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Cardiff Greek Festival – Cardiff
September 6–7, 2025
Food, music, games, and culture from Greece! Bring your family and friends for a lively celebration of Greek traditions.
Fall Fest at Belmont Park – San Diego
September 6 – October 26, 2025
Enjoy amusement rides, pumpkin patches, live music, seasonal treats, and more right on the beach. Fun for kids and adults alike!
Ken Whalen Surf Challenge – San Diego
September 7, 2025
A family-friendly surfing event honoring Ken Whalen’s love of surfing. Kids, adaptive surfers, and families can participate or cheer from the beach.
Heart of PB Restaurant Walk – Pacific Beach
September 10, 2025
Taste your way through local restaurants on this self-guided foodie tour. All food included in one ticket—fun for adventurous families!
Sycuan Pow-Wow – San Diego
September 12–14, 2025
Experience traditional Native American music, dance, and culture. A welcoming event for families to learn, celebrate, and enjoy together.
OMBAC Classic Longboard Surfing Contest – Pacific Beach
September 13, 2025
Bring your beach chair and watch a nostalgic longboard surf competition. Great for surf enthusiasts of all ages!
Solento Surf Festival – Encinitas
September 13–20, 2025
A week-long festival celebrating surf, film, art, and music. Fun for families who love coastal culture and creative activities.
Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro – Oceanside
September 19–21, 2025
Watch top female surfers compete and enjoy festival activities, live entertainment, and family-friendly vendor booths.
Taste of Gaslamp – San Diego
September 20, 2025
A self-guided culinary adventure across the Gaslamp Quarter. Perfect for families with adventurous appetites!
4th Annual ArtWalk Carlsbad – Carlsbad
September 20–21, 2025
Discover fine art by local and traveling artists while enjoying ocean views and family-friendly activities.
Annual Pacific Islander Festival – San Diego
September 20–21, 2025 | Ski Beach
Celebrate Pacific Islander culture with live performances, arts, crafts, and food. A vibrant, inclusive festival for all ages.
Adams Avenue Street Fair – San Diego
September 20–21, 2025 | Normal Heights
Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival with live entertainment, food, and family activities.
Trolley Dances – San Diego
September 20–21, 2025
Enjoy live dance performances across town in a unique, family-friendly mobile arts experience.
Belmont Park Community 5k – San Diego
September 21, 2025
Run or walk along Mission Beach with scenic views of the ocean and the iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster.
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