June 20-21, 2026 San Diego Best Upcoming Events

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This Week’s Top Events

>> for locals by locals <<

June 18-21

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This week’s curated list of local life + community includes: Last Minute Father’s Day Ideas, NASCAR Takes Over Coronado, Sheepdog Competitions + More Inside!

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Father’s Day Planning 101

Sunday, June 21

10 FUN THINGS TO PLAN WITH DAD

1. Glamp! Top Cali Spots to Glamp

2. Pedal Boat! in the Bay (dog/kid friendly)

3. Bocce! Bocce Ball at Stone Brewery

4. Rooftop Movie! Rooftop Cinema Club

5. Picnic! 7 San Diego Picnic Spots

6. Car Races! Attend NASCAR Coronado

7. Wine Taste! Carruth Cellars – kid friendly

8. Paint! Pinot’s Palette

9. Urban Hike! 7 Bridges Urban Hike

10. Mini-Golf + Music! The Loma Club

GIFTS + DIY IDEAS

>> Uncommon Father’s Day Gifts

>> DIY Gifts Kids Can Make

>> Gag Gifts for Dad (same day shipping)

NASCAR San Diego

Coronado Island :: San Diego

Jun 19-21

NASCAR roars into the streets of San Diego for the first time ever, bringing high-speed action, elite drivers, and festivities to the Navy base on Coronado Island. Experience heart-pounding racing, fan zones including go-kart racing, live entertainment, and unforgettable views as NASCAR transforms San Diego into one of the most exciting race destinations of the year. Click here for details and tickets.

Annual Scottish Highland Games

Mission Valley :: San Diego

Sat + Sun, Jun 20-21 @ 9am – 5pm

Reverse a few centuries to check out this old school Scottish competition, including throwing heavy objects (to test strength and grit), traditional highland dance competition, bagpipes and drums, whisky tasting, and sheepdog trials. Shop vendors that specialize in Celtic and British goods, try authentic dishes, a cold beverage in the shaded beer garden + live music all day. Click here for info + tickets!

FREE! Summer Concert Series

Various Locations + Dates :: San Diego

Click the links to get details for outdoor concerts near you.

>> Coronado – Sundays now thru Sept

>> Point Loma – Start 7/10

>> Trolley Barn Park/Uni Heights – Start 7/3

>> Del Mar Twilight Series – Start 6/23

>> Del Mar Races Concerts – Started 6/17

>> Balboa Park – Started 6/16

>> La Mesa – Started 6/21

FREE! Movies in the Park

Weekends thru Sept

Various Locations :: San Diego

Need a last minute idea for the family? The city of San Diego hosts FREE outdoor movies for the entire summer. From How to Tame Your Dragon to classics like the Sandlot, there is something for everyone. There are tons of locations around San Diego.

Click here for all movies, dates + times!

FREE!

45th Annual OB Street Fair

+ Chili Cook Off

Newport Street :: Ocean Beach

Sat, June 27 @ 10am – 8pm

Did someone say chili cook off? Well that’s not all. This Saturday enjoy a day of fun in the sun with friends or family and enjoy chili + wing eating competitions, three live music stages, an arts and crafts walk and beachside beer garden for 21 and over. Click here for details!

A Kid’s Most Memorable Sleepover

USS Midway :: Embarcadero

Now thru November 2026

BE THE FIRST! The USS Midway newly presents its Overnight Adventure Program, where kids and families ages 4+ get to explore the ship after hours, enjoy exclusive time on the flight deck under the stars, and sleep in actual Navy racks, then wake up to a hot breakfast, new activities and more!

>> Click here for all the info + reservations.

>> Upcoming dates: June 27th, July 10 + 31

What’s Happening in San Diego

Events Not to Miss this Spring!

>> Jun/July: Sponge Bob the Musical

>> Thru Jul 5: San Diego County Fair

>> Jun 18: Del Mar Summer Solstice Soiree

>> Jun 19-21: Coronado Nascar Races

>> Jun 19: Agave Fest at Estancia La Jolla

>> Jun 20: KSON Country Fest at Petco Park
>> Jun 20-21: San Diego Wooden Boat Fest

>> Jun 20-21: Scottish Highland Games

>> Jun 21: FREE! “Make Music” Day Celebration at Liberty Station

>> Jun 27: OB Chili Cook-off + Street Fair

>> Jun 27: Taste of Julian

>> Jun 27: Sleepover on the USS Midway

>> Jun 28: Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Fest

>> Jun 28: Disney Pop Up Thrift Shop

>> Jun 28: Taste of Adams Ave

>> July 3: FREE! Liberty Station Anchored in Freedom Parade + Events!

>> Jun 26 + July 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 31: FREE! Picnic + Enjoy San

Diego Symphony Rehearsal at Rady Shell

>> July 11-19: San Diego Pride

>> July 23-26: Comic-Con 2026

>> Aug 3: CaddyHack Charity Golf Festival

Sports Enthusiasts Ultimate Sports Guide

Just click on one + get the details:

>> San Diego Gulls – Hockey

>> SD Legion – Men’s Rugby

>> SD Football Club Men’s Pro Soccer

>> San Diego Wave – Women’s Soccer

>> San Diego Seals – Lacrosse

>> San Diego Padres

>> Del Mar Horse Races

>> Nascar 2025 Schedule

>> Formula 1 Schedule (now in Vegas!)

>> Nascar Coronado June 2026

>> FIFA World Cup NoAm 2026

>> Ryder Cup – Limerick, Ireland Sep ’27

>> 2028 Summer Olympics SoCal

>> More Elite Sporting Event Experiences

// Upcoming Music, Cultural, Performing Arts + Events in San Diego

Click the links to get to the info:

// Live Music Sundays at Carruth Cellars

// Tues Night Jazz at Madison on Park

// Performances The Joan Liberty Station

// California Center for the Arts

// North Coast Rep Theater

// Performances at Downtown Theaters

// Candlelight Concerts (classical)

// Concerts at Humphreys

// Concerts at The Rady Shell

// Concerts at Snapdragon Stadium

// Events at Snapdragon Stadium

// More Upcoming Concerts in San Diego

San Diego Coastal Open Houses this Week

Check out what’s on the market in the coastal communities near downtown San Diego from La Jolla and south

>> Point Loma + Ocean Beach

>> Metro Coastal San Diego

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