San Diego Labor Day Weekend Events

SculptingChallengeLooking for San Diego Labor Day Weekend events? We’ve listed the best San Diego things to do on Labor Day weekend. Find out how to make this Labor Day the best weekend of your San Diego vacation!

Del Mar Races
Through Sept. 3. Head to the track for the final weekend of thoroughbred racing this summer. In addition to horse racing Steve Aoki performs a free set after the races Friday evening and Ziggy Marley performs at Reggae Fest Sunday afternoon. Dark Tuesday. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. 858.755.1141. dmtc.com

Festival of Sail
Aug. 29-Sept 1.
 The largest tall ship festival on the West Coast transforms the North Embarcadero into a nautical theme park. Set Sail on the bay or explore the ships while docked at the Maritime Museum. Plus cannon battles, kids petting zoo, arts and craft vendors and more. 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, 619.234.9153. sdmaritime.org

Hornblower Labor Day Cruises
Ongoing. Set Sail this Labor Day with a selection of cruises from Hornblower. Explore the waters of San Diego Bay aboard a large yacht as you sip cocktails at sunset on the Sights and Sips Sunset Cruise or take the Blue Whale Watching Adventure Cruise in search for local marine wildlife. Cruises range from one to four hours. Visit website for full list of cruises and boarding locations. 888.467.6256. hornblower.com

Intervention
Aug. 30. Dance the day away at a special Saturday session of Intervention at the Hard Rock Hotel’s fourth-floor pool as DJ Carnage spins top beats. Sip drinks and soak in the sun at the weekly bash dubbed party of the year by the Nightclub and Bar Awards. Noon start time. Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego. 619.702.3000. interventionsd.com

Oceanside Pier Swim
Sept. 1. This annual event attracts athletes from all over the state and brings them to the lovely beaches of Oceanside. This year marks the 85th Anniversary of the one-mile swim that starts and ends on the shores surrounding Oceanside Pier. $35 per swimmer. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Heats start at 8:30 a.m. Oceanside Pier. 760-435-1031. labordaypierswim.com

Premium Outlets Labor Day Sale
Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Shop the annual Labor Day Weekend Sale at Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Las Americas Premium Outlets. Enjoy extra savings on top of the everyday savings of 25-65%. Shop an unparalleled collection of designer and name-brand outlets such as Banana Republic, Bass, BCBG Max Azria, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Crate and Barrel, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sony, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Victoria’s Secret and many more. Stores vary by center. Las Americas Premium Outlets, 4211 Camino De La Plaza, San Diego. Carlsbad Premium Outlets, 5620 Paseo Del Norte # 100, Carlsbad. premiumoutlets.com 

San Diego Padres
Aug. 29-31. Cheer on the Padres as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers over Labor Day Weekend. Special promotions include a Padres mesh hat giveaway and Trevor Hoffman Padres Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday and Kids Fest and U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard Appreciation Day on Sunday. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, 619.795.5000. padres.com

San Diego Symphony Summer Pops
Aug. 29-31. Celebrate with The San Diego Symphony as the Summer Pops series comes to a close over Labor Day Weekend. Don’t miss this chance to spend an evening under the stars during the final weekend featuring 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular complete with booming cannons and fireworks over San Diego Bay. Tickets from $20. Marina Park South, Embarcadero, San Diego 619.235.0804.  sandiegosymphony.org

U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge
Aug 29. – Sept. 1.
Witness professional master sculptors as they compete in this annual sand castle competition. Sculptors from around the world hail from Canada, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Latvia and Singapore, to challenge the best in the U.S. Also enjoy live music, dancers, circus performers, magicians and kid friendly activities. One day admission is $10 per adult, $7 per child, four day pass is $18 per adult ,$12 per child. 9 a.m. start time all days. See website for full schedule. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal Pier, 1140 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. usssandsculpting.com

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