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Events
Save the Dates: 25+ big events coming to San Diego in 2025
Whew, 2025 is shaping up to be an eventful year in America’s Finest City.
August 20, 2025 06:35 PM
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Vroom, vroom: Car shows in San Diego County
From Escondido to La Mesa, these car show culture in our county rolls deep.
May 22, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD North Park Music Fest
Culture
Now Playing: North Park Music Fest 2023
The 2nd annual event goes down at the North Park Mini Park on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28.
May 22, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Tourism and Hospitality
National Travel and Tourism Week: San Diego’s tourism, by the numbers
The industry plays a major role in our city’s economy, job creation, and overall vibe as a feel-good hotspot.
May 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Gator by the Bay festival
Festivals
Gator by the Bay returns to Spanish Landing Park
The beloved Louisiana-themed music fest is Thursday, May 11-Sunday, May 14.
May 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Mission Fed ArtWalk
Arts
Mission Fed ArtWalk 2023 heads to Little Italy this weekend
The festival celebrates visual and performing arts on Saturday, April 29 + Sunday, April 30.
April 26, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Del Mar Racing
Events
Details of Del Mar’s 2023 summer horse racing season
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s annual event runs Friday, July 21-Sunday, Sept. 10.
April 18, 2023
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Monica Garske
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