Event Date

Event Description

Time

Location

Cost

Sept. 1-6

The Really Hot Jungle Show

Aesop's Fable “The Lion and the Mouse” and the African Tale, “Who's in Rabbit's House?” are performed with hand puppets. A special pantomime and musical act complete this funny show.

11 am; Shows at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm on Labor Day

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater

2130 Pan American Plaza, San Diego

Adults: $5, Children: $3

Sept. 2-6

Festival of Sail

The annual festival kicks off with a parade of tall ships on San Diego Bay (Thu 10am-2pm) and also includes live entertainment, a family activity area, and food vendors. Advance ticket purchase for Daily Access Passports and Cannon Battles is available on the website.

9 am-7 pm

Maritime Museum of San Diego

1492 North Harbor Dr., San Diego

Passport to visit tall ships: Adults $15; Children (6-12) $10, (5 & under) free; Cannon battle sails: Adults $65; Children (12 & under) $40

Sept. 4-5

Ferry Landing Concerts

Saturday is Big Band and Sunday is The Stilettos.

Sat: 1 pm, Sun.: 2 pm

Ferry Landing Marketplace

1201 First St., Coronado

Free

Sept. 6

Cool Fever Concert

1-4 pm

Ferry Landing Marketplace

1201 First St., Coronado

Free

Sept. 12

Fiestas Patrias

San Diego's Hispanic community can enjoy a festive celebration to commemorate Mexico's Independence Day. Everyone is welcome to come! Lively Mexican music will fill the air as people move about enjoying delicious food and drink, looking at cultural exhibits, and shopping for merchandise.

12-7 pm

Delores Magdaleno Memorial Center

2902 Marcy Ave., San Diego

Free

Sept. 12

Brazilian Day Festival

The largest Brazilian festival on the west coast is happening in Pacific Beach showcasing the culture of Brazil and South America. Unique handicrafts, tempting foods, lively music, and colorful costumed performances lure people to come. This event is in conjunction with the "Brazilian Day Parade".

12-6 pm

Pacific Beach (Garnet Avenue between Bayard St. & Everts St.), San Diego

Free

Sept. 18

45th Annual San Diego Bayfair Powerboat Racing

An extreme watersport event where sleek powerboats and hydroplanes race so fast that they can nearly become airborne. The event includes live band music, merchandise, displays, food, mini hydro racing, motorhome camping, and a Saturday night fireworks show.

7 am-6 pm

Mission Bay (east/west Vacation Island, Fiesta Island, Fiesta Bay, Ski Beach, Crown Point Shores, Stony Point, Hydro Pond), San Diego

$15-$30 (General Pass) ~ $40-$45 (3-Day Super Pass - includes a Pit Pass) ~ $10 (Pit Pass only) ~ FREE (child age 12 & younger)

Sept. 18-19

Fleet Week

In proud recognition of our military, this Fleet Week celebration offers a welcoming ceremony followed by splendid performances from military bands and fascinating in-water search & rescue demonstrations; plus static military displays, exhibitor booths, tasty foods, cool beer, and a fun Kids Zone.

10 am-4 pm

B Street Cruise Terminal (B St. & Harbor Dr.), San Diego

Free

Sept. 19

Start! San Diego Heart Walk Expo

The American Heart Association is hosting a health expo to promote physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle. It's a happy active expo that offers entertaining music, a Pet Zone, Kids Zone, heart-healthy foods, and educational material.  

6-11 am

Balboa Park (lawn area at the War Memorial Building - Zoo Dr.), San Diego

Free

Sept. 25-26

Pacific Islander Festival

Pacific Islanders from Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia are proud to present their culture with a colorful festival that offers costumed dance performances, swaying music, ingenious crafts, imported goods, and tantalizing foods. this is the perfect place to wear your Hawaiian attire.

9 am-4 pm

West Mission Bay (Ski Beach), San Diego

Free

Sept. 25-26

Adams Avenue Street Fair

This popular festival offers continuous musical performances on 6-stages, 3-beer gardens, and 300+ art, food, and concession booths. There's a carnival area with rides and games and a play area for kids.

10 am-10 pm

Adams Avenue (between 32nd St. & 35th St.), San Diego

Free