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Weekend Watch August 16 - 18 | Things to do in San Diego

As always, there is so much to do this weekend in San Diego! Here are a few things you won't want to miss.

SAN DIEGO — There is plenty to do around San Diego County this weekend.

Sun & Sea Festival

  • August 17 in Imperial Beach
  • Mega Castle Completion from 8 a.m. till sunset
  • This year's event will feature the largest sandcastle ever built on our beach
  • More information here.

RELATED: Watch | CBS 8 is live from Imperial Beach

SoCal Taco Fest

  • August 17 at Waterfront Park
  • Event is from noon to 10 PM
  • Featuring lucha libre wrestling, a chihuahua beauty pageant, 20 taco shops, and much more!
  • Headliners include Vanilla Ice and Smash Mouth
  • More information and tickets here

RELATED: Waterfront Park splash pad closed for repairs

Lemon Festival

  • August 17 at Downtown Chula Vista's Third Avenue
  • Event is from 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Enjoy live music, food, arts and crafts vendors, and more
  • More information here

America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K

  • August 18, with staging area at Balboa Park
  • Half marathon starts at 6:15 AM, 5K starts at 6:10 AM
  • Known as San Diego's most scenic half marathon
  • 13.1 miles of beautiful views, from the Cabrillo National Monument to Balboa Park
  • More information and registration here

Paint & Plant

  • August 17 at The Mental Bar
  • Event runs from 11 AM to 3 PM
  • Relax, socialize, paint a masterpiece and plant a new green buddy
  • Tickets available here

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