Events Calendar

 

OCTOBER 2026 SAN DIEGO EVENTS CALENDAR

 

SEPT 30-OCT 4 I DEL MAR WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL

Featuring Celebrity chefs, wine tastings, gourmet dining, and coastal cuisine.

https://delmar.wine

 

SELECT NIGHTS I HOWL-O-SCREAM AT SEAWORLD

San Diego's largest nighttime Halloween event features haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and thrill rides.

https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/

 

THROUGHOUT OCT I PUMPKIN PATCHES

Pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy hayrides, corn mazes, farm animals, seasonal treats and activities.

https://www.sandiego.org/plan-your-trip/plan-by-season/halloween/Pumpkin-Patches

 

THRU NOV 1 I HAUNTED TRAIL OF BALBOA PARK

An outdoor haunted attraction filled with elaborate sets, frightening characters and immersive scares.

https://hauntedtrail.net

 

FRI-SUN, THRU NOV 1 I SEAWORLD HALLOWEEN

Family-friendly celebration featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, characters and seasonal activities.

https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/halloween-spooktacular

 

THRU NOV 1 I BRICK-OR-TREAT AT LEGOLAND

Celebrate with trick-or-treating, themed entertainment, LEGO characters and family activities.

https://www.legoland.com/california/things-to-do/seasonal-events/brick-or-treat

 

THRU NOV 1 I COUNT'S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

Enjoy trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, rides, games and costumed characters at Sesame Place Theme Park in Chula Vista.

https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/events/halloween-spooktacular

 

FRI-SUN, OCT 3-31 I HALGLOWEEN AT THE SD ZOO

Entertainment, musical performances, costumed characters and family-friendly nighttime fun.

https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/halgloween

 

OCT 3 I PACIFIC BEACHFEST

Enjoy live music, beach volleyball, craft beer, family activities and a beachfront 5K.

https://www.pacificbeachfest.org

 

OCT 9-10 I OB OKTOBERFEST

Celebrate with live music, German food, beer gardens, contests and lively beachside entertainment.

https://www.oboktoberfest.com

 

OCT 10-11 I LA JOLLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL

Explore more than 170 artists, wine and craft beer gardens, live entertainment and family activities.

https://www.ljawf.com

 

OCT 13-18 I SD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Celebrate independent films, studio premieres, documentaries, filmmaker discussions and special events.

https://sdfilmfest.com

 

OCT 16-18 I MISSION BAYFEST

Enjoy three days of live reggae music, waterfront views, food and drinks at Mariner's Point Park.

https://www.bayfestsd.com

 

OCT 16-17 I DEL MAR HARVEST FESTIVAL

Shop handmade art, jewelry, decor and specialty goods from hundreds of artists and craftspeople.

https://harvestfestival.com/san-diego