11 great things to do across San Diego this weekend
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Float a lantern this weekend at Balboa Park. Photo: Courtesy of Japanese Friendship Garden
Who's ready for the weekend?
The big picture: There are tiki bars and cat videos. What more could you ask for?
🍹 Tiki Oasis: The celebration of tiki brings live music, cocktails, art, seminars and a 5K run to the Town and Country Resort all weekend.
⚾ Padres vs. Astros: Catch a three-game home series at Petco Park, with first pitch Friday at 6:40pm, Saturday at 4:15pm and Sunday at 5:20pm.
🍽️ Best of San Diego Party: Sample unlimited bites and sips from more than 90 local restaurants, breweries and other businesses Friday from 6:30-9:30pm at Liberty Station's Legacy Plaza.
🏰 Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert: Broadway vocalists join the San Diego Symphony for a night of Disney and Pixar favorites Friday at 7:30pm at The Rady Shell.
🏮 Toro Nagashi Evening Ceremony: Float a lantern in remembrance of loved ones during this Japanese tradition Friday and Saturday starting at 7pm at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.
🐈 CatVideoFest 2026: Watch a 70-minute compilation of standout cat videos Friday through Sunday at Digital Gym Cinema downtown, with 10% of ticket sales supporting Los Gatos de Barrio Logan.
🍺 San Diego Brew Festival: Explore more than 200 pours from over 70 breweries, plus food trucks, cover bands and lawn games Saturday from noon-4pm at NTC Park.
🌱 North Park Vegan Food Popup: More than 60 plant-based and eco-friendly vendors take over North Park Mini Park Saturday from noon-4pm, with free admission and a companion book fair featuring used and rare titles.
🎵 Too $hort and Warren G: The West Coast hip-hop veterans bring a '90s-heavy set to SeaWorld's Bayside Amphitheater Saturday at 6pm, included with park admission while space lasts.
🦞 Turf & Surf Festival: Pair live racing with fresh Maine lobster, steak and drink tastings Saturday from 1-6pm at the Del Mar Racetrack's Seaside Cabana.
🏳️🌈 Hillcrest CityFest: The free, all-ages street party fills Fifth Avenue with live bands, DJs, arts, food and hundreds of vendors Sunday from noon-11pm.