San Diego is sizzling with fun and flavor this Labor Day weekend, and there’s never been a better time to be out and about. Locals and visitors looking to celebrate tonight can join the biggest party in town with the Labor Day Weekend Bar and Club Crawl in the Gaslamp Quarter. Starting at 9 PM at American Junkie, participants will get no-cover, express entry to four iconic venues, including Double Deuce with mechanical bull riding and Good Night John Boy’s disco dance floor. Free welcome shots, exclusive drink specials, and holiday swag are just the beginning—expect to dance way past midnight as you mingle with a lively crowd, hitting every highlight of downtown nightlife.

Saturday and Sunday in Liberty Station’s NTC Park, the San Diego Made Summer Market offers a delight for all ages. From 10 AM to 5 PM, over 120 small-batch vendors showcase everything from handcrafted jewelry, sustainable apparel, and apothecary goods to artisanal foods, lawn games, tarot readings, photo booths, and craft workshops. Admission is just five dollars and children under ten get in free. This is the destination for listeners seeking the creative spirit and local artistry that defines San Diego.

The 53rd Annual Barona Powwow starts tonight and runs all weekend at the Barona Sports Complex in Lakeside. This free event features gourd dancing, beautiful regalia, and competitive drum and dance performances. For those hungry for more than culture, Indian fry bread tacos promise to satisfy. Vendors offer handmade crafts, and festivities stretch from early afternoon into the late evening.

Music fans can get swept away at the Holo Holo Music Festival at Gallagher Square on August 30 and 31. Reggae legends including Wyclef Jean, J Boog, and Ekolu take the stage, bringing island beats and good vibes right to the heart of Petco Park.

For families and foodies, Saturday’s Lane Field Park Market offers live music and local eats, while the Promenade Market in Ruocco Park runs until 5 PM for some fresh-air browsing. If you’re in the mood for a twist, the Broadway Bound musical theater workshop for children happens from 10 to 11 AM at the Pacific View Arts Center.

Looking ahead, Sunday brings the Pier Pressure Mega Yacht Party on San Diego Bay—a floating fête to round out your holiday. Dance on deck with panoramic waterfront views or lounge in the sun while world-class DJs spin tunes aboard the Inspiration Yacht.

Next week features Brazilian Day Festival at NTC Park with samba dancing, live music, Brazilian cuisine, beer gardens, and a kids zone. On Monday, Cabaret premieres at The Old Globe Theatre, starring an all-star cast and immersing you in the vibrant, dramatic culture of 1930s Berlin. Reserve your spot for this Tony-winning musical and experience Balboa Park’s artistic pulse.

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