Apr 23, 2026 - Things to Do

Music, food and art festivals headline San Diego weekend events

This weekend is jam-packed with major events, including multiple food, art and music festivals happening around San Diego.

Here's what's on deck:

🎭 WOW Festival, featuring interactive theater, dance and music performances, in La Jolla Thursday through Sunday.

🌸 Art Alive, San Diego Museum of Art's blooming exhibit, soiree and fundraiser, in Balboa Park Friday through Sunday.

🎵 SD Music Awards Showcase at 710 Beach Club in Pacific Beach on Friday.

🎉 Chicano Park Day, celebrating Latino culture, in Barrio Logan on Saturday.

📚 San Diego Book Crawl celebrates the city's independent bookstores Saturday through Monday.

🐼 Panda Fest, an Asian food and cultural festival at Waterfront Park on Saturday and Sunday.

🍷 Uncorked Wine Festival, downtown on Saturday.

🎨 Mission Fed ArtWalk, Little Italy on Saturday and Sunday.

🎶 Adams Ave Unplugged, music festival from University Heights through Normal Heights on Saturday.

🌎 Earth Fest celebrates sustainability with live music, food and wellness activities in Balboa Park on Saturday.

⚽ San Diego FC plays Portland at Snapdragon on Saturday, and the Sockers' playoff match is at Frontwave Arena on Friday.

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