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August 9, 2025 3 mins
Listeners, if you’re looking for unforgettable things to do in San Diego this Saturday, August 9, 2025, and through the weekend, get ready—San Diego is buzzing with events for every taste and age!

Right now, Mission Valley is the epicenter of tropical vibes with Tiki Oasis at Town and Country Resort. This iconic festival wraps up Sunday, so dive into a world of Polynesian pop, retro music, themed cocktails, exotic decor, and vibrant costumes. It’s a must for anyone who loves a good party or vintage culture, as Sandiego Magazine highlights Tiki Oasis as one of the city’s most legendary gatherings.

Art and music lovers, don’t miss CityFest in Hillcrest this Sunday, August 10th! From noon to 11 pm, 5th Avenue will transform into a mile-long celebration of live bands, eclectic dance DJs, arts, crafts, incredible food, and more. Hillcrest comes alive as San Diego’s largest art and music fest, drawing over 150,000 visitors to celebrate diversity and community spirit. The event is family-friendly, but after sunset, it’s especially known for its lively nightlife.

For families, the Nighttime Zoo at San Diego Zoo is in full swing, letting you experience animal encounters and shows under the stars through September 2. If you want more outdoor magic, the SeaWorld Summer Spectacular is also happening now—expect new rescue displays, entertainment, and nightly shows that blend theme park thrills with aquatic conservation.

Baseball fans can catch the Padres in action at Petco Park, and soccer followers can cheer for San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Both teams are playing throughout the month in front of their passionate hometown crowds.

If you’re hungry for culture and cuisine, the San Diego Soul Food Festival is happening today from 11 am to 4 pm at the local rec center. Celebrate community and taste soul classics—from ribs and mac ’n’ cheese to fried chicken—in a flavorful tribute to food heritage.

Artfully inclined listeners should swing by the Summer Arts Fest, which kicks off today and runs through September 13, offering free, family-friendly outdoor arts in a vibrant setting. Explore studios, galleries, and creative dining as part of San Diego’s artistic summer.

For nature explorers, Birch Aquarium at Scripps is hosting Shark Summer with hands-on exhibits and special shark encounters. Wander the Wetlands offers free guided birding walks at Kendall-Frost Marsh this morning, perfect for a tranquil start with native birds and scenic views.

Finally, if you’re seeking something different, Balboa Park is hosting the SAMEDA Faire, showcasing crafts and culture from across San Diego, and the International Summer Organ Festival brings world-class organ performances throughout August.

San Diego is packed with options—whether you’re here for spicy lemon cook-offs at Chula Vista’s Lemon Festival next Saturday, soulful music, or the beach. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Listeners. If you're looking for unforgettable things to do in
San Diego this Saturday, August ninth, twenty twenty five and
through the weekend, get ready. San Diego is buzzing with
events for every taste and age right now. Mission Valley
is the epicenter of tropical vibes with Tiki Oasis at
Town and Country Resort. This iconic festival wraps up Sunday,

(00:20):
so dive into a world of Polynesian pop, retro music,
themed cocktails, exotic decor, and vibrant costumes. It's a must
for anyone who loves a good party or vintage culture.
As San Diego Magazine highlights Tiki Oasis as one of
the city's most legendary gatherings art and music lovers, don't
miss Cityfest in Hillcrest This Sunday, August tenth, From noon

(00:43):
to eleven pm, Fifth Avenue will transform into a mile
long celebration of live bands, eclectic dance, djys, arts, crafts,
incredible food and more. Hillcrest comes alive as San Diego's
largest art and music fest, drawing over one hundred and
fifty thousand visitors to say celebrate diversity and community spirit.
The event is family friendly, but after sunset. It's especially

(01:06):
known for its lively nightlife for families. The Nighttime Zoo
at San Diego Zoo is in full swing, letting you
experience animal encounters and shows under the stars through September. Teca.
If you want more outdoor magic, the SeaWorld Summer Spectacular
is also happening now. Expect new rescue displays, entertainment, and

(01:27):
nightly shows that blend theme park thrills with aquatic conservation.
Baseball fans can catch the Padres in action at Petco Park,
and soccer followers can cheer for San Diego WAVEFC at
Snapdragon Stadium. Both teams are playing throughout the month in
front of their passionate hometown crowds. If you're hungry for
culture and cuisine, the San Diego Soul Food Festival is

(01:50):
happening today from eleven am to four pm at the
local rec Center. Celebrate community and taste soul classics from
ribs and mac and cheese to fried chicken in a
flavorful tribute to food heritage. Artfully inclined listeners should swing
by the Summer Arts Fest, which kicks off today and
runs through September. Thirteenth, offering free, family friendly outdoor arts

(02:12):
in a vibrant setting, Explore studios, galleries and creative dining
as part of San Diego's artistic summer for nature explorers,
Birch Aquarium at Scripts is hosting Shark Summer with hands
on exhibits and special shark encounters. Wander the Wetlands offers
free guided birding walks at Kendall Frost Marsh this morning,

(02:34):
perfect for a tranquill start with native birds and scenic views. Finally,
if you're seeking something different, Balboa Park is hosting the
sam DA Fair showcasing crafts and culture from across San Diego,
and the International Summer Organ Festival brings world class organ
performances throughout August. San Diego is packed with options. Whether

(02:55):
you're here for spicy lemon cookofs at Chula Vista's Lemon
Festival next Saturday, Soulful music, or the beach. Thanks for
tuning in and be sure to subscribe for more. This
has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out
Quiet Please dot ai
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