There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend events guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play!
What to Know
- Our Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.com
- Like our mission always, our guide will do its best to span the county -- north, south, east, and west — to bring you fun, fresh and affordable things to do in San Diego
- Have any events to share? Please send them to Brenda.Gregorio-Nieto@nbcuni.com
Friday, Sept. 27
Mission Bay Fest
All weekend long at Mariner’s Point Park| $60+
The third-annual music festival will kick off Sept. 27 at Mission Beach.
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The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
Balboa Dr. & Juniper Rd. | $32.99+
Starting Sep. 27 through Halloween, take a stroll through Balboa Park to experience the outdoor horror.
San Diego Restaurant Week
For 8 days, over 100 restaurants all over San Diego will have variations from multi-course menus starting at $20.
Oktoberfest in El Cajon
4 p.m. in Él Cajon| $15
Enjoy authentic German food and German beers and liquors. Dance or sing along to some wonderful Oom-pah music.
Poway Rodeo
5:30 p.m. at Poway Valley Riders Association Arena| $26
Professional rodeo cowboys from around the country compete during the annual Poway Rodeo.
Miramar Air Show
All weekend long at MCAS Miramar | Free
On September 27-29, the Miramar Air Show, the largest military air show is returning as America’s Air Show to provide a unique and special flight line experience with immersive experiences, static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds. More details here.
The Haunted Amusement Park
Marshal’s Scotty’s Playland in El Cajon | $25-35
The haunted scare trail set takes place on Marshal Scotty’s Playland. It will be available starting Sept. 27 through Halloween.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Green Day
5:30 p.m. at Petco Park| some tickets available
Green Day will perform in San Diego, alongside Smashing Pumpkings, Rancid and The Linda Lindas.
San Diego Wave FC vs Portland Thorns
7:00 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium| $20+
San Diego Wave FC will play against the Portland Horns.
Los Angeles Azules
7:00 p.m. at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre| $90.75+
Mexican cumbia icons, “Los Angeles Azules,” are making a stop in San Diego for their U.S. tour.
CRSSD Festival
Noon at Waterfront Park| limited tickets available
CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival featuring three stages and 36+ performers.
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
10 a.m. at Girard Avenue | Free
The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) will be returning to downtown La Jolla showcasing prestigious art, regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, and family-friendly fun.
Trolley Dances
10 a.m. Green Line Trolley| $40
Tours will begin at Old Town with stops at Gaslamp Quarter, Convention Center and Seaport Village.
The Concert - A Tribute to ABBA
8 p.m. at Humphreys Concerts
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA.
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Sunday, Sept. 29
Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire
11 a.m. at Mountain Vista Drive| Free
Free family-friendly event, traditional German food, craft beers, live music, games, 130+ artisan exhibitors, a kid zone, photo booth, and a dog costume contest.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
2 p.m. at The Old Globe| $68
On a train traveling through Europe, a wealthy American tycoon is found dead in his compartment, the door locked from the inside. Enter world-famous detective Hercule Poirot, who must navigate a train full of suspects and solve the murder before the killer strikes again.
Franco Escamilla
7 p.m. at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre| $79+
Popular Mexican comedian Franco Escamilla will stop in San Diego for his “1995 Show” tour.
