{"id":466733,"date":"2026-09-17T12:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/466733\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:20:19","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-san-diego-sept-18-20-san-diego-union-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/466733\/","title":{"rendered":"The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: Sept. 18-20 \u2013 San Diego Union-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 20.<\/p>\n<p>Friday<br \/>\nSeasonal events<\/p>\n<p>Fall at Bates Nut Farm:\u00a0San Diegans can experience traditional fall activities at this Valley Center farm. Visitors will find a pumpkin patch, tractor hay rides, a straw maze and a corn pit. The farm is dog-friendly and will have a petting zoo and pony rides in October.\u00a0Sept. 17\u00a0to Oct. 31. 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center. Free admission. $10 seasonal parking on weekends. $2.50 tickets per additional activity.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/batesnutfarm.biz\/blogs\/events\/the-pumpkin-patch\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/batesnutfarm.biz\/blogs\/events\/the-pumpkin-patch\" data-mrf-recirculation-id=\"Article Links_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">batesnutfarm.biz\/blogs\/events\/the-pumpkin-patch<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Music<\/p>\n<p>The Sixties Show: An Off-Broadway production come from New York City to San Diego this Friday with a group of professional musicians and vocalists performing songs from the \u201960s from artists such as The Beach Boys, The Who, Mick Jagger, John Fogerty and The Bee Gees. 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego. Tickets start at $39. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshell.org\/performances\/the-sixties-show\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theshell.org\/performances\/the-sixties-show\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Theater<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBegin Again\u201d:The Old Globe presents the world premiere of John Carney, Jenna Clark Embrey and Molly Beach Murphy\u2019s film-inspired musical about a singer and a songwriter who meet at an open-mic night and change each others\u2019 lives, featuring a score by the band Train. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 18. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $66 and up. 619-234-5623, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoldglobe.org\/pdp\/26-season\/much-ado-about-nothing\/#?startDate=2026-08-01&amp;?endDate=2026-08-31\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theoldglobe.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDear Evan Hansen\u201d: Cygnet Theatre presents Pasek and Paul\u2019s Tony Award-winning musical about a lonely teen who suddenly becomes popular after a tragedy occurs. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Oct. 4. Joseph Clayes III Stage, The Joan, 2880 Roosevelt Road, San Diego. $24.50-$78.\u00a0 619-337-1525, <a href=\"https:\/\/cygnettheatre.org\/show\/season26-27\/dear-evan-hansen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cygnettheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur Lady of the San Diego Convention Center\u201d: TuYo Theatre presents the world premiere of Mario Vega\u2019s play inspired by the true stories of caregivers and the migrant children they cared for at the convention center, where asylum seekers were kept in 2021 during a migration surge. The play is now on a countywide tour, visiting 12 locations from San Ysidro to Oceanside through mid-October. Tickets are pay what you can, but a donation of $25 is encouraged. Full tour schedule at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuyotheatre.org\/our-lady-of-the-san-diego-convention\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tuyotheatre.org\/our-lady-of-the-san-diego-convention<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCome From Away\u201d: Moonlight Stage Productions presents the La Jolla Playhouse-born Broadway musical about the true story of human kindness when the residents of a small town in Newfoundland, Canada, cared for 7,000 American airline passengers forced to land in the wake of the 9\/11 attacks. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Through Sept. 26. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $49-$71. 760-724-2110, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightstage.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">moonlightstage.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGoodnight, Oscar\u201d: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of Doug Wright\u2019s Broadway drama inspired by the real-life 1958\u00a0 broadcast of the mentally troubled, but brilliant, composer-pianist Oscar Levant\u2019s appearance on Jack Paar\u2019s TV talk show. Opens Saturday and runs through Oct. 11. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p..m Sundays. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $63.50-$66.50. 858-481-1055, <a href=\"https:\/\/northcoastrep.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">northcoastrep.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe Will Rock You\u201d: New Village Arts presents the San Diego premiere of this Queen jukebox musical featuring characters inspired by some of the English rock band\u2019s songs. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $45-$85. 760-433-3245, <a href=\"https:\/\/newvillagearts.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">newvillagearts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheatre People, or The Angel Next Door\u201d: Scripps Ranch Theatre presents Paul Slade Smith\u2019s play about the romantic and comic entanglements that occur when a novelist, an actress and a pair of Broadway stars converge for a weekend in the country. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Legler Benbough Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, Alliant International University, San Diego. $27-$52. 858-395-0573,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/scrippsranchtheatre.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">scrippsranchtheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmerican Rhythm\u201d: In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Lamb\u2019s Players Theatre has revived its high-energy musical celebration of 100 years of American music, from ragtime to swing, jazz and rock and roll. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 4. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lambsplayers.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lambsplayers.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday<br \/>\nComedy<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea Handler:\u00a0The comedian, author and talk show host will bring The High and Mighty Tour to San Diego. 8 p.m. Saturday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. Sold out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegotheatres.org\/events\/detail\/chelsea-handler-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sandiegotheatres.org\/events\/detail\/chelsea-handler-2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Music<\/p>\n<p>Adams Avenue Street Fair:\u00a0For two days, the Normal Heights neighborhood will host 75 musical acts across six stages. Music fans at the street fair will also find food and beer gardens, carnival rides and vendor booths.\u00a0Sept. 19-20. Adams Avenue, San Diego. Free. adamsavenuebusiness.com\/adams-avenue-street-fair<\/p>\n<p>Outdoors<\/p>\n<p>Ranger-led Interpretive Hike: Every third Saturday, San Diego County park rangers host an interpretive hike at Sycamore Canyon\/Goodan Ranch. Participants do a 3.5-mile moderate loop on Martha\u2019s Grove Trail. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. Sycamore Canyon\/Goodan Ranch, 16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdparks.org\/content\/sdparks\/en\/participate\/calendar.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sdparks.org\/content\/sdparks\/en\/participate\/calendar.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beer<\/p>\n<p>Capital of Craft Beer Festival: Sample unlimited craft beers in 2 oz pours and get a commemorative cup with a ticket ot htis event. There will also be live music, DJs and food vendors. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Broadway Pier, San Diego. $41.77. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/capital-of-craft-beer-fest-tickets-1992071644915\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com\/e\/capital-of-craft-beer-fest-tickets-1992071644915<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Arts<\/p>\n<p>ArtWalk Carlsbad:\u00a0This fine art event brings together traveling artists in a range of mediums, including sculpture, glass work, photography and jewelry. In addition to art from more than 150 participants, there will be a kids walk, food trucks and musical performers.\u00a011 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Armada Drive above the Carlsbad Flower Fields. Free.\u00a0artwalksandiego.org\/carlsbad<\/p>\n<p>Indigenous Artisan Market: The San Diego Archeaological Center will host a market presenting indigenous art and craftwork, including pottery, jewelry, textiles and other cultural crafts. The lineup of participating artists includes Eva Salazar, Ma Eugenia Meza Vaquero and Angel Sapawechia. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. San Diego Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. Free to attend. <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegoarchaeology.org\/event\/indigenous-artisan-market\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sandiegoarchaeology.org\/event\/indigenous-artisan-market<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u201cJoe Garcia: Journey\u201d:\u00a0Santa Ysabel Gallery will open a new exhibition of paintings by the Julian artist, with an opening reception from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 30352 Highway 78. Santa Ysabel. 760-765-1676, <a href=\"https:\/\/santaysabelartgallery.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">santaysabelartgallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cVisiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art\u201d: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\u2019s fall exhibition offers an artistic journey through queer gathering spaces on both sides of the San Diego\/Tijuana border. Opens Saturday with a free public opening at 11 a.m. Exhibit runs through Jan. 17. 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. <a href=\"https:\/\/mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/visiones-nocturnas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/visiones-nocturnas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnbound 2: Anything Goes\u201d: Studio ACE Gallery in Oceanside will open this juried exhibit that was open to artists of all levels and backgrounds. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Runs through Oct. 22. 3861 Mission Avenue #B3, Oceanside. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studioace.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">studioace.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical music<\/p>\n<p>Ballet Collective San Diego presents \u2018Revel\u2019: Ballet Collective dancers will present a diverse array of choreography by Emily Miller, Katie Spagnoletti, Tylor Bradshaw, Nilas Martins and others to the music of Vivaldi, Richter, and Gonzalez, with live music by Jennifer and the Killing Contemporary Quartet. 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall at the Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $50 to $95. <a href=\"https:\/\/theconrad.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theconrad.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sacra\/Profana: This San Diego chamber choir will present \u201cUn Di\u00e1logo, Dos Conversaciones,\u201d a musical exploration of the conversations that shape us. 7 p.m. Saturday. San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. $25-$40. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacraprofana.org\/event-details\/un-dialogo-dos-conversaciones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sacraprofana.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Theater<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Black-billed Cuckoo\u201d: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of Mat Smart\u2019s new play about a group of bird-watchers at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, whose members are desperate to spot a rare and highly elusive species. Opens Saturday and runs through Oct. 11. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UC San Diego, La Jolla. $30-$69. 858-550-1010, <a href=\"https:\/\/lajollaplayhouse.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lajollaplayhouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sunday<br \/>\nClassical music<\/p>\n<p>Fred Hersch Trio:\u00a0La Jolla Music Society presents the modern jazz pianist, composer and bandleader and his band in an intimate cabaret-style concert. 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The JAI at The Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $75-$85. <a href=\"https:\/\/theconrad.org\/events\/fred-hersch-trio\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theconrad.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Sept. 18&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":466734,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[74,76,75,420,1696],"class_list":["post-466733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-diego","tag-san-diego","tag-san-diego-headlines","tag-san-diego-news","tag-things-to-do","tag-top-stories-sdut"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/466733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=466733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/466733\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/466734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=466733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=466733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=466733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}