Welcome to your San Diego events roundup for June 28th, 2025, through the weekend. If you are looking for fun, food, music, and unforgettable experiences, San Diego is where it’s all happening this week.
Start your Saturday off with a local classic: the 45th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off. This beloved free event runs from 10am, and features five music stages, plenty of delicious chili, artisan vendors, and a family-friendly vibe. If you crave art, culture, and activism, swing by Balboa Park for the San Diego Museum of Us Pride Celebration from 10am to 3pm. It kicks off Pride season with resources, education, and community connections.
Music lovers, Saturday night is absolutely stacked. Head to Mission Bay High School around 6:30 for the Oakland Spiders versus the San Diego Growlers if you are a sports fan, or catch the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival at either the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center or the Epstein Family Amphitheater at 7pm. For something upbeat and unique, Lenny Pearce takes the stage at Observatory North Park at 7:30, while the iconic Lords Of Acid bring their high-energy show to the Music Box, also at 7:30. Prefer comedy? Book a spot at the Dinner Detective Mystery Show at the Courtyard San Diego Downtown for interactive laughs and intrigue, then keep the funny going at Improv vs Standup and Uncensored Improv at Mockingbird Improv running into the late night.
Families will love Disney's The Lion King Jr. at Casa del Prado Theatre with a 2pm curtain time, or you can catch Moulin Rouge! The Musical at San Diego Civic Theatre. If you fancy trying something new, sample dance with line dance lessons at Moonshine Beach.
On Sunday, June 29, San Diego’s culinary scene shines during the Taste of Gaslamp, with more than 40 restaurants, wine bars, and breweries offering samples throughout one of the city’s hottest historic neighborhoods. For wellness seekers and fitness fans, check out the outdoor wellness festival with yoga, meditation, and pop-up pickleball, featuring two stages for fitness classes and wellness activities.
Throughout the week, enjoy sunset cruises in San Diego Bay, eco-friendly pedal boat rentals at Liberty Station, or unwind with Good Vibrations happy hour at 207 Bar. If you’re visiting the area or just want to change up your routine, don’t miss ziplining adventures at La Jolla Indian Campground or private winery tours in Valle de Guadalupe, both with special discounts this week.
That’s your guide to the best in San Diego this weekend and beyond. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for all the latest happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.