San Diego Weekend: Dog Days Of Summer; Watermelon Fest; Pride Parade

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, July 15 to Sunday, July 16.

Among standout events: Cardiff Dog Days of Summer; a watermelon festival in Oceanside; and the San Diego Pride parade and festivities.

• HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?
• LA Weekend: Immersive Van Gogh & Vatican; Tattoo Expo; Greek Festival
• OC Weekend: Orange County Fair; Weenie Dog Races; Plant-O-Rama
• Inland Empire Weekend: 'Real Housewives' Star In RivCo; Cowboy Country Concert
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: All-You-Can-Eat Shakshuka; Hot Air Balloons

Always double-check with event organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned when posted on Patch.

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Live from La Costa: David Benoit with Spencer Day, Omni La Costa Reosrt & Spa, Carlsbad

LEGOLAND Summer Block Party: Carlsbad

Blue Oyster Cult, The Sound, Del Mar

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

Cardiff Dog Days Of Summer: Encinitas

North Coast Symphony Orchestra 'Tribute To Heroes' Concert: Encinitas

Cardiff Farmers Market, Encinitas

C You Saturday: Hilltop Party at ICA Museum, Encinitas

Paint & Sip w/ A Fox: Benefitting JAB Canid Education & Conservation Center, Escondido

Beyster Family 'Little Blue Penguins' Exhibit: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla

New Moon Celebration, Noric Wellness Center, La Mesa

Passion for Pitties Dog Adoption Event, Petco, National City

O-Side Theater Company '13 The Musical': Oceanside

Watermelon Festival & U-Pick Zinnias: Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside

BIG Easel Sale | Plein Air Festival, Oceanside

Free Concert, El Corazon Park, Oceanside

SD Pride Parade & Festival: San Diego

Front Runners & Walkers Pride 5K Run + Walk, San Diego

Circus Family Day: Model Railroad Museum, San Diego

The Storybook Princess Ball, San Diego

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego

They Might Be Giants, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

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ALSO SEE: CA County Fairs 2023 Guide: Where To Find The Fun In California

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