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KPBS San Diego Book Festival

KPBS San Diego Book Festival

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM
University of San Diego
Free
Beach Bonfires / Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Beach Bonfires

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Multiple locations
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

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park Oceanside

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Slick City Action Park Oceanside
$14.99-35.99
Ice Cream Berries Series

Salt & Straw Ice Cream’s Beloved Berries Series

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Multiple locations
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

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
SeaWorld San Diego
Tiki Typhoon Belmont Park

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

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 1, 2026
Belmont Park
Exterior photo of Barbusa

Barbusa Celebrates 10-Year Milestone in Little Italy

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Barbusa
Newly Renovated Fleet Science Center

Newly Renovated Fleet Science Center

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Candy Land Café

Candy Land Café

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until October 4, 2026
Bayside Kitchen and Bar
Starting at $24.50 (including fees)
Celebrate National Ice Cream Week

Celebrate National Ice Cream Week with Salt & Straw

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 23, 2026
Multiple locations
Birch After Hours

Birch After Hours

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 30, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Silent Piano Concert returns to Del Mar

MindTravel's 'Silent' Piano Concert

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
Powerhouse Beach
Up Close: A Conversation with Brad Bird and Michael Giacchino

Up Close: A Conversation with Brad Bird and Michael Giacchino

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Epstein Family Amphitheater
$35–80
'Doug Loves Movies' Logo

'Doug Loves Movies': Comic-Con Edition

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 8 PM
The American Comedy Co.
$ 24 + 2 Drink Minimum
Comic-Con International graphic logo

Comic-Con Art Show

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Free
SAN DIEGO, CA - July 24: Interactive Zone in the Lexus Lot at Petco Park during Comic Con on July 24, 2025 in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Seidler/San Diego Padres)

Interactive Zone at Petco Park

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
PETCO Park
Free
Her Universe

The 12th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show At San Diego Comic-Con

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6 PM
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
9th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge at the Fleet Science Center

9th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge at the Fleet Science Center

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7 PM
Fleet Science Center
0 - $40
2026 Indigi-Con

2026 Indigi-Con

Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 8 PM
UC San Diego Park & Market
Free
Maruchan’s MaruMart: Demon Slayer Konbini

Maruchan’s MaruMart: 'Demon Slayer Konbini'

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Petco Park Interactive Zone
Free
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck - San Diego

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck - San Diego

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Petco Park Interactive Zone
Peanut’s x Super7 Adopt-A-Puppy Pop-Up

Peanut’s x Super7 Adopt-A-Puppy Pop-Up

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
Marvel Logo

Marvel Offsites Comic-Con 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Multiple Locations in Downtown San Diego
BERO x Nason’s Beer Hall

BERO x Nason’s Beer Hall

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Nason's Beer Hall
Adult Swim on the Green

Adult Swim on the Green

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
San Diego Bayfront Park
Free
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
AVATAR LEGENDS™: The Fighting Game

Paramount Games Studio's Blockbuster Lineup of Fan Experiences

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Multiple locations
Hulu Animayhem

Hulu Animayhem

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
MLK Promenade
Free
Stern Pinball Pop-Up Arcade

Stern Pinball Pop-Up Arcade

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 25, 2026
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Free
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season Four Fan Screening

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season Four Fan Screening

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 PM
Balboa Theatre
Free
Super Troopers 3 Pop-Up

'Super Troopers 3' Pop-Up

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Hasta Mañana Cantina
Free
Hard Rock Rooftop Dayclub

Hard Rock Rooftop Dayclub • Liquid Sunshine

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 1 PM to 6 PM
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Natsu Nights

Natsu Nights: A Summer Night Market Series

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 22, 2026
Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
$5
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Official After-Party

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Official After-Party

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 7 PM to 11 PM
Good Night John Boy
Alienware Gaming Lounge

Alienware Gaming Lounge

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until July 25, 2026
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Free
One More Time (A Tribute To Daft Punk)

One More Time (A Tribute To Daft Punk)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9 PM
Music Box
$27.30
Obon Festival - A Gathering of Joy and Remembrance

Obon Festival - A Gathering of Joy and Remembrance

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Vista Buddhist Temple
Free
Bicycle Film Festival San Diego

Bicycle Film Festival San Diego

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 3 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
Full Festival Passes $35, Individual Programs $22
'Shine': Annual Pride Concert

'Shine': Annual Pride Concert

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
$25 - $35
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

National Carousel Day at the Balboa Park Carousel

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11 AM to 5:30 PM
Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel
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+
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)
Ramona Country Fair

Ramona Country Fair

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Ramona Outdoor Community Center
$0 - $35
MORAVA Serbian Summer Folkfest

35th Annual MORAVA Serbian Summer Folkfest 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church
$5 - $15
Shark Snorkels

Shark Snorkels Make a Splashy Return to Birch Aquarium

Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 8 AM to 10 AM
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Tickets for Shark Snorkels go on sale August 1. Intermediate swimming ability is required and previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Participants must supply their own gear including masks, fins and snorkels.
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
The Marine Room’s 'High Tide & Rising Tide Dinners' Return

The Marine Room’s 'High Tide' & 'Rising Tide' Dinners Return

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Ongoing until August 11, 2026
The Marine Room
$125 - $250
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+
29th Annual Lemon Festival

29th Annual Lemon Festival

Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11 AM to 6 PM
Downtown Chula Vista
Free
30th Annual Symphony at Salk

30th Annual Symphony at Salk

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
$1200+
Super Girl Surf Festival Concert

Super Girl Surf Festival Concert

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until August 23, 2026
Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre
0-$268.29
Chula Vista HarborFest

Chula Vista HarborFest

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
Bayside Park
Free to attend
Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$51-$173
Theresa Caputo

Theresa Caputo Live!

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

Politifest 2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
University of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
$65
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