May 22, 2025 - Things to Do

San Diego Memorial weekend guide: Motocross, SDFC and remembrance ceremonies

A wave of motocross racers make a hard right turn on a dirt track — The Pro Motocross Championship comes to the Fox Raceway at Pala on Saturday. Photo: Pro Motocross Championship

If you aren't traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, and are looking for some local fun besides a beach day or cookout you've come to the right place.

🐯 Visit the zoo at night as it stays open late with live music, dancing and interactive shows starting this weekend.

⚽ Watch SDFC vs. LA Galaxy in a rematch of the MLS season opener on Saturday afternoon at Snapdragon.

🎭 See experimental theater and performance art at the annual San Diego International Fringe Festival at eight venues across the city.

🏍️ Experience the Pro Motocross Championship circuit, with the first event of the summer season at the Fox Raceway, at the Pala Casino Spa Resort on Saturday.

🍺 Sample some of East County's finest beer at the Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival on Saturday.

🌹 Remember fallen military members at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery's Memorial Day service at 10am Monday.

⛴️ Observe Memorial Day all weekend long at the USS Midway Museum, with a ribbon tribute Friday, performances on Saturday, a chance to meet military aviators Sunday and participate a wreath laying ceremony Monday.

🎶 Catch opening weekend of the Coronado Promenade Summer Concert Series, Sunday afternoon at Spreckels Park.

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San Diego Memorial weekend guide: Motocross, SDFC and remembrance ceremonies

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