San Diego Weekend Guide: Margaritaville Run; Nighttime Zoo; San Diego Brew Festival; Turf & Surf Festival

SAN DIEGO, 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.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 9.

Back-To-School Haircut Drive

• When: Aug. 8
• Where: Skyline Church, La Mesa
• What: Children can receive free haircuts, school supplies and other back-to-school essentials during the Larry Himmel Neighborhood Foundation's 10th annual Back-To-School Haircut Drive.

CityFest

• When: Aug. 9
• Where: Hillcrest, San Diego
• What: The event features two stages of live music and DJs, local vendors, community booths, food and drinks, a wine garden, kids' zone and family activities.

Lego Festival

• When: Through Aug. 30
• Where: Legoland California Resort, Carlsbad
• What: The festival features interactive play zones, live entertainment and hands-on building activities to the theme park. This year's festival features Music, Creative, Chill-Out, Thrill and Play zones.

Margaritaville Run

• When: Aug. 8
• Where: Downtown San Diego
• What: The inaugural event will feature live music, costumes, photo opportunities and a post-race expo and beer garden for participants 21 and older.

Nighttime Zoo

• When: Through Aug. 9
• Where: San Diego Zoo, San Diego
• What: During Nighttime Zoo, the San Diego Zoo is open until 8 p.m. The event features live music, entertainment and wildlife.

San Diego Brew Festival

• When: Aug. 8
• Where: NTC Park, San Diego
• What: The 15th annual festival will feature more than 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 food trucks, as well as cover bands and lawn games.

Sesame Summer Splash

• When: Through Sept. 7
• Where: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista
• What: The theme park offers over 18 rides and attractions, live entertainment and more.

Summer Spectacular

• When: Through Sept. 7
• Where: Bayside Amphitheater, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego
• What: The theme park's Summer Spectacular features an all‑new summer drone show, Ocean of Dreams, as well as evening entertainment.

Summer Spectacular Concert Series

• When: Every Saturday night through Aug. 29
• Where: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego
• What: The remaining SeaWorld Summer Spectacular Concert series lineup includes Too $hort & Warren G, Saliva, Uncle Kracker and Skillet.

Tiki Oasis

• When: Through Aug. 9
• Where: Catamaran Resort Hotel and Town and Country Resort, San Diego
• What: The five-night, four-day event includes a concert, tropical cocktails, sunset luau dinner, fashion parades, seminars and marketplace.

Turf & Surf Festival

• When: Aug. 8
• Where: Seaside Cabana, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar
• What: Enjoy fresh Maine lobster at the inaugural Turf & Surf Festival.

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