Things to Do This Weekend in San Diego, CA

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in San Diego, CA. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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Alien Girls

In 4 days · Apr 18 – May 11 · The Old Globe · 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Ivan and Tzvetanka Varimezov: Music from the Villages of Bulgaria

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Mingei International Museum · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, Unknown, CA

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Needle Felting

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA · Ages 12+

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! AXIS Event

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · The Old Globe · 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Diego History Center · 1649 El Prado, Suite #3, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Fleet Accessibility Mornings

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Fleet Science Center · 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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House of England Country Faire

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · House of England · San Diego, CA

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Guided Nature Hikes

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 PM UTC · Torrey Pines SNR · San Diego, CA

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A Space for All of Us

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Museum of Us · 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Art, Peace and Story

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Guided Bird Walk - Old Mission Dam

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

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Family Discovery Walk - Wildflowers

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

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Black Violin: Full Circle Tour

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM UTC · Epstein Family Amphitheater · 9480 Innovation Lane, San Diego, CA

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54th Annual Spring Book Fair

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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Nat at Night

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

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Cars and Coffee

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · San Diego Automotive Museum · Unknown, CA

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Mindful Walks

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 PM UTC · Torrey Pines SNR · San Diego, CA

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Preview Day Open House Spring 2026

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · 10057 Scholars Dr N, La Jolla, CA 92093 · 10057 Scholars Drive North, San Diego, CA

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Sunday Concert

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Spreckels Organ Pavilion · Unknown, CA

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Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–7

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Fins & Flippers 5K Run 2026

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM–6:59 AM UTC

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Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+)

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

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Flood Awareness & Preparedness Training

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Alpine Library · 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA

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Shark & Ray Presentation

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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Sweetwater Safari Hike

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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Sea Turtle Presentation

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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3D Printing and Design

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Bonita-Sunnyside Library · 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA

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High School Homework Help

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lakeside Library · 12428 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA

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Eagle Presentation

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM UTC · Silver Strand SB · Coronado, CA

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Compost Workshop

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

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SMART

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Encinitas Library · 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA

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Things to Do This Weekend in San Diego, CA

Alien Girls

Ivan and Tzvetanka Varimezov: Music from the Villages of Bulgaria

Needle Felting

Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! AXIS Event

Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

Fleet Accessibility Mornings

House of England Country Faire

Guided Nature Hikes

A Space for All of Us

Art, Peace and Story

Guided Bird Walk - Old Mission Dam

Family Discovery Walk - Wildflowers

Black Violin: Full Circle Tour

54th Annual Spring Book Fair

Nat at Night

Cars and Coffee

Mindful Walks

Preview Day Open House Spring 2026

Sunday Concert

Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

Fins & Flippers 5K Run 2026

Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+)

Flood Awareness & Preparedness Training

Shark & Ray Presentation

Sweetwater Safari Hike

Sea Turtle Presentation

3D Printing and Design

High School Homework Help

Eagle Presentation

Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

Compost Workshop

SMART

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