What to Know

  • Our Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.com
  • Like our mission always, our guide will do its best to span the county — north, south, east, and west — to bring you fun, fresh and affordable things to do in San Diego
  • Have any events to share? Please send them to Brenda.Gregorio-Nieto@nbcuni.com

Friday, Jan. 9

18th Annual soundON Festival 2026
7:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library| $26.50 member; $32 nonmember
This year’s lineup showcases cutting-edge contemporary music by a global roster of composers, along with music by friends of the festival, such as Juan Campoverde Q.

Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure
Through April 12 | $68+ | San Diego Bay 
Enjoy sightseeing of San Diego’s wildlife with a professionally narrated tour by the San Diego Natural History Museum. The tour is every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday only. 

Poway Winter Festival
Friday and Saturday at Poway Community Park | Free
Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities like building snowmen and sledding down a hill. A photobooth and a skate rink will also be available.

Monster Jam 
Saturday and Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium | $39+
Monster Jam is back in San Diego January 10-11 and January 24-25. 

Saturday, Jan. 10

Whale Watch Weekend
9 a.m. at the Cabrillo National Monument| $10-$20
Enjoy a family fun day filled with hands-on activities and crafts, while park staff and volunteers will help you spot migrating grey whales.

San Diego Resolution Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
7:15 a.m. at Tecolote Shores, Mission Bay Park | Free unless participating in race 
The 19th Annual San Diego Resolution Run kicks off 2026 at Mission Bay.  

San Diego Brew Fest
Noon to 4 p.m. at NTC Park | GA: $50; Early admission: $65 
The 15th annual San Diego Brew Festival returns. It will feature over 70 breweries, 200 beers, and live music. 

David Spade 
8 p.m. at Balboa Theatre | $55+
SNL alum and comedian David Spade is making a stop in San Diego this weekend. 

North Park Coffee & Tea Fair
12 p.m. at North Park Mini Park| Free entry
Discover new brews and teas and seasonal beverages.

Sunday, Jan. 11

Disney’s Frozen JR.
2 p.m. at the Casa del Prado Theatre| $15
This Frozen production is being performed at the San Diego Junior Theatre.

Play Day
11 a.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego| Free
Create your own clay sculpture and enjoy music, free play, and more. 

Golden Girls Christmas Experience 
Through Jan.11 at 2137 Pacific Hwy | GA: $19.90+ 
Celebrate like Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia this holiday season in a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience inspired by The Golden Girls Kitchen.