanga Arena San Diego

From $65

KPBS Kids Event: All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair!

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 11 AM to 2 PM

Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center

Free

Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7 PM

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

$36 - $247+

Tower of Power

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Humphreys Concerts by the Bay

$76.50

Family
Kids

Aloha Plunge

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM

Alga Norte Aquatic Center

$15

Pacific Records Festival: The Sound of San Diego Beach Culture: July 19

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM

Kate Sessions Memorial Park

Ed Sheeran: 'LOOP Tour'

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM

PETCO Park

From $92.50

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: 'bones' North American Tour

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7 PM

PETCO Park

$74 - $196

KPBS Kids Event: Olivewood Gardens Day of Play

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

Free

America 250 Girl Scout Workshops

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until August 29, 2026

San Diego History Center

20

2026 Pony-13 World Series

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 8 AM

Ongoing until August 3, 2026

Alga Norte Community Park

$5+

The Best of San Diego Party 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Legacy Plaza Liberty Station

Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4 PM

Ongoing until September 3, 2026

Fifth Avenue between Island Avenue and K Street, Gaslamp Quarter

$45 per new player ($40 per returning player)

Santana and the Doobie Brothers 'Oneness Tour 2026'

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7 PM

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

$54 - $276+

Chula Vista HarborFest

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Bayside Park

Free to attend

My Chemical Romance: 'The Black Parade 2026'

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7 PM

PETCO Park

From $90

Punches in the Piazza: 4th Annual Charity Boxing in the Heart of Little Italy

Friday, September 11, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM

Piazza della Famiglia

Lectures & Classes

Theresa Caputo Live!

Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM

San Diego Civic Theatre