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Tuesday, April 21
11 events

Free Resident Day - Japanese Friendship Garden

Free admission for San Diego residents at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.

10:00 AM·2215 Pan American East Rd·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·Free

Free Resident Day - Mingei International Museum

Free admission for San Diego residents at Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park.

10:00 AM·1439 El Prado·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·Free

Resident Free Tuesday

Free museum admission for San Diego County residents on the third Tuesday of each month with valid ID.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFree
·Free

Free Behind-the-Scenes Tour at The Old Globe (Resident Free Tuesday)

Free monthly backstage tour of all three theatres and craft shops on the third Tuesday; walk-ups welcome if space allows.

10:30 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·Free

Taco Tuesday

$3.50 tacos all day with half-off drinks 2–7 PM and tequila/margarita specials in the evening.

12:00 PM·San Diego·
Food & DrinkFreeIndoor
·Free

Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market

Weekly outdoor farmers market with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, gourmet food, and artisan goods.

2:00 PM·San Diego·
CommunityFood & DrinkFree
·Free

Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market

Outdoor farmers market with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, bread, flowers, and handcrafted artisan products.

2:00 PM·San Diego·
CommunityFood & DrinkFree
·Free

Cooking with Chefs

Watch professional chefs prepare a variety of dishes live, then enjoy the delicious results.

2:30 PM·San Diego·
CommunityFood & DrinkFree
·Free

City Council Meeting

Regular City Council meeting open to the public for civic governance and public comment.

5:00 PM·Chula Vista·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Insights Seminar: Alien Girls

Free pre-show seminar where Globe artists discuss the themes and creation of the world premiere production Alien Girls.

6:00 PM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFree
·Free

Electric Waste Band

Weekly live music residency at Winston's Ocean Beach bar.

8:00 PM·San Diego·
FreeIndoorLive Music
·Free

Wednesday, April 22

19 events

Qigong in the Park at Liberty Station

Weekly outdoor qigong and tai chi sessions led by Dr. Laura Weatherbee, welcoming all ability levels.

9:00 AM·San Diego·
ActiveFamilyFree
·Free

Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center

Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.

9:30 AM·San Diego·
ActiveCommunityFamily
·Free

Little Italy Mercato Wednesday

Weekday farmers market with fresh produce, baked goods, specialty food, and artisan items in Little Italy.

9:30 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFood & DrinkFree
·Free

Little Italy Mercato (Wednesday)

Outdoor farmers market with farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, and local crafts spanning three blocks.

9:30 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFood & DrinkFree
·Free

Trail Tykes: A Program for Little Explorers

Fun nature-filled morning for children ages 2–5 with story time, a craft, and a short guided trail walk.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFamilyFree
·Free

Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show

Trade show covering assembly, manufacturing, quality, and testing with seminars on cybersecurity and digital marketing.

10:00 AM·Del Mar·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

SDSU Annual Sustainability Summit

Annual campus sustainability summit bringing together students, faculty, and staff around environmental initiatives.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Curbside Bites Food Truck Markets - Downtown Lunch

San Diego's most popular local food trucks serving lunch every Wednesday in downtown.

11:00 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFood & DrinkFree
·Free

Coronado Job Fair

Free employment event connecting job seekers with local Coronado businesses at the Public Library.

12:00 PM·Coronado·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Ecology Seminar: Dr. Benjamin Ruttenberg, Cal Poly SLO

Dr. Ruttenberg presents the dramatic population history of the Pismo Clam in a free public ecology seminar.

12:15 PM·La Jolla·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Virtual Wellness Wednesdays

Virtual HIIT, strength, and body-weight workout class for teens via SD Nights program.

1:00 PM·
ActiveCommunityFree
·Free

Physical Oceanography Seminar: Dr. Enric Pallàs Sanz (CICESE)

Academic physical oceanography seminar by Dr. Enric Pallàs Sanz from CICESE, part of the CASPO seminar series.

3:30 PM·La Jolla·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Ocean Beach Farmers Market

Weekly certified farmers market with 100+ vendors offering local produce, artisan goods, hot food, and more.

4:00 PM·San Diego·
FamilyFood & DrinkFree
·Free

POP Tour 2026: Colorín, Colorado — Free Community Performance

Free world-premiere play for young audiences about a shy fourth-grader who finds courage through storytelling.

4:00 PM·Skyline Hills Branch Library·
CommunityFamilyFree
·Free

2026-27 Community Budget Presentation

City of Chula Vista public meeting on the proposed 2026-27 budget, gathering community input at Otay Ranch Library.

5:30 PM·Chula Vista·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Regular biweekly Planning Commission meeting for land use and development review, open to the public.

6:00 PM·Chula Vista·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Wellness Y Glow

Free outdoor pilates and wellness series with music, mindfulness, and complimentary smoothies at Chula Vista Center.

6:00 PM·Chula Vista·
ActiveCommunityFree
·Free

Trivia Night

Free weekly trivia every Wednesday night upstairs at The Holding Company.

7:00 PM·San Diego·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Wednesday Trivia Night

Free weekly trivia hosted by Sunset Trivia with prizes for top three teams and $4 drink specials.

7:00 PM·San Diego·
21+Food & DrinkFree
·Free

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Free Things to Do in San Diego

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