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KPBS Podcasts Live: Art of Protest

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 / Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Beach Bonfires

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Multiple locations
Savor San Diego Bay Aboard Maritime Museum's Historic Pilot boat

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

Sunday, July 5, 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

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Game-Day Specials This Summer

El Chingon's Game-Day Specials This Summer

Saturday, July 4, 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

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
SeaWorld San Diego
Tiki Typhoon Belmont Park

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

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 1, 2026
Belmont Park
FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Watch Soccer

Watch Soccer at Tom’s Watch Bar San Diego

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Tom's Watch Bar San Diego
USA World Cup Watch Party at Garage Kitchen + Bar

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

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Garage Kitchen + Bar
San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

Saturday, July 4, 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

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Ice Cream Berries Series

Salt & Straw Ice Cream’s Beloved Berries Series

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Multiple locations
Beer Tasting at the San Diego County Fair

Beer Tasting at the San Diego County Fair

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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 9, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 27, 2026
Downtown La Mesa
Free
Santee Summer Concerts

Santee Summer Concerts

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until August 13, 2026
Town Center Community Park East
Free

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

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

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

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+

4th of July Fireworks Dinner at Island Prime

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Island Prime/C Level
$99.95

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

Morning After Mess Locations

Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 9 AM to 11 AM
Multiple locations
Bluegrass Music Day at the Fair

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'

'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

'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'

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

'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
Nate Bargatze – 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour'

Nate Bargatze – 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour'

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7 PM
Pechanga Arena San Diego
From $65
Carl from Carl the Collector

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

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

Tower of Power

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
$76.50
Aloha Plunge

Aloha Plunge

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Alga Norte Aquatic Center
$15
Pacific Records Festival

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'

Ed Sheeran: 'LOOP Tour'

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
PETCO Park
From $92.50
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: 'bones' North American Tour

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: 'bones' North American Tour

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
$74 - $196
Carl the Collector

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

America 250 Girl Scout Workshops

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 29, 2026
San Diego History Center
20
Pony-13 World Series

2026 Pony-13 World Series

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until August 3, 2026
Alga Norte Community Park
$5+
Best of San Diego Party

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

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'

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

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'

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

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
Theresa Caputo

Theresa Caputo Live!

Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM
San Diego Civic Theatre
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