Jul 24, 2025 - Things to Do

Not into Comic-Con? 7 other ways to spend this weekend in San Diego

Andrew Keatts

Three SDFC players scream in celebration after a goal — San Diego FC celebrates after scoring against Vancouver last week. Photo: Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

Comic-Con craziness has taken over downtown San Diego.

But if this list of ways to take in Comic-Con without a badge isn't for you, here are seven other great ways to spend your weekend.

⚽ San Diego FC looks to defend its first-place position against Nashville at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday night.

👢 Figure 8 Market offers vintage clothes, records, furniture and more on Adams Avenue on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

🍻 Sip of Julian invites you to tour the quaint mountain town and sample the best cider, wine and craft beer it has to offer on Saturday.

🍷 Carlsbad Food and Wine Festival highlights the best food from local restaurants and a sampling of craft cocktails and beer to get with tastings from top wineries on Saturday.

📿 Makers Arcade Summer Fair brings a curated group of 120 creative vendors to Waterfront Park on Saturday and Sunday along with food, drinks and live music.

🎻 SummerFest 2025 kicks off a four-week run celebrating classical music from the La Jolla Music Society with an opening-night concert Friday and performances Saturday and Sunday.

🪕 Mountain Grass Unit performs its improvisational bluegrass tunes at Soda Bar on Sunday night.

Plus, here are four more concerts this weekend.

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