The best month to visit is September, San Diego beaches are less crowded at this time, and the weather is still fantastic.
Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo
WHERE: San Diego Zoo
WHEN: Now – September 05 | 9:00 AM – 9 :00 PM
Come “rock and roar” every day this summer with live music and other amazing entertainment experiences.
There’s so much to do, see and hear at Nighttime Zoo – it’s a good thing summer hours are longer!
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Del Mar Racing Season
WHERE: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
WHEN: Now – September 11, 2022
San San Diego horse racing takes place where the “turf meets the surf” at the Del Mar Racetrack.
Fans flock to the track each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the popular, annual Del Mar Racetrack racing season, mid-July – early-September.
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Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure – Sail & Play
WHERE: Maritime Museum of San Diego
WHEN: September 3 | 10:30 AM & 12:45 PM
This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action.
Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills.
Performances are 90 minutes.
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Julian Grape Stomp Festa
WHERE: Menghini Winery
WHEN: September 03 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We are excited to be continuing the old-world tradition of kicking off your shoes, rolling up your pant legs and letting tons of blessed grapes squish beneath your feet!
Local wineries offering sips to sample, a wide variety of food and shopping opportunities, great music and undoubtedly, a little extemporaneous dancing here and there!
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Aimloan.com San Diego Blues Festival
WHERE: Embarcadero Marina Park North
WHEN: September 10 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
This year’s 2022 lineup features returning headliner Billy F Gibbons with amazing national and local acts including: Southern Avenue, Phantom Blues Band with Curtis Salgado, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Eddie 9v, Memphissippi Sounds, Ben Powell and the Taryn Donath Duo.
Proceeds from this festival benefit the San Diego Food Bank.
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Movie at the Amphitheater
WHERE: Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater, Oceanside
WHEN: September 10 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The movie starts at dusk (arrive by 6pm) bring a chair or blanket to sit on!
Tonight’s movie is “Raya and the Last Dragon”.
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The Gentlemen’s Gourmet
WHERE: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad
WHEN: September 10 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
An annual cooking competition and fundraising event hosted by the North County African American Women’s Association for our yearly Scholarship Awards.
This year’s theme is “Cheers to 25 Years!”.
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San Diego Festival of the Arts
WHERE: San Diego Surf Sports Park
WHEN: September 10 – 11 | Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This age 21 and up event is a prestigious juried festival, showcasing stunning works of painting, sculpture, photography, glass, jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber and mixed media from more than 150 world renowned artists.
Ticket sales (starting at $13), a silent auction and wine and beer sales all benefit local adaptive sports programs supporting thousands of San Diegans with disabilities.
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9.11 Memorial Walk
WHERE: Mary’s Donuts, Lakeside
WHEN: September 11 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
We walk together. We walk to remember. We walk to never forget. With Storyteller Ted Tomaszewicz.
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9-11 Remembrance Hike
WHERE: Monserate Mountain, Fallbrook
WHEN: September 11 | 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Brief ceremony before the community hike.
We hope to join Fallbrook together in remembrance of the bravery of our first responders and the lives lost on 9-11.
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Luau for The Foundation for Senior Care
WHERE: 135 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook
WHEN: September 15 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The fall luau will be Hawaiian themed.
Put on your lei, grass skirt or even your coconut bra to help raise funds for The Foundation for Senior Care.
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Casino di Piazza
WHERE: Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy
WHEN: September 16 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The evening will feature craft cocktails provided by the Little Italy Food Hall, light hors d’oeuvres, live music, Blackjack, Craps and Roulette under the stars.
Dress to impress in your very best cocktail attire as you enjoy every detail carefully curated to give guests the most authentic Italian garden casino experience.
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Lakeside Arena Rhythm ‘N’ Brews
WHERE: Lakeside Arena: 12584 Mapleview St.
WHEN: September 17 | 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
People from all over San Diego County will join us at the Arena to listen to live, local music from The Farmers, Sara Petite, Farm Truck, and Barbwire. Guests can expect dancing against a gorgeous September sunset, delicious food and local brews from BNS Brewery.
Our two organizations host the best of Lakeside’s events to support our missions. Between the two, all proceeds from events go to support the youth and interests of the business, civic, and community of Lakeside.
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Taste of Gaslamp
WHERE: Downtown San Diego
WHEN: Sept. 17 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A scrumptious self-guided foodie tour that has become a staple for locals and tourists alike who flock to the Quarter to indulge in a culinary adventure stopping at 20+ restaurants across 16 square city blocks. For guests twenty-one and older, the Taste of Gaslamp Beer Garden by Karl Strauss offers up the ideal stop along the self-guided tour to indulge in three complementary beer tastings at the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation’s Davis-Horton House Park.
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Amps & Ales
WHERE: Third Avenue, Downtown Chula Vista
WHEN: September 17 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The day promises to be filled with brews, bites, and beats as attendees
stroll along Third Avenue tasting the best of the best from over 30 local
breweries, distilleries and wineries, live music and local food vendors.
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San Diego Zoo Food, Wine and Brew Celebration
WHERE: San Diego Zoo
WHEN: September 17 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
The party is wild, the bites and sips are delicious! At this one-of-a-kind tasting event, Southern California’s best food, wine, and beer are mixed with live entertainment and dancing.
Come nose-to-nose with wildlife at various locations throughout the night!
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Coastal Cleanup Day
WHERE: Del Mar Fairgrounds
WHEN: September 17 | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Join an army of socially-distanced Volunteer Environmental Champions to clean up litter and debris in your corner of San Diego County. Thousands of small efforts will help prevent TONS of litter from entering our creeks, bays and the ocean! Here at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, we’re coordinating to clean-up the San Dieguito River and basin along the proximity of the property.
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Oceanside Harbor Days
WHERE: Oceanside Harbor
WHEN: September 17-18 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide an outstanding opportunity for residents and neighbors to experience fun activities such as a costume party for kids 12 and under at Capt’n Junebug’s Kids Zone where they’ll meet local pirates and mermaids. Other activities include Arts, Crafts and Food booth areas, Military, Public Safety displays, live music, a beer garden and more!
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Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament
WHERE: Shadowridge Golf Club, Vista
WHEN: September 19 | 9:30 AM
Honor our military heroes and help raise funds to house wounded veterans in need.
19th hole reception at 5:00 PM.
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La Mesa Movie in the Park
WHERE: La Mesita Park
WHEN: September 23 | 5:30 PM
Tonight’s movie is “Soul”. A New York jazz pianist find himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife. Games and vendors will beat the park entrance before the movie starts.
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Fall Health Fair
WHERE: Parkway Plaza, El Cajon
WHEN: September 24 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us at this annual event which features vendors specializing in the health field. Booths include providers from the health, wellness, insurance, and lifestyle industries. Free health screenings, and live, interactive demonstrations throughout the promenade area of Parkway Plaza.
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Shop & Dine La Mesa
WHERE: The Marketplace at Lake Murray Village
WHEN: September 24 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come out and meet these small business owners in the Lake Murray area of La Mesa and have fun, win prizes and meet some of our local small businesses that are looking forward to meeting you!
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San Diego Spirits Festival
WHERE: Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla
WHEN: September 24-25 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Unlimited cocktails from over 60 brands, live music and entertainment, access to MCASD’s galleries and more. The two-day Signature Event is set to delight everyone’s palate and promises to be a feast for ALL your senses, with a weekend of unlimited tantalizing sips as you reconnect with brands you know, and discover new ones from over 65 brands from High end Spirits to ready to drink cocktails and seltzers.
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ArtWalk Carlsbad
WHERE: Armada Drive
WHEN: September 24-25 | Sat 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Locals and visitors will peruse the art oasis featuring a wide array of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, glasswork, fine jewelry, photography, and more. Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the
interactive art experiences and KidsWalk, a family-friendly interactive art area. In addition to the abundance of artwork, ArtWalk Carlsbad will feature live entertainment from local bands and musicians, a beer and wine pavilion and bites from street food vendors highlighting different cuisines.
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CRSSD Festival
WHERE: San Diego County Waterfront Park
WHEN: September 24-25, 2022
A two-day electronic music festival at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more.
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San Diego Restaurant Week
WHERE: Citywide
WHEN: September 25 – October 2, 2022
San Diego Restaurant Week, hosted by the California Restaurant Association, returns with over 100 restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods for eight days of dining.
Guests can enjoy two-course lunches for $10, $15, $20, and $25 and three-course dinners for $20, $30, $40, and $50, depending on the restaurant’s price points.
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Gaslight Steampunk Expo
WHERE: San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
WHEN: September 29 – October 2, 2022
A three and a half day event held annually by a group of dedicated enthusiasts and volunteers who have a passion for science fiction, the Victorian era, Maker ingenuity, and a flair for costumes.
Our theme for our 2022 event will be Haunted Holidays.
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Movies in the Moonlight
WHERE: Escaya Park, Chula Vista
WHEN: September 30 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tonight’s movie is “The Bad Guys”.
Don’t forget your chair, blanket, and snacks!
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