San Diego Events Calendar by Month
May
May 1-4
San Diego Zoo Food, Wine and Brew Celebration
San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr.
The party is wild, and 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, all served at the World-Famous San Diego Zoo.
May 8-11
Gator By the Bay – Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival
Spanish Landing Park, 3900 North Harbor Dr.
The spirit, sounds, and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this four-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay. It features 100+ live musical acts and performances on seven stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass, and plenty of fun for the kids.
May 16-18
Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival
San Diego Embarcadero, 839 W. Harbor Dr.
A highly-anticipated 7+ stage, 80+ bands, 3-day music, culinary, and arts festival will descend upon the stunning waterfront of downtown San Diego all along the Embarcadero. The festival offers diverse attractions, including yacht parties, water sports, art installations, after-parties, a craft beer village, and plenty of local flavors.
May 18
Cars and Coffee
San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza
Come join us for our monthly Cars and Coffee from 7:30 am – 9:00 am. Check out the various makes and models or show off your own. The fun will continue inside the Museum starting at 10:00 am with Dads and Donuts. Special guest speaker and engine starts. All dads are free on Father’s Day. Discounted admission of $10 before 10:00 am for the rest of the family.
June
May 30 – June 1, 2025
San Diego County Fair
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA
Whether you’ve got a furry friend, a scaly sidekick, or a feathered flock, we all agree that pets rock! They bring joy, laughter, and much love into our lives. They’re our snuggle buddies, adventure partners, and loyal companions. This summer, we’ll celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets. Join us as we turn the dog days of summer into the cat’s meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment at our Summer Pet-tacular!
May 30 – June 1, 2025
Western Days
Valley Center Community Hall & Park, 28246 Lilac Rd., Valley Center, CA
The 75th Anniversary of Valley Center Western Days is a milestone celebration honoring the community’s rich western heritage. Established in 1950, this family-friendly event offers fun for everyone: carnival rides, music and dancing, beer garden, and more!
June 14, 2025
Summer Fun on the 101
Leucadia Roadside Park, 860 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia, CA
11:30 am – 8 pm
Summer Fun on the 101 is a musical celebration taking place just a block from Beacon’s Beach in beautiful Encinitas, California at the Leucadia Roadside Park (860 N. Coast Hwy 101). Summer Fun on the 101 is Encinitas’ most epic music festival and is free and open to the whole community!
June 17-18, 2025
Taste of Italy
Piazza Della Famiglia, 523 W. Date St.
4 pm – 8 pm
Join us both nights and walk through 48 square blocks, sampling some of the best bites and sips our beautiful neighborhood offers. Each evening will showcase different restaurants, each just as delicious as the last. Upon arrival, attendees will check in at the Piazza della Famiglia and receive a Taste Passport. Guests will then make their way to each restaurant stop, taking away their “tastes” to enjoy at their leisure. If you would prefer to sit and enjoy your treats, seating will be available at the Piazza della Famiglia, as well as live music at Piazza della Famiglia and Piazza Basilone.
June 17-18, 2025
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival unites music lovers worldwide in San Diego. This annual event combines the sounds of smooth jazz, various delicious cuisines, and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience.
June 20, 2025
Summer Solstice Celebration
Rancho Benardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.
11:30 am – 8 pm
Welcome the arrival of summer at our Summer Solstice Celebration. Unwind in plush, soft-seating lounges while savoring chilled Frosé, handcrafted summer cocktails, and artfully curated small bites — each designed to capture the season’s vibrant flavors. Enjoy curated acoustic sounds and raise a glass in a celebratory sunset toast as the sun dips below the horizon. Let’s make the longest day of the year the best one yet.
July
July 2-30
Curbside Bites Food Truck Markets
11 am – 2 pm
Downtown San Diego
Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. San Diego’s most popular local food trucks serve lunch every Wednesday in the heart of Downtown San Diego.
July 4
Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom!
9 pm
San Diego Bay
The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed strategically around the Bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero North, Marina District and Coronado Ferry Landing.
July 4
An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July
10 am – 4 pm
Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064
Bring your family and friends to Old Poway Park and celebrate our country’s independence in “turn-of-the-20th-century-style”. This event will feature patriotic entertainment, western re-enactors, free children’s crafts, train displays, and old-fashioned games. Tasty treats and train rides will be available for a fee.
July 19
Day to Day Vintage Market
11 am – 5 pm
North Park, 2960 North Park Way
Day to Day Vintage Market is an open-air market in North Park, San Diego. This unique market features a variety of finely curated local vintage clothing, accessories, and antique vendors, with styles spanning from the 1940s to the 2000s.
July 24-27
Comic Con
San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr.
Comic-Con International is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities, and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia, and pop culture in general.