San Diego Climate Week Returns with Over 200 Events (Many Are Free!)

San Diegans unite for a weeklong series of events as communities, Tribal nations, businesses, scientists, artists, policymakers and residents come together to confront the climate crisis. 

San Diego Climate Week officially returns from October 1 through October 8, 2026, marking a week-long series of county-wide programming centered on sustainability, environmental education, and community action. 

 “San Diegans have a front row seat to the climate crisis. It impacts our oceans, our serene coastline and the air we breathe,” said Meg Ferrigno, Ph.D. Co-Chair of San Diego Climate Week, “We are also on the front lines of innovation, collaboration and hope.” 

Anchoring the week’s schedule are five signature summits, each focused on a key pillar of local climate resilience (Water, Land, Fire, Air, and People). Recognizing that climate work can be heavy, San Diego Climate Week has partnered with Dr. Elizabeth Swallow of 3 Point Therapy to offer free wellness services throughout each summit, including free massage, acupuncture, qi gong, and chiropractic support.

Below is a chronological guide to the five summits plus the key wellness-focused activations, workshops, and gatherings taking place throughout the week, complete with direct registration links for each session. View the full event calendar ->

San Diego Climate Week opens with a trinational gathering focused on one of the region’s most urgent environmental challenges: the Tijuana River and the health of the shared watershed and coast. The Water Summit will bring together Tribal, Mexican, local, state, and federal voices to explore water security, ocean resilience, cross-border collaboration, and solutions to the Tijuana River crisis. 

The evening will also feature a Paddle Out, connecting the climate conversation directly to the ocean and the communities whose lives and livelihoods depend upon a healthy coast. 

San Diego Climate Week, Coronado Community Center

Hosted by The Deborah Whitfield Memorial Foundation, this casual community social blends plant sharing with local mutual aid. Bring a new, unopened personal-care or hygiene item (like soap, shampoo, or toothpaste) to receive a free plant while supplies last, or swap cuttings with fellow plant lovers. Plus, $1 from every pint sold during the event directly supports local community programs.

Tiny Giant Taproom, Barrio Logan

Unwind after your workday with a free, restorative outdoor yoga session led by certified instructor Becky. Held under the pergola at Barron Creek Farm—a non-profit regenerative farm dedicated to growing organic produce for those in need—this inclusive class offers a peaceful setting to stretch, decompress, and connect with the soil. Yoga mats are provided on-site.

Barron Creek Farm, Oceanside

Kick off the weekend with zero-proof elixirs, ceremonial cacao, table games, and mini-wellness activations at Maya Moon. Co-hosted by Indiefog Naturals and Maya Moon’s Kathryn Rogers, this evening focuses on somatic rest and neuro-cosmetics, celebrating the deep connection between skin health, stress reduction, and personal planetary care.

Maya Moon Collective, Normal Heights

This hour-long, by-donation movement class bridges the dance and environmental communities. Designed for all experience levels, the guided session channels physical movement into direct ecological support, with event proceeds distributed to local environmental non-profits working to preserve San Diego’s ecosystems.

Traveling by Groove, San Diego Made Factory

Lace up your trail shoes and join Women in Cleantech and Sustainability for a scenic two-mile round-trip hike through the San Elijo Lagoon and Annie's Canyon. It is an opportunity to move your body outdoors, take in coastal views, and network with local climate professionals and enthusiasts in a casual setting.

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride, Cardiff

This gathering will center Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Indigenous stewardship, ecological restoration, regenerative agriculture, food sovereignty, and community-based approaches to restoring healthy landscapes. Participants will also come together for a community tree planting, putting the summit's ideas into action. 

San Diego Climate Week, Barron Creek Farm - Oceanside

Join community leaders and advocates for an insightful panel discussion on building local, equitable food systems. Learn how local agriculture reduces environmental impact while boosting food security across San Diego County. Light refreshments and networking opportunities are included.

San Diego Food Bank

Celebrate resilience and autumn harvest tradition with an evening dedicated to Hiroshima’s survivor trees and the Japanese tradition of Otsukimi (moon viewing). Featuring live taiko drumming, Bon Odori dancing, traditional seasonal foods, and telescope moon viewing, this family-friendly event offers a soulful space to honor nature’s enduring spirit.

Tsukimi, Crown Point Junior Music Academy, San Diego

Experience a unique blend of ecology, storytelling, and acoustic music surrounded by nature. Created by a biologist and a performing artist, this free performance uses finger-style guitar, vocal harmonies, and flutes handcrafted from tree branches to offer a creative perspective on our interconnectedness with forest habitats.

Escondido Creek Conservatory, Elfin Forest Interpretive Center

Picnic PLUR offers an open, low-pressure park gathering designed to help climate advocates pause, breathe, share snacks, and connect over music + dance  in the sunshine. Bring a picnic blanket and take a moment to rest surrounded by community.

We, The Moment, Golden Hill Park

Dive into conscious beauty with a Non-Toxic Mini Market, an expert panel discussion, and a screening of Pretty Ugly—an award-winning documentary investigating synthetic chemicals in everyday personal care products. Co-hosted by Indiefog Naturals, Naturally San Diego, and the San Diego Environmental Film Festival, this event equips attendees with practical tools for healthy, low-tox living.

San Diego Environmental Film Festival, The Sea House - Encinitas

Ground your mind and body amidst greenery with an all-levels evening yoga session. Surrounded by fresh air and community gardens, this sunset flow offers a gentle reset before the week ahead. Bring a mat, water bottle, and blanket.

Democratic Socialists of America San Diego, College Area Community Garden

The Fire Summit will bring together Indigenous knowledge bearers, fire professionals, scientists, conservationists, land managers, policymakers, and community members to explore wildfire resilience and what it means to live safely within a fire-prone landscape. 

San Diego Climate Week, San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park

Presented by the Del Mar Climate Alliance, this informative town hall explores how changing regional weather patterns directly affect community public health and physical well-being. Gain valuable insights from local health experts on managing climate risks and building personal and community resilience.

Del Mar Climate Alliance, Del Mar Town Hall

The Air Summit will focus on the connection between clean air, transportation, public health, climate innovation, and an equitable transition away from fossil fuels.  Participants will also have the opportunity to experience EV test drives and a Climate Action Plan listening session with members of the Climate Advisory Board to learn about emerging solutions. 

San Diego Climate Week, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park

Gather beneath a shady grove of trees for a restorative outdoor gathering that includes a Indigenous land acknowledgment by Andrea Cook, an gentle outdoor yoga session led by Kellie Sabas, an energy-healing gridwork practice, and a warm tea ritual designed to reconnect attendees with the land.

Kellie Sabas, Mission Heights Park

Participate in a collaborative artistic installation that weaves natural elements into intricate mandala patterns. This reflective gathering emphasizes mindfulness, artistic expression, and honoring the geometric beauty found throughout our shared ecosystems.

Mandala Project, Lower San Dieguito County Park

The People Summit will highlight businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, community organizations, and residents developing creative approaches to reuse, repair, circular economies, sustainable business, and community resilience.  The evening will culminate in a fashion show, celebrating creativity and demonstrating how the things we already have can become the foundation for something new. 

San Diego Climate Week, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego

San Diego Climate Week runs Thursday, October 1-Thursday, October 8, 2026 at various locations countywide. View the full list of 200+ events (many of which are free) at sdclimateweek.com