Kiwanis San Diego upcoming events

Thursday, August 13 ~ Social Event ~ Aquarius Bar & Grille (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Social Event at
Aquarius Bar & Grille

Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Join fellow Kiwanians and guests for a casual evening of connection at Aquarius Bar & Grille. Enjoy great food, drinks, and time to mix and mingle with members and guests outside of our regular luncheon setting.

This is a great opportunity to catch up, meet new faces, and enjoy the Kiwanis community in a relaxed social setting.

If you have never been to the venue, it is outdoors so dress accordingly. Live music begins at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 19 ~ Volunteer with Youth Assistance Coalition ~ Dinner Service (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
Serve at Youth Assistance Coalition

Date: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.

YAC
1848 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113

Kiwanis members are invited to participate in a hands-on service evening supporting local youth at the YAC Drop-In Center.

In addition to helping serve dinner, volunteers are encouraged to fully engage in the experience by sitting down and sharing a meal with the youth. This is a great opportunity to build connections and foster a sense of community. Members are also welcome to participate in activities such as games, assisting in the clothing closet, and interacting with youth throughout the evening. The goal is to create a warm, inclusive, and community-centered environment.

Event logistics:

Arrival: 4:30 p.m. | Dinner service: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Parking: Street parking is preferred to keep the main lot open for youth activities; if unavailable, the gated lot may be used
Entry: Call 619-458-6588 upon arrival to have the black gate (facing Commercial Street) opened
Support: YAC staff will assist with setup, provide an overview, and guide volunteers throughout the evening
Drop-in center hours: Open until 8:00 PM

Saturday, September 12 ~ Volunteer with Just In Time for Foster Youth ~ My First Home Shopping Days (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
My First Home Shopping Days with
Just in Time for Foster Youth

Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 8:30 AM

Location: 4561 Mission Gorge Place, Ste G, San Diego, CA 92120

Just in Time for Foster Youth invites you to join us for our My First Home Group Shopping Day, from 8:30 AM-2 PM. Together, we will make a lasting impact on 6 transition-age foster youth, as they make their first apartment into their first home. You will have the opportunity not just to support as a volunteer, also creating a community to celebrate a milestone in their life. We are giving them a sense of choice while selecting their items and ownership of items they are bringing back home.

Just in Time’s founding service, My First Home, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit your level of skill and comfortability. Volunteers work in teams to support youth at the JIT Distribution Center as they “shop”, pack moving trucks and transport items. If interested, please complete this form, and we do just ask that you attend a short MFH Volunteer Orientation.

Volunteer Roles & spots available per shopping day:

Shoppers: Walk alongside participants, providing one-on-one support, while they select items on their wish list and ensure all items are marked for “movers.” The shopper will also take notes to document items selected by participant for administrative record keeping. (6 spots)

Drivers: Drivers help transport items using their own pick-up truck, van, SUV or larger vehicle (8-10 spots)

Movers: Once items are selected by participant, movers take the items from the shelves and distribution center floor to a designated area outside. Movers help load furniture/household items into moving vehicles, transport items to the youth’s home, and help them unload and assemble furniture – depending on the desires of the youth. (12-18 spots)

Sunday, September 13 ~ Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the San Diego Symphony (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the San Diego Symphony

Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:00 AM – approximately 11:30 AM
Jacobs Music Center
1245 Seventh Avenue
Meet in the Lobby on B Street

This is a Kiwanis Club of San Diego MEMBER-ONLY exclusive event.
Attendance is limited to current members and their personally invited guests registered by a member.

Join fellow Kiwanis Club of San Diego members for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the San Diego Symphony’s Jacobs Music Center. This exclusive experience offers a rare look inside one of San Diego’s premier cultural institutions.

The guided tour will last approximately 90 minutes. Tours are best suited for groups of 20 or fewer; if registration exceeds 20 attendees, participants will be divided into multiple tour groups as needed.

Following the tour, members and guests are invited to an optional no-host lunch at Swami's Café Downtown where all attendees will receive 10% off!

Advance RSVP is required to secure your spot and to help determine the number of tours needed.

Tuesday, September 15 ~ Awards Ceremony Show & Installation (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Awards Ceremony Show & Installation
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM
New Location: Westgate Hotel
1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Complimentary parking provided

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and plenty of laughs as we close out our record-breaking Kiwanis year.

And back by popular demand, our annual awards show skit returns! This year, two spirited teams of Kiwanis members will take the stage for a hilarious, heartfelt game of Family Feud: Kiwanis Edition.

You won’t want to miss the fun, surprises, and friendly competition!

Saturday, September 19 ~ Volunteer with I Love A Clean San Diego ~ Coastal Cleanup Day (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
I Love A Clean San Diego
Coastal Cleanup Day

*WE ARE THE SITE CAPTAIN AT THE KICKOFF SITE*

Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 9am-12pm

Location: Southcrest Recreation Center Park
Closest Address: 4160 Newton Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
The official Kickoff Site for I Love a Clean San Diego