Your January 2023 San Diego County Calendar of Events
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San Diego Farmers Markets Ongoing
http://sdfarmbureau.org/BuyLocal/Farmers-Markets.php
San Diego Food Trucks Ongoing
www.sdfoodtrucks.com
Local Residents Ride Free All Month
Take advantage of some tours and attractions for FREE!
Location: San Diego
More Information: https://www.hometownpass.com/
Jurassic World: The Exhibition All Month
Welcome to the land of dinosaurs! Travel back billions of years to learn about how these great beasts once ruled the Earth.
Location: Westfield Mission Valley Mall
More information: https://jurassicworldexhibition.com/sandiego/
Free Museums at Balboa Park Tuesday’s
Free admission to the museums at Balboa Park for San Diego residents.
Location: Balboa Park
More Information: https://balboapark.org/resident-free-days/
Rady Children’s Ice Rink Through Jan. 2023
Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary and Liberty Station welcome San Diegans to kick-off the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at the Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station. The outdoor rink will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., excluding Christmas. Net proceeds will benefit the Thriving After Cancer program in the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s. https://www.radyfoundation.org/icerink
Skating by the Sea Through Jan. 1
Ice skating on the beach at Hotel Del!
https://hoteldel.com/events/skating-by-the-sea/
Ice Skating by the Sea Ends Jan. 1
At the Del, Hotel del Coronado, enjoy outdoor ice skating at Coronado beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Location: Hotel del, Coronado
Contact: 619.522.8100 / www.hoteldel.com
San Diego International Auto Show Dec. 30-Jan. 2
The wide selection of vehicles on display will feature the newest technology to enhance the driving experience, all packaged in luxurious interiors and wrapped in cutting-edge designs. Show visitors can participate in exciting, fun new features, family entertainment, and interactive activities.
San Diego Convention Center
858-550-0080 / www.sdautoshow.com
Gem Faire Jan. 6-8
Shop fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious stones, beads, gold, and silver, and much more at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
More Information: https://gemfaire.com/
San Diego Brew Fest Jan. 7
The event will feature over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 of San Diego’s best food trucks as well as cover bands and lawn games.
12-4pm / NTC Park, Liberty Station
www.sandiegobeerfest.com
Monster Jam Monster Truck Show Jan. 7-8 & 14-15
The Monster Truck Show is jam-packed with action and intense competition of speed and stunts.
Location: Snapdragon Stadium
More Information: https://www.monsterjam.com/
Borrego Springs Film Festival Jan. 12-16
A young and popular So Cal juried film festival in the categories of narrative,
documentary, animation, Latino, & short films. We offer single-venue screenings, great local attendance, a catered opening gala, a filmmaker networking event, our Saturday party, panel discussions, workshops,
a grand award ceremony, and much more. The BSFF is a celebration of motion-picture arts for the community, cinephiles, and filmmakers.
Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
760-518-0509 / www.borregospringsfilmfestival.org
San Diego Resolution Run Ends Jan. 14
The 16th Annual San Diego Resolution Run features a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
Location: Mission Bay
More Information: https://www.sandiegorunningco.com/
Biltwell Custom Motorcycle Expo Jan. 14
Dozens of custom motorcycles will be on display, each one hand-crafted by a builder specially selected for the event. Machinery and talent of this pedigree are rare, and don’t come cheap or easy. Dozens of vendors are showing at Parts and Labor Custom Motorcycle Expo, many selling overstock and scratch-and-dent merchandise with huge discounts.
10am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
951-699-1500 / www.biltwellinc.com
Poway Winter Festival Jan. 13-14
This event features the best winter activities like sledding, ice skating, building snowmen, roasting marshmallows, sledding, and a photo booth! FREE shuttles will be provided.
Location: Poway Community Park
More Information: https://poway.org/
SeaWorld’s Inside Look Jan. 14-16
This unique event will take you behind the scenes and give you an inside look into what it takes to maintain a premier zoological institution like SeaWorld San Diego. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be on the SeaWorld Rescue Team? Curious to dive deep into the worlds of orcas, dolphins, sharks, and more? Hear and see, firsthand, what goes into providing world-class animal care from the people who do it every day.
10am-7pm / SeaWorld San Diego
619-222-4732 / www.seaworld.com/san-diego
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade Jan. 15
Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy will be honored and remembered at the annual parade and celebration.
Parade Location: North Harbor Drive
More Information: https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/
2023 Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon Jan. 15
This is a winter marathon and half marathon unlike any other. The coastal course features breathtaking views and much more.
Location: Starts and Finishes at The Shoppes at Carlsbad
More Information: https://www.inmotionevents.com/event/carlsbad-marathon
Winter Bridal Bazaar Jan. 15
The Bridal Bazaar is the number one wedding exposition in San Diego! Plan your perfect day by meeting with caterers, limousine companies, bridal shops, bakers, photographers and more!
Location: San Diego Convention Center
More Information: http://bridalbazaar.com/
Monster Energy Supercross Jan. 21
The World’s Best Two-Wheel Racers Converge for a Night of Non-Stop Action. The 17-race schedule, now a part of the 31-race SuperMotocross World ChampionshipTM schedule, will visit 16 cities spread across 12 states including California, Texas, Florida, Washington, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Colorado.
12-10pm / Snapdragon Stadium
www.snapdragonstadium.com
Disney on Ice Jan. 19-22
When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true– Experience the magic and awe of Disney with Mickey, Minnie, Elsa, Ana, Woody and Buzz!
Location: Penchanga Arena
More Information: https://disney.onicesandiego.com/
Star Walk XXI Jan. 22
Learn beginner astronomy concepts, about specific stars, constellations and simple astronomy facts and principles. Tonight’s features: The Phases of the Moon; Where is the New Moon? Flying Horse, Flying Dragon, and Flying “W” constellations are brilliant; Quadrantids Meteor Shower is still around; All Visible Planets on Display.
Recommended Equipment: LED flashlight with red filter, or red lens cover, Binoculars, Warm clothes,
Blanket and/or ground cloth.
5:30-7pm / Double Peak Park, San Marcos
760-744-1050 / www.san-marcos.net
Farmers Insurance Open 2023 Jan. 25-28
The PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open is played annually at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla. Come enjoy the ocean views, the world-class competition, and fan attractions including, the Fan Village, autograph areas, a variety of local concession stands and much more!
Location: Torrey Pines Golf Course
More Information: www.farmersinsuranceopen.com
Oceans at Night Jan. 26
A first-of-its-kind event that invites a 21+ audience to experience an immersive blend of art, science and technology after hours. The new monthly series celebrates the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after
dark. Oceans at Night features interactive experiences highlighting ocean phenomena that occur at night including bioluminescence and biofluorescence, while creating a fun, adults-only atmosphere with live
music, a glow lounge with life-sized games, glowing nighttime dives and epic ocean views.
6:30-9:30pm / Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla
858-534-3474 / https://aquarium.ucsd.edu
Home Improvement Expo Jan. 28-29
This event features hundreds of exhibitors and vendors, live presentations, workshops, and everything you need to remodel your home.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
More information: https://sandiegohomeimprovementexpo.com/
Beyond King Tut Jan. 27-Marc. 26
Commemorating the historic discovery of King Tut’s tomb 100 years ago, the exhibition combines the power of cinematic storytelling and soaring imagery to bring the National Geographic archives to life. With nine galleries to explore, visitors wind through the story of a young boy to discover how he changed the ancient – and modern – world.
Sun-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
www.beyondkingtut.com
