🍂 October Holidays
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10/1 – Yom Kippur begins
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10/13 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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10/31 – Halloween
👻 Halloween & Fall Fun
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Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld – Sept–Nov 1
Haunted mazes, scare zones, and eerie entertainment after dark. More info -
Jurassic Fright at Carlsbad Strawberry Company – Sept 19–Nov 2
Dinosaurs + corn maze = a prehistoric scare you won’t forget. More info -
Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND – Sept 20–Nov 1
A kid-friendly Halloween celebration full of LEGO fun. More info -
The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park – Sept 26–Nov 1
Two haunted attractions, including a mile-long spooky trail. More info -
Trunk-or-Treat at Belmont Park – Sundays in October
Candy quests + car show on Oct 26. More info -
HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo – Weekends Oct 3–31
A light-up-the-night spectacular for families. More info -
Haunted Corn Maze at Carlsbad Strawberry Co. – Oct 3–31
A spooky nighttime maze adventure. More info -
Great Annual Pumpkin Festival (Alpine) – Oct 3–31, Thu–Sun
Olive tree maze + pumpkin patch at the Children’s Nature Retreat. More info -
11th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Waterfront Park – Oct 19
Free pumpkin patch party with activities for kids. More info -
Día de los Muertos Festival (Oceanside) – Oct 26
Celebrate life with cultural traditions, food, and a car show. More info -
Trick-or-Treat on India Street (Little Italy) – Oct 26
Costumed kids collect candy from local businesses. More info -
Nightmare on Normal St. (Hillcrest) – Oct 31
A lively street party with costumes, music, and entertainment. More info
🍺 Oktoberfest & Cultural Celebrations
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El Cajon Oktoberfest – Sept 26–28 & Oct 3–5
German food, beer, and music. More info -
La Mesa Oktoberfest – Oct 3–5
Bavarian festivities for all ages. More info -
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest – Oct 10–11
Beachfront brews, live music, and games (21+). More info -
Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration – Oct 3
Food, dance, and cultural performances at the Kroc Center. More info
🎨 Arts, Food & Festivals
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Harvest Festival Del Mar – Oct 3–5
Shop local makers and artisans. More info -
Pacific Beachfest – Oct 4
Free, family-friendly, music-packed event by the beach. More info -
Mira Mesa Street Fair – Oct 4
Entertainment, food, and a fun zone for kids. More info -
Taste of North Park – Oct 4
Sample local bites, art, and music. More info -
Taste of Coronado – Oct 8
A culinary walk with tastings from island restaurants and shops. More info -
La Jolla Art + Wine Festival – Oct 11–12
Prestigious art + wine, craft beer, and family-friendly fun. More info -
San Diego International Film Festival – Oct 15–19
Celebrate the power of film with screenings and panels. More info -
Escondido Grand Avenue Festival – Oct 19
Food, music, and community in downtown Escondido. More info
🏃 Sports & Wellness
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Mission Bay Triathlon – Oct 12
Races for all levels at Bonita Cove Park. More info -
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – Oct 19
Join the movement at Snapdragon Stadium. More info
🎶 Music, Tech & Lifestyle
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San Diego Bay Festival – Oct 17–19
Featuring Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, Rebelution & more. More info -
TwitchCon – Oct 17–19
Gaming, cosplay, fan art, and community at the San Diego Convention Center. More info -
Home & Garden Show (Del Mar Fairgrounds) – Oct 18–19
Learn from home-improvement experts. More info
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