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69 confirmed San Diego event dates are listed, each read on the organizer’s own page. 36 are marked family-friendly. Weekly markets show under Every Week. Check each organizer page for prices and times before you go.Checked October 22, 2026.

69confirmed dates ahead
36marked family-friendly by the organizer
3area groups
Organizerpages are the source for every date

Every Week

  1. Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market

    Every Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and every Wednesday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, year-round, rain or shine

    West Date Street (Saturday: Kettner Blvd to Front St); Piazza della Famiglia area (Wednesday: Kettner Blvd to State St) · Price: See event site · Organizer page

  2. Hillcrest Farmers Market

    Every Sunday 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine and on holidays (temporary location on University Ave. while the Normal Street Promenade is built)

    University Ave between Herbert St and Park Blvd (1601 University Ave), temporary location · Price: See event site · Organizer page

  3. Spreckels Organ Society free Sunday concerts

    Sundays at 2:00 pm, October 25 to December 6, 2026, on the schedule the organizer has posted

    Spreckels Organ Pavilion · Price: Free and open to the public · Organizer page

July 2026

  1. Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World

    Jul 11 to Jan 10, 2027 · 10:00 am-5:00 pm · San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado

    Price: Free-$25.00 · Organizer page

    On nowFamily

October 2026

  1. Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema

    Oct 10 to Mar 19, 2027 · 10:00 am-5:00 pm · Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado

    Price: Free-$15.00 · Organizer page

    On now

  2. Altar Tours (Dia de los Muertos)

    Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM · Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  3. Back from the Brink

    Oct 23 to Nov 19, 2026 · Not listed · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  4. Community Spotlight: Sherman Heights Community Center (Dia de los Muertos altar)

    Oct 23 to Nov 9, 2026 · 10:00 am-5:00 pm · Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado

    Price: $5.00-$8.00 · Organizer page

  5. Daily feedings and talks at Birch Aquarium (penguins, sharks and rays, kelp forest, tide pool, storytime)

    Oct 23 to Sep 30, 2027 · Penguin Feeding daily 10-10:15 AM; Reptile Meet and Greet daily 1-1:15 PM; Little Blue Penguins 101 daily 3:15 PM; Storytime with Seadragons Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30 AM; Tide Pool Feeding Mon/Wed/Fri 12 PM; Sharks and Rays Feeding Tue/Thu/Sat 12 PM; others on page · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Price: Included with admission · Organizer page

    Family

  6. Deep Sky (IMAX space film)

    Oct 23 to Dec 31, 2026 · Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado

    Price: $19.95-$24.95 · Organizer page

  7. Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium

    Oct 23 to Oct 24, 2026 · 6:00-8:30 PM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  8. Kids FREE October at the Maritime Museum

    Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026 · Maritime Museum of San Diego

    Price: Two free youth admissions (ages 17 & under) with each paid adult general admission ticket · Organizer page

    Family

  9. Kids Free October at Birch Aquarium

    Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026 · Aquarium open 9 AM-5 PM on Oct 22 (last entry 1 hour before closing) · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Price: Kids free (reserve tickets online for a specific date and time) · Organizer page

    Family

  10. Long range and multi-day sportfishing trips out of Fisherman's Landing

    Oct 23 to Nov 4, 2026 · Fisherman's Landing, San Diego (619) 221-8500; street address not on page read

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  11. Long range and overnight sportfishing trips out of Point Loma Sportfishing

    Oct 23 to Nov 4, 2026 · Overnight trips depart 8:00 PM (about 18 hours); multi-day trips depart 10:00 AM · Point Loma Sportfishing, 1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 223-1627

    Price: See event site (trip listings show prices) · Organizer page

  12. Marine Science Club at Birch Aquarium (Aquarium Explorers ages 6-7; Adventure Club ages 8-10)

    Oct 23 to Nov 30, 2026 · Select Sundays in Oct and Nov, 1-3 PM (Explorers); select Saturdays in Sept and Oct, 1-3 PM (Adventure Club) · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Price: $25 per child per session · Organizer page

    Family

  13. Ocean Paradise

    Oct 23 to Nov 19, 2026 · Not listed · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  14. Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure (IMAX film)

    Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026 · Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  15. SeaWorld San Diego: Halloween Spooktacular

    Oct 23 to Nov 1, 2026 · Select dates; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  16. Sunset Scripps Pier Walk at Birch Aquarium

    Oct 23 to Dec 31, 2026 · Select Saturdays and Sundays; time not listed · Birch Aquarium at Scripps / Scripps Pier

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  17. The Ball Pool at Fleet Science Center

    Oct 23 to Nov 22, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. daily (venue open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) · Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  18. Tidepooling Adventure at Birch Aquarium

    Oct 23 to Dec 31, 2026 · Select Saturdays and Sundays; time not listed · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  19. Wild San Diego

    Oct 23 to Nov 19, 2026 · Not listed · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado

    Price: Free · Organizer page

  20. Meet The Strings: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Symphony Kids)

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 10am and 11:30am · Jacobs Music Center

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  21. Toy Story 5 Movie Night (Costume Contest)

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Not confirmed · San Diego Air & Space Museum

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  22. Trick-or-Treat on India Street

    Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 3:30pm-7:30pm · India Street (W. Cedar to W. Grape closed to traffic); Piazza della Famiglia

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  23. OB Farmers Market

    Oct 28 to Sep 30, 2027 · Wednesdays 4:00 pm-8:00 pm, rain or shine · 4900 block of Newport Avenue (between Cable and Bacon Streets)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  24. Dia de los Muertos celebration, Old Town

    Oct 31 to Nov 2, 2026 · Not listed · Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  25. SeaWorld San Diego: Dia de los Muertos

    Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 · Not listed · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  26. Trick or Treat Symphony – A Family Concert

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11am · Jacobs Music Center

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

November 2026

  1. Spreckels Organ: The Enchanted Tail, an opera for kids

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Spreckels Organ Pavilion

    Price: Free · Organizer page

    Family

  2. SeaWorld San Diego: Red, White & Blue Salute

    Nov 7 to Nov 9, 2026 · Daily; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  3. Concert Series: Broken Threads (Hausmann Quartet)

    Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 2:30 PM · Maritime Museum of San Diego (aboard Berkeley)

    Price: General Admission $35 advance / $40 at door; Students/Military $10 advance / $12 door · Organizer page

    Family

  4. SeaWorld San Diego: Christmas Celebration

    Nov 13 to Jan 3, 2027 · Daily; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  5. Accessibility Mornings (sensory-friendly)

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9:00 a.m. · Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  6. International Air & Space Hall of Fame 2026

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Not confirmed · San Diego Air & Space Museum

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  7. Shop Small, Shop Local Ocean Beach

    Nov 26 to Dec 18, 2026 · Shop Small Saturday Nov 28, 10 AM-4 PM; other hours not posted · Ocean Beach business district

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  8. BOARDED! A New Pirate Adventure

    Nov 28 to Dec 26, 2026 · 10:30 AM or 12:45 PM, about 90 minutes · Maritime Museum of San Diego (San Salvador or Californian)

    Price: Adults $93; Youth (under 18) $38 · Organizer page

    Family

  9. Spreckels Organ: Nutcracker highlights with San Diego Civic Youth Ballet

    Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Spreckels Organ Pavilion

    Price: Free · Organizer page

    Family

December 2026

  1. December Nights

    Dec 4 to Dec 5, 2026 · Japanese Friendship Garden free Upper Garden 3-9 PM; San Diego Museum of Art free 5:00-9:00 PM (last entry 8:45 PM); other venue hours not posted yet · Balboa Park

    Price: Free · Organizer page

  2. OB Holiday Parade

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM per organizer calendar · Newport Avenue (2025 parade started at Newport Ave and Sunset Cliffs Blvd)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  3. Small Town Holiday & Tree Lighting

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Not listed · Not confirmed (listed by Port of San Diego)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  4. La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival

    Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Parade 1:00 PM, about 90 minutes (an FAQ answer says 1:30 PM); Holiday Festival 1:00-5:00 PM · Parade: Kline St and Girard Ave to La Jolla Recreation Center (Draper and Prospect Streets); festival at the Recreation Center

    Price: Free; donations accepted · Organizer page

    Family

  5. Spreckels Organ: The Bear and the Pear Tree and annual Sing-Along

    Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Spreckels Organ Pavilion

    Price: Free · Organizer page

    Family

  6. Makers Arcade Holiday Fair

    Dec 12 to Dec 13, 2026 · Not listed · Broadway Pier

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  7. Meet The Brass: March of the Toys (Symphony Kids)

    Dec 12 to Dec 13, 2026 · 10am and 11:30am · Jacobs Music Center

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  8. Whale watching season with Flagship Cruises

    Dec 12 to Apr 15, 2027 · Two half-day tours daily: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM and 1:30-5:00 PM (arrive 15 minutes early) · Flagship Cruises & Events, San Diego Bay (departure point not stated on page)

    Price: Adult (13+) $54.00 Mon-Fri / $57.00 Sat-Sun; Child (4-12) $40.50 Mon-Fri / $42.75 Sat-Sun (plus taxes and fees) · Organizer page

    Family

  9. 56th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

    Dec 13 to Dec 20, 2026 · Times not listed · San Diego Bay

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  10. Noel Noel (San Diego Master Chorale and San Diego Children's Choir)

    Dec 18 to Dec 20, 2026 · Fri Dec 18 7:30pm; Sat Dec 19 6pm; Sun Dec 20 4:30pm · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  11. Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade

    Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Not listed · Bayside streets in downtown San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

January 2027

  1. Happy 112th Birthday, Spreckels Organ

    Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · 2:00 PM · Spreckels Organ Pavilion

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  2. SeaWorld San Diego: Ocean Discovery Days

    Jan 9 to Jan 18, 2027 · Select dates; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  3. SeaWorld San Diego: Mardi Gras

    Jan 23 to Feb 21, 2027 · Select dates; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

February 2027

  1. Lunar New Year: Music in Full Bloom

    Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · 11am · Jacobs Music Center

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  2. SeaWorld San Diego: Lunar New Year

    Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · Not listed · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  3. Meet The Percussion: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (Symphony Kids)

    Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · 10am and 11:30am · Jacobs Music Center

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  4. SeaWorld San Diego: Seven Seas Food Festival

    Feb 26 to May 2, 2027 · Select dates; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

March 2027

  1. Carnival of the Animals: Music on the Wild Side

    Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · 11am · Jacobs Music Center

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  2. Cabrillo National Monument: Open Tower Day (Old Point Loma Lighthouse)

    Mon, Mar 22, 2027 · Park open daily 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; tower day hours not posted · Cabrillo National Monument, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive

    Price: Park entrance fee: $20.00 private vehicle (covers all passengers); $10.00 individual on foot or bicycle (ages 15 and under free) · Organizer page

    Family

April 2027

  1. Meet The Winds: Peter and the Wolf (Symphony Kids)

    Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 10am and 11:30am · Jacobs Music Center

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  2. La Jolla Concours d'Elegance

    Apr 23 to Apr 25, 2027 · Fri Apr 23 VIP Soiree 6-10 PM; Sat Apr 24 Porsches & Power on Prospect 5-9 PM; Sun Apr 25 Main Concours 9 AM-4 PM · La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Blvd; Porsches & Power on Prospect along Prospect Street

    Price: Sunday General Admission $129 (ticket links reference 2026, may change); Porsches & Power on Prospect: free · Organizer page

    Family

May 2027

  1. SeaWorld San Diego: Viva La Musica

    May 7 to May 23, 2027 · Select dates; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  2. OB Kiwanis Kite Festival

    Sat, May 15, 2027 · 10:00 AM-3:00 PM · Robb Field, 2525 Bacon Street

    Price: Free (organizer's annual events page: 'A free family event'); carnival and food prices not posted · Organizer page

    Family

  3. SeaWorld San Diego: Summer Spectacular

    May 28 to Sep 6, 2027 · Select dates; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

June 2027

  1. OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off (47th annual)

    Sat, Jun 26, 2027 · 10 am-8 pm (chili tasting 11 am-1:30 pm) · Six square blocks of Ocean Beach; Chili Cook-Off on grass between Newport Avenue and the ocean

    Price: Fair entry is free; chili tickets 2 tastings for $5 or $30 Master Ticket; mural squares $30 · Organizer page

    Family

July 2027

  1. Comic-Con International 2027

    Jul 22 to Jul 25, 2027 · Preview Night July 21; other hours not posted · Venue not stated on comic-con.org page (organizer is San Diego Comic Convention)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

August 2027

  1. Cabrillo National Monument: Founder's Day and Open Tower Day

    Wed, Aug 25, 2027 · Park open daily 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; tower day hours not posted · Cabrillo National Monument, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive

    Price: Park entrance fee: $20.00 private vehicle (covers all passengers); $10.00 individual on foot or bicycle (ages 15 and under free) · Organizer page

    Family

September 2027

  1. SeaWorld San Diego: Halloween Spooktacular 2027

    Sep 10 to Oct 31, 2027 · Select dates; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  2. La Jolla Cove Swim (tentative 2027 date)

    Sun, Sep 12, 2027 · 2026 format: Garibaldi Groms Fun Swim 9:50-10:30 am; other swims 7:30 am-2:30 pm · La Jolla Cove / Scripps Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

Events by Area

Events

Downtown and Balboa Park

Museums, markets, concerts, parades and Comic-Con.

Events

Beaches and Coast

Ocean Beach, La Jolla, Mission Bay and Point Loma.

Events

Fishing and Whale Watching

Fishing days, shows and whale-watching season.

Events

Military

Ceremonies that honor service, as dates are confirmed.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Only dates read on an organizer’s own page are listed. Zoo, Old Globe, Japanese Friendship Garden, USS Midway, Petco Park and City library events could not be read.
  • No military dates are confirmed yet (Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Fleet Week, air show); see the military events page.
  • Five areas (Coronado & South Bay, North County, East County, Julian and the mountains) are not researched yet, so they have no events here.
  • Recurring rows show their season, not every date. Some dates are seasonal windows rather than single days. See each area events page for the specific items we could not verify.

FAQ

Are these dates confirmed?

Each date was read on the organizer’s own page. Items we could not confirm are listed under What We Could Not Verify.

Where are the events for other parts of the county?

Those areas are not researched yet. We add an area only when we have read its organizers’ pages.

Sources

  1. aquarium.ucsd.edu
  2. home.nps.gov
  3. ljparade.com
  4. runsignup.com
  5. sandiegoairandspace.org
  6. seaworld.com
  7. www.balboapark.org
  8. www.comic-con.org
  9. www.fishermanslanding.com
  10. www.flagshipsd.com
  11. www.fleetscience.org
  12. www.hillcrestfarmersmarket.com
  13. www.lajollaconcours.com
  14. www.littleitalysd.com
  15. www.oceanbeachsandiego.com
  16. www.parks.ca.gov
  17. www.pointlomasportfishing.com
  18. www.portofsandiego.org
  19. www.sandiegosymphony.org
  20. www.sdmaritime.org
  21. www.spreckelsorgan.org

Checked October 22, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 22, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.