San Diego Events Calendar by Month

August 1-10
Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr.
Gather your family and friends and take them to the San Diego Zoo this summer for an unforgettable experience. San Diego’s Nighttime Zoo allows for the animals to be viewed in an entirely different environment.

August 3
All-American Car Show
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Seaport Village Embarcadero North, 849 West Harbor Dr.
The Mopar Club of San Diego is presenting a car show from all eras of American car design, complete with a DJ, awards, and a variety of food vendors.

August 6-10
Tiki Oasis
Celebrating its 25th year, Tiki Oasis is featuring 5 days of live music, art shows, dinners, and so much more. Various times and locations.

August 7
Dockside Night Market
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
598 Harbor Ln.
The Dockside Night Market offers a variety of locally caught seafood prepared by San Diego’s best chefs. Enjoy a night at the Tuna Dockside Pier listening to live music and sampling different dishes and craft cocktails.

August 21
Paint and Sip at Bernardo Winery
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
Situated with a view of the vineyard, painters of all skill levels can join in the fun of Paint and Sip at the Bernardo Winery.

August 30-31
Holo Holo Music Festival
Gallagher Square Petco Park, 899 J St.
The Holo Holo Music Festival is a 2-day event jam packed with reggae and island music that celebrates the “heartbeat of the islands” in the Pacific.

September 6
Cabrillo Under the Stars
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Point Loma, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr.
Set atop the breathtaking cliffs of Point Loma, Cabrillo Under the Stars is the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation’s signature annual fundraising event. It features an evening of community, conservation, and connection inside San Diego’s only national park.

September 12-14
San Diego Bayfair
Mission Bay, 1404 Vacation Road
The San Diego Bayfair is a thrilling celebration of powerboat racing, community, and waterfront fun, held annually on Mission Bay in San Diego, California. Known as one of the largest powerboat racing events in the United States, Bayfair features a weekend packed with hydroplane races, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Attendees can enjoy prime views of high-speed races and explore.

September 20
Coastal Cleanup Day
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Our beaches and oceans are San Diego’s most beloved environments, helping make this beautiful city so unique and special. Join us and the thousands of other volunteers on Coastal Cleanup Day and keep our coastal environments clean and beautiful for our long-term enjoyment and admiration.

September 20-21
Pacific Islander Festival
Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd.
The Pacific Islander Festival in San Diego is the largest and longest-running celebration of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture in the U.S. This vibrant, community-driven event brings together participants from across the country to honor the traditions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia through music, dance, food, and art.

September 20-21
Adams Avenue Street Fair
4649 Hawley Boulevard, Normal Heights San Diego
The Adams Avenue Street Fair in San Diego is a dynamic celebration of music and local culture. As Southern California’s largest free music festival, it features live performances across multiple stages, unique vendors, and delicious food offerings. With a laid-back atmosphere, it’s a must-attend event for music lovers and festival-goers alike.

September 27-28
San Diego International Dragon Boat Race
1500 East Mission Bay Drive
Unleash the dragons at the San Diego International Dragon Boat Race, where the race competition is fierce, and there are pre-race festivities such as lion dance, music, and performances, as well as a Vendor Village with food trucks, jewelry, clothing, and more. If you love a fiery competition, then row over to the San Diego International Dragon Boat Race.