--- title: October 2025 San Diego Events and Festivals description: October 2025 San Diego Events and Festivals By Janet ThorntonUncategorized September 1, 2025 October in San Diego is one of the most exciting times of the --- [San Diego County Real Estate Insights & Market Updates | J&J Realty Blog](https://jandjinsiders.findcarlsbadcahomes.com/blog) # [October 2025 San Diego Events and Festivals](https://jandjinsiders.findcarlsbadcahomes.com/blog/october-2025-san-diego-events-and-festivals) Written by [J&J Realty](https://jandjinsiders.findcarlsbadcahomes.com/blog/author/admin) | Sep 1, 2025, 4:00:00 AM  October in San Diego is one of the most exciting times of the year — from Oktoberfest celebrations and cultural festivals to family-friendly Halloween fun and spine-tingling haunted attractions. Here’s your complete guide to what’s happening this month across the county. ## 🍂 October Holidays - **10/1** – Yom Kippur begins - **10/13** – Indigenous Peoples’ Day - **10/31** – Halloween ## 👻 Halloween & Fall Fun - **Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld** – Sept–Nov 1 Haunted mazes, scare zones, and eerie entertainment after dark. [More info](https://www.seaworld.com) - **Jurassic Fright at Carlsbad Strawberry Company** – Sept 19–Nov 2 Dinosaurs + corn maze = a prehistoric scare you won’t forget. [More info](https://www.jurassicfright.com) - **Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND** – Sept 20–Nov 1 A kid-friendly Halloween celebration full of LEGO fun. [More info](https://www.legoland.com) - **The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park** – Sept 26–Nov 1 Two haunted attractions, including a mile-long spooky trail. [More info](https://www.hauntedtrail.net) - **Trunk-or-Treat at Belmont Park** – Sundays in October Candy quests + car show on Oct 26. [More info](https://www.belmontpark.com) - **HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo** – Weekends Oct 3–31 A light-up-the-night spectacular for families. [More info](https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/halgloween) - **Haunted Corn Maze at Carlsbad Strawberry Co.** – Oct 3–31 A spooky nighttime maze adventure. [More info](https://www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com/pumpkin) - **Great Annual Pumpkin Festival (Alpine)** – Oct 3–31, Thu–Sun Olive tree maze + pumpkin patch at the Children’s Nature Retreat. [More info](https://www.childrensnatureretreat.org) - **11th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Waterfront Park** – Oct 19 Free pumpkin patch party with activities for kids. [More info](https://www.sdparks.org) - **Día de los Muertos Festival (Oceanside)** – Oct 26 Celebrate life with cultural traditions, food, and a car show. [More info](https://www.friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org) - **Trick-or-Treat on India Street (Little Italy)** – Oct 26 Costumed kids collect candy from local businesses. [More info](https://www.littleitalysd.com) - **Nightmare on Normal St. (Hillcrest)** – Oct 31 A lively street party with costumes, music, and entertainment. [More info](https://www.fabuloushillcrest.com) ## 🍺 Oktoberfest & Cultural Celebrations - **El Cajon Oktoberfest** – Sept 26–28 & Oct 3–5 German food, beer, and music. [More info](https://events.germanclubsandiego.org) - **La Mesa Oktoberfest** – Oct 3–5 Bavarian festivities for all ages. [More info](https://www.lamesaoktoberfest.org) - **Ocean Beach Oktoberfest** – Oct 10–11 Beachfront brews, live music, and games (21+). [More info](https://www.oboktoberfest.com) - **Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration** – Oct 3 Food, dance, and cultural performances at the Kroc Center. [More info](https://sd.kroccenter.org) ## 🎨 Arts, Food & Festivals - **Harvest Festival Del Mar** – Oct 3–5 Shop local makers and artisans. [More info](https://www.harvestfestival.com) - **Pacific Beachfest** – Oct 4 Free, family-friendly, music-packed event by the beach. [More info](https://www.pacificbeachfest.org) - **Mira Mesa Street Fair** – Oct 4 Entertainment, food, and a fun zone for kids. [More info](https://www.miramesatowncouncil.org) - **Taste of North Park** – Oct 4 Sample local bites, art, and music. [More info](https://www.tasteofnorthpark.com) - **Taste of Coronado** – Oct 8 A culinary walk with tastings from island restaurants and shops. [More info](https://www.coronadojuniorwomans.org) - **La Jolla Art + Wine Festival** – Oct 11–12 Prestigious art + wine, craft beer, and family-friendly fun. [More info](https://www.ljawf.com) - **San Diego International Film Festival** – Oct 15–19 Celebrate the power of film with screenings and panels. [More info](https://www.sdfilmfest.com) - **Escondido Grand Avenue Festival** – Oct 19 Food, music, and community in downtown Escondido. [More info](https://www.escondidochamber.org) ## 🏃 Sports & Wellness - **Mission Bay Triathlon** – Oct 12 Races for all levels at Bonita Cove Park. [More info](https://www.missionbaytriathlon.com) - **Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk** – Oct 19 Join the movement at Snapdragon Stadium. [More info](https://www.makingstrideswalk.org) ## 🎶 Music, Tech & Lifestyle - **San Diego Bay Festival** – Oct 17–19 Featuring Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, Rebelution & more. [More info](https://www.bayfestsd.com) - **TwitchCon** – Oct 17–19 Gaming, cosplay, fan art, and community at the San Diego Convention Center. [More info](https://www.twitchcon.com) - **Home & Garden Show (Del Mar Fairgrounds)** – Oct 18–19 Learn from home-improvement experts. [More info](https://fall.sandiegohomegardenshows.com) ## 📬 Stay Connected Love knowing what’s happening in North County and beyond? 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