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October 2026 · Updated weekly
Sunny and 78°F all month. Halloween takes over — Scream Zone, Del Mar Scaregrounds, Haunted Trail.
Last updated · 498 San Diego events tracked for October 2026
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Coronado · Coronado
October is National Dinosaur Month and for Tinker Tuesday, participants will hatch their own dinosaur egg by creating a cool chemical reaction, and then take home a new pet dinosaur 🦕 Tinker Tuesday is a hands-on educational program that allows children to explore, create, design, and problem…
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Hotels near Coronado2228 Bacon St San Diego CA 92107
On Tuesday, October 20, 5–9 p.m., go for a delicious stroll through Ocean Beach’s vibrant food scene! This once a year community event brings together over 30 restaurants, breweries, and wine bars — both classic local favorites and exciting new spots opening around the community!
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Hotels near 2228 Bacon St San Diego CA 92107John D. Spreckels Center · Coronado
The John D. Spreckels Center’s Armchair Travel series returns Tuesday, October 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., featuring Kate and Curtis Shaub and their incredible van journey to visit all eight of Alaska’s National Parks.
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Hotels near John D. Spreckels CenterBalboa Park · Balboa Park
Join us at WorldBeat Cultural Center for a special evening with Mama C, Charlotte Hill O’Neal, as she returns to San Diego for a screening of her latest documentary, “Panther Veterans in Tanzania: The Legacy Continues.
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Hotels near Balboa ParkHouse of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Hotels near House of Blues San DiegoBelly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$30 · 8pm
Hotels near Belly Up Tavern1775 Dove Ln. Carlsbad CA 92011
KPBS Producers Club Fall Preview Night Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 5:00- 6:45 pm Location: Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Tickets: Free A sneak peek at what KPBS fall schedule will look like.
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Hotels near 1775 Dove Ln. Carlsbad CA 92011302 E. Broadway Vista CA 92084
What happens when death-care professionals and curious community members walk into the same room? We talk about death.
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Hotels near 302 E. Broadway Vista CA 92084House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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3901 Clairemont Dr. San Diego CA 92117
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch returns to Clairemont for the 2026 fall season from October 2 through November 1. Families can shop pumpkins in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes while enjoying seasonal photo opportunities and family-friendly fall activities.
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Hotels near 3901 Clairemont Dr. San Diego CA 921174121 Adams Ave. San Diego CA 92116
Learn Tagalog through a fun BINGO game and win goodies!
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Hotels near 4121 Adams Ave. San Diego CA 92116105 Mission Avenue
A little wine. A little something. The evening starts here.
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Hotels near 105 Mission AvenueHouse of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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Hotels near Del Mar Fairgrounds640 Orange Ave. Coronado CA 92118
This history play concerns the downfall of England’s King Richard II, who is deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke due to his tyrannical and wasteful rule, leading to a power struggle and the eventual murder of Richard. Our Director is Rebecca Reisman.
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Hotels near 640 Orange Ave. Coronado CA 921181100 Market St. 2nd Floor San Diego CA 92101
Join us at Digital Gym CINEMA for a screening of "Black Zombie," director Maya Annik Bedward’s thought-provoking documentary about the origins of one of horror’s most iconic figures.
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Hotels near 1100 Market St. 2nd Floor San Diego CA 92101American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-20 at 8:00 PM.
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Hotels near Poway4525 Mission Blvd San Diego CA 92109
The Crack Shack's Pacific Beach location hosts free trivia every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Bring a team or come on your own, play for prizes awarded to the top teams, and eat fried chicken while you argue about the answers. No cover and no ticket required.
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Hotels near 4525 Mission Blvd San Diego CA 92109Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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Snapdragon Stadium · Mission Valley
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1025 La Bonita Dr San Marcos CA 92078
Lakehouse Resort is giving its family-friendly Adventure Suite a festive makeover for October, transforming the space with fall and Halloween décor for a family getaway with a little extra magic.
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Hotels near 1025 La Bonita Dr San Marcos CA 92078Coronado · Coronado
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Poway · Poway
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842 CA-78 Ramona CA 92065
Bring your family and friends! Our pumpkin patch is a great experience for all. Snacks and refreshments available on the weekends.
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Hotels near 842 CA-78 Ramona CA 92065Snapdragon Stadium · Mission Valley
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Museum of Photographic Arts · Balboa Park
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Hotels near Museum of Photographic ArtsDel Mar · Del Mar
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Hotels near Del MarCoronado · Coronado
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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Hotels near The Casbah704 Pier View Way Oceanside CA 92054
Enjoy refreshments and experience a fast-paced and in-depth artwork critique of up tp 10 juried artworks! Three jurors will select the works from submissions and will also run the in-person session. Check back soon for a link to submit your work!
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Hotels near 704 Pier View Way Oceanside CA 92054Poway · Poway
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Museum of Photographic Arts · Balboa Park
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2015 Birch Road Chula Vista CA 91915
Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with "Breathe & Believe, United in Pink!" -- an evening filled with free Yoga Flow classes, decorate-and-take t-shirts, treats, music and more -- All paired with educational information on local women's and breast health…
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Hotels near 2015 Birch Road Chula Vista CA 919158980 La Jolla Village Drive - 3rd Floor La Jolla CA 92037
UC San Diego's Stein Institute presents The Changing Landscape of Cancer: Prevention, Emerging Therapies, Survivorship, and Healthy Aging Join us for the 4th Annual LEE Tuh-Fuh & Ruby LEE Wang Zu-Ming Endowed Education Fund for Healthy Aging Lecture featuring Samir Gupta, M.D., Rana R.
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Hotels near 8980 La Jolla Village Drive - 3rd Floor La Jolla CA 92037435 Sixth Avenue San Diego CA 92101
This Halloween season, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego's LandShark Bar & Grill will transform into “Lost Temple Tavern,” a haunted jungle pop-up running from October 10 through October 31.
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Hotels near 435 Sixth Avenue San Diego CA 92101House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Snapdragon Stadium · Mission Valley
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The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center · La Jolla
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Hotels near The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts CenterPoway · Poway
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Observatory North Park · North Park
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Hotels near Observatory North ParkMuseum of Photographic Arts · Balboa Park
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
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2550 Fifth Avenue San Digeo CA 92103
Atop Banker’s Hill, Mister A’s is welcoming the season with a new dessert menu from Executive Pastry Chef Amy Simpson, whose approach centers on seasonal produce and desserts that bring a playful and nostalgic aspect to her technically polished plates.
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Hotels near 2550 Fifth Avenue San Digeo CA 92103The Casbah · Little Italy
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272 E Via Rancho Pkwy Escondido CA 92025
Boo Bash Fall Festival is making its California debut at Mershops North County Mall! Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, this six-week seasonal experience features five distinct zones filled with fall attractions, activities and entertainment for all ages.
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Hotels near 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy Escondido CA 92025Balboa Dr. and Juniper Rd. San Diego CA 92101
San Diego’s favorite haunted tradition, The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, is back with two horrifying haunted houses in one: The unpredictable 3,500 square foot Experiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point.
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Hotels near Balboa Dr. and Juniper Rd. San Diego CA 921012123 Fenton Pkwy. San Diego CA 92108
Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild! This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided.
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Hotels near 2123 Fenton Pkwy. San Diego CA 92108Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Theme of Summit ’26: Awe & Wonder! An extraordinary experience, something that is otherwise inaccessible to us everyday, or the immediacy of a newly-found perspective on something seemingly ordinary, could shift our entrenched perspectives and paradigms.
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Stan’s Beach · Coronado
Swim California joins WILDCOAST for a special community gathering celebrating California’s coast and the people working to protect it. The gathering marks the completion of Swim California’s coastal swim and the final event of the journey.
Free · 4pm
Hotels near Stan’s Beach5200 Campanile Dr. San Diego CA 92182
Join us for the KPBS One Small Step Experience! KPBS presents One Small Step in partnership with StoryCorps. This initiative brings people with different backgrounds and beliefs together for a conversation - not about politics - but to get to know each other as people.
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Hotels near 5200 Campanile Dr. San Diego CA 92182Coronado · Coronado
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the library's Winn Room.
Free · 6pm
Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
San Diego Gulls vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds at Pechanga Arena San Diego on October 14, 2026.
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Hotels near Pechanga Arena San DiegoThe Madhouse Comedy Club · Gaslamp Quarter
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-21 at 8:00 PM.
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Hotels near The Madhouse Comedy ClubTil-Two Club · City Heights
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Hotels near Til-Two ClubHouse of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Mysterious Galaxy Books · Clairemont
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Hotels near Mysterious Galaxy BooksMusic Box · Little Italy
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Hotels near Music BoxThe Casbah · Little Italy
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Myers Dr. San Diego CA 92161
UC San Diego is where innovation meets ocean air! Perched above the Pacific in La Jolla, UC San Diego is a place where world‑class architecture, bold public art, and groundbreaking research collide.
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Hotels near Myers Dr. San Diego CA 92161Athenaeum Music & Arts Library · La Jolla
Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event.
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Hotels near Athenaeum Music & Arts LibraryObservatory North Park · North Park
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Hotels near The New Children's MuseumThe Book Catapult · South Park
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Hotels near The Book CatapultCoronado · Coronado
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Coronado · Coronado
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Museum of Photographic Arts · Balboa Park
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Til-Two Club · City Heights
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Imperial Beach · Imperial Beach
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Hotels near Imperial BeachDel Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Viejas Arena · College Area
Weezer / The Shins / Silversun Pickups live at Viejas Arena in San Diego on 2026-10-21.
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Hotels near Viejas ArenaDiversionary Theatre · University Heights
Join the legendary Don LeMaster for an evening of crooner tunes and swaying with community as Don sings the night away! This event is FREE.
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Hotels near Diversionary TheatreHouse of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Del Mar · Del Mar
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
New Constellations / Vox Rea live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-10-21.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats.
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Coronado · Coronado
Safe Harbor Coronado presents: Screenagers: Generation AI One night only at the Village Theater! A free movie experience for parents, community members, and students in 6th grade and above.
Free · 6:30pm
The Casbah · Little Italy
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Elle Orlando LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-22 at 8:00 PM.
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Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre · College Area
Dermot Kennedy / Jonah Kagen live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego on 2026-10-22.
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Hotels near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air TheatreThe Madhouse Comedy Club · Gaslamp Quarter
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-22 at 8:00 PM.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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15602 Olde Hwy 80 El Cajon CA 92021
A favorite time for Summers Past Farms. Wander in the pumpkin patch and pick your favorite pumpkin! Featuring our selection of field grown pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.
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Hotels near 15602 Olde Hwy 80 El Cajon CA 92021Poway · Poway
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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Coronado · Coronado
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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14950 El Monte Rd Lakeside CA 92040
Join us for a festive fall experience featuring pumpkins, farm fun, seasonal treats, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the season with family and friends. Event Dates & Hours September 26 – October 31, 2026 Thursday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Hotels near 14950 El Monte Rd Lakeside CA 92040Escondido · Escondido
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Hotels near EscondidoPechanga Arena · Midway
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Hotels near Pechanga ArenaThe Casbah · Little Italy
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House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
She Wants Revenge / Rosegarden Funeral Party live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-10-22.
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Diversionary Theatre · University Heights
Join us for Bingo Night with our dear friend, Tom Abbas! See you there for a night of laughs, games, and maybe even a jackpot!
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Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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Del Mar · Del Mar
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Pure Project · Carlsbad
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Hotels near Pure ProjectSOMA San Diego · Midway
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Hotels near SOMA San DiegoDel Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Ema (literally, "picture horse") are wooden votive plaques on which visitors to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples have for centuries written their prayers and wishes for the _kami _or Buddhist deities to read.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens · Escondido
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Coronado · Coronado
The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 9 to October 23. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
The Love of Rumi & Shams is an immersive 360° dome experience that ushers you into the mystical world of the Persian Sufi poet Rumi, featuring the voice of the most renowned living Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, performed in Rumi’s original language.
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Coronado · Coronado
United Through Reading (UTR), a national nonprofit that helps military families stay connected through shared storytime, will host its annual Storybook Soirée on October 23 at the Coronado Community Center.
$200 · 6pm
Civic Theatre · Downtown
Music by Giuseppe VerdiLibretto by Francesco Maria PiaveConducted by Yves AbelDirected by Christopher Mattaliano Making jokes is what Rigoletto does for a living, serving as court jester to the predatory Duke of Mantua.
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Hotels near Civic Theatre4381 Highway 78 Santa Ysabel CA 92070
Our famous pumpkin patch will be in full swing. Farm activities, and food and beverage will be onsite during operating hours. Bring the whole family to Julian Farm and Orchard's Harvest Fest!
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Hotels near 4381 Highway 78 Santa Ysabel CA 920704905 Mt. Helix Dr. La Mesa CA 91941
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Helix under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience.
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Hotels near 4905 Mt. Helix Dr. La Mesa CA 91941American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Elle Orlando LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-23 at 8:00 PM.
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Jacobs Music Center · Downtown
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Hotels near Jacobs Music CenterThe Casbah · Little Italy
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San Diego Central Library · East Village
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Hotels near San Diego Central LibraryThe New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Diversionary Theatre · University Heights
HUMP! returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026. For over two decades, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy, identity, and connection without compromise.
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House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
Dead Poet Society / Broadside / Hunny / Honey Revenge live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-10-23.
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Diversionary Theatre · University Heights
Sing your heart out, icon! And don’t forget your tips! It's all going down on the ruby red stage, see you there!
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Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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La Playa Books · Point Loma
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Hotels near La Playa Books320 North Broadway Escondido CA 92025
Join KPBS Kids and the Children's Museum of Discovery for costume character meet-and-greets and hands-on workshops. Join us at the museum for a visit by the costume character*, a special story time, book giveaway, and special activities throughout the Museum.
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Hotels near 320 North Broadway Escondido CA 92025Escondido · Escondido
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Humphreys by the Bay · Shelter Island
DJ TEN live at Humphreys by the Bay in San Diego on 2026-10-23.
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Hotels near Humphreys by the BayThe New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Jacobs Music Center · Downtown
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Humphreys Concerts by the Bay · Shelter Island
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Coronado · Coronado
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1925 K Street San Diego CA 92102
Write Out Loud's annual PoeFest is a spine-tingling journey into the madness and mayhem of literature of the macabre, weaving together an evening of gothic mystery, presented at the historic and enchanted Villa Montezuma.
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Hotels near 1925 K Street San Diego CA 921022920 Zoo Dr. San Diego CA 92101
HalGLOWeen Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays October 3–31 Exclusive Member Preview on October 2 Activities start at 5 p.m. The glittering, glimmering, and glowing annual Halloween extravaganza is back! Every weekend in October, enjoy family fun after dark at this light-up-the-night spectacular.
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Hotels near 2920 Zoo Dr. San Diego CA 92101SOMA San Diego · Midway
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Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · Downtown
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Hotels near Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkObservatory North Park · North Park
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Til-Two Club · City Heights
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Coronado · Coronado
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Stone Brewing World Bistro Liberty Station · Point Loma
We very highly recommend making a reservation if you'd like to dine with us.
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Hotels near Stone Brewing World Bistro Liberty StationTil-Two Club · City Heights
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2052 Entertainment Circle Chula Vista CA 91911
Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place!
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Hotels near 2052 Entertainment Circle Chula Vista CA 91911500 SeaWorld Drive San Diego CA 92109
Howl-O-Scream San Diego Terror Awakens Once More San Diego's largest nighttime Halloween experience!
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Hotels near 500 SeaWorld Drive San Diego CA 92109The Casbah · Little Italy
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Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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The Madhouse Comedy Club · Gaslamp Quarter
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-23 at 8:00 PM.
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106 South Sierra Ave. Solana Beach CA 92075
What happens when wildlife needs help—and what happens after an animal is rescued? Join Wildlife Jewels® for a special community evening at The Naked Cafe exploring Solana Beach’s remarkable wildlife through real rescue stories, wildlife rehabilitation, art, and conversation. Dr.
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Hotels near 106 South Sierra Ave. Solana Beach CA 92075Mira Mesa Boulevard · Mira Mesa
Family-friendly community street fair with 300+ vendors.
Free · 10am
Hotels near Mira Mesa Boulevard401 K St. #C San Diego CA 92101
Each Yappy Hour takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with each event featuring a unique theme and seasonal activities, making every event a new reason to grab the leash and join the fun.…
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Hotels near 401 K St. #C San Diego CA 92101Balboa Park · Balboa Park
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Explore themed spots throughout the Museum where kids can collect candy and enjoy some festive fun surrounded by cool cars. FREE ENTRY for Kids 12 and under, and for the parents accompanying costumed children.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
Free · 11am
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Usually held the last Sunday in October, the date is selected for its nearness to Halloween which evolved from the Celtic festival of Samhain. Entertainment includes performances by the House of Scotland Pipe Band, the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Highland Dancers.
Free · 11am
Coronado · Coronado
Think you're a Taylor Swift Mastermind? Gather your Fearless Swifties in teams of 1 to 5* and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of her debut album's release with Taylor Swift Trivia at the library. Test your knowledge on her songs, awards, and the woman herself, Taylor.
Free · 1pm
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Explore the art of multi-block printing in this intermediate-level workshop! Learn to create beautiful multilayer prints of scenic landscapes by carving and printing separate rubber blocks.
$20.00 – $35.00 · 2:30pm
704 Pier View Way Oceanside CA 92054
It's back! Part party, part runway show, part epic costume contest, ART AFTER DARK returns October 24, 2026. OMA’s signature after-hours event transforms the museum into a creative hive of wearable art, outrageous performances, spooky-good libations, and North County’s biggest costume competition.
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Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracuda at Pechanga Arena San Diego on October 24, 2026.
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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Balboa Theatre · Downtown
PROGRAMWorks by three American masters closes City Ballet’s dance series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, featuring three iconic ballets from the 20th century.CONCERTO BAROCCOChoreography: George Balanchine (1941)Music: "Concerto in D minor for Two Violins, BWV 1043" by Johann Sebastian…
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Hotels near Balboa TheatreNorth Island Credit Union Amphitheatre · Chula Vista
Bryson Tiller / Majid Jordan / Ty Dolla $ign / Austin Millz live at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in San Diego on 2026-10-24.
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Hotels near North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre5553 Copley Dr San Diego CA 92111
Bring your dog—or come without one—and help Labs and More give rescued dogs a second chance at the 13th Annual Howl-O-Ween Mutt Run/Walk on Saturday, October 24! The family-friendly morning features a 5K run/walk, a sponsored beer garden and plenty of Halloween fun.
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Hotels near 5553 Copley Dr San Diego CA 92111Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Costumes! Candy! Scavenger hunt!
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Coronado · Coronado
The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra will open its 2026–27 concert season with Concertos and Symphonies, a program celebrating the exceptional talent of young Southern California musicians. The performance will take place on Saturday, October 24, at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Cygnet Theatre · Old Town
Cygnet's new intimate Theatre in Old Town opens their season.
$29–$85 · 8pm
Hotels near Cygnet TheatreAmerican Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Elle Orlando LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-24 at 8:00 PM.
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2125 Pan American Rd E San Diego CA 92101
The Spreckels Organ Society and San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez presents thrilling organ solos and a concert version of The Phantom of the Opera with soprano Caroline Nelms and tenor Cole Tornberg, showcasing the Spreckels Organ – the largest open-air musical instrument in the world!
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2052 Entertainment Circle Chula Vista CA 91911
Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place!
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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Diversionary Theatre · University Heights
HUMP! returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026. For over two decades, HUMP! has been a platform for independent filmmakers to explore intimacy, identity, and connection without compromise.
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Observatory North Park · North Park
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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The Book Catapult · South Park
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The Madhouse Comedy Club · Gaslamp Quarter
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-24 at 8:00 PM.
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Escondido · Escondido
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Stand Up comedians perform for you, then our team of improvisers create scenes based on their material. Laugh and then laugh again! Some material may be unsuitable for children.
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Hotels near 2590 Truxtun Rd #200 San Diego CA 92106Til-Two Club · City Heights
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Jacobs Music Center · Downtown
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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6565 Alicante Road Carlsbad CA 92009
Pumpkin Plunge - Kids with pumpkins! Bring a swimsuit and join the Halloween fun at Alga Norte Aquatic Center that transforms into spooky fun with pool activities and games with prizes, and floating obstacles. The Splash Pad will also be open for the little ones.
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The Julian Autumn Jubilee is one of the best celebrations of fall! And its 10th anniversary is happening in the magical realm of Fort Cross, near Julian CA! With a homegrown pumpkin patch, a spooky maze, walking trails, photo spots, and fun activities, it’s the perfect place to celebrate the season!
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Hotels near 4425 Hwy 78 Santa Ysabel CA 92070The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar
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Hotels near Port of San DiegoViejas Arena · College Area
beabadoobee / Wisp live at Viejas Arena in San Diego on 2026-10-24.
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Frontwave Arena · Oceanside
Stevie B / Trinere / Johnny O / Lisette Melendez live at Frontwave Arena in San Diego on 2026-10-24.
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Music Box · Little Italy
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Jacobs Music Center · Downtown
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Celebrate spooky season with a family-friendly movie night under the stars at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter! On Saturday, October 24, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter will transform its Sunset Terrace into an outdoor movie theater for a free screening of "Ghostbusters" from 8 to 10 p.m.
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Til-Two Club · City Heights
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The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center · La Jolla
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Museum of Photographic Arts · Balboa Park
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The Sound · Del Mar
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Rocket from the Crypt / Ceremony live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-10-24.
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Petco Park · East Village
Malcolm Todd live at Petco Park in San Diego on 2026-10-24.
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Hotels near Petco ParkBalboa Park · Balboa Park
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Koto, also called kin, long Japanese board zither having 13 silk strings and movable bridges. The body of the instrument is made of paulownia wood and is about 190 cm (74 inches) long.
$55.00 – $75.00 · 10am
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Hummingbird A flash of emerald, a blur of wings — the hummingbird is nature’s tiny miracle!In this 3-hour workshop, we will work together to capture that fleeting magic in wool.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Join the House of Turkey for their Lawn Program.
Free · 11am
Coronado · Coronado
The San Diego Flute Guild invites the public to their Fall Member’s Recital on Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m. in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library. Recital will conclude with light refreshments and a chance to socialize with your fellow music lovers.
Free · 2pm
India Street San Diego CA 92101
Little ghouls, goblins, witches, and superheroes are invited to dress up and stroll through the charming streets of Little Italy for an urban-style trick-or-treating adventure. Families can visit…
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Join us for a special Art in the Evening program featuring Justin Willson, Curator at The Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton, Massachusetts, as he illuminates one of the most transformative periods in Russian icon painting.
$50.00 – $65.00 · 4:30pm
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Join us at the WorldBeat Cultural Center for a special Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop with Indira “Laroye” Leneman , also known as Laroye Aña, Cuban choreographer, professional dancer and instructor born and raised in Havana and now based in Los Angeles.
$20.00 · 6:30pm
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
The Love of Rumi & Shams is an immersive 360° dome experience that ushers you into the mystical world of the Persian Sufi poet Rumi, featuring the voice of the most renowned living Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, performed in Rumi’s original language.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Join award-winning Chef Spencer Hunter of Lia’s Lumpia on October 25, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the San Diego History Center for a Kamayan feast celebrating Filipino American History Month.
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Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
Gorillaz- The Mountain Tour 2026 is coming to Pechanga Arena San Diego on October 25, 2026.
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The Madhouse Comedy Club · Gaslamp Quarter
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-25 at 8:00 PM.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens · Escondido
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens · Escondido
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Diversionary Theatre · University Heights
Join us for a fab night of Drag Kings hosting and performing as well as watching King of Drag! No cover. Bring your beautiful self, and let's have a night to remember.
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Music Box · Little Italy
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Viejas Arena · College Area
YG / Mozzy / KALAN.FRFR / Natalie Nunn / Chef Boy live at Viejas Arena in San Diego on 2026-10-25.
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Jacobs Music Center · Downtown
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Pechanga Arena · Midway
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SOMA San Diego · Midway
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Join San Diego Shakespeare Society actors as they share Halloween-inspired performances combining art and spooky selections from William Shakespeare’s works at the San Diego Museum of Art. Co-directors: John Tessmer and Patricia Elmore Costa. Performances are at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Celebrate the beauty and abundance of the season with a morning of floral design at the Timken.
$105.00 – $125.00 · 10am
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
Free · 11am
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
All levels, all ages class taught by Eduardo Santana every Monday. There is a fee of $20 per class. If you would like to attend a class, wear shoes that allow for pivoting.
$20.00 · 7:30pm
House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Balboa Theatre · Downtown
Witness one of silent cinema’s most chilling performances in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!
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Coronado · Coronado
Create your own fall centerpiece at the Bridge & Bay Garden Club's October meeting on Monday, Oct. 26 at 9:30 am. Bring your own pumpkin and the club will supply decorations and glue, as well as instructional guidance.
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library · La Jolla
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45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
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Coronado · Coronado
Myths and Magic: Tales from the Edge of Reality Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Digital Arts department will host its annual Horror Nights production, featuring this year’s theme: “Myths and Magic: Tales from the Edge of Reality . ” This immersive, mythological horror show will take place over…
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Coronado · Coronado
Photo courtesy of Sharp HealthCare, taken at a previous event. Sharp Coronado Hospital will hold their island-style, drive-through free flu clinics: Monday, Oct. 19, 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday, Oct.
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Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · Downtown
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The Sound · Del Mar
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Diversionary Theatre · University Heights
Join us for a special Halloween edition of Gay Play Tuesday on October 27th at 7pm, when we will read Wolfboy by Brad Fraser (1981). Confined to adjacent rooms in a psychiatric hospital, two troubled teenagers form a raw, dangerous bond separated only by a thin wall and an unlocked door.
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Viejas Arena · College Area
Doja Cat / Latto live at Viejas Arena in San Diego on 2026-10-27.
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American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-27 at 8:00 PM.
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Join us for our monthly meeting!
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
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500 Hotel Circle North San Diego CA 92108
Pets are welcome at Monkeybar’s Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour. Humans can enjoy themed cocktails (including one served in a blood bag), and there are a variety of treats on the dog menu like dog beer, house-made dog biscuits, a Loco Moco, dog ice cream and more. There will also be a pet costume contest.
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Hotels near 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego CA 92108Coronado · Coronado
Join local author Jean Seager as she celebrates the launch of her first book, Almost There . This collection of linked short stories explores the Jewish immigrant experience in the early twentieth century. Almost There explores themes of courage, identity, belonging, and the meaning of home.
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Pure Project · Carlsbad
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301 E. Grand Ave. Escondido CA 92025
Please join KPBS and our partners for an in-person event at The Grand Ritz Theater in Escondido with Stephen Graham Jones, author of our 2026 One Book, One San Diego adult selection, “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter.” This historical horror novel is a perfect pick for spooky season, and once you’ve…
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The Madhouse Comedy Club · Gaslamp Quarter
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-28 at 8:00 PM.
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Escondido · Escondido
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Music Box · Little Italy
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library · La Jolla
Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
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Coronado · Coronado
Learn to transform an ordinary pumpkin into an incredible 3-D sculpture in this hands-on, three-hour workshop led by a professional pumpkin artist featured on the Food Network and Disney+. Beginners are welcome.
$95 – $118 · 4pm
Coronado · Coronado
Myths and Magic: Tales from the Edge of Reality Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Digital Arts department will host its annual Horror Nights production, featuring this year’s theme: “Myths and Magic: Tales from the Edge of Reality . ” This immersive, mythological horror show will take place over…
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American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Usama Siddiquee LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-29 at 8:00 PM.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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The Madhouse Comedy Club · Gaslamp Quarter
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-29 at 8:00 PM.
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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Jacobs Music Center · Downtown
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Museum of Photographic Arts · Balboa Park
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Observatory North Park · North Park
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Pure Project · Carlsbad
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La Playa Books · Point Loma
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
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Coronado · Coronado
Families are invited to join Recreation and Golf Services for its annual Halloween Happening on Friday, Oct. 30, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Spreckels Park.
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens · Escondido
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s Día de los Muertos celebration , this special conversation introduces internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
This Halloween weekend, explore the mysterious sciences of life and death. Wicked fun awaits throughout The Nat—delight in pop-up activities, hands-on science, bars on every floor, and a DJ that will make you dance the night away.
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American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Usama Siddiquee LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-30 at 7:00 PM.
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Del Mar Racetrack · Del Mar
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Diversionary Theatre · University Heights
Sing your heart out, icon! And don’t forget your tips! It's all going down on the ruby red stage, see you there!
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Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · Downtown
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The Madhouse Comedy Club · Gaslamp Quarter
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-30 at 8:00 PM.
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The New Children's Museum · Downtown
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Museum of Photographic Arts · Balboa Park
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Til-Two Club · City Heights
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Jacobs Music Center · Downtown
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Diversionary Theatre · University Heights
One night only. October 30th. Come up to the lab.
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Petco Park · East Village
Knocked Loose / Denzel Curry / Superheaven / Boundaries live at Petco Park in San Diego on 2026-10-30.
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Del Mar Racetrack · Del Mar
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Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre · College Area
Caifanes live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego on 2026-10-30.
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Jacobs Music Center · Downtown
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Observatory North Park · North Park
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Viejas Arena · College Area
Yandel live at Viejas Arena in San Diego on 2026-10-30.
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Del Mar Racetrack · Del Mar
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Music Box · Little Italy
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North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre · Chula Vista
B-52's / Devo live at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in San Diego on 2026-10-30.
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House of Blues San Diego · Downtown
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
Knox / Emi Grace live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-10-30.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Presenting the original artwork featured in the beloved children’s book, My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World , illustrated by artist Salley Mavor, this exhibition consists of eighteen hand-embroidered, three-dimensional tableaus.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Join us for a spooky day at the museum on Saturday, October 31st & Sunday November 1! Put on your costume and celebrate the spooky season with us from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. with frighteningly fun activities for the whole family—thanks to the generous support of First 5 San Diego, our event sponsor!
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.
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Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble Celebrate Halloween with the San Diego Shakespeare Society as actors present spine-chilling performances that connect to works of art from across the Museum’s collection.
Free · 2:30pm
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Yokai: Unveiling Japanese Ghosts and Monsters Join us this Halloween for an afternoon of strange and scary tales from old Japan, told and discussed by Katie Clark. Through these stories we will encounter spirits, ghosts, monsters, and everything else that goes bump in the night!
$5.00 · 2:30pm
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Join us this Halloween for an afternoon of strange and scary tales from old Japan, told and discussed by Katie Clark. Through these stories we will encounter spirits, ghosts, monsters, and everything else that goes bump in the night!
$5.00 · 2:30pm
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Batizado 2026: African Brazilian Capoeira Initiation & Celebration Join us for Batizado 2026 at the WorldBeat Cultural Arts Center —a powerful celebration of African Brazilian tradition, rhythm, and movement.
Check website · 3pm
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
One night only You’re invited to this year’s Halloween celebration, the Yokai Masquerade, an evening of artistic wonder, and festive programming inspired by the storied spirits of Japanese folklore. Guests are encouraged to arrive in costume and to explore all that the evening has to offer.
$45.00 – $60.00 · 6pm
Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
San Diego Gulls vs. Henderson Silver Knights at Pechanga Arena San Diego on October 31, 2026.
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SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
Halloween night finale of Howl-O-Scream.
$75–$109 · 7pm
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October is the month locals quietly recommend over July: 75°F afternoons, an ocean still warm enough to swim, hotel rates 30–50% under summer, and a Halloween calendar that runs every Thursday through Sunday from the last week of September to November 1. Plan around two things — Halloween attractions sell out weekend nights, and Julian apple season turns Highway 78 into a parking lot after 11am on Saturdays.
First weekend
Fleet Week events run along the Embarcadero, ship tours fill by mid-morning, and the water is still around 68°F — the last easy no-wetsuit swim weekend of the year. Haunted attractions have soft openings with shorter lines and cheaper tickets than late October.
Typical cost: Free harbor events; haunt tickets $25–$35 (cheapest of the month)
Second weekend
Festa closes India Street for a free two-day street festival — go before noon for the food stalls, after 4pm for live music. If you'd rather escape the city, Julian's apple season peaks now: leave downtown by 8am or expect a 45-minute wait to park.
Typical cost: Festa free; Julian pie slice $8–$10, whole pie $28–$35
Third weekend
Balboa Park's Haunted Trail, Scream Zone at Del Mar and Belmont Park's Fright Fest all run Thursday–Sunday. This is the sweet spot: full production value, but you can still buy tickets a few days out instead of two weeks.
Typical cost: $30–$45 per haunt; combo passes save 20–25%
Halloween weekend
Gaslamp bars run ticketed costume parties, Adams Avenue and Coronado do the best family trick-or-treating, and every haunted attraction runs at capacity. Book haunts and dinner reservations two to three weeks out, and plan rideshare — downtown surge pricing after 10pm is brutal.
Typical cost: Haunts $45–$60; Gaslamp party covers $30–$80
| Event | When | Where | Price | Book ahead | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park | Late September through Halloween, Thu–Sun | Balboa Park, Sixth Avenue | $35–$50 | 2 weeks for Oct 25–31; 2 days earlier in the month | Teens and adults who want atmosphere over gore |
| Scream Zone at Del Mar Fairgrounds | Most October nights | Del Mar | $30–$55 depending on the multi-haunt pass | 1–2 weeks for weekends | Groups doing three haunts in one night |
| Little Italy Festa | Mid-October, Saturday and Sunday | India Street, Little Italy | Free entry; food $8–$18 per plate | Nothing to book — but park in a garage before 10am | Food-first visitors and families |
| Boo at the Zoo / family Halloween days | Weekends through late October | San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park | Included with zoo admission | Reserve zoo entry timed tickets 1 week out | Kids under 10 who'd be scared by a real haunt |
| Julian apple season | All month, weekends busiest | Julian, 60 miles east | Free to visit; pie and cider $8–$35 | Same-day, but arrive by 10am Saturday | A fall day trip you can't get on the coast |
Fleet Week opens the month along the Embarcadero, Little Italy Festa takes over India Street mid-month, and Halloween attractions — the Haunted Trail at Balboa Park, Scream Zone at Del Mar, Belmont Park's Fright Fest — run Thursday through Sunday from late September to November 1. Julian's apple season peaks the same weeks.
It's the best value month with great weather. Highs stay near 75°F with almost no rain, the ocean is still 66–68°F, and hotel rates run 30–50% below July. The only crowded dates are Halloween weekend downtown.
Single haunted attractions run $30–$50, rising to $45–$60 on Halloween weekend. Multi-haunt combo passes save roughly 20–25%. Family options like Boo at the Zoo are included with normal admission, and neighborhood trick-or-treating in Coronado or Adams Avenue is free.
Yes. Water temperatures hold at 66–68°F through most of October — warmer than June — and air temperatures stay in the mid-70s. Most people are comfortable without a wetsuit in the first half of the month.
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