Free things to do this weekend in and around San Diego

San Diego's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - San Diego - Shoott - Earl & Birdie Taylor Park, Dawes Street, San Diego, CA, 92109 - Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, See link for times

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Surfing Competition and Festival - Oceanside Pier - Oceanside, CA 92054 - Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, See Website

Lego Time at the Pacific Beach Library - San Diego Public Library - Earl & Birdie Taylor Park, Dawes Street, San Diego, CA, 92109 - Friday, August 21, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00pm PST

Harney Street Market - Old Town San Diego - Harney Street Market - 3940 Hortensia St, Old Town, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92110, United States - Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival in Balboa Park - House of the Philippines / Philippine Cultural Arts Festival - 3403 East Plaza Boulevard, National City, CA, 91950 - Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

SamaFest 2026 - Forever Balboa Park - Forever Balboa Park - Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 - Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Coronado Promenade Concerts at Spreckels Park - Coronado Promenade Concerts - Spreckels Park, Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 - Sunday, August 23, 2026, See Website/Schedule