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Nov7Sat

San Diego Fleet Week

Nov 4 to 15
San Diego Bay and Waterfront, San Diego

Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard events around San Diego Bay through mid-November.

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Nov20Fri

Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM on select dates
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

A mile-long illuminated trail with more than 20 new light installations, plus live music, seasonal food and holiday cocktails. Open select dates, mostly Thursday to Su...

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Nov27Fri

Sol Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
4S Ranch Community Park and San Marcos Field, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U19 teams, hosted by Surf San Diego North at 4S Ranch Community Park and San Marcos Field. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with t...

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Nov27Fri

Surf College Cup Youth Soccer Showcase (U15 to U19)

Nov 27 to 29
Surf Sports Park (boys) and SoCal Sports Complex, Oceanside (girls), Del Mar

Showcase for older club teams (U15 to U19) with college coaches scouting. Every team plays three pool games, one on each day, and there is no championship match. Girls...

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Jan 20279Sat

Carlsbad Premier Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Carlsbad fields, Carlsbad

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by City SC Carlsbad at Carlsbad fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules a...

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Jan 20279Sat

Sol Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
San Diego fields, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Surf San Diego North at San Diego fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedu...

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Jan 202716Sat

MLK Invitational Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 16 to 17, 2027
Ryan Park, 4S Ranch, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by San Diego Rush at Ryan Park, 4S Ranch. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules...

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Feb 202721Sun

Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Pechanga Arena

Sun, Feb 21, 2027  ·  3:00 PM
Pechanga Arena, San Diego

Live basketball show with trick shots, dunks and fan interaction, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Free pre-game party when doors open and a 5th Quarter autograph session with...

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Feb 202727Sat

San Diego FC vs Real Salt Lake

Sat, Feb 27, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

San Diego FC play their first home match of the 2027 Sprint Season, hosting Real Salt Lake at Snapdragon Stadium.

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May 20271Sat

San Diego FC vs LA Galaxy

Sat, May 1, 2027
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

San Diego FC host the LA Galaxy at Snapdragon Stadium in a Southern California matchup.

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞Any week

Gaslamp Artisan Market

Every Saturday and Sunday
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Local eateries, boutique shopping and waterfront dining.

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∞Any week

San Diego Farmers Markets

Every week
Various locations, San Diego

Fresh produce, flowers and goods at markets across San Diego County.

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