A San Diegan since 1972, I curate the city’s best weekends—events, hikes, stories, and music.
From twinkling boat parades to pet costumes, local heroes, and a waterfall hike — here’s what’s happening Dec 12–14.
Dec 12, 2025
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16 min read
Free festive events, a heartwarming coastal rescue, a new La Jolla café, a peaceful river hike, and your full weekend weather + live music.
Dec 5, 2025
A cozy holiday weekend across the county — local markets, small-town magic, outdoor ice skating, and tons happening close to home.
Nov 28, 2025
15 min read
Encinitas Street Fair, Doggie Fest, Mannheim Steamroller, plus an award-winning new Chula Vista dumpling spot you have to try.Summary
Nov 21, 2025
12 min read
Your guide to San Diego’s best events, eats, hikes, trivia, and live music for Nov 14–16.
Nov 14, 2025
Your guide to San Diego’s best events, eats, hikes, trivia, and live music this weekend.
Nov 7, 2025
Your guide to the best events, bites, and live music across the county this weekend.
Oct 31, 2025
14 min read
Your guide to the best events, bites & tunes across San Diego.
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
La Mesa Oktoberfest, SD–TJ Jazz Fest, October is for Kids, HalGLOWeen Zoo nights, Taste of Oceanside + stacked live music.
Oct 3, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
San Diego weekend highlights + Sunday showers possible
Sep 19, 2025
Thunderboats roar at Mission Bay, Julian's apple orchards open for picking, German beer flows in Mission Hills & Restaurant Week serves up countywide deals.
Sep 12, 2025
Free outdoor movies, plumeria festival, surf challenges, and fresh restaurant news inside.
Sep 5, 2025
18 min read
A corpse flower blooms, drums echo at Barona, and the 1812 Overture lights up the Rady Shell
Aug 29, 2025
LeucadiART Walk hits the streets, Bike the Bay returns, KPBS brings authors together & surf culture opens at Oceanside Museum of Art.
Aug 22, 2025
17 min read
Pro Pickleball Playoffs Hit Barnes Tennis Center, '90s Alt-Rock Night at Gallagher Square & 48th Annual Bodysurfing Championships at Oceanside Pier
Aug 15, 2025
Vintage tiki party takes over Town & Country, SoCal’s biggest night market hits Pechanga Arena, and low tide reveals a Sunset Cliffs secret.
Aug 8, 2025
175+ Artists Showcase Weekend Festival, A New Burger Joint Opens in PB, Mediterranean Eats Debut in La Jolla & Rare Torrey Pine Trail Adventure
Aug 1, 2025
Comic-Con Takes Over Downtown, Show Closing Soon at the Museum Art, New Restaurants from La Jolla to National City & Desert Getaway Stories
Jul 25, 2025
Horse Racing Season Begins, Filipino Festival, Over the Line Championships & Live Music All Weekend
Jul 18, 2025
Concerts by the Sea, Vinyl Record Swap Meet, Artisan Markets and Over the Line
Jul 11, 2025
From Big Bay Boom to mountain town traditions—Independence Day celebrations in every corner of San Diego
Jul 4, 2025
Laguna's legendary art fest begins + craft beer celebrations county-wide
Jun 27, 2025