{"id":2381081,"date":"2026-04-20T11:01:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2381081"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:01:34","slug":"things-to-do-in-san-diego-today-live-music-sports-events-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-diego-today-live-music-sports-events-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"things to do in San Diego today: live music, sports, events, festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>SAN DIEGO (FOX 5\/KUSI) \u2014 Whether you\u2019re planning a family outing, a date night on the town or just hoping to explore something new, there\u2019s no shortage of events and happenings across the region this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>From sporting events and outdoor adventures to live entertainment, here\u2019s a look at some things to do in San Diego this Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fox5sandiego.com\/san-diego-guide\/things-to-do\/mission-bay-canoe-event\/\">Aloha Day at Crown Point Beach Park<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The San Diego Hanohano Club is hosting an open house event called Aloha Day at Crown Point Beach Park in Mission Bay on Saturday to introduce outrigger canoeing to the community. The event will provide all equipment and training, and the first 300 people to register will receive free swag. The club\u2019s members will steer the canoes, while participants learn how to paddle and race. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coronadoflowershow.com\/\">104th Annual Coronado Flower Show<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This weekend, Spreckels Park will turn into a vibrant \u201cWelcome to the Jungle\u201d experience for the annual Coronado Flower Show. The two-day event features stunning floral designs, competitive exhibits, live music, food, and a beer and wine garden, along with family-friendly activities. Admission is $10 per day, with free entry for children under 12.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegogulls.com\/tickets\/fan\">San Diego Gulls host Fan Appreciation Night<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The San Diego Gulls will take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds at 6 p.m. on Saturday for Fan Appreciation Night. The first 8,000 fans inside the arena will receive a sandless beach towel. There will also be chances to win prize throughout the night. Plus, the night marks the team\u2019s 10-year-anniversay celebration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nlp-ignore-block article-content rich-text\">\n<aside class=\"promo-link\">\n\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fox5sandiego.com\/news\/padres-respond-to-puffer-vest-pandemonium\/?ipid=promo-link-block1\" class=\"promo-link__link\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\"><br \/>\n\t\tPadres respond to puffer vest pandemonium\t<\/a><br \/>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fox5sandiego.com\/news\/local-news\/ways-to-celebrate-international-dark-sky-week-around-san-diego\/\">Celebrate International Dark Sky Week<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>From 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, DarkSky San Diego and partner agencies will host an afternoon of presentations and an evening of observing the night sky through telescopes and binoculars at the Santa Ysabel Nature Center. The center will have a full evening of activities and presentations for the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/darkskysandiego.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Santa-Ysabel-IDSW-Flyer-April18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Dark Sky Week Celebration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr1_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Also on Saturday, there will be a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/darkskysandiego.org\/2026-idsw\/#solar-telescope-nighttime-starpary\">Daytime Solar Telescope and Nighttime Star Party<\/a> at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Borrego Springs. The daytime event will last from 9:30 a.m. to noon, while the nighttime event will go from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/0A006427AA3F44D5\">Cypress Hill concert at Gallagher Square<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Hip hop group Cypress Hill is set to take the stage in San Diego on Saturday, along with special appearances from Bone Thugs and Tech N9n. The concert starts at 5:30 with doors opening 30 minutes prior. \u201cWe\u2019re bringin\u2019 the heat to Gallagher Square at Petco Park!,\u201d the group wrote online ahead of the event. As of Friday, tickets were still available.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/quince-bridal-festival-expo-tickets-1982306485059\">Quince &amp; Bridal Festival \u2013 EXPO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This expo invites guests to explore dresses, accessories and event inspiration for quincea\u00f1eras, weddings, and special celebrations\u2014all in one place. Hosted at the Chapel at Liberty Station, the free event features vendors, ideas and resources in a restored historic venue. Doors open at 1 p.m., and attendees can reserve tickets online.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ymcasd.org\/about-y\/news-center\/events\/healthy-kids-day\/\">Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Healthy Kids Day is a nationwide YMCA event happening on Saturday, focused on promoting fun, health and active lifestyles for kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCA locations have hosted free, family-friendly celebrations with activities like games, sports, STEM projects, and arts and crafts, all aimed at encouraging healthy habits and new interests.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr2_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Have a good weekend, San Diego. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source fox5sandiego.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN DIEGO (FOX 5\/KUSI) \u2014 Whether you\u2019re planning a family outing, a date night on the town or just hoping to explore something new, there\u2019s no shortage of events and happenings across the region this weekend. 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