What to do in San Diego Events Guide

San Diego Weekend Abuzz with Pride, Music, and Family Fun


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Listeners, if you are in San Diego and looking for what’s happening this weekend, you’re in for a treat—this city is bursting with energy, culture, and celebration right now.

Saturday kicks off with the iconic San Diego Pride Parade, the largest single-day civic event in the region. It starts at 10am at Pride Square and travels through Hillcrest, dazzling spectators with floats, music, and plenty of rainbow spirit. After the parade, continue the celebration at the San Diego Pride Festival in Balboa Park, running from noon till 10:30pm. Expect four stages packed with live entertainment, a Queer Locals Marketplace, and over a hundred booths featuring food, art, and non-profit groups, as reported by San Diego Pride.

This weekend also sees music lovers spoilt for choice. At Gallagher Square, catch country stars Billy Currington and Kip Moore for a night of anthems, while alternative rock fans can see Incubus perform their hits at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre. Bronx legend Fat Joe is bringing summer heat to SeaWorld San Diego, performing hits like “Lean Back” and “What’s Luv?” according to San DiegoVille.

Experience the magic of Disney’s The Lion King in Concert at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Saturday night, where the San Diego Symphony will play Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning score alongside a full screening of the beloved film.

For families, Tierrasanta’s Concerts in the Park features a Beatles tribute band, food trucks, and a kid zone with jumpers and face painting—perfect for a laid-back Saturday evening. If you’re near Escondido, the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is hosting a Science & Engineering Night with hands-on demos and interactive booths starting at 5pm, as listed by San Diego Family Magazine.

Outdoor lovers should check out the Mission Trails Regional Park’s free Summer Twilight Walk on Saturday from 7 to 9pm. Learn about how the park comes alive at dusk on this guided nature walk, Mission Trails Regional Park announces.

The sports fans among you can cheer for the home team as San Diego FC faces off against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Snapdragon Stadium Saturday night. There’s a pre-game fan fest, silent auction, community celebration, and 24,000 free rally towels up for grabs, as highlighted in San Diego Magazine.

Sunday, wrap up the week with the Hillcrest Farmers Market, named one of the best in the city—it’s loaded with fresh produce, specialty foods, arts, and crafts from 9am to 2pm. The San Diego Pride Festival continues in Balboa Park, so if you missed it Saturday, you’ve got another chance to take part.

For dance enthusiasts and the LGBTQ+ community, don’t miss The Sea Party at The Rady Shell Sunday evening, part of the UNITE! Music Festival, featuring DJs and euphoric dance floor energy set against a spectacular waterfront sunset.

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