Not Ready to Bid Farewell to Summer? Here's What's Happening Around San Diego This Weekend!
Posted
by Shawn Bengtson
on Saturday, September 1st, 2018 at 2:14pm.
Ah, the end of the summer season! No matter the geographical location we never want to let it go. From the Hamptons to the Pacific Coast we want to seize that fleeting moment of late sunset strolls, camping days and the invaluable summer holiday time spent with family and friends that is gradually drawing to a close. The kids are back in school and the evening temps begin to give the air that crisp autumn feel.
The Labor Day Weekend, however, is an excellent reminder - and a nice recap - of everything unique and memorable the summer season's got to offer. Whether you are a San Diego dweller or situated further along the coast, enjoy some great summer art, music and food events this weekend to soak in every last bit of the great season. Oh, and don't forget the surfing!
U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition
August 31-September 3, 2018 | Broadway Pier and Pavilion 1000 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Each year master-class sculptors build beautiful 3-dimensional works of art. Now many of the world's finest artists will come to create the most amazing sculptures ever. And they'll do it on a unique site with the beautiful bay on the West and downtown's sandcastles in the sky on the East. It's a 4-day extravaganza for the whole family.
Bayside Summer Nights – 1812
Tchaikovsky Spectacular Friday, August 31 - September 2, 2018 | Embarcadero Marina Park South
San Diego's glorious summer winds down but not before the cannons and fireworks light up San Diego Bay to Tchaikovsky's legendary '1812 Overture'. Join the San Diego Symphony as they celebrate summer's end in spectacular style!
Del Mar Racing Season
thru September 3, 2018
Only a few more days to bet on the horses and see some great live music.
Café Tacvba | Friday, August 31
Slightly Stoopid | Saturday, September 1
Ice Cube |Sunday, September 2
Little Italy Labor Day Stickball Tournament
September 1-2, 2018
Watch teams from New York or Puerto Rico (in alternating years) challenge the San Diego Stickball teams as they take a broom stick, table leg or any other kind of bat-like stick to a rubber Wilson ball, as the Stickball Tournament takes over the streets of Little Italy, allowing players and fans to revisit some childhood memories.
Huntington Beach Civil War Days
September 1-2, 2018
The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host the 24th annual Civil War Days Living History Event in Huntington Beach Central Park. Experience vivid recreations of life by hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Free!
Orange County International Street Fair
August 31-September 2, 2018
An annual Labor Day tradition, located near Plaza Park in the historic downtown district, discover one of a kind family activity. There are endless shopping booths with amazing goods, endless food booths as well as arts and crafts activities and a Children’s Street.
The Great Labor Day Cruise
September 1-2, 2018
Attracting over 1,400 vintage autos, classics and street rods, this isn’t just any car show. A true family event which includes a model car contest, wild wagons display, and over 100 vendors. OC Fairgrounds.
Big SoCal Euro
September 2, 2018
One of the largest all European car events on the west coast, the Big SoCal Euro features more than 3,000 European cars from throughout the region. Bring your family to meet other car enthusiasts, and enjoy raffles, drag racing, great food, automotive vendors, swap meet, afterparty and more.
