Events from August 28, 2026
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On August 28, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEBlue Star Museums offers FREE admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 7. Details: www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums
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On August 28, 2026At Sesame Place San Diego Categories: Amusement ParksSesame Summer Splash. Meet all your favorite furry friends and whirl and twirl on family-friendly rides. Open daily through Sept. 7. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com
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On August 28, 2026At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Amusement ParksSeaWorld Summer Spectacular. New shows, live music and dazzling new Enchanted Wonders Fireworks spectacular. Select dates through Sept. 7. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com
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On August 28, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: ConcertHumphreys Concerts by the Bay. Enjoy sparkling views of Point Loma and San Diego Bay while experiencing top entertainment in an outdoor venue. Tonight, June 23 & 26. 2241 Shelter Island Dr. Full schedule & tickets: www.humphreysconcerts.com
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On August 28, 2026At Downtown El Cajon Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Music on Main. Live music. Fridays through August, 6–8 pm. Downtown El Cajon. www.downtownelcajon.com/events/music-on-main
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On August 28, 2026At Clairemont Town Square Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Sounds of the Square: Concert Series. Fridays through Aug. 18, 6–9 pm. Clairemont Town Square, 4705 Clairemont Dr. www.clairemonttownsquare.com
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On August 28, 2026At Del Mar Racetrack Categories: Special EventsDel Mar Racetrack. Gates open at 11:30 am. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. www.delmarracing.com
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On August 28, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGO Festival. Step into a festival experience designed for kids to spark creativity, self-expression and the simple joy of playing together featuring five interactive zones to spark endless imagination including Music, Creative and Chill-Out Zones, with brand-new headliners in the Thrill and Play Zones joining the line-up. Through August 30. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com
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On August 28, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today & tomorrow, Aug. 6, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21, 28 & 29. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org
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On August 28, 2026At Hotel del Coronado Categories: MoviesMovies on the Beach. Tonight, Aug. 7–8, 14–15, 21–22, & 28–29. 8 pm. $25.75. Del Beach, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. Full schedule: www.hoteldel.com
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On August 28, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Whale WatchingWhale & Dolphin Watching Adventure Cruises. Search for gray whales, blue whales, minke whales and more. Fri.–Mon. through Sept. 7, 9 am–1 pm. $63–$79; 3 & under free. Pier Two 970 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com
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On August 28, 2026At Southern California Railway Museum Categories: Train RidesHarry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure. Test your courage, loyalty, ambition and wit on this magical train. Through Sept. 27, closed Mon. & Tues. $72–$93. Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S “A” St., Perris, CA. www.socalrailway.org
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On August 28, 2026At Seaport Village Categories: SkatingRingers at Seaport Village. An open-air roller-skating experience along the Embarcadero. 821 West Harbor Dr. Details: www.seaportvillage.com/explore/ringers-roller-rink
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On August 28, 2026At The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE San Diego Symphony Rehearsal. Experience the behind-the-scenes rehearsal. Aug. 6–8, 13, 20–21 & 27–28. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org/rady-shell-community/open-rehearsals/
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On August 28, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Sounds of the Square: Concert Series. Fridays through Aug. 28, 6–9 pm. Clairemont Town Square, 4705 Clairemont Dr. www.clairemonttownsquare.com
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On August 28, 2026At Del Mar Highlands Town Center Categories: FREE, MusicFREE Live Music at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Fridays through Sept. 18, 6–9 pm. 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com
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On August 28, 2026At Moonlight Amphitheater Categories: Theatre“Guys & Dolls.” Bustling with charm, wit and toe-tapping tunes, this golden-age Broadway musical never goes out of style. 8 pm. Through Aug. 29, closed Mon. & Tues. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.moonlightstage.com
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On August 28, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: holiday teasAlice in Wonderland’s Tea Party Themed Tea. All themed teas are different, most include an intro game, quiz and a take–home gift. Through Aug. 30, 12:30 & 3:30 pm. $64.95. The Britannia Tearooms, 2323 Midway Dr. Reservations: www.afternoonteasandiego.com
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On August 28, 2026At Carlsbad, CA Categories: FREE, Film FestivalFREE Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival. See rare historic films from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Today, Aug. 28 & Sept. 4, 5:30–10 pm. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln. www.carlsbadca.gov
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On August 28, 2026At Children's Museum of Discovery Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosFun Animal Friday. Story time, hands-on activity and an animal meet-and-greet. 10–11:30 am. $14. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org
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On August 28, 2026At California Center for the Arts, Escondido Categories: FREE, MusicFREE Música en la Plaza. Feel the rhythm and soul of Latin music under the stars. 7–10 pm. California Center for the Arts, Escondido Lyric Courtyard, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. https://artcenter.org/musica-en-la-plaza/
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On August 28, 2026At The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Categories: Concert“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” in Concert with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 pm. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org
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On August 28, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, MoviesFREE Movies in the Moonlight: “Lilo & Stitch.” Activities, 5 pm; movie starts at dusk. Parkway Pool, 385 Parkway, Chula Vista. www.chulavistaca.gov/rec