Local calendar
60 upcoming events near San Diego. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Food festivals
San Diego, CA
Each November, this waterfront festival pours from hundreds of wineries alongside dishes from celebrated chefs. There are grand tastings, dinners, and seminars across several days.
Classes & arts
San Diego, CA
This free holiday festival lights up Balboa Park with choirs, craft vendors, a tree lighting, and food from around the world. It is a beloved tradition and a lovely free night out in December.
Theater & film
After dusk, with pre-show festivities
Parks across San Diego County · San Diego, CA
Parks across San Diego County
Catch free family-friendly outdoor movie nights at dozens of neighborhood parks all summer long.
Lifelong learning
From 10 a.m.
San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park · San Diego, CA
San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park
Explore four floors of exhibits free on Resident Free Tuesdays at The Nat in Balboa Park.
Markets
Sat 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wed 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
San Diego, CA
This big year-round market fills the Little Italy streets with produce, flowers, and prepared food. It runs Saturday mornings and again on Wednesdays, rain or shine.
Lifelong learning
Varies by class
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies (and online) · San Diego, CA
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies (and online)
Take unlimited intellectually engaging lectures and seminars built for adults 50 and older through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Community & civic
7 to 9 p.m.
Duck Foot Brewing Co., Leucadia · San Diego, CA
Duck Foot Brewing Co., Leucadia
Gather a team for Thursday trivia on the patio at Duck Foot's Leucadia taproom.
Pickleball & rec
Varies by day
Barnes Tennis Center, San Diego · San Diego, CA
Barnes Tennis Center, San Diego
Drop in for regular or ladder pickleball open play with friendly moderators and all skill levels welcome.
Senior programs
Daytime
Memorial Senior Center, San Diego · San Diego, CA
Memorial Senior Center, San Diego
Join other older adults for music and games every Wednesday at the Memorial Senior Center.
Markets
4 to 8 p.m.
Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach · San Diego, CA
Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach
Stroll the Ocean Beach farmers market every Wednesday afternoon for produce, food, and live music.
Classes & arts
11:30 a.m.
Mira Mesa Library · San Diego, CA
Mira Mesa Library
Bring a project and join other crafters for a free weekly knitting, crochet, and needlework club.
Markets
Morning to early afternoon
Little Italy, San Diego · San Diego, CA
Little Italy, San Diego
Browse one of the region's largest farmers markets every Saturday in walkable Little Italy.
Outdoors & nature
Evening hours
San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park · San Diego, CA
San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park
Stay after dark for global rhythms, entertainment, and wildlife moments during the zoo's summer Nighttime Zoo.
Community & civic
Museum hours
Balboa Park museums · San Diego, CA
Balboa Park museums
Visit Balboa Park museums for free as a San Diego City or County resident on rotating Tuesdays each month.
Senior programs
Morning into afternoon
Serving Seniors centers, San Diego · San Diego, CA
Serving Seniors centers, San Diego
Drop in for a walking group, coffee hour, bingo, singing, and blood-pressure checks on the weekday senior calendar.
Pickleball & rec
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Park de la Cruz Community Center · San Diego, CA
Park de la Cruz Community Center
Learn pickleball in a weekly instructional class built for older adults at the Park de la Cruz gymnasium.
Music & concerts
2 to 3 p.m.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park · San Diego, CA
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
Hear the world's largest outdoor pipe organ played free every Sunday afternoon in Balboa Park.
Senior programs
Daytime
Balboa Park Senior Lounge · San Diego, CA
Balboa Park Senior Lounge
Relax over coffee or tea and socialize with peers at the Balboa Park AgeWell senior lounge.
Music & concerts
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park · San Diego, CA
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
Bring a picnic for free midweek evening concerts spanning swing, soul, and big band at Balboa Park's organ pavilion.
Dance & fitness
1:00 p.m.
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library · San Diego, CA
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Stretch and strengthen from a seated position at this free weekly chair yoga session.
Dance & fitness
11:30 a.m.
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library · San Diego, CA
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Ease into gentle yoga suitable for all levels at this free library class.
Markets
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
San Diego, CA
Every Sunday on Normal Street, the Hillcrest market brings together produce, crafts, and hot food in one of the city's liveliest neighborhoods. It runs rain or shine and even on holidays.
Music & concerts
Opening act 6 p.m., featured act 7 p.m.
Powerhouse Park, Del Mar · San Diego, CA
Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
Enjoy free seaside concerts on select Tuesday evenings at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar.
Music & concerts
6 to 8 p.m., art booths at 4:30 and dance lessons at 5:15
Carlsbad parks (multiple locations) · San Diego, CA
Carlsbad parks (multiple locations)
Pack a picnic for free Friday concerts in Carlsbad with a pop-up art booth and early dance lessons.
Pickleball & rec
See posted schedule
Carmel Mountain Recreation Center · San Diego, CA
Carmel Mountain Recreation Center
Play free drop-in pickleball with no court reservation needed during posted open-play hours at this city rec center.
Music & concerts
Afternoon
Spreckels Park, Coronado · San Diego, CA
Spreckels Park, Coronado
Spread a blanket in Spreckels Park for free Sunday concerts all summer in Coronado.
Community & civic
1:00 p.m.
North Clairemont Library · San Diego, CA
North Clairemont Library
Play friendly Scrabble with other adults at this free weekly word-game meetup.
Dance & fitness
Morning
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas · San Diego, CA
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
Roll out a mat for restorative vinyasa yoga twice a week amid the lush Walled Garden.
Classes & arts
Museum hours
San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park · San Diego, CA
San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park
County residents with ID get free admission to the San Diego Museum of Art on the third Tuesday each month.
Classes & arts
4:00 p.m.
Mira Mesa Library · San Diego, CA
Mira Mesa Library
Bring a ukulele and play along with others at this free weekly strum-along.
Community & civic
7 to 9 p.m.
Brewery X, San Diego · San Diego, CA
Brewery X, San Diego
Test your knowledge and compete for prizes at this weekly Wednesday trivia night.
Markets
3 to 7 p.m. (February to October)
10510 Reagan Road, Mira Mesa · San Diego, CA
10510 Reagan Road, Mira Mesa
Shop fresh produce and local goods at the Mira Mesa farmers market every Tuesday afternoon.
Markets
Corner of Mast and Carlton Hills Blvd., Pathway Center, Santee, CA, 92071 · Carlsbad, CA
Corner of Mast and Carlton Hills Blvd., Pathway Center, Santee, CA, 92071
Markets
Corner of Mast and Carlton Hills Blvd., Pathway Center, Santee, CA, 92071 · San Diego, CA
Corner of Mast and Carlton Hills Blvd., Pathway Center, Santee, CA, 92071
Markets
Corner of Mast and Carlton Hills Blvd., Pathway Center, Santee, CA, 92071 · Oceanside, CA
Corner of Mast and Carlton Hills Blvd., Pathway Center, Santee, CA, 92071
Markets
14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064 · San Diego, CA
14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064
Markets
14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064 · Oceanside, CA
14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064
Markets
14134 Midland Road Poway, CA 92064 · Oceanside, CA
14134 Midland Road Poway, CA 92064
Markets
14134 Midland Road Poway, CA 92064 · Carlsbad, CA
14134 Midland Road Poway, CA 92064
Markets
14134 Midland Road Poway, CA 92064 · San Diego, CA
14134 Midland Road Poway, CA 92064
Markets
14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064 · Carlsbad, CA
14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064
Markets
1051 Greenfield Drive El cajon, California 92021 · San Diego, CA
1051 Greenfield Drive El cajon, California 92021
Open: Year-round<br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Cut flowers;
Markets
1051 Greenfield Drive El cajon, California 92021 · Oceanside, CA
1051 Greenfield Drive El cajon, California 92021
Open: Year-round<br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Cut flowers;
Markets
1051 Greenfield Drive El cajon, California 92021 · Carlsbad, CA
1051 Greenfield Drive El cajon, California 92021
Open: Year-round<br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Cut flowers;
Markets
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92124 · San Diego, CA
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92124
Markets
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92124 · Oceanside, CA
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92124
Markets
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92124 · Carlsbad, CA
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92124
Theater & film
6 PM
The Magnolia · Carlsbad, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
Theater & film
6 PM
The Magnolia · Oceanside, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
Theater & film
6 PM
The Magnolia · Coronado, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
Theater & film
6 PM
The Magnolia · San Diego, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Magnolia · Carlsbad, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Magnolia · San Diego, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Magnolia · Coronado, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Magnolia · Oceanside, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Magnolia · San Diego, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier P...
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Magnolia · Coronado, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier P...
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Magnolia · Carlsbad, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier P...
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Magnolia · Oceanside, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier P...
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Magnolia · Coronado, CA
The Magnolia
Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* All Ages Welcome Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, the organizer requires contact the third-party outlet directly. Purchase your Premier Parking...
