North County and San Diego Events for August
North County and San Diego events in August bring plenty of summer fun for the whole family! This month is full of concerts and movies, Del Mar racing, surfing and bodysufing contests, star gazing, wine tastings, an art walk, even a rodeo! Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
Del Mar Racing
July 21-September 10
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) hosts world-class thoroughbred horse racing, welcoming the industry’s top athletes to the Del Mar Racetrack.
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
www.dmtc.com
TGIF Concerts in the Parks Carlsbad
August 4,11
The TGIF concert series has been a San Diego event since 1986, and was recognized as one of the top five outdoor concert series in the nation by USA TODAY’s 10Best’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
6-8pm
August 4: Betamaxx – 1980s / Alga Norte Community Park
August 11: The FABBA Show – A Tribute to ABBA / Alga Norte Community Park
www.carlsbadca.gov
Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea
August 6,20
Summer Concerts are held right on the sand at beautiful Moonlight Beach. All you need to do is show up. How cool is that? All bands are supported by a local youth band.
1-2pm: Youth Band / 3-5pm: Featured Band
August 6 – Brawley / Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
August 23 – The Silent Comedy / Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
www.encinitasca.gov
Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival
August 11-13
This is a three-day, family event featuring professional and amateur surfers from Hawaii and California. This 38th annual contest will include a Pro/Am Invitational and offers live music and vendors with unique products.
Oceanside Pier and Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre
oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org
Vista Movie in the Park
August 12
Gather your family and friends and head out for a free movie under the stars. Relax on your blankets or lawn chairs, enjoy your picnic and snacks, and soak up the warm summer breeze as you watch Quantumania rated PG-13.
8pm / Brengle Terrace Park, Vista
www.cityofvista.com
SIP the City
August 12
Taste from 14 local urban wineries (including Carruth Cellars), meaderies and cideries, enjoy delicious bites from California Poppy, and live music in the beautiful outdoor fountain and dome venue. Tickets are just $79/person and include access to the three hour festival, unlimited tastings, light appetizers, music, local vendors and more!
5-8pm / Escondido City Hall
sipsandiego.com
Poway Summer Movies In The Park
August 12
Bring a blanket and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars. Alice in Wonderland (1951) will be shown on a giant, cinema-quality screen. Bring your favorite snacks or a picnic dinner; food will NOT be available for purchase. Movie begins 15 minutes after sunset.
6:30-9:45pm / Old Poway Park, Poway
858-668-4671 / poway.org
Oceanside Dive-In Movie
August 12
Start with a recreational swim, then get a hula performance and lesson followed by a viewing of Lilo and Stitch. Tickets are $7 per person, and kids ages 3 and under are free. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, unless a waiver has been completed. Parent or guardian must have a valid ticket.
6:30-9:30pm / William Wagner Aquatic Center, 3306 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside
www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
Star Walk XXIV
August 13
Learn basic astronomy concepts at a beginner’s level. Locate and understand featured celestial/astronomical events. Locate and identify common constellations and asterisms.
Double Peak Park, 900 Double Peak Dr, San Marcos
www.san-marcos.net
Rotary Club of Carlsbad Annual Uncorked Wine & Vine
August 19
Over 20 wineries, appetizers, silent auction, and live music. Proceeds will go to Interfaith Community Services Carlsbad as well as other local charities.
5-8pm / Viasat East Camput, Parking Lot 1, Town Garden Rd, Carlsbad
www.carlsbadrotary.com
World Bodysurfing Championships
August 19-20
This is the 46th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships, a San Diego County event since 1977. Approximately 350–400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes. The Men and Women’s Grand Champions will be crowned on Sunday afternoon. The contest is projected to start at 6:30 am each morning. Prelims for all age divisions will be held on Saturday. All semifinals and finals will run on Sunday.
6:30am / Oceanside Pier
worldbodysurfing.org
America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5k
August 20
Run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, past the Star of India, through downtown San Diego to a rousing finish in historic Balboa Park. America’s Finest City Half Marathon and 5K has been a San Diego event since 1978.
6:15am / Balboa Park
inmotionevents.com
Ramona Rodeo
August 24-26
A Top Notch PRCA rodeo with some of the greatest cowboys around, boasting a professional attitude with the best hometown hospitality you will find at a rodeo. All proceeds generated from our rodeo go right back into our beautiful non-profit Rodeo Park.
See website for schedule. / Fred Grand Arena, Ramona
ramonarodeo.com
San Diego Kids’ International Film Festival
August 25-27
This year, the SDIKFF have selected 140+ projects from 30+ countries. This is our 20th edition milestone with an in-person, full program presenting high quality films for children and family audiences.
See website for schedule and locations. / Carlsbad and Oceanside
www.sdkidsfilms.org
LeucadiART Walk
August 27
A fine arts event with no corporate vendors or imported goods. This free event brings 8,000 people to Leucadia for the day to enjoy and purchase fine art. This event features live art demos, live music, dancers, activities for kids, a makers market, a beer garden, and more!
10am-5pm / North Coast Highway 101
760-436-2320 / leucadia101.com
Enjoy August’s North County and San Diego events! Do you have North County or San Diego events that you’d like included here? Just let me know, and I’ll add them for you.
Please excuse any errors or omissions and let me know if there’s anything that needs fixing. Check with the organizations holding these events for costs, tickets, availability, changes, limitations and important details.