Free things to do this weekend in and around San Diego

San Diego's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 4, 2026 to Sunday, September 6, 2026.

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

FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - San Diego - Shoott - San Diego, CA, USA, September 4-6, 2026, see link for times

First Friday Open House with Free Kids Craft! - San Diego Craft Collective - Truxtun Road, San Diego, CA, USA, September 4, 2026, 5-6pm

Harney Street Market - Old Town San Diego - 3940 Hortensia St, Old Town, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92110, United States, September 5-6, 2026, 10:00 AM

Free Trial Class: K&M 9-Year Music Program for Ages 6-15 - K&M Music School - 5703 Oberlin Dr, Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92121, September 5, 2026, 11:30 AM

Grape Day Festival - Escondido History Center - 321 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025, United States, September 5, 2026, 12 pm - 6 pm

BBQ & Beer Festival - Del Mar Racetrack - Del Mar racetrack - 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014, United States, September 5, 2026, 12:30pm PST

Fiesta Hermosa - Labor Day Weekend - Hermosa Beach, CA, USA, September 5-7, 2026, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM