Jul 2, 2025 - News

8 things to do on July Fourth weekend in San Diego

Kate Murphy

San Diego FC players walking on the field. — San Diego FC is at the top of the Western Conference in MLS. Photo: Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz/Getty Images

Cross off some squares on your San Diego summer bingo card with these events this weekend!

San Diego FC looks to extend its four-game winning streak Saturday against the Houston Dynamo at Snapdragon Stadium. It's Stars & Stripes Night, honoring members of the armed forces.

The Padres play the Texas Rangers at Petco Park this weekend with a star-spangled party and live music at Gallagher Square.

It's your last chance to indulge at the San Diego County Fair. Eat all the fried foods, see Ziggy Marley or Toby Keith tribute concerts, and enjoy fireworks.

Watch a movie under the stars with "Inside Out 2" playing at Poway Community Park or "Casablanca" in Mission Hills.

Be a dancing queen at the Rady Shell with Finnish pop star Rajaton and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra performing ABBA's hits on Saturday.

Sing along to Earth, Wind and Fire at the Shell on Sunday.

Enjoy a bottle at Domaine Artefact winery in Escondido, with Wandering Pie pizza and live music by HeartStrings on Saturday.

Gather round a bonfire with friends and s'mores or barbecue at beaches along the coast.

Plus, everyone should get to check off seeing "Zonies" at the beach this weekend.

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