Things To Do in September 2023 Around San Diego
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“Without labor nothing prospers.”
– Sophocles

Julian Grape Stomp Festa
Menghini Winery
Sep 2, 2023, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Check in Begins at 10am – Event Runs, 11am
Returning in 2023 – Please join us as we celebrate our 26th anniversary of the Julian Grape Stomp Festa! We are excited to be… Learn more

Jazz at the Creek 2023
Market Creek Amphitheatre
Sep 2 – Sep 3, 2023, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Gate opens at 1:00pm
In a city where the majority of jazz concerts take place indoors at clubs, hotels, libraries and the like; or at very large outdoor arenas and concert venues; Jazz at the Creek offers an intimate outdoor setting along the banks of Chollas… Learn more

Older & Bolder EXPO
Carlsbad Senior Center
Sep 9, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Featured at the premier event will be the latest information on products and services designed to make the most of life at any age. A lineup of expert speakers will talk about topics ranging from financial planning and navigating Medicare to… Learn more

Labor Day Brunch Cruise
Pier 1
Sep 4, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Board: 10:30am Cruise: 11:00am-1:00pm
This Labor Day, get out on San Diego Bay to end the summer in the style! Enjoy the beautiful weather on a yacht with a gourmet brunch buffet, unlimited mimosas and incredible views…. Learn more

Sunset Cliffs Car Show
Corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd and Pt. Loma
Sept 9, 2023, 10:00am to 5:00pm
$1000 Cash Prize for Best Vehicle in Show!! All Show Vehicles are welcome! Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles, Golf Cart Show. Hosted at the corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd and Pt. Loma in the church parking lot, Trinidad Motors… Learn more

Saturday Night Specials!
Jose’s Courtroom
Sep 6, 2022 – ongoing, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Recurs every Saturday
$5 Pint of Ballast Point Sculpin or Aloha Sculpin
$18 Pitcher of Ballast Point Sculpin or Aloha Sculpin
$5 El Jimador Blanco Shot

Annual Pacific Islander Festival
Mission Bay’s Ski Beach
Sep 23 – Sep 24, 2023, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
PIFA is proud to announce its annual festival this year at Ski Beach to celebrate the culture and tradition of the Melanesian, Micronesian & Pacific Islander people. There will be… Learn more

The After Party at The Gala
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
Sep 9, 2023, 8:00 PM
The After Party is an after-hours, multi-level party experience staged throughout the Museum, and inspired by the essence of joie de vivre. Enjoy a fully hosted bar and indulgent snacks for the night + a unique set of activations inspired by the upcoming special exhibition… Learn more

In Wonderland
Sparks Gallery
Sep 14, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
On September 14, 2023 from 6-9pm, Sparks Gallery will transform into an immersive “Wonderland” for one night only, themed to Alice’s adventures in the famous Lewis Carroll novel. Enter through the rabbit hole to immersive artist activations, and experience surreal and magic realism… Learn more

Casino di Piazza
Piazza della Famiglia
Sep 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Little Italy Association invites you to join us as we transform the Piazza della Famiglia into an exquisite Italian garden casino experience for this year’s 2nd Annual Casino di Piazza on Friday, September 15th from 7:00pm to… Learn more

Amps & Ales
Memorial Park
Sep 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, VIP: Noon to 4pm, General: 1pm to 4pm
After a successful return last year, the Downtown Chula Vista Association is proud to announce that Amps & Ales is back! This year’s event will be better than ever with a bigger footprint taking over parts of Third Avenue and Memorial Park… Learn more

Old Town San Diego Fiestas Patrias
Old Town State Historic Park
Sep 16, 2023
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Old Town San Diego while commemorating and experiencing the rich and diverse culture of Mexico and California.
This year our annual festivities commence with the ringing of the bell at the historic…

Otaku Smash Festival
Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego
Sep 16, 2023, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum and Fangaea Con invite you to OTAKU SMASH FEST!!
A ticketed event for all ages!
Otaku Smash Fest invites guests to express themselves through the art of Japanese pop-culture! The agenda includes music, performances, a cosplay contest, food and more!.. Learn more

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro
Oceanside Pier
Sep 22 – Sep 24, 2023
The world’s top professional female surfers will be back in Oceanside for the annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, a 3 day event jam-packed with world-class surfing competition that will blow your mind, and a festival village loaded with… Learn more
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