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"Taste of San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys"

Enjoy 'Taste of San Diego' At San Diego History Center

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until May 31, 2025

San Diego History Center

Suggested minimum donation: $10

"House of India"

The Old Globe presents 'House of India'

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7 PM

Ongoing until June 1, 2025

Old Globe Theatre

Single tickets go on sale Friday, March 28, 2025 at noon

San Diego International Fringe Festival

San Diego International Fringe Festival

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6 PM

Ongoing until May 25, 2025

Multiple locations

$13+

LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND California Resort

LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND California Resort

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until June 9, 2025

LEGOLAND® California

'Jaja's African Hair Braiding'

Theater
Arts

'Jaja's African Hair Braiding'

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7 PM

Ongoing until June 15, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse

Tickets from $30

Sloth. "Survival of The Slowest" exhibition

Fleet Science Center presents 'Survival of the Slowest'

Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Fleet Science Center

Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego

Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego

Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Mira Mesa Community Park

Free

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

Valley Vibes at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM

Sikes Adobe Farmstead

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 6:15 AM

Ongoing until June 1, 2025

Balboa Park (Balboa Dr. and Quince Dr.)

$75.65 - $160.87

Artivál Art Festival

Inaugural Artivál Art Festival in East San Diego County

Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Main & Magnolia

Free

North Park Music Fest 2025

North Park Music Fest 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11 AM to 10 PM

Multiple Venues in North Park

$25

GXRLS ROCK! San Diego Summer Camp Gears Up for 10th Anniversary Summer

GXRLS ROCK! San Diego Summer Camp Gears Up for 10th Anniversary Summer

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9 AM

Ongoing until June 13, 2025

Montgomery Middle School

$395 - $450

San Diego County Fair’s Paddock Concert Series Lineup

San Diego County Fair’s Paddock Concert Series Lineup

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9 PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds

The series is included in the price of admission, offering a real value and a fun experience for families to enjoy together.

'Mariachi USA'

'Mariachi USA'

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 6 PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

$63 - $163

Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Returns to San Diego

Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Returns to San Diego June 18–28, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7 PM

Ongoing until June 26, 2025

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center - The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

$25 and up

2025 San Diego County Fair

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11 AM

Ongoing until July 6, 2025

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Tickets are sold by date. Click on the day you want to attend the Fair to purchase admission. Kids 5 and under are free every day.

2025 San Diego County Fair

2025 San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 10:45 AM to 11 AM

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Charity Fair Horse Show

Charity Fair Horse Show

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 11 AM to 6 PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Great American Petting Farm

Great American Petting Farm

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11 AM

Ongoing until July 6, 2025

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber

Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8 PM

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Shakira in Concert

Shakira

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Snapdragon Stadium

45th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off

45th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10 AM to 8 PM

Ocean Beach

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 Big Bay Boom

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 9 PM to 10 PM

970 North Harbor Drive

Free

"4th of July: America in Song" with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

'4th of July: America in Song' with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

$37 - $125

Fireworks Spectacular at San Diego County Fair

Fireworks Spectacular at San Diego County Fair

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9 PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds

$0 - $33.60

SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 14: General View of the ballaprk as the San Diego Padres face against the Atlanta Braves on April 14, 2022 during Opening Day at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) ***Local Caption***

San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers, July 4 - 6

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Ongoing until July 6, 2025

PETCO Park

Up to $100+

An Old Fashioned Fourth of July

An Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Old Poway Park

Free

4th of July BBQ Dinner & Fireworks Viewing

4th of July BBQ Dinner & Fireworks Viewing

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 7 PM to 9:30 PM

Maritime Museum of San Diego

$40 - $60

El Cajon 4th of July Fireworks

El Cajon 4th of July Fireworks

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 3 PM to 9:30 PM

Kennedy Park

Free

Pet-tacular Pooch Fun Run

Pet-tacular Pooch Fun Run

Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Del Mar Fairgrounds

KPBS Kids

KPBS Kids @ Day of Play

Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

Free

Katerina and Daniel Tiger

Daniel Tiger @ the San Diego Railroad Museum

Friday, September 19, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

kids 12 and under get in for free

The Old Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center is comprised of the flagship Old Globe Theatre (left) and a new facility (right) housing the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, the Karen and Donald Cohn Education Center, Hattox Hall and the Donald and Darlene Shiley Terrace.

The Old Globe 90th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Old Globe Theatre

Tickets are $1,500 (regular seating) and $2,500 (VIP seating) and include the reception, dinner, special performance, and dancing. Tables of 10 are available starting at $15,000. Valet parking is included in the price of the ticket.