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Downtown Skate Returns to Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina This Summer

Downtown Skate Returns to Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina This Summer

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 9, 2025
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
25
The Horse Show Experience at San Diego County Fair

The Horse Show Experience at San Diego County Fair

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 6, 2025
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Included with fair admission
Nighttime Zoo

Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ongoing until August 10, 2025
San Diego Zoo
Included with zoo admission
Twilight in the Park Free Concert Series

Twilight in the Park Free Concert Series

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until August 28, 2025
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Free
2025 San Diego County Fair

2025 San Diego County Fair

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 6, 2025
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Tickets are sold by date. Click on the day you want to attend the Fair to purchase admission. Kids 5 and under are free every day.
Great American Petting Farm

Great American Petting Farm

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 6, 2025
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Discover STEM Women: Creativity and Curiosity

Discover STEM Women: Creativity and Curiosity at the San Diego History Center

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until March 31, 2026
San Diego History Center
Suggested minimum donation: $10
'Rhythms of the Pacific' Luau at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina

'Rhythms of the Pacific' Luau at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 30, 2025
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
$85 - $165
"Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project Exhibition"

'Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project Exhibition'

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2025
La Jolla Historical Society
Free
La Mesa Classic Car Show and Live Music Event

La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 28, 2025
Downtown La Mesa
Free
Santee Summer Concert Series 2025

Santee Summer Concert Series 2025

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until August 14, 2025
Town Center Community Park East
Free
Oceanside Fireworks Show

Oceanside Fireworks Show

Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 4 PM to 10 PM
SoCal Sports Complex
Free
Fireworks explode over San Diego Bay as part of the Big Bay Boom Independence Day Celebration on July 04, 2021 in San Diego, California.

Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 9 PM to 10 PM
970 North Harbor Drive
Free
"4th of July: America in Song" with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

'4th of July: America in Song' with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$37 - $125
Fireworks Spectacular at San Diego County Fair

Fireworks Spectacular at San Diego County Fair

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9 PM
Del Mar Fairgrounds
$0 - $33.60
SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 14: General View of the ballaprk as the San Diego Padres face against the Atlanta Braves on April 14, 2022 during Opening Day at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) ***Local Caption***

San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers, July 4 - 6

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Ongoing until July 6, 2025
PETCO Park
Up to $100+
Sunset Swim | San Diego Pre 4th of July Pool Party | Andaz Rooftop

Sunset Swim | San Diego Pre 4th of July Pool Party | Andaz Rooftop

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4 PM
Andaz San Diego
From $18.84
An Old Fashioned Fourth of July

An Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Old Poway Park
Free
4th of July Run and Ride

4th of July Run and Ride

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8 AM
TBD- undisclosed location
varies based on event
4th of July BBQ Dinner & Fireworks Viewing

4th of July BBQ Dinner & Fireworks Viewing

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 7 PM to 9:30 PM
Maritime Museum of San Diego
$40 - $60
El Cajon 4th of July Fireworks

El Cajon 4th of July Fireworks

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 3 PM to 9:30 PM
Kennedy Park
Free
Scripps Mesa Fireworks

Scripps Mesa Fireworks

Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 9 PM to 9:20 PM
9230 Gold Coast Drive
Free
Fourth Of July Oceanside Flyover

Fourth Of July Oceanside Flyover

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11 AM
The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort
$31 to $50
El Cajon 4th of July Fireworks

El Cajon 4th of July Fireworks

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 3 PM to 9:30 PM
Kennedy Park
Free
Santee Salutes - Fourth of July Celebration

Santee Salutes - Fourth of July Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 2 PM to 10 PM
Town Center Community Park East
Parking has a fee and must be purchased prior.
4th of July Drone Spectacular

4th of July Drone Spectacular

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
The Shores Restaurant
Free
60th Annual Independence Day Festival

60th Annual Independence Day Festival

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 4 PM to 9:30 PM
California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Independence Day BBQ & Patio Party

Independence Day BBQ & Patio Party

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 2 PM to 8 PM
Rancho Bernardo Inn
The Spirit of the Fourth

The Spirit of the Fourth

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 9 AM to 9 PM
Rancho Bernardo High School
Free besides a donation of $10 or $20 for the fireworks show
San Diego 4th of July Signature Dinner Cruise

San Diego 4th of July Signature Dinner Cruise

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 7 PM to 10 PM
City Cruises San Diego
From $190
San Diego 4th of July Sights and Sips Cocktail Cruise

San Diego 4th of July Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8 PM
City Cruises
From $166
San Marcos Red, White, and Boom

San Marcos Red, White, and Boom

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5 PM to 9 PM
Bradley Park
Free
Julian 4th of July Parade

Julian 4th of July Parade

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 10 AM to 1:30 PM
Julian Town Hall
Free
Old Town Fourth of July

Old Town Fourth of July

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Free
4th of July Family Cruise on WDE

4th of July Family Cruise on WDE

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 10 PM
Bahia Resort Hotel
$67.66 - $272.76
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Celebrate the Fourth of July at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5 PM to 9 PM
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
Free
July 4 Grand Drone Show Celebration

July 4 Grand Drone Show Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Grand Social at Fairmont Gran Del Mar
0-$100
4th of July at Swing Social

4th of July at Swing Social

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 12 PM
Swing Social
Sally’s Boardwalk Boom: An Exclusive Waterfront Experience

Sally’s Boardwalk Boom: An Exclusive Waterfront Experience

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 7 PM
Sally’s Waterfront Dining
Fourth of July Mediterranean Buffet at Garibaldi

Fourth of July Mediterranean Buffet at Garibaldi

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 6 PM to 10:15 PM
Garibaldi
$130
4th of July At Huntress

4th of July At Huntress

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5 PM to 10 PM
Huntress
Carnitas Chef Cook-Off Contest

Carnitas Chef Cook-Off Contest

Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM
Carnitas’ Snack Shack – Embarcadero
Free
Fourth of July Fun on the Marina

Fourth of July Fun on the Marina

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 6, 2025
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Free
Red, White, and Bower

Red, White, & Bower

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 7 PM to 9:30 PM
Dive at The Bower Coronado
$114
Enjoy an Exclusive Fourth of July Celebration at Vistal

Enjoy an Exclusive Fourth of July Celebration at Vistal

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 4 PM
Vistal Bar + Restaurant
$600
Pet-tacular Pooch Fun Run

Pet-tacular Pooch Fun Run

Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Del Mar Fairgrounds
San Diego Padres Italian Heritage Night

San Diego Padres Italian Heritage Night

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
PETCO Park
From $37.95
KPBS Kids - Daniel Tiger and Katerina

KPBS Kids Event: All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair!

Friday, July 11, 2025 from 11 AM to 2 PM
Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center
Free
"Superman" Movie Premiere Party

'Superman' Movie Premiere Party

Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM
Mission Valley
Bruno and the Hooligans

Bruno and the Hooligans

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7 PM
The Magnolia
$10 - $50+
5k Beer Run x Pure Project | 2025 CA Brewery Running Series

5k Beer Run x Pure Project | 2025 CA Brewery Running Series

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10 AM
Pure Project Balboa Park
$0 – $68.08
2025 72nd Over The Line (OTL) World Championship

2025 72nd Over The Line (OTL) World Championship

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until July 20, 2025
Fiesta Island
$150
San Diego Pride Parade

San Diego Pride Parade

Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM
The San Diego Pride Parade
Free
5th Annual Filipino American Friendship Festival

5th Annual Filipino American Friendship Festival

Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 11 AM to 6 PM
Liberty Station NTC Park
Free
PAWmicon 2025

PAWmicon 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM
Balboa Park - Outside the San Diego Air & Space Museum
Free
Indigi-Con

Celebrate Indigenous Sequential Art, Artists, and Authors at Indigi-Con

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until July 27, 2025
UC San Diego Park & Market
Free
KPBS Kids

KPBS Kids Event: Day of Play

Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
Free
Katerina and Daniel Tiger

Daniel Tiger @ the San Diego Railroad Museum

Friday, September 19, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
kids 12 and under get in for free
The Old Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center is comprised of the flagship Old Globe Theatre (left) and a new facility (right) housing the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, the Karen and Donald Cohn Education Center, Hattox Hall and the Donald and Darlene Shiley Terrace.

The Old Globe 90th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Old Globe Theatre
Tickets are $1,500 (regular seating) and $2,500 (VIP seating) and include the reception, dinner, special performance, and dancing. Tables of 10 are available starting at $15,000. Valet parking is included in the price of the ticket.
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