29 Dec San Diego Calendar of Events – January 2020
San Diego International Auto Show
Featuring hundreds of new vehicles, specialty displays, and much more.
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.sdautoshow.com
1/1 – 1/5 Wed – Sat 10 am – 9 pm, Sun 10 am – 7 pm
Rady Children’s Ice Rink
This winter wonderland – just miles from the Pacific Ocean – benefits the Thriving After Cancer program at Rady Children’s Hospital.
Location: Liberty Station
Info: www.radyfoundation.org/icerink
1/1 – 1/5 10 am – 10 pm
San Diego Bachata Expo
Bachata enthusiasts from all over the world meet for dance workshops, dance shows, concerts, and social dancing.
Location: Hilton SD Mission Valley
Info: www.sdbachataexpo.com
1/3 – 1/5 10 am – 4 pm
Star Brews Festival
Enjoy an intergalactic playground with tastings of over twenty stellar craft beers.
Location: San Diego Air & Space Museum
Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/star-brewsbeer-festival-tickets-82626170099
1/4 7 – 10 pm
San Diego Spring Home Show
An event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes.
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.homeshowsandiego.com
1/10 – 1/12 Fri 11 am – 8 pm, Sat 10 am – 8 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm
San Diego Resolution Run
Take strides to reduce your carbon & physical footprint at the San Diego Resolution Run 5K, 10K and ½ marathon!
Location: Tecolote Shores
Info: www.sandiegoresolutionrun.com
1/11 7:30 am – 10 am
San Diego Brew Festival
Another fun filled day with local & international craft beers, San Diego’s most popular food trucks, and music.
Location: Liberty Station
Info: www.sandiegobeerfest.com
1/11 1 – 4 pm
Poway Winter Festival
Come build a snowman, sled down the snow hill, roast marshmallows, and much more!
Location: Poway Community Park
Info: www.poway.org
1/11 – 1/12 Fri 5 – 9 pm, Sat 3:30 – 8:30 pm
Turtleversary
Cerebrate a Loggerhead Sea Turtle’s story of survival and perseverance!
Location: Birch Aquarium
Info: aquarum.ucsd.edu
1/11 – 1/12 11 am – 3 pm
San Diego Bridal Bazaar
This is San Diego’s largest bridal show of the year, so you’ll find more variety, more choices, and more inspiration to plan your day, your way.
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.bridalbazaar.com
1/12 10 am – 4 pm
Borrego Springs Film Festival
An intimate vibrant festival in one of the most beautiful locations in the United States. An old school film festival!
Location: Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
Info: www.borregospringsfilmfestival.org
1/16 – 1/20 Various
San Diego Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate this new year in a festive environment with dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, games, food, and more!
Location: SDCCU Stadium
Info: www.lunarnewyearfestival.org
1/17 – 1/19 Fri 5 – 10 pm, Sat 11 am – 10 pm, Sun 11 am – 8 pm
Women’s March San Diego
2020 Elections… a critical time. Women’s March San Diego marchers are seen, heard, and powerful!
Location: Waterfront Park (West Side)
Info: www.womensmarchsd.org
1/18 10 am – 2 pm
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
For lovers of the strange and unusual… showcasing vendors, dealers, artists, and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.odditiesandcuriousitiesexpo.com
1/18 11 am – 6 pm
San Diego Travel & Adventure Show
America’s favorite travel show returns to San Diego! Discover the world in one weekend, all under one roof.
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.travelshows.com
1/18 – 1/19 Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 11 am – 4 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
One of the largest celebrations of its kind in the US in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal High School Bands, and more!
Location: Harbor Drive-Embarcadero
Info: www.alpha-zsl.org/mlkdayparade.html
1/19 2 – 5 pm
San Diego Restaurant Week
Twice a year, local restaurants throw a culinary celebration featuring three fabulous courses for a fixed price.
Location: Various
Info: www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
1/19 – 1/26 Various
Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon
The best and most scenic winter marathon and half marathon with the best swag.
Location: The Shoppes at Carlsbad
Info: www.carlsbadmarathon.com
1/20 6:15 am
Free Entrance to National Parks
In honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Services offers free admission!
Location: All National Parks
Info: www.nps.gov
1/20 Various
Farmers Insurance PGA Open
San Diego’s prestigious PGA Tour event!
Location: Torrey Pines Golf Course
Info: www.farmersinsuranceopen.com
1/23 – 1/26 gates open 6 am
San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show
If you’re a boater, don’t miss this once a year event!
Location: Sunroad Resort Marina
Info: www.bigbayboatshow.com
1/23 – 1/26 Thu & Fri 12 – 6 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am – 6 pm
San Diego Cat Show
The Super Bowl of cat competition, plus vendors, and cats & kittens looking for new homes!
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.sandiegocat.org
1/25 – 1/26 Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 5 pm