San Diego Weekend Guide: Races, Music, and Free Museum Access
The upcoming weekend in San Diego offers horse racing, a major food festival, and free admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
By Kenji Garnier ·
San Diego residents and visitors have multiple options for the upcoming November 6 to 8 weekend.
The Del Mar racetrack opens its fall meet on Friday at 12:30 p.m. Tickets start at $8. Diamond Club members receive free general admission at the gate for the opening day event. Guests aged 62 and older can get free admission, a racing program, and a seat if they present valid ID at designated gates.
The San Diego Food and Wine Festival runs from November 1 through November 8. The event brings together chefs, winemakers, makers, and industry voices from San Diego and Mexico. Costs vary by ticket type.
Military Appreciation Weekend takes place at SeaWorld on both Saturday and Sunday. Members of the U.S. armed forces receive free admission to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Parks, and Sesame Place. The park will hold a patriotic firework show to honor Veterans Day.
The Gem Diego Show is held at the Liberty Station Conference Center from Saturday to Sunday. Admission is free. The show features 30 dealers and more than 20 exhibits. Attendees can watch lapidary demos, get free gem identification, and visit a kids zone. Door prizes and a grand prize raffle are included.
Great Big Family Play Day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Liberty Station. Tickets start at $7.18. The event offers hourly new performances and activities for children of all ages. The North Park Community Fair, titled Shop North Park, operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday with free admission. It is a street showcase for local businesses.
Dia de los DEFTONES is a one-day music festival curated by the band Deftones. It is held at Petco Park on Saturday at 3:35 p.m. The event is annual. On Sunday, Slow Fashion Day runs from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with free admission. The day includes a designers market, live music, and upcycled workshops. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego offers free admission to all visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, as is customary on the second Sunday of every month.
Source: KNSD
