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Mission Bayfest
Festival at Mariner's Point Park, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOct 16–18 · 3–10 PM (sdstreetfairs, secondary)
WhereMariner's Point Park, 3119 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Mariner's Point Park via bayfestsd.com
D6 Fall Festival
Festival at Verne Goodwin Mira Mesa Senior Center, San Diego.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17, 3–9 PM
WhereVerne Goodwin Mira Mesa Senior Center, 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
CostFree
University Heights Fall Festival
Festival at Trolley Barn Park, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 12:00–5:00 PM
WhereTrolley Barn Park, 1943 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
CostFree entry; activity/drink tickets
Photo: Trolley Barn Park via uhfallfestival.com
60th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival
Festival at Christmas Circle Community Park, Borrego Springs.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17: flyover 8:45 AM, parade 9:00 AM down Palm Canyon Dr; Festival 9 AM–3 PM (sdstreetfairs, secondary)
WhereChristmas Circle Community Park, 600 Christmas Circle Dr, Borrego Springs, CA
CostFree
Galbani Bella Vita Fest
Festival at Little Italy (India Street / Piazza della Famiglia), San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOct 17–18, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
WhereLittle Italy (India Street / Piazza della Famiglia), India St & W Date St, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Harvest on the Promenade
Festival at North Promenade, Liberty Station, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 10 AM–8 PM; Sun Oct 18, 10 AM–6 PM
WhereNorth Promenade, Liberty Station, North Promenade (area center), San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Escondido Grand Avenue Festival
Festival at Grand Avenue, downtown Escondido, Escondido.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 9 AM–5 PM
WhereGrand Avenue, downtown Escondido, W Grand Ave & S Orange St, Escondido, CA
CostFree
SeaWorld San Diego: Día de los Muertos
Festival at SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOct 31 – Nov 1, 10 AM–5 PM (sdstreetfairs, secondary)
WhereSeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Old Town San Diego Día de Los Muertos
Festival at Old Town San Diego (San Diego Ave & Harney St; Old Town San Diego State Historic Park), San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31 & Sun Nov 1: Weekend Mercado; State Park 10 AM–5 PM daily; Mon Nov 2: candlelit procession kicks off 6:00 PM
WhereOld Town San Diego (San Diego Ave & Harney St; Old Town San Diego State Historic Park), San Diego Avenue at Harney Street, San Diego, CA
CostFree (sugar-skull workshop material fee)
Escondido Renaissance Faire (Fall)
Festival at Felicita County Park, Escondido.
WHO Everyone
WhenWeekends Oct 31 – Nov 8, 9 AM–5 PM (sdstreetfairs, secondary)
WhereFelicita County Park, 742 Clarence Ln, Escondido, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
31st Annual Día de Muertos Festival
Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Escondido.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1, 2026, 4:00–9:00 PM
WhereCalifornia Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA
CostFree
Carlsbad Village Street Faire
Festival at Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1, 8 AM–4 PM
WhereCarlsbad Village, Grand Ave & State St (area center), Carlsbad, CA
CostFree
Downtown Chula Vista Día de los Muertos Celebration
Festival at Downtown Chula Vista (Third Avenue Village), Chula Vista.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1, 3:00–7:30 PM
WhereDowntown Chula Vista (Third Avenue Village), 353 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA
CostFree
Photo: Downtown Chula Vista (Third Avenue Village) via downtownchulavista.com
A Sublime Life Sobriety Festival
Festival at Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, Oceanside.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 11 AM–4 PM (sdstreetfairs, secondary)
WhereJunior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, 200 N The Strand, Oceanside, CA
CostSee organizer website for details