30 Sep San Diego Calendar of Events – October 2018
Haunted Hotel / Scream Zone / Haunted Trail
The Haunted Hotel in the Gaslamp, Scream Zone at Del Mar Fairgrounds and the Haunted Trail in Balboa Park.
Location: Various
Info: http://www.hauntedhotel.com
Various dates and times from 9/21 – 10/31
El Cajon Oktoberfest
Come enjoy authentic German food and a great se-lection of German beers & liquors with your friends & family
Location: 1017 S. Mollison Ave
Info: http://www.germanclubsandiego.org
9/28-30, 10/5-7 Fri 4 -10 pm; S&S 12 – 9 pm
Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm
Picnic Area, 8′ Tall Corn Maze, Farm Animals, Tractor Hay-Wagon, Pumpkin Farm and more!
Location: 13421 Highland Valley Rd Escondido
Info: http://www.pumpkinstation.com
10/1–10/31 Mon-Thur 9 am–5 pm; Fri–Sun til 6 pm
Home & Garden Show
Displays and home-product sales booths, real gardens, hands-on demonstrations, educational seminars, and face-to-face consultations.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Info: http://www.fallhomegardenshow.com
10/5 – 10/7 Fri & Sat: 10 am-6 pm, Sun: til 5 pm
Steampunk Expo
Join Captain Nemo on his return to his home port in Vulcania, we’ll stop briefly in Hawaii to enjoy some of the local festivities!
Location: Town & Country Hotel
Info: http://www.gaslightexpo.org
10/5 – 10/7 12 pm – 5 pm
Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest
A Carlsbad tradition and fun for the entire family! Great cause, great fun, and great beer!
Location: Holiday Park
Info: http://www.rotaryoktoberfest.org
10/6 12 pm – 10 pm
Pacific Beachfest
There’s entertaining music, sand dancing, surf contest, beach volleyball, and more.
Location: Garnet Ave
Info: http://www.pacificbeachfest.org
10/6 8 am – 7 pm
Mira Mesa Street Fair
Join us for the 20th Annual Mira Mesa Street Fair, host-ed by the Mira Mesa Town Council.
Location: Camino Ruiz from Mira Mesa Blvd.
Info: http://www.miramesatowncouncil.org
10/6 10 am – 5 pm
Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Festival
The Pumpkin fields are beautiful and are surrounded by tall gorgeous cornstalks and bright, happy sunflowers.
Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center
Info: http://www.batesnutfarm.biz
10/6 – 10/7 9 am – 4 pm
Maker Faire
A celebration of technology, arts, crafts, science, and many more projects for the DIY mindset.
Location: Balboa Park
Info: http://www.sandiego.makerfaire.com
10/6 – 10/7 10 am – 6 pm
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
This year, the festival will take place in the heart of the village, between Prospect Ave. and Kline St., on lower Girard Ave.
Info: http://www.ljawf.com
10/6 – 10/7 10 am – 6 pm
San Diego International Film Festival
Our region’s premier film event and one of the leading stops on the independent festival circuit.
Location: Various
Info: http://www.sdfilmfest.com
10/10 – 10/14 various
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest will come alive with traditional German festivities.
Location: OB (pier parking lot)
Info: http://www.oceanbeachsandiego.com
10/12 – 10/13 Fri 9 am – 9 pm; Sat 4 pm-11 pm
Harvest Festival Del Mar
American handmade and embellished art & crafts, featuring photography, fine jewelry, food, metalwork and more!
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: http://www.harvestfestival.com/del-mar.html
10/12–10/14 Fri & Sun 10 am-5 pm; Sat : til 6 pm
Taste of North Park
Sample, sip, and shop. Welcome food, beverage, and shopping enthusiasts to stroll in our diverse and eclectic neighborhood!!
Location: Various in North Park
Info: http://www.tastenorthpark.com
10/13 11 am – 3 pm
Row for the Cure
The original “competitive” course is 4.5km, open to all participants. The new beginner course will be open to SUP and Prone participants only.
Location: North Ski Beach, Mission Beach.
Info: http://www.komensandiego.org/row
10/13 5:30 am – 12 pm
Boot Camp Challenge
Featuring obstacles used only by Marine recruits, plus over 60 USMC Drill Instructors “staff” the course.
Location: Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
Info: http://www.bootcampchallenge.com
10/13 6:30 am
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Help to make strides against breast cancer by participating in this nationwide walking event.
Location: Balboa Park
Info: http://www.bit.ly/2bVROPo
10/21 6:30 am
Grand Ave Festival – Escondido
Over 500 vendors, live entertainment, and food from around the world, have combined to make the Grand Ave Festival the 2nd largest street fair in California.
Location: Escondido
Info: http://www.escondido.org
10/21 9 am – 5 pm
MS Bay to Bay Bike Tour
A scenic and challenging ride for experienced and novice cyclists. It begins in Orange County and finishes in San Diego.
Location: Irvine to San Diego
Info: http://www.bit.ly/29w2otC
10/20 – 10/21 7 am – 2:00 pm
San Diego Fleet Week
Honor and celebrate the men and women of the military through public events that entertain and alliances that support these heroes.
Location: Various
Info: http://www.fleetweeksandiego.org
10/20 – 10/28 various
Trick or Treat on India Street
A safe Halloween event for trick-or-treating.
Location: Piazza della Famiglia on India & W. Date. Streets.
Info: http://www.littleitalysd.com
10/26 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Balboa Park Halloween Family Day
A safe, fun, and culturally inspired way to kick off Halloween activities.
Location: Balboa Park
Info: http://www.balboaparkconservancy.org
10/27 11 am – 4 pm
San Diego Pet Con
Explore fantastic activities, contests, support local animal causes, and meet critters who need their forever homes.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: http://www.sandiegopetcon.com
10/27 10 am – 6 pm
Dia de los Muertos
Celebrate a Mexican Fiesta filled with beautiful music, traditional satirical dancing, cultural eateries and more.
Location: Old Mission San Luis Re de Francia – Oceanside
Info: http://www.mslrdiadelosmuertos.com
10/28 10 am – 4 pm