What's on in La Mesa on a budget?
55 upcoming events
See it on a mapVenues at a glanceWe've rounded up 55 upcoming events in La Mesa on a budget — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in La Mesa on a budget
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Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
All Ages Storytime
La Mesa Library
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
LiteraturePoetry
Tales Out Loud
La Mesa Library
TomorrowFree
Drop-in services
Homework Help
La Mesa Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at La Mesa Wine Works
La Mesa Wine Works
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Helix Brewing Co.
Helix Brewing Co.
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Deano's Pub
Deano's Pub
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Hoffer's Cigar Bar
Hoffer's Cigar Bar
Sat14
Saturday 14 November
Sun15
Sunday 15 November
Mon16
Monday 16 November
Tue17
Tuesday 17 November
Tue 17 · 2 PMFree
Drop-in services
Drop-In Tech Help
La Mesa Library
Tue 17Free
Creative workshop5–15 yrs
After School Craft
La Mesa Library
Tue 17 · 6:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Regal Bar
The Regal Bar
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
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Trivia Night at Coin Haus
Coin Haus
Tue 17 · 8 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Hills Pub
The Hills Pub
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Wed 18 · 11 AMFree
Wellness
Chair Yoga
La Mesa Library
Wed 18 · 12 PMFree
Drop-in services
Sidewalk Talk
La Mesa Library
Wed 18 · 1 PMFree
Literature
La Mesa Library Book Club
La Mesa Library
Sat 21 · 9 AMFree
Talk
November Theological Seminar
Del Cerro Baptist Church
Sat 21 · 12 PM$15–39.19
FlamencoAfro
DanzArts 20YR Anniversary Dance Recital Celebration
La Mesa Community Center
Sat 21 · 2 PMFree
TalkHeritage
San Diego from 1915-Today: The Forces That Shaped Our City
La Mesa Library
Sun 22 · 2:30 PMFree
Workshops
Teen T-Shirt Art
La Mesa Library
Sun 22 · 6 PMFree
Wellness
Full Moon Ceremony November 22nd
Oasis
Mon 23 · 9 AMFree
Workshops
Live Second Labs
All Peoples Church
Mon 23 · 10:30 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time0–5 yrs
Family Free Play
La Mesa Library
Mon 23 · 1 PMFree
Drop-in services
Grossmont Healthcare District’s Mobile Outreach Library
La Mesa Library
Sun 29 · 2 PMFree
Free Beginner Pickleball
La Mesa
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Mon 30 · 12 PMFree
Cal-Fresh and Medi-Cal 101
La Mesa Library
Sat 5 · 10 AMFree
Flea marketEcology
Sustainable Sunday: Clothing and Toy Swap
La Mesa Library
Sun 6 · 4 PMFree
Classic Praise
Skyline Church
Sat 12 Dec · 11 AMFree
Board games
Puzzle Swap
La Mesa Library
Sun 20 Dec · 4 PM$0–5,337
Volunteering
Inspire SD- Faces With Purpose 8th Annual 2026
4975 Memorial Dr
Mon 4 Jan · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Baby Storytime
La Mesa Library
Mon 4 JanFree
Creative workshop
Construction Club
La Mesa Library
Tue 5 Jan · 2 PMFree
Workshops
Drop-In Tech Help
La Mesa Library
Wed 6 Jan · 11 AMFree
YogaWellness
Chair Yoga
La Mesa Library
Wed 6 Jan · 12 PMFree
Drop-in services
Sidewalk Talk
La Mesa Library
Thu 7 Jan · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
All Ages Storytime
La Mesa Library
Mon 11 Jan · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Baby Sign Language
La Mesa Library
Thu 14 Jan · 1 PMFree
Literature
Tales Out Loud
La Mesa Library
Sat 16 Jan · 1 PMFree
Art for Families: Fairy House Sculpting
La Mesa Library
Wed 20 Jan · 1 PMFree
La Mesa Library Book Club
La Mesa Library
Sat 23 Jan · 10:15 AMFree
CyclingEcology
City Cycling
La Mesa Library
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Sun 24 Jan · 2:30 PMFree
Teen Bow Tie Key Chains
La Mesa Library
Mon 25 Jan · 1 PMFree
Grossmont Healthcare District’s Mobile Outreach Library
La Mesa Library
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Sat 30 Jan · 10 AMFree
Sustainable Saturday: Clothing Swap
La Mesa Library
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Tue 2 Feb · 5:30 PMFree
Art for Adults: Block Print Valentines
La Mesa Library
Sat 6 Feb · 10 AMFree
Sustainable Saturday: FixIt Clinic
La Mesa Library
Sun 28 Feb · 2:30 PMFree
Teen Escape Room
La Mesa Library
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Tue 16 Mar · 5:30 PMFree
Art for Adults: Perfumery
La Mesa Library
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Sat 27 Mar · 10 AMFree
Sustainable Saturday: Prom Clothing Swap
La Mesa Library
Sat 1 May · 10 AMFree
Sustainable Saturday: FixIt Clinic
La Mesa Library
See also in La Mesa on a budget
Sun 15 · 2:30 PM$50
ClassicalConcert
Up Close@the Villa - November 2026
Villa Musica - Fletcher Hills, El Cajon
At 6 PM
Folk / AcousticConcert
Jon Guerra @ Faith Chapel
Faith Chapel, Spring Valley
At 7 PM
RockConcert
Adam Ant - Live 2026
The Magnolia, El Cajon
At 8:30 PM
Karaoke
Karaoke
Full Circle Saloon, Santee
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Sunny Grove Brewing Company
Sunny Grove Brewing Company, Santee
Sat 14 · 2 PM$12.51–23.18
ClassicalConcert
Sacred Harmony
PHAME Performing Arts Center, San Diego
Sat 21 · 6 PM$23.18
Hip-HopRap
LUCKY 13 | RAP BATTLES | Shots Fired Anniversary Event
The Blak Mrkt Studio, San Diego
Sat 5 · 2 PMFree
Concert
Westwind Brass SERIES FINALE
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, San Diego
At 10 PMFree
DJ setDrag show
Mischief Wednesdays!
Rich's, San Diego
Fri 20 · 9 PM$28.52
ClubDJ set
DRINKSGIVING 2026
Babylon Palace Banquet Hall, El Cajon
Sat 21 · 11 AMFree
Outdoors
Dessert Castle Grand Opening
6526 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
Mon 16 · 6:30 PM
CountrySocials
Line dancing
Full Circle Saloon, Santee
Sat 14 · 9 PM$23
ClubDJ set
Resist w/ Abel!
Rich's, San Diego
Thu 19 · 9 PMFree
ClubDJ set
Big Gay Slumber Party Rave
Rich's, San Diego
Sun 6 · 7:30 PM$12.16–27.72
Stage
WRESTLE X presents The Era Of X
McGuffie's Live, San Diego
At 5 PM$103
Theatre
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe, San Diego
Thu 19 · 1 PMFree
Theatre
Globe for All Tour: Macbeth
El Cajon Library
Fri 13 · 7 PM
Socials
Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays
The Magnolia, El Cajon
Sat 14 · 5 PM$19.98
Stand-upComedy
Von Warren's Back To Church Comedy Tour
Faith Chapel, Spring Valley
Sat 14 · 6 PM
Stand-up
Heather McDonald
The Magnolia, El Cajon
Sat 21 · 2 PMFree
Literature
Silent Reading Book Club: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Fletcher Hills Library, El Cajon
Tue 17 · 6 PMFree
FoodGuided tour
Old Francis Bourbon Launch Party
KnB Bistro, San Diego
Wed 2 · 10 AMFree
TalkHeritage
Offsite Partner Event
Santee Library
Wed 2 · 4 PM$35
Talk
2026 SDRUFC Awards and Holiday Party
West Coast Arborists, Inc, La Mesa
Tue 8 · 10 AMFree
Literature
Lemon Grove Book Club
Lemon Grove Library
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Fri 4Free
Literature
Fletcher Hills Library Book Club
Fletcher Hills Library, El Cajon
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