The moms guide to the happenings in San Diego for September! Did we miss any? Comment below to let us know! We hope you find this guide helpful as you plan out your September!
And be sure to check our specific post about Fall Vendor Fairs here!
Check here for the list of all FREE entries for kids in October so you can be prepared!
Check out our Fall Vendor Fairs post for more fun events!
The whole Month of September
What: Padres games
Where: 100 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
Details: Head to Petco Park to support your local Padres! Ticket prices vary. Check their website for more info. You don’t want to miss the game on the 11th
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Compadres Kids Run the Bases
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Compadres Kids Sunday Signings
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Military Salute – Salute to Veterans
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Theme Game: Sunday Funday
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KidsFest supported by Hi-Chew
or the 25th
- Military Appreciation Day
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Compadres Kids Run the Bases
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Compadres Kids Sunday Signings
September 2nd- 5th
What: US Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition
Where: B Street Cruise Ship Terminal Pier
When: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Saturday until 9:00 PM.
Details: $6-$35 Food truck, activites for the kids, sand sculptures and more!
September 3rd
What: Julian Grape Stomp
Where: Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Dr
When: 11Am to 7PM
Details: Adults 21 & Over – $15; Ages 6 to 20 $5; Ages 5 & under are Free
September 3rd- 5th
What: Festival of Sail
Where: Downtown Embarcadero
When: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Details: $5-$7. Enjoy the visiting ships and crew, kids petting zoo, kids craft activities, face painting, Tall ship cannon battles, a special 30 minute Festival of Sail bay cruise, beer garden, on stage entertainment, Naval reinactors, photo ops with Captain Sunny and Pirates, and 100’s of arts and craft vendors, plus a multitude of food options, and so much more!
September 7th – October 2nd
What: The Lion King on Broadway
Where: San Diego Civic Theatre
Details: Various show dates and times. Check website for ticket prices and more info.
September 7th- 11th
What: Horrible Imaginings Film Festival
Where: Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park
Details: Tickets, films and times are located on their website
September 10th- 15th
What: Fleet Week Sea and Air Parade
Where: San Diego Harbor – Broadway Pier San Diego, California 92101
When: 10AM- 4PM
September 16th – 18th
What: San Diego Bayfair
Where: 1404 Vacation Rd. San Diego, CA 92109 (Mission Bay and Beaches)
Details: Ticket and parking information found on the website. Don’t miss the action of these Thunderboat races!
September 17th
What: Mira Mesa Street Fair
Where: Mira Mesa Blvd. to New Salem St.
When: 10 AM to 5 PM
Details: Check their website for more info!
September 17th
What: San Diego Coastal Cleanup Day
Where: 100 cleanup sites all over San Diego county
When: 9AM- Noon
Details: Check their website for cleanup spots!
September 25- October 2nd
What: Restaurant Week
Where: With over 180 restaurants participating, you can go all over San Diego! Check their website to see if your favorite restaurant is part of it!
Prices: Vary. Between $10-$50
September 23rd
What: San Diego Festival of Beer
Where: On the Broadway Pier
When: 6- 10PM
Details: Live music, food, beer, and even a fundraiser! Check out all the details on their website.
September 23rd- 25th
What: Just between Friends
Where: Scottish Rite Event Center, Mission Valley. 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
When: Various times on each day. Check website for times.
Details: Grab a free ticket on their website! Bring your big shopping bags and your BFF to this huge savings extravaganza. You will find over 30,000 bargains of gently-used and new merchandise in over 10,000 square feet of sale space.
September 23rd- 25th
What: MCAS Miramar Air Show
Where: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
When: Starting at 8AM. There’s also a twilight show! Check website for times
Details: General admittance is free!
September 24th- 26th
What: Oceanside Harbor Days
Where: Oceanside Harbor
When: Fri-Sat 9AM- 6PM. Sunday from 9AM to 5PM
Details: Check out more for this free family event on their website
September 24th & 25th
What: Julian Apple Days
Where: 1150 Julian Orchard Dr, Julian, CA 92036
Details: Check their facebook page for times and events schedule
September 28th- October 2nd
What: San Diego International Film Festival
Where: Gaslamp Quarter and La Jolla
Details: Check website for ticket prices and schedule of events
September 29th – October 2nd
What: Fashion Week San Diego 2016
Where: 7955 La Jolla Shores Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037
When: 6:00 to 9:30 PM
Details: Tickets- Front Row VIP – $350 VIP – $200 GA – $100
September 30th – October 2nd
What: La Mesa Oktoberfest
Where: It’s spread out over nearly 6 City blocks in the La Mesa Village
When: Friday, 4:00 to 10:00 PM. Saturday, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Details: Check out the schedule of events for this FREE event on their website!
September 30th – October 9th
What: Oktoberfest in El Cajon
Where: 1017 South Mollison Avenue. El Cajon, CA 92020
When: Friday, 4:00 to 10:00 PM. Saturday, 12:00 to 10:00 PM. Sunday, 12:00 to 9:00 PM.
Recurs every Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Details: Tickets are $5 for adults, under 21 & Active Military – Free
