The Big List of Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

Check out this week’s Big List of Things to Do in San Diego this weekend and make your plans!

Don’t miss the Summer Arts Fest at Liberty Station, a lively Marine Band concert in Little Italy, and the dazzling Imaginarium experience!

If that’s not enough…there’s plenty more below. Have a great weekend!

top concerts in san diego this week

Top Concerts in San Diego This Week

From country legend Dwight Yoakam with The Mavericks and Ben Haggard, to bluegrass icon Alison Krauss, the lineup is stacked. Don’t miss Top Gun: Maverick in Concert with the San Diego Symphony, the mind-blowing Pink Floyd tribute Brit Floyd, and comedian Brad Williams bringing the laughs.


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The Craving

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The Fair is Back

It’s that time of year again—the San Diego County Fair is back in Del Mar. That means rides, games, all of the crazy Fair Food you can handle, and…traffic 🤪.​ See you there!


Make the Most of the San Diego County Fair With These 7 Tips

From saving money to finding the best eats, these seven tips help you navigate the San Diego County Fair for maximum fun, food, and unforgettable experiences.


Thursday, July 10

SpareRoom

Speed Roommating Hits San Diego: Meet Your Next Roomie IRL

Tired of flaky roommate chats and sky-high rent? SpareRoom’s Speed Roommating event is bringing real connections to Stout Public House—no apps, just good convos and potential new roomies. It’s matchmaking for your lease (and sanity).


Ivey Ranch Park summer season

Ivey Ranch Park Association Saddles Up for an Action-Packed Summer Season

Ivey Ranch Park delivers a summer season that serves both community engagement and meaningful support for their equine-assisted therapy mission.


Twilight in the Park

Enjoy Free Summer Concerts at Twilight in the Park

Twilight in the Park offers free live music under the stars at Balboa Park, featuring a diverse lineup of local bands and family-friendly summer fun.


Authentic Hawaiian Magic at Catamaran Resort This Summer

The islands are calling, and you don’t need a plane ticket to answer. Catamaran Resort’s legendary Sunset Luaus on the Bay return, bringing authentic Hawaiian culture and unforgettable entertainment to Mission Bay’s shores for another spectacular summer season.


Mirae kh RHEE Constellations

You’re Invited: Mirae kh RHEE’s Constellations

Step into an immersive journey through adoption, heritage, and myth at MOPA@SDMA. Mirae kh RHEE’s glowing bamboo sculptures and constellation-inspired installations explore belonging and ancestral memory in a poetic, sensory way.


Friday, July 11

big list of things to do in san diego this week

Get Lost in the Magic of Imaginarium at Las Americas

Step into Utopia, a dazzling walk‑through light festival at Las Americas. Explore 35 themed zones—from mirror mazes to rose gardens—plus free daily circus shows, stunt riders, and glowing photo moments. All ages welcome—magic, wonder, and San Diego summer vibes guaranteed.


A Golden Weekend at La Costa

A Golden Weekend at La Costa

Celebrate 60 years of SoCal style at Omni La Costa’s Legacy Weekend, featuring retro pool parties, vintage dinners, classic TV, and golf—honoring Hollywood history with a modern twist.


Birch Aquarium's Shark Summer

Shark Summer Returns to Birch Aquarium for Six Weeks of Fin-tastic Fun

Ready to dive deep into the world of sharks while supporting real conservation efforts? This extended summer celebration has something for every shark enthusiast.


Everyday California's Surf Camps

Summer Surf Camps: Give Your Kids an Epic Beach Adventure

With summer around the corner, parents are searching for exciting ways to keep their kids active once school is out. Everyday California’s Surf Camps are the perfect mix of fun, adventure, and skill-building that’ll have your little ones counting down the days until their next session.


Treat Yourself at Seabreeze Craft Chocolates’ Summer Pastry Pop-Up

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates hosts a delightful Summer Pastry Pop-Up featuring fresh seasonal desserts and handmade sweets perfect for a sunny San Diego indulgence.


Saturday, July 12

Summer Arts Fest

Summer Arts Fest Returns to Liberty Station

Summer Arts Fest kicks off a three-month series of free outdoor concerts that transform the North Promenade into an open-air venue showcasing some of San Diego’s most compelling musical talent.


things to do in san diego in july

A Taste of Baja: Culinary Week at Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta’s Culinary Week in Tecate blends garden-fresh cuisine, top chefs, and hands-on classes into an immersive cross-border food experience rooted in wellness and community.


Movies in Memorial Chula Vista

Movies in Memorial Brings Free Outdoor Cinema to Chula Vista

Movies in Memorial represents the kind of programming that makes Downtown Chula Vista worth the drive. Free outdoor movies, good food nearby, and a park setting that actually works for this type of event. It’s community programming done right.


Marine Band San Diego Honors 250 Years of Corps History With Patriotic Concert

Marine Band San Diego Summer Concert delivers precision, passion, and patriotic pride through an evening of exceptional military musicianship in Little Italy’s welcoming community setting.


Seaside Sessions Returns With Free Ocean View Concerts at Del Mar Plaza

Del Mar Plaza brings back one of summer’s hottest free entertainment series with Seaside Sessions, offering live music on the Ocean View Deck. The combination of talented local musicians, ocean views, and the relaxed atmosphere on the deck creates exactly the kind of experience that makes summer evenings in Del Mar special.


sdma summer art adventures

Enriching Summer Art Adventures for Kids & Families at SDMA

SDMA’s summer art adventures transform summer days into creative experiences that blend learning and fun for families. Their art and family-focused programming in Balboa Park provides exactly what parents are looking for: interactive experiences that blend learning, creativity, and enjoyment without breaking the budget.


woman smelling flowers

Nature Collective’s July Events Showcase San Elijo Lagoon

Ready to discover why San Elijo Lagoon is one of our most important coastal ecosystems? These free tours offer the perfect introduction.


Sunday, July 13

Mt. Ada

Roll, Sip & Explore Catalina This Summer

Catalina Island just amped up the summer fun: vintage rollerskates under the Casino domes, beachside bites and cocktails at Descanso, zip‑lining over canyon views, Casino tours, and even hidden‑ranch wilderness trips. Paradise—and memories—are a ferry away.


Denja Harris

Step Into the Soft World of Denja Harris at OMA

Experience Denja Harris’s fiber art exploring texture, color, and emotional space—think large-scale yarn paintings and soft sculptures that blur structure and surrender. It’s a sensory, meditative journey inviting reflection on softness and becoming.


SeaWorld San Diego Summer Spectacular

All-New Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever. This epic seasonal celebration is all about fresh vibes, thrilling entertainment, and the magic of marine life.


See you there, San Diego!

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