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15+ of the top free things to do in San Diego

No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in San Diego, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.

September 17, 2025 06:44 AM

Monica Garske

SD Popnology exhibit Comic-Con Museum October 2023

Entertainment

‘Popnology’ exhibit will headline Comic-Con Museum in Fall 2023

The new exhibit covers the influence between tech and pop culture and opens to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 4; the museum is closed through Tuesday, Oct. 3, for the installation.

September 11, 2023

Monica Garske

Festivals

That’s the Spirit: San Diego Distillers Guild Fest 2023 shaking things up at Liberty Station

Distill, my heart: The annual event goes down on Saturday, Sept. 23, showcasing nearly 20 of SD’s finest distilleries.

September 6, 2023

Monica Garske

Entertainment

10 concerts making noise at the end of 2023

These live shows have us excited for post-summer music across genres like country, rock ‘n’ roll, and hip-hop.

August 31, 2023

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Arts

Cross-border art show planned for urban areas of Logan Heights

The ENVZN Urban Art Takeover on Saturday, Sept. 2, will feature 40+ artists from San Diego and Tijuana.

August 24, 2023

Monica Garske

Food

Order up: 35+ restaurants set to participate in first ever Taste of East Village in San Diego

The inaugural event is on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, 4-8 p.m.

August 22, 2023

Monica Garske

SD Copley Symphony Hall renovation updates San Diego Symphony

Music

3 things to know: Updates on the $125 million renovation of Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego

The construction timeline for the large-scale project has shifted, and the hall’s anticipated reopening is now in early 2024.

August 16, 2023

Monica Garske

Festivals

What to expect at the star-studded Del Mar Wine and Food Festival

The brand-new, celeb-driven fest will highlight local culinary talent across 20+ events on Wednesday, Sept. 6-Monday, Sept. 11

August 14, 2023

Monica Garske

SD GetMyBoat pink Barbie boat San Diego Bay

Travel and Outdoors

It’s giving Barbie vibes: Rent this pink party boat to cruise San Diego Bay

The all-pink electric boat will take your group of six cruising on San Diego Bay.

August 7, 2023

Monica Garske

Colorful art pieces at Bazaar del Mundo in San Diego

Festivals

Authentic folk art, artists fill Bazaar del Mundo for Latin American Festival

The folk art showcase — Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 — will also boast a large display of authentic, intricate Mata Ortiz pottery.

August 2, 2023

Monica Garske

Festivals

ArtWalk Liberty Station 2023 returns with 175+ artists

The fine arts festival will also feature a new event this year — the first-ever VIP Preview pARTy presented by Ranch & Coast magazine.

July 31, 2023

Monica Garske

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Drapes and construction signs cover the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station; signs wrapped around the site show renderings of the vision for the venue.

Development

It’s showtime: New performing arts center coming to Arts District Liberty Station in 2025

The landmark’s historic Naval Building 178 will become the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center — the future permanent home of Cygnet Theatre.

February 12, 2024

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