Ready or not, fall is in full swing! Who is ready for everything pumpkin? Here is a roundup of all the Halloween and fall related events in the San Diego area. Don’t forget to check out our guide to Pumpkin Patches around San Diego!
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Featured SDMB Partner Events!
First Steps Dance Program FREE Class
When: Monday, October 7th
Time: 4:15pm – 5pm
Where: First Steps Dance Program – 4255 Ruffin Rd. Unit 200, San Diego, CA, 92123
The San Diego Moms Blog has partnered with First Steps Dance Program to bring you a FREE 45 minutes ballet dance class for boys and girls ages 4-5 years old on Monday, October 7th from 4:15pm-5pm. PLUS a FREE coffee for parents, while your kids dance their hearts away!
This FREE dance class is limited to the first 20 kids who sign up!
Scripps Family Health & Wellness Day
When: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 11am-3pm
Where: Scripps Clinic Liberty Station, Plaza between Vons and Trader Joe’s, 2445 Truxtun Rd., San Diego, CA 92106
Join us in celebrating the new Scripps Clinic Liberty Station with a fun-filled Family Health & Wellness Day on Saturday, October 12, from 11 am to 3 pm!
Celebrate health and wellness for the whole family with Scripps!
- Visit with Scripps healing therapy dogs, including Surf Dog Teddy and Kyler
- Enter to win fun prizes
- Pick up FREE gifts
- Kids “Zen Den” activity with If I Was a Bird Yoga
- Family yoga at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
- Health screenings for the entire family
- Hands-Only CPR demonstrations with American Heart Association instructors
- Fun photo booth for the family
Enter to win the following prizes, including a FitBit Versa 2, BOB stroller and gift certificates to Liberty Station venues. In addition, flu shots are being offered throughout the day at Scripps HealthExpress for adults and kids ages 5 and up. All ages are welcome to stop by and pick up FREE gifts and refreshments.
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Amazon Treasure Truck
When: Saturday, October 12th
Where: Little Italy Dog Park – 254 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
Amazon Treasure Truck’s gone to the dogs. Pup Fest arrives in San Diego at Little Italy Dog Park on October 12! Leash up your pup and snap a pic of them enjoying their paw-some weekend at the Truck with our friends at @ascpa and @nutrish.
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Home Start Inc.’s Hallo-Wine Fall Festival
When: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 3-6pm
Where: Historic Burnham House 3565 7th Ave, San Diego, California 92103
Every October, in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness month, Home Start hosts a Fall Festival of food, wine, and fun activities in order to raise funds for our life-changing programs. This year, your ticket will include tastings from local breweries and small-batch spirits along with tasty hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss the live entertainment, wine-pull, live auction, and a personal story from someone who’s life we’ve touched to remind us why we’re all coming together.
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Impactful Influence Mastermind Lunch Series
When: Thursday, October 24th
Time: 11am-12:30pm
Where: Pigment – North Park
Our featured speaker is Stephanie Brown a full time designer and creator who has used Pinterest to take her from ‘Zero to Biz‘ and she is going to show us how.
Presentation Topic: Mastering Pinterest for Business
– How to increase your website traffic using Pinterest
– Tips for making a click worthy pin
– Using keywords to get found on Pinterest
Early Bird Tickets $25 (Through 10/18) $35 After (Includes lunch and light refreshments)
A special thanks to Freshly Prepped for providing us with a delicious and healthy lunch.
Halloween Events
Pumpkin for Paws
Date: Friday, October 18th
Time: 5pm-9pm
Where: Coronado Ferry Landing 1201 First St (At B Avenue), Coronado, California 92118
On Friday, October 18th, at 5PM, our very own Mayor Richard Bailey will be taking a MASSIVE pumpkin, (containing the winning raffle ticket) 3 stories high, for a PUMPKINTASTIC drop. Once the pumpkin explodes, the winning raffle ticket will be revealed.
Now here’s the best part! 100% of the proceeds will be going directly to Paws of Coronado, to help out our furry little friends.
Not-So-Scary Estuary
Date: Saturday, October 13th
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester Ave
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
Come one, come all to our special Halloween-themed Not-So-Scary-Estuary lagoon learning day! Enjoy hands-on interactive activities, from craft-making to animal encounters. Nature gets the spotlight with a range of family-friendly stations, presentations, food truck (cost), fresh organic fruit provided by Jimbo’s…Naturally and more. Join us in discovering that creepy crawly creatures are not-so-scary after all!
Halloween Family Day at Balboa Park
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Where: Balboa Park
Time: 11am–4pm
Enjoy a culturally inspired kickoff to your Halloween festivities at the region’s largest free Halloween carnival. More than 30 participating cultural attractions, community groups, and sponsors present free craft projects for kids, Day of the Dead-themed displays and activities, costume contests, carnival games with prizes, face painting, and live dance entertainment. Participating museums also offer free admission to children 12 and under with paying adult, and more than a dozen gourmet food trucks will be serving up a variety of edible treats.
Halloween at the Station
Date: Sunday,October 27th
Where: North Promenade at Liberty Station
Time: 12pm-4pm
Liberty Station invites the community to join us in the North Promenade on Sunday, October 27th for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration!
All ages are encouraged to come decked out in their most elaborate costumes. The daytime festivities will include trick-or-treating throughout the district, live entertainment, a Hollywood car show, and other spooky surprises.
Family Friendly Events
La Mesa Oktoberfest
When: Saturday,October 4th-6th
Time: 10am-6pm
Where: La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, California 91942
La Mesa Oktoberfest returns October 4th, 5th & 6th for it’s 46th year! The largest Oktoberfest celebration west of the Mississippi, the 46th annual festival covers an area of nearly six city blocks of La Mesa Village. Attracting more than 100,000 attendees annually, the three-day event features local and regional bands, traditional German dishes and plenty of German bier.Highlights include traditional biergarten sing-a-longs and interactive game; the original glücklich games, such as beer stein races, beer barrel rolls, keg bowling and keg hauling; a Kinder Garten with contests and hands-on activities; and an antique market and a vendor market.
Pacific Beachfest
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 11am-7pm
Where: Crystal Pier, 4500 Ocean BLVD, San Diego, 92109
Join us for the 22nd Annual Pacific Beachfest! Don’t miss one of the best festivals around, right along the beach! Pacific Beachfest is FREE and has all kinds of fun and activities.
There’s something for everyone with: Kids Action Alley, Fish Taco Contest, San Diego Craft Beer Garden, Arts and Crafts vendors, 3 Stages of Live Music, and so much more!
Pacific Beachfest is a free event so bring your friends and family!
Toddler Fest
Date: October 11th and 12th
Where: The New Children’s Museum
Join us for Toddler Fest presented by La Jolla Country Day School on 10/11 + 10/12 from 9am to 12pm to celebrate the opening of our new and reimagined Tot Studio, called tikitiko, by artist-in-residence, Tanya Aguiñiga! This two-day FREE outdoor festival is designed for children 1-4 years old and their families, and will feature an engaging collection of our favorite weekly ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time programming with story time, performances, finger painting, bubbles and more in the park across from the Museum.
Just for Parents!! (Children not recommended)
Taste of North Park
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 11am-3pm
Where: North Park Main Street, 3939 Iowa Street, Suite 2, San Diego, California 92104
Home to culinary innovation and cutting-edge brew-masters, North Park is a go-to San Diego destination for everything food and drink. On Saturday, the Taste of North Park invites culinary enthusiasts to enjoy over 40 food tastes from San Diego’s best restaurants.
However, this event isn’t just for foodies! For those looking to enjoy some hops while they walk, you can sip on the regions best craft beer. Craft brewers convene in North Park for the day to offer 4 ounce samples of their best releases as well as an array of distinctively created nonalcoholic beverages. All of this taste sensation is enhanced by the exploration of the vibrant neighborhood of North Park that awaits you on your self-guided tour.
Haunted Halloween Cruise
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 5pm-11pm
Where: Bahia Resort Hotel, 998 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
So excited to announce the 2nd annual Six String Society – Haunted Halloween cruise on Mission Bay (San Diego) on Oct. 12th. This event will feature 6 of San Diego’s greatest bands and include music on all three levels of this beautiful sternwheeler vessel that’s located at the Bahia Resort Hotel. The VIP’s will board at 5 PM for dinner while the general admission ticket holders will start boarding at 6:30 PM. Come be a part of San Diego’s Halloween Party of the Year! We’re very proud to announce now The Sleepwalkers, The (Beat) Farmers, the Blues Performer of the Year Ms. Casey Hensley with guitar legend Laura Chavez, The Routine, Marujah, Safety Orange, Low Down Andy Lewis, and Harmonica John will all be rocking the boat!
San Diego Zombie Crawl
Date: Saturday, October 25th and 26th
Time: 9pm-2am
Where: Gas Lamp
San Diego Zombie Crawl is one of the Top 3 Halloween Events in Southern California. This year, the biggest costume celebration continues with a 2nd weekend for Dia de Los Muertos USA (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition!
Come experience the one-and-only 5 day event and gain access to 20+ insane costume parties in the famous Gaslamp Quarter.
Reoccurring Events You Don't Want to Miss!
DAILY EVENTS
Food Truck Tuesday at Civita Park
Curbside Bites has launched “Food Truck Tuesdays at Civita Park near the large flagpole. Find San Diego’s best food trucks every Tuesday from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at Civita Park! The Go Go Truck, Scugnizzi Pizzi, Good Save the Cuisine, R&R Beach City Bistro, Scott Rothman and Jake Mutscheller. A rotating variety of food trucks will participate. The schedule of vendors is available at www.curbsidebites.com.
WHAMMOCK! at the New Children’s Museum
WHAMMOCK! is the newest commissioned art installation is an interactive, three-dimensional textile environment of colorful crocheted hexagons, open pockets and hanging pendulums. Children are able to move upwards through one pocket after another until they reach a colorful expanse where they can run, slide, bounce and rest. The rhythmic motion evokes the sensation of floating in a swelling sea, stimulating the deepest part of the brain and engaging the child’s sight, touch, movement and balance.
Del Mar Racing Season Kicks off July 17th through September 2nd
San Diego horse racing takes place where the “turf meets the surf” at the Del Mar Racetrack. Fans flock to the track each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the popular, annual Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing season, mid-July – early-September.
WEEKDAY'S
Every Tuesday Vegan Playgroung Nights at 4pm
VPG Summer Nights is the go-to weekly night market of San Diego uniting lovers of food, music, and good vibes. This event series will take place every Tuesday night beginning July 23rd and ending September 17th. Join us and 20 rotating vendors each week in celebrating all things vegan! Free admission!
Every Wednesday – Parent Movie Morning at Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center – 10:30am
Bring your infants to the movies! Crying, Feeding & Diaper Changing Expected! Parent Movie Morning Special features include: Valet stroller parking, Dimmed lights, Reduced volume, and changing facilities in the auditorium! Parent Movie Morning is a unique opportunity for new moms and dads to get out and see a movie that they want to see… Not an animated or children’s film… without having to leave their baby at home or worry about their little one disturbing other guests.
Every Thursday at 10am – Hullabaloo at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center
Bring your kids out for a FREE, fun sing along, morning jam session with the kids group Hullabaloo at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center pop jet fountain (located in the heart of the center on the main floor), every third Thursday at 10am!
Weekends
Every Weekend in October. Hosted at Seaworld
? NEW Fall Festival at the Waterfront: Find your happy place with a beautiful view of Mission Bay and seasonal drinks and treats in hand! Pumpkin Spice, anyone?
? NEW Spooktacular Pumpkin Hunt: Seek the animal pumpkins throughout the park for your chance to redeem your completed map for an EXCLUSIVE pin! (Purchase required.)
? NEW Hay Maze: Let the little ones get lost (but not too lost) alongside Gourdy the friendly scarecrow!
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the San Diego Zoo.
Take a look at the bright side of fall fun at HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo! The colorfully creepy celebration takes place October 11-13; 18-20; and 25-27.
The Zoo will be all aglow with activities and entertainment from a DJ spinning spooktacular tunes for everyone to dance to among bursts of bubbles, and fun entertainment from our leader of laughs Dr. Zoolittle, acrobats, jugglers, a cupcake walk, animal presentations, and more.
SATURDAY'S
Every Saturday Little Italy’s Farmers Market
Come stroll through the Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where over 200 tents line W. Date Street from Kettner Boulevard to Front Street. The options are endless—you can enjoy an incredible selection of farm fresh produce, pastured eggs and poultry, meat, fish, flowers, local artisan food and more! Find food purveyors with sauces and relish, oysters, coffee beans, spices and more, and plants including orchids, fresh flowers, and bedding plants. Dine on crepes, paninis, green smoothies, lemonade and local chefs’ specialties best enjoyed with our live music. Visitors come from all over the world to indulge in our farmers’ market, whether it’s to get a taste of the just-caught sea urchin or to simply soak in the beautiful atmosphere.
PopUp Play Saturdays – My Yard Live – Starting July 20th, join My Yard Live for a PopUp PlayDate. They will be hosting FREE Sensory Play, Crafting, & Rotating A Sponsored Activity each WEEK! Please RSVP so that we can provide adequate supplies for the kiddos! Grab some food, drinks, and relax while the kids PLAY!
SUNDAY'S
Every Sunday From 10 AM to 4 PM
A beautiful street food & craft market located in Downtown San Diego opposite Broadway Pier. Enjoy delicious food from 20+ food vendors while relaxing on a soft picnic rug under umbrellas (provided by the venue), listening to live music, playing lawn games and enjoying the vibe. Food and drinks on offer include Thai burgers, wood fired pizza, Vietnamese bao, Indian, loaded fries, empanadas, tacos, boutique coffee, smoothies, and plenty of delicious desserts. Lane Field Park Markets are the perfect place to spend a relaxing Sunday with friends or family.
More San Diego Events
Saturday, October 5th
We are leveling up our “Fall Garden Party” this year with our friends at the Japanese Friendship Garden to celebrate, not only our fellow local craft industry folks, but also International Sake Day
Autism Speaks San Diego Walk 2019
Event includes local service provider resources, sponsor booths, Kids Zone, live entertainment, and a beautiful walk along NTC park waterfront.
Saturday, October 12th
The US Navy 244th Birthday Ball Celebration
244th US Navy Birthday Ball Celebration
The “Barrio Art Crawl” is a free self guided tour consisting of murals, open studios, galleries, and local businesses throughout the Barrio Logan Cultural District.
A place to discover and shop from talented emerging artisans and independent vendors showcasing one-of-a-kind,rare goods, attic treasures, art, clothing, jewelry, and a variety of new and used items.
FilAmFest 2019 | Filipino American Arts & Culture Festival
One of San Diego’s LARGEST celebrations for Filipino American History Month in October! ~
Sunday, October 13th
San Diego Quinceanera Expo 2019
Come Join us!
Saturday, October 19th
More Info Coming Soon! Please stay updated on our Facebook Page for Updates!
Just Between Friends Fall Sale
Please join us for San Diego’s largest children’s and maternity consignment sale at The Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego.
Sunday October 20th
4th Annual Trick-or-Treat Triathlon
Join us for the return of the Trick-or-Treat Triathlon, a Halloween-spirited reverse-order modified triathlon event held entirely on the grounds of the Copley-Price Family YMCA.
Friday, October 25th
Trick-o-Treat on India Street little Italty
Italy’s annual Trick-or-Treat on India Street, taking place this year on Friday, October 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Piazza della Famiglia.
Saturday, October 26th
Join EastLake Church for a fun, family oriented night of costumes and trick-or-treating in a safe venue.
Dare to step inside and grab a beer at the San Diego Haunted Brewery!Dress in your best costumes.
Day of the Dead Festival North Park
Come celebrate Day of the Dead with US!
5th Annual San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Fest
his year’s festival is going to feature even more serious cheesiness. The restaurants are selected from the region’s top culinary talent and attendees can pair them alongside a wonderful collection of local craft beers, wines and other delicious beverages.
Sunday,October 27th
Hey La Jolla Hair Clinic Family! We are sponsors in this year’s Walk to Fight Suicide at Liberty Station, October 27th. We’d love to have you join our team, or if possible, donate to the cause to heal our friends, families, and/or selves that struggle with mental illness. Whether it’s registering to join our team, donating, or finding donors for the cause, any support is amazing!
Thursday, October 31st
Haunted Halloween Farmer’s Market
Calling all guys, gals, and GHOULS ? Join us for a special Halloween market at the North Park Thursday Market on 10/31!
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