8/31 – 9/3 – U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge & 3D Art Expo | B Street Cruise Ship Terminal Pier, Downtown | Refer to website for schedule | Master-class sculptors build beautiful 3-dimensional works of art.

9/8 – Coronado Main Street Garden Party | 919 First Ave, Coronado | 5:30 –7:30 p.m. | Annual garden party with entertainment and no-host beverages.

9/15 – Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day | San Diego coastline beaches & bay | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Major part of international coastline cleanup including all 50 states and over 100 countries.

9/14 – 9/16 – Annual San Diego Bayfair Powerboat Racing | Mission Bay – Vacation Island/ Fiesta Bay / Ski Beach / Crown Point Shores / Stony Point / Hydro Pond | $20 – $45 | All ages | 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Watch the fastest boats in the world, live entertainment, fireworks and more.

9/14 – 9/16 – Kaaboo | Del Mar Fairgrounds | See Website for Concert Schedule | A curated three-day sound voyage that combines rock-n-roll music and taste making events.

9/22 – 24th Annual Beer Festival | Broadway Pier, Downtown San Diego | 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Sample from over 40 different breweries.

9/22 – 10/31 – The Pumpkin Patch | 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center | Pumpkin Patch open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily | Pumpkin patch, pony rides, straw maze, rock climbing, kid n’ paint, food and more!

9/22 – 9/23 – Annual Pacific Islander Festival | Ski Beach, East Mission Bay | Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Culture, food, crafts & customs of the Pacific Islands.

9/23 – 9/30 – San Diego Restaurant Week | Various restaurants throughout San Diego | Lunch and Dinner | See website for participating restaurants and menus.

9/29 – 9/30 – Adams Avenue Street Fair | Adams Avenue, between 35th & Bancroft St, Normal Heights | Sat 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Southern California’s largest free 2-day music festival with more than 70 artists on 6 outdoor stages, hundreds of food and arts/crafts vendors, 3 beer gardens, carnival & kids’ activities.

9/28 – 10/31 – The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park | Balboa Park – Marston Point, east of 6th Ave & Juniper | Refer to website for times | A stroll through the park you will never forget!