SD Weekend: Greek Fest; DogFest; Grape Day Fest; Hatch Chile Roast

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 10.

Among standout events: the Cardiff Greek Festival; Canine Companions "DogFest" in San Diego; the Grape Day Festival in Escondido; and Hatch chile live roasting and tastings at Gelson's Market in Del Mar.

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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Cardiff Greek Festival: Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Cardiff-By-The-Sea

Sourdough Workshop for Kids, The Lullabar, Carlsbad

Sourdough Mamas: Level II Sourdough Workshop, The Lullabar, Carlsbad

Annual ArtWalk: Carlsbad

Family Movie Night, Carlsbad

Free Kid Admission: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Hotel Del Coronado Haunted Happenings Tours: Coronado

Hatch Chile Live Roasting & Tastings: Gelson's Market, Del Mar

'Savage Gardens' Carnivorous Plants Exhibit: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

JP Wackenstedt, Little Pink Houses, Exhibition & Artist Reception, Encinitas

Grape Day Festival, Music & Kids' Fun: Grape Day Park, Escondido

'Let's Go Luna' Storytime & Crafts: San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, Escondido

Doors Open California, Parsonage Museum, Lemon Grove

'The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical': La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla

The History of San Diego Through Music, Bernardo Winery, Rancho Bernardo

Patriot Day '2,200 Steps' 9/11 Remembrance Walk: Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Oceanside

End-Of-Summer Maui Benefit Luau: Oceanside

O-side Sea Lions Golf Tournament For Rady Children's Hospital: Oceanside

Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Walking Tour: San Diego

Canine Companions 'DogFest' Fundraiser: Liberty Station NTC Park, San Diego

Emilio Nares Foundation 20th Annual Harvest for Hope Fundraiser, San Diego

Farm Tour Adventure: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel

Don McLean - American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

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ALSO SEE:

Oktoberfest 2023: San Diego Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

Haunted Houses 2023: San Diego Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• Orange County Weekend: Lobster Fest & Carnival; 'Cook's Corner Strong' Auction
• Los Angeles Weekend: Day Of The Dog Fest; Falafel Fest; Union Station Days
• Inland Empire Weekend: Stagecoach Days & Parade; Jam For Maui; Dog Pool Party
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Flower Piano; 2 Chili Cook-Offs; Boardwalk Fiesta

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