Holiday On Adams Avenue

Event / Holiday on the Avenue

In December, everyone on the Avenue gets in the holiday spirit and it shows! During our one-day only Holiday on Adams Avenue event, Kensington Library Park transforms into a winter wonderland. Kids under 10 can enjoy playing in the snow, and enjoying Peppermint ice cream and hot chocolate!

December 20th
2022

 

 

 

Adams Avenue Unplugged

April 29, 2023

  • 20 Stages
  • 50+ Performances

Unplugged, formerly the Roots Festival, is a musical walk-about. Acoustic performances are held on 20 stages inside businesses on Adams Avenue. This is one of the best times to experience all that Adams Avenue has to offer.

TASTE OF ADAMS AVENUE

Event / Taste of Adams Avenue

  • 40 Locations
  • Eateries new to Adams Ave this year!
  • FREE Trolley Service!
  • TICKETS $40 Day-Of AT 3441 ADAMS AVE 10 AM

San Diego’s most mouth-watering event. Join us as 40 Adams Avenue restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, wine bars, breweries and unique eateries open their doors for samples galore.

Sunday

June 26th
2022

Adams Avenue Street Fair ’22

The Adams Avenue Street Fair will return on September 24th & 25th, 2022!

The 40th annual Adams Avenue Street Fair – featuring 65 musical acts on six stages – is scheduled from  10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival is held each year in September in the community of Normal Heights. The event also features carnival rides, beer gardens and beer tastings, festival foods and 300 arts and crafts booths.
 
 
 

Adams Avenue Alive

October 2021

Enjoy live music every weekend in October!

Adams Avenue A-Live is a five-week mini music series that will take place every Friday and Saturday through the month of October. The Friday concerts will be held at 5:30 pm, under the Normal Heights sign, Saturday concerts will be held at 1:00 pm, at the Kensington Library Park, and later Saturday evening at 5:30 pm, on 30th and Adams. 

  • Fridays 5:30pm – 6:45pm
    Adams & Felton
  • Saturdays 1:00pm – 2:15pm
    Kensington Library Park
  • Saturdays 5:30pm – 6:45pm
    Adams & 30th

Spirit Stroll

November 26, 2022

Ring in the holiday season during the 7th annual Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll taking place from 2-5 pm on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2022. Sample holiday-themed cocktails while shopping at retail locations. In between sips, indulge yourself with treats from several Sweet-stops! Limited to 500 tickets, get yours early.