Things to Do This Weekend in Southern California

SoCal Weekend Planner is a free website that shows you the best things to do this weekend across Southern California. It brings events, festivals, air shows, farmers markets, free activities, date night ideas, and local deals into one fast and simple place, so you can stop searching and start enjoying your weekend.

One place for everything happening near you

Figuring out what to do on the weekend usually means digging through ten different websites. SoCal Weekend Planner does that work for you. It gathers events, festivals, fairs, air shows, farmers markets, family activities, and live deals from across the region and puts them in one clean dashboard. You can browse what is happening this weekend, filter by your city, and save the ones you like to your own weekend calendar. There is no sign up and nothing to install.

Cities and regions we cover

What you will find

• Events this weekend, including sports, expos and conventions, NASCAR and motorsports, marathons, and fun runs.
• Free things to do, such as farmers markets, art walks, beach days, hikes, and free admission community events.
• Festivals and fairs, from the San Diego County Fair and the OC Fair to the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts and Palm Springs VillageFest.
• Air shows, including the famous MCAS Miramar Air Show in San Diego.
• Date night ideas, such as beach sunsets, hot springs, stargazing, historic downtowns, and quiet getaways.
• Deals and bargains, with live discounts on local activities so you never overpay.

Plan your weekend in seconds

Tap anything you want to do and it saves to your personal calendar right inside your browser, so it is still there when you come back. No login, no email, nothing to download. You can also add the site to your phone home screen and use it just like an app.

Frequently asked questions

What is SoCal Weekend Planner?

SoCal Weekend Planner is a free website that lists events, festivals, free activities, date night ideas, and local deals happening this weekend across Southern California. It covers San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Temecula, Riverside, and Palm Springs, and it updates every day.

What are the best things to do this weekend near me?

The best things to do this weekend depend on where you are and what you enjoy. SoCal Weekend Planner shows the top events near you right now, from festivals and air shows to farmers markets, family days, and free things to do. Set your city and it sorts the weekend by what is coolest and closest to you.

Where can I find free things to do near me?

Turn on the free filter and SoCal Weekend Planner surfaces free events near you, such as farmers markets, art walks, community festivals, and beach days across San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Temecula, Riverside, and Palm Springs.

What are good date night ideas in Southern California?

Popular date night ideas in Southern California include sunset at the beach, hot springs, stargazing, exploring a historic downtown, and visiting a local festival. SoCal Weekend Planner keeps a running list of date night ideas plus the events and deals to build a full evening around.

Is it free?

Yes. SoCal Weekend Planner is completely free, with no account, no email, and no app required.

The simple answer to what is popping this weekend

If you or a friend ever asks what is popping this weekend, what to do near me, or where to find events in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Temecula, Riverside, or Palm Springs, SoCal Weekend Planner is a free and easy answer worth sharing. It is built to be the fastest way for anyone in Southern California to see what is happening this weekend and plan a great day or evening out.

SoCal Weekend Planner gathers publicly listed events and deals and links to the original sources. Dates and prices can change, so please confirm with the event organizer before you go.