The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: June 12-14
Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, Jun 14.
Friday
San Diego County Fair: This year's fair theme is "Once Upon A Fair," and attendees can expect the usual classic activities, such as carnival games, amusement park rides, livestock shows and various concerts. Some of the new food items include a Korean churro, a cinnamon crunch cheesecake rice crispy cone and a crispy chicken shawarma wrap. There will also be a variety of cultural events, like the fair's first Black and Brown Festival Showcase. Plus, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is scheduled to perform a special stand-up comedy show. June 10 through July 5. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. sdfair.com
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center World Cup watch party: San Diego FC is partnering with various groups for events throughout the tourney, including one at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center for the match between the USA and Paraguay on June 12 at 6 p.m. A second viewing party is on Third Avenue for the Mexico versus South Korea match on June 18 at 6 p.m. sandiegofc.com/club/fifa-world-cup
Piazza della Famiglia World Cup watch party: On day two of the World Cup, Little Italy's Piazza della Famiglia will be the home of a two-match watch party. Canada will face Bosnia and Herzegovina at noon, and the USA will compete against Paraguay at 6 p.m. There will also be live music and entertainment in between matches. Noon to 9 p.m. Friday. 523 West Date St., San Diego. Free to attend. littleitalysd.com
Frontwave Arena World Cup watch party: Watch World Cup matches indoors at the PALA Casino Starlight Lounge and Patio at Frontwave Arena. The Oceanside venue is scheduled to show all three Team USA group play matches. Also outside of the arena, there will be activities for families and children, such as mini soccer games, inflatables, raffles and giveaways. 6 p.m. Friday. Noon June 19 and 7 p.m. June 25. 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside. 760-512-8000, frontwavearena.com
Rooftop Cinema Club World Cup watch party: For fans who want a higher-up experience, the Rooftop Cinema Club is holding screenings for Team USA's first two group matches. The first game will be against Paraguay and the second is with Australia. The Rooftop Cinema Club is located on the fifth floor of the Porto Vista Hotel and will screen the matches on its 24-foot LED screen. 5:30 p.m. June Friday 11:30 a.m. June 19. 1835 Columbia St., San Diego. $17.25. rooftopcinemaclub.com
Mission Beach World Cup watch party: San Diego FC and Fit Social are teaming up to host watch parties during the first four days of the World Cup at Belmont Park. There will also be musical entertainment from artists such as If You See Me You See Me, Por La Mañana and DJ Dynamiq. Other group play matches are scheduled to be shown at Fit Social. Plus, San Diego FC players and coaches are expected to attend some of the watch parties, and there will be fan activations. Watch parties are free to attend, but attendees are asked to RSVP. 3125 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego. 858-228-9283, sandiegofc.com/club/fifa-world-cup
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee": Oceanside Theatre Company presents this stage comedy about six eccentric adolescent children at a regional bee. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through June 14. The Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $28-$45. Show is PG-13 rated. oceansidetheatre.org
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ final weekend:Lamb’s Players Theatre presents the final weekend of this London-born stage comedy about a troupe of theater actors struggling to get through a performance while the everything collapses around them. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“Kim’s Convenience”: The Old Globe presents the final weekend of Ins Choi’s award-winning comedy about a Korean-born Canadian convenience story owner fighting to keep his legacy alive. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $44 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
"Uncontained": Woodward Contemporary Art hosts a solo exhibition of large-scale paintings by artist Will Day, that will also include a four-day art workshop. Opens Friday and runs through July 11. Artist's reception, 4-7 p.m. June 20. Workshop June 18-21. 3935 Harney St., Old Town San Diego. woodwardcontemporary.com
Friends of Library book sale: The Friends of the Chula Vista Library will hold a three-day book sale. Gently used books as well as other items will be sold. Children's books will be 10 cents. Proceeds go to the Chula Vista Library and its programs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Chula Vista Public Library, 365 F St. Visit chulavistaca.gov/departments/library.
Hidden City Sounds: Escondido is organizing free concerts throughout the year as part of its Hidden City Sounds event series. This summer, there are four concerts planned. Sara Petite and Bryan Cleary take the stage with country music and line dancing lessons on June 12, Honey Buckets and Vulcan Mountain Boys perform bluegrass on July 10, Bill Magee Blues Band and the Anthony Cullins Trio be highlighted on Aug. 14 and Daring Greatly and Lonesome Roses play rock music on Sept. 11. All shows begin at 7 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 340 North. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org/hidden-city-sounds-free-concert-summer-series
“The Monsters”:La Jolla Playhouse, in collaboration with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, presents Ngozi Anyanwu’s new play about estranged siblings who ultimately find strength in each other while competing in the sport of mixed martial arts. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through June 28. Mandell Weiss Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. $30-$74. lajollaplayhouse.org
“Rent”: Diversionary Theatre presents Jonathan Larson’s musical about a group of bohemian artists struggling to survive and make their mark in 1990s AIDS-stricken New York City. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through June 28. 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego. $41-$75.619-220-0097, diversionary.org
“Uncontained”: Woodward Contemporary Art hosts a solo exhibition of large-scale paintings by artist Will Day, that will also include a four-day art workshop. Opens today and runs through July 11. Artist’s reception, 4-7 p.m. June 20. Workshop June 18-21. 3935 Harney St., Old Town San Diego. woodwardcontemporary.com
Saturday
Asian & Pacific Islander Festival:Music, dancing and martial arts are all being celebrated at the Asian and Pacific Islander Festival at the San Diego County Fair. The event spotlights a full day of various acts and performances celebrating cultures from Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, India, China and other Asian and Pacific Island nations. The festival takes place at the Chevrolet Paddock Stage and goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 13. sdfair.com/events/2026/asian-festival
Greek Festival: The San Diego Greek Festival returns with authentic Greek cuisine, handmade pastries and traditional Greek coffee along with Greek wines and beer. There will be bands performing traditional and contemporary Greek music and youth dance troupes in traditional folk costumes along with a kids fun zone, church tours and vendor shopping. There will be free parking and a shuttle. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 3655 Park Blvd. General admission is a $5 donation; free for children 12 and younger, active military and first responders. sdgreekfestival.com.
La Mesa Flag Day Parade: The city of La Mesa is organizing its 27th annual Flag Day Parade. The event features various community floats maneuvering through the La Mesa Village from Memorial Drive to Acadia Avenue. There will also be a float competition with a winner announced at the parade. 10 a.m. Saturday. cityoflamesa.gov/1665/Flag-Day-Parade
Switchfoot Bro-Am beachfest: Switchfoot’s annual celebration at the beach, as part of a fundraising weekend, includes a performance by the band and other performers, food vendors, and a surf contest. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Moonlight Beach, 400 B St., Encinitas. Free.broam.org/broam-event
Summer Arts Festival:Art installations and live music come together at Liberty Station for the 2026 Summer Arts Festival. The event features art workshops, a curated art market featuring local artists and live painting demonstrations. There will also be musical performances from High Tide Society, Lucky Devils Band and DJ Chris Cutz. The celebration is being held to commemorate Art District Liberty Station’s designation as a California Cultural District, according to event organizers. 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Liberty Station's North Promenade, 2848 Dewey Road, San Diego. Free to attend. libertystation.com/do/summer-arts-fest-1
Sea lion pupping discussion:The Sierra Club Seal Society is offering a free lecture on sea lions at Mangelsen, Images of Nature Gallery. The discussion will center on California's sea lion birthing season, followed by a guided tour of the La Jolla Shore. 2 p.m. Saturday. 7916 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. 858-551-9553, mangelsen.com/la-jolla
“Hairspray”: New Village Arts presents the musical comedy about a spunky 1960s Baltimore teen aiming to integrate the city’s TV dance party show. Opens Saturday and runs through July 19. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $35-$70. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org
Wellness festival at Liberty Station: Liberty Station will put on its third annual Anchored in Wellness Festival. This daylong "celebration of movement and mindfulness" features workouts, yoga, pickleball, fitness studios, wellness practitioners and a vendor village with more than 35 wellness products along with a beer garden. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Ingram Plaza, 2640 Cushing Road, San Diego. Tickets are $35. Visit libertystation.com/events/anchored-in-wellness.
Family Day at train museum: The Summer Kick Off Family Day at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park will include hands-on toy train play tables, crafts throughout the museum, a scavenger hunt, temporary tattoos, bubble activities in the garden and photo opportunities. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. San Diego Model Railroad Museum1649 El Prado, San Diego. Included with museum admission. sdmrm.org/summer-kickoff.
Police and Fire championships: The California Police Athletic Federation, a nonprofit supporting sports and physical fitness among first responders, holds the U.S. Police and Fire Championships at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley from June 13-20. The event celebrates camaraderie, sportsmanship and community pride. The games include 40 Olympic-style events and will run in conjunction with the Firefighter Challenge Championships Series. FCCS will host its West/Southwest Regional Championships from June 18-20. Visit cpaf.org.
“Mean Girls”: Moonlight Stage Productions presents the San Diego regional premiere of this musical comedy inspired by the Tina Fey film about a girl trying to be accepted by the cool, but mean, girls at her new high school. 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Through June 20. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $44-$66. 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com
Pointeworks presents ‘Nocturnes: 5 Ballets’: San Diego’s Pointeworks presents five ballets by women choreographers, including Jacquelyn Long, Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Andrea Schermoly and Reyka Gyulai Garcia'. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $35-$165. pointeworks.org
“The Hombres”: The Old Globe presents Tony Meneses’ comedy about the culture clash between a group of macho construction workers and a pair of gay yoga instructors. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through June 21. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $44 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
“The Most Happy Fella”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents an intimate production of Frank Loesser’s 1956 musical about an aging vineyard farmer who falls for a much-younger woman and uses deception to win her heart. 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through July 5. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach. $68.50-$90.50. northcoastrep.org
Concerts at the lake: The Live at the Lake concert series kicks off June 13 with The PettyBreakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty. The series will feature Jimmy's Buffet: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett on July 11, Queen Nation: A Tribute to Queen on Aug. 15 and Twisted Gypsy: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Live, Sept. 19. Doors open at 4 pm. Lakehouse Resort, 1025 La Bonita Drive. Tickets are at thelakehouseresort.com/lakehouse-concert-series.
“Sweet Dreams”: Bread & Salt hosts a solo exhibition by Tijuana artist Luis Alonso Sanchéz that explores the tension between dreams and nightmares. Opens Saturday with a reception from 5-8 p.m., and runs through Aug. 22. 1955 Julian Ave., Logan Heights. breadandsaltsandiego.com
Sunday
Native American Heritage Day:Indigenous people will be honored and celebrated at the Native American Heritage Day at the San Diego County Fair. The nine-hour event showcases indigenous culture with bird dancing, bird singing and a dance contest. There are also Native American vendors scheduled to be selling goods and services. This celebration occurs at the Del Mar Arena from 11 a.m. to 8 pm. on June 14. sdfair.com/events/2026/native-american-heritage-day
Symphony in the Park: Hoyt Park will be the backdrop to Scripps Ranch's Symphony in the Park concert series on the second Sundays of this summer. The four scheduled acts are The Mar Dels, The Heroes, Rolling Heartbreakers and Big Time Operator. 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. Hoyt Park, 10711 Canyon Lake Drive, San Diego. symphonyinthepark.org
‘Lord of the Rings' choral symphony: The Center Chorale, Pacific Coast Chorale, guest singers, soloists and Orchestra Tutti of San Diego will perform "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" symphonic score by Academy Award-winning composer Howard Shore. The concert will feature more than 185 performers. 3 p.m. Sunday. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Tickets are $12-$36 online, including fees. No fees at the CCAE Box Office. Discounts are available for seniors, students, military and children ages 3-12. Visit artcenter.org.
“Yellowman”: Culture Noire Perforimng Arts Company will present a staged reading of Dael Orlandersmith’s dark relationship drama in honor of Juneteenth. 3 p.m. Sunday. Community Actor sTheatre, 2957 54th St., San Diego. $15. eventbrite.com/e/2026-juneteenth-theatrical-celebration-staged-reading-of-yellowman-tickets-1990146666252
Le Salon de Musiques Season Finale: The Darshan Trio will perform works by Beethoven, Chopin and Goldmark, followed by a reception. 4 p.m. Sunday. La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave., La Jolla. $69-$120. 310-498-0257, lesalondemusiques.com
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