04 Jan San Diego Calendar of Events – January 2023
Holidays
1/1 New Year’s Day
1/16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Events
Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del
This spectacular ice rink is located seaside on the Windsor Lawn and features stunning views of the Pacific and Coronado beach.
Location: The Hotel Del, Coronado
Info: www.hoteldel.com/activities/skating
Dec – 1/1 various times
Rady Children’s Ice Rink
This winter wonderland just miles from the Pacific Ocean benefits the Thriving After Cancer program.
Location: Liberty Station
Info: www.radyfoundation.org/icerink
Dec – 1/5 10 am – 10 pm
San Diego Tango Festival
All the things you expect from a tango festival: forgiving floor, great DJs and teachers and a smooth sound system with LOTS of hours of dancing!
Location: Wyndham Bayside
Info: www.sandiegotangofestival.com
12/29 – 1/2 various times
San Diego International Auto Show
Featuring more than 400 of the latest new models, multiple test drives, exotics, automotive products, and much more!
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.sdautoshow.com
12/30 – 1/2 Fri & Sun 10 am – 9 pm, Sat & Mon 10 am – 6 pm
Spolia: 15th Annual soundON Festival
Explore cutting-edge contemporary music from around the world.
Location: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Info: www.ljathenaeum.org/sound-on
1/5 – 1/7 7:30 pm
San Diego Brew Festival
The 12th annual San Diego Brew Festival will feature over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 of San Diego’s best food trucks as well as cover band and lawn bands.
Location: Liberty Station
Info: www.sandiegobeerfest.com
1/7 1–4pm
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
1/7 – 1/8 Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm
Monster Jam
The most action-packed motorsports event on four wheels.
Location: Snapdragon Stadium
Info: www.monsterjam.com
1/7 – 1/8 Sat 7 pm, Sun 3 pm
Borrego Springs Film Festival
An intimate vibrant festival in one of the most beautiful locations in the United States.
Location: Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
Info: www.borregospringsfilmfestival.org
1/12 – 1/16 various
Poway Winter Festival
Whether you’re building a snowman, sledding down the snow hill, roasting marshmallows by the campfire, making silly faces in our free photo booth, or taking a spin around the synthetic skate rink, there is bound to be something for everyone!
Location: Poway Community Park
Info: www.poway.org/893/Winter-Festival
1/13 – 1/14 Fri: 5 – 9 pm, Sat 3:30 – 8:30 pm
Big Salsa Festival
A four-day Latin event featuring some of the greatest names in performing arts and music!
Location: Marriott Mission Valley
Info: www.bigsalsafestival.com/san-diego
1/13 – 1/16 Fri 11 am – 4 am, Sat & Sun 9 am – 4 am
Kids Marathon Mile
LEGOland California joins In Motion to host this special, 1-mile fun run for kids of all ages and abilities.
Location: LEGOland
Info: www.inmotionevents.com/event/kids-marathon-mile
1/14 6:30 am
San Diego Resolution Run
Take strides to reduce your carbon & physical footprint at the San Diego Resolution Run 5K, 10K and 1⁄2 marathon!
Location: Tecolote Shores
Info: www.sandiegorunningco.com
1/14 7:30 am – 10 am
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
For lovers of the strange, unusual, and bizarre… vendors, dealers, artists, and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.odditiesandcuriousitiesexpo.com
1/14 10 am – 6 pm
Winter 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
1/15 9:30am–4pm
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, bands, drill teams, and more!
Location: Harbor Drive-Embarcadero
Info: www.sandiegoalphas.com/mlk-parade
1/15 2-5pm
Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K
The BEST and most scenic winter marathon and half marathon with the BEST swag. Miles and miles of breathtaking ocean views and outstanding course support stations and entertainment at every mile.
Location: the Shoppes at Carlsbad
Info: www.carlsbadmarathon.com
1/15 6:15 am
33th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a family event with live music, guest speakers,
vendors, and more.
Location: WorldBeat Center, Balboa Park
Info: www.worldbeatcenter.org
1/17 1 – 4:30 pm
San Diego Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate the New Year with us in a festive environment with dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, games, food, and more!
Location: Officer J. Henwood Memorial Park
Info: www.lunarnewyearfestival.org
1/20 – 1/22 times tba
Jurassic Quest
The world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.jurassicquest.com
1/20 – 1/22 Fri & Sat 9 am – 8 pm, Sun 9 am – 6 pm
Monster Energy Supercross
The world’s best two-wheel racers converge for a night of non-stop action!
Location: Snapdragon Stadium
Info: www.supercrosslive.com
1/21 6:30 pm
Farmers Insurance PGA Open
Join us for our Full Field Days or enjoy our Championship Days!
Location: Torrey Pines Golf Course
Info: www.farmersinsuranceopen.com
1/25 – 1/28 Wed & Thu 9 am, Fri & Sat 9:30 am
San Diego Tết Festival
The annual festival is celebrating the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit! There will be attractions, activities, games, food, and live entertainment.
Location: Mira Mesa Community Park
Info: www.sdtet.com
1/27 – 1/29 times tba
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
1/28 – 1/29 Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 5 pm
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FARMERS MARKETS
MONDAY
Escondido 3-7pm
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr.
TUESDAY
Coronado 2:30–6pm
1st St. & B Ave.
Escondido 2:30pm-Sunset
200 N. Juniper St.
La Jolla 10am-2pm
UCSD Town Square
Mira Mesa 3-6pm
Mira Mesa High School
Otay Ranch 4-8pm
Birch Rd. & Eastlake Blvd.
Pacific Beach 2-7pm
Bayard & Garnet
San Marcos 3-7pm
250 North City Dr.
WEDNESDAY
Carlsbad Village 3-6pm
State St. & Carlsbad Village Dr.
Little Italy Mercato 9:30am–1:30pm
West Date St.
Ocean Beach 4-7pm
4900 Newport Ave.
Santee 2:30-6:30pm
Carlton Hills Blvd. & Mast
South Bay 3-7pm
4475 Bonita Rd.
THURSDAY
Linda Vista 12-6pm
6931 Linda Vista Rd.
North Park 3–7:30pm
North Park Way & 30th St.
Oceanside 9am–1pm
Pier View Wy & Hwy. 101
Scripps Ranch 3-7pm
10045 Carroll Canyon Rd.
FRIDAY
Borrego Springs 7am-12pm
Christmas Circle
Imperial Beach 2-6pm
Portwood Pier Plaza
La Mesa 3-7pm
La Mesa Blvd.
Rancho Bernardo 9am–1pm
Bernardo Winery
SATURDAY
City Heights 9am-1pm
4300 Wightman St.
Del Mar 12–4pm
1050 Camino Del Mar
Fallbrook 9am-1:30pm
100 S. Main Ave.
Little Italy Mercato 8am–2pm
West Date St.
Mission Valley 8:30am-12pm
7960 Civita Blvd.
Poway 8am–1pm
Old Poway Park
Rancho Penasquitos 9am-1pm
9400 Fairgrove Ln.
Santa Ysabel 10am–6pm
21887 Washington St.
Vista 8am–12pm
Melrose Dr., S. of Hwy 78
SUNDAY
Chula Vista 10am-2pm
300 Park Way
Hillcrest 9am–2pm
3960 Normal St.
La Jolla 9am–1pm
Girard Ave. & Genter St.
Leucadia 10am–2pm
185 Union St.
Rancho Santa Fe 9:30am–2pm
16079 San Dieguito Rd.
Santa Ysabel 10am–6pm
21887 Washington St.
Solana Beach 12-4pm
444 S. Cedros Ave.