KPBS Events

Stone Brewing 30th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11 AM to 9 PM

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station

General Admission: Free | VIP: $69.58-$132.88

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the Latino-owned businesses that make Third Avenue so dynamic.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month On Third Avenue

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7 AM

Ongoing until September 30, 2026

Third Avenue

Crispy Cluckity – A crispy chicken sandwich joining Draft’s lineup of beachside favorites

Food / Drinks

Draft Belmont Park Debuts New Menu with Birria Mac & Cheese, New Burgers + More

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until September 30, 2026

Draft at Belmont Park

Candy Land Café

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until October 4, 2026

Bayside Kitchen and Bar

Starting at $24.50 (including fees)

Salt & Straw’s Apple Series Returns

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until September 24, 2026

Multiple locations

Explore Italy & Greece at Garibaldi’s Fall 'Sip & Savor' Series

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 4 PM

Ongoing until September 30, 2026

Garibaldi at InterContinental San Diego

The Shores Restaurant Launches Padres Game-Time Special

The Shores Restaurant Launches $19 Padres Game-Time Special

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 6 PM

Ongoing until September 27, 2026

The Shores Restaurant

$19

San Diego's 2nd Annual Asian American Dance Festival

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7 PM

Ongoing until September 12, 2026

Multiple locations

Prohibition, a memorable Padres post-game spot

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8 PM

Ongoing until September 27, 2026

Prohibition Lounge

Improv VS Stand Up

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM

Ongoing until December 26, 2026

Mockingbird Improv

$15 Advanced, $17 Door

Christophe Rull Patisserie Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 8 AM to 4 PM

Christophe Rull Patisserie

Free

The New Wellness Retreat at Park Hyatt Aviara

Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 1 PM

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

$40 per person

Chula Vista's El Grito Celebration

Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM

Memorial Park

Free

Wildlife Jewels La Jolla Wildlife Walk

Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM

Wildlife Jewels

Free

Food / Drinks

San Diego Restaurant Week - Fall 2026

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 6 AM

Ongoing until September 20, 2026

Various Locations in San Diego County

Zip Zoom Ziplines at La Jolla Indian Adventure Park

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Ongoing until December 31, 2026

Zip Zoom Ziplines

Launch Party at Ballast Point Little Italy

Saturdays Football Pop-Up at Ballast Point Little Italy

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11 AM

Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy

Free

The Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until December 13, 2026

Fleet Science Center

Sessions Surf Festival

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 12 PM

Ongoing until September 19, 2026

Various Locations in North County

Free and Ticketed Events

Music

Solya @ SOMA

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7 PM

Soma San Diego

Movies in the Courtyard

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Ongoing until October 22, 2026

Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

$10

Party in the Park

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4 PM

Ongoing until September 25, 2026

PETCO Park

KPBS Kids Event: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat

Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM

Children's Museum of Discovery

Free

BirdStock Music Festival and Artisan Market

BirdStock Music Festival & Artisan Market

Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 7 PM

Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla

Free

Food / Drinks

Taste of South Park

Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 12 PM to 4 PM

Fern and 30th Streets

$50-60

SoCal Kpop Anime Fest

Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 3 PM to 9 PM

Downtown Vista / Avo Playhouse

Free

Levitt BLOC Oceanside Music Series

Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Mance Buchanon Park

Free

San Diego Yacht Rock Festival

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 4 PM

Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station

$88.99-$169

44th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until September 20, 2026

Adams Avenue

VIP pre-sale beer tickets will be available for $21 (four craft beers) link coming soon!

Pirates Take the Waterfront

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until September 20, 2026

Maritime Museum of San Diego

$15-$85 per person (varies based on age and experience selected.)

Belmont Park's Dipper Dash 5K

Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 8 AM

Belmont Park

San Diego Bunnyfest 2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM

Liberty Station

Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6 PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

$92-$614

California Gourd Society 2026 Gourd Competition at Welburn Gourd Farm

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until September 27, 2026

Welburn Gourd Farm

Free

Yappy Hours Return to Margaritaville San Diego

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4 PM

Ongoing until October 29, 2026

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

Surfer's Point LIVE Pop-Up Concert Series

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6 PM

Ongoing until October 2, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

San Diego Vintage Crawl

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 12 PM

Multiple locations

Free Admission

Love Isn't Blind | Live Comedy/Dating Show | San Diego

Comedy

Love Isn't Blind: A Live Comedy / Dating Show

Friday, September 25, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

$23.73-$39.59

MCAS Miramar Air Show

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8 AM

Ongoing until September 27, 2026

MCAS Miramar

Free

Oktoberfest in El Cajon

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4 PM

Ongoing until October 4, 2026

German American Societies of San Diego

$5-15

Celebrate National Bunny Day with Bunnies & Brunch at Wild Hare Bar Garden

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

MARIACHI USA

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

$46.80-$162.50

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Fans enjoy a day at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California Saturday, September 28, 2024. (Photo by Armond Feffer/San Diego Padres)

Continental Cup USA vs Mexico

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7 PM

Frontwave Arena

$26-$90

Music
Rock

2026 Concert Of Hope featuring Tom Petty Tribute Band, The Pettybreakers

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8 PM

California Center for the Arts: Escondido

Standard tickets $36.80 - $86 including fees (face value $29-$70). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. VIP tickets available $246 including fees (face value $230). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. VIP Tickets include VIP Party + best concert seats with sponsors. Look for the green seats in the midde of Orchestra, Row L.