Memorial Day Weekend in San Diego
With San Diego’s average gas prices hovering around $3.41/gallon, this might be a good weekend to stick around town. Fortunately, there’s plenty to do without ever leaving the county.
In addition to the usual attractions (SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, LegoLand), which I’d steer clear of on any holiday weekend, there are festivals, concerts, and parties going on all over San Diego county. Here’s a taste of what you’ll find happening:
Saturday, May 26
Carlsbad
- You’re Getting Sleepy? (comedy hypnotist, Don Spencer) at Carlsbad Village Theatre
Del Mar, Fairgrounds
Escondido, Grape Day Park
- American Heritage Car Show
Lakeside, Barona Speedway
- Sprint Cars, Dwarfs, Modifieds
Mission Valley, Qualcomm Stadium North Park
- Memorial Day Weekend Dance at the Folk Dance Center
Ocean Beach
Point Loma
- Memorial Day Ceremony at Ft. Fosecrans National Cemetery
San Diego, Balboa Park
- Sushi class at the Japanese Friendship Garden
San Diego, Convention Center
San Diego, Cox Arena
- San Diego Shockwave vs. Casper
San Diego, Downtown
- Queensryche at 4th & B
San Diego, Gaslamp
- The 32nd Annual Harrah’s Rincon Smooth Jazz 98.1 Gaslamp Festival
- Badfish at the House of Blues
San Diego, Navy Pier
- Midway American Patriot Award Gala
San Diego, Petco Park
- San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers
San Diego ShockWave’s Military Appreciation Night
San Diego, iPayOne Center (Sports Arena)
San Diego
- Grand Slam Finale (San Diego Poetry Slam) at Voz Alta
Vista
Sunday, May 27
Coronado, Spreckels Park
Del Mar, Fairgrounds
Hillcrest
- San Diego Science Fair at Joyce Beers Community Center
Point Loma
- Memorial Day Ceremony at Ft. Fosecrans National Cemetery
San Diego, Balboa Park
- Ethnic Food Fair at the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
San Diego, Gaslamp
- Club Massive at the House of Blues
San Diego, Petco Park
- San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Shelter Island
- Memorial Day Jazz Fest at Humphrey’s by the Bay
Vista
Monday, May 28
Mission Valley
- “Salute Our Troops” during San Diego Auto and Cycle Swap and Show at Qualcomm Stadium
Point Loma
- Memorial Day Ceremony at Ft. Fosecrans National Cemetery
Shelter Island
- Chet Cannon’s Blue Monday Blues Party at Humphrey’s by the Bay
For more information about these events, see our Calendar section. Of course, this is just a sampling of all of the events and entertainment you’ll find around town over the next three days. The North County Times just posted some addtional Memorial Day Events at http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070526-9999-7m26memorial.html.
There’s never an excuse for boredom in San Diego. Now go find some fun!
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