Farm to Craft
Exhibit at Mingei International Museum, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
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To Catch a Fish
Exhibit at Mingei International Museum, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
India Thompson: Looks Like Home
Exhibit at Mingei International Museum, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Ocean Paradise (exhibition)
Exhibit at San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Nov 19 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Begin Again
Theater at The Old Globe — Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Oct 18 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereThe Old Globe — Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
SeaWorld San Diego: Howl-O-Scream
Haunted Attraction at SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSelect nights through Oct 31 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA
CostFrom $45.99 (KPBS, secondary)
SeaWorld San Diego: Halloween Spooktacular
Trick-or-Treat at SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego.
WHO Family
WhenFri–Sun through Nov 1 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Good Night, Oscar
Theater at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Oct 18 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereNorth Coast Repertory Theatre, 987-D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
Farm & Harvest at Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober weekdays 9:00 AM–5:30 PM; weekends 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; Fall Friday Festival Oct 16 & 23 until 6:30 PM; closes early Oct 31
WhereBates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
CostFree admission; $10 parking October weekends
Topdog/Underdog
Theater at The Old Globe — Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Oct 18 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereThe Old Globe — Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
Haunted Attraction at The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSelect nights through Nov 1 · hours vary by night per organizer schedule (generally from 6:30 PM)
WhereThe Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd, San Diego, CA
CostFrom $34.99 (timed GA); Fast Pass $49.99; VIP $99.99
Julian Autumn Jubilee
Farm & Harvest at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel.
WHO Everyone
WhenWeekends through Oct 25, 10 AM–4 PM (sdstreetfairs, secondary)
WhereFort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA
Cost$10–$40 packages (KPBS, secondary)
Fort Cross Haunted Harvest Hayride
Haunted Attraction at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel.
WHO Everyone
WhenOct 17, 24, 30 · reservations 7:30 PM & 8:00 PM
WhereFort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA
Cost$30 per person (prepaid reservation, waiver)
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo
Family at San Diego Zoo, San Diego.
WHO Family
WhenFri–Sun Oct 16–18, 23–25, 30–31 · from 5:00 PM
WhereSan Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
CostIncluded with Zoo admission
San Diego International Film Festival
Film at AMC UTC 14 (Westfield UTC), San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Oct 18 · screenings at AMC UTC 14 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereAMC UTC 14 (Westfield UTC), 4425 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite H-60, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
As You Like It
Theater at New Village Arts, Carlsbad.
WHO Everyone
WhenPreviews Oct 16, 17, 22, 23 7:30 PM; Oct 18 2:00 PM
WhereNew Village Arts, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Edgar Alejandro
Concert at House of Blues San Diego, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
WhereHouse of Blues San Diego, 1055 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Flashy B - The Influence Tour
Concert at House of Blues San Diego, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
WhereHouse of Blues San Diego, 1055 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Peter Bjorn and John - Writer’s Block 20th Anniversary Tour with Josh Rouse
Concert at Music Box, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
WhereMusic Box, 1337 India Street, San Diego, CA
Cost$29.50 adv standing / $29.50 day of show
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SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) feat. Frank Carter
Concert at The Observatory North Park, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, 7:30 PM (doors/listing time)
WhereThe Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wild Pink
Concert at The Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds), Del Mar.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
WhereThe Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds), 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA
Cost$39.50 advanced / $45 day of show
Photo: The Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds) via bellyup.com
Z-Trip & Friends, Murs, Honeycomb, Chris Karns
Concert at Belly Up, Solana Beach.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
WhereBelly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA
Cost$35 adv / $40 day of show Reserved Loft: $62
Photo: Belly Up via bellyup.com
Jacobs Masterworks: Ravel and Debussy
Concert at Jacobs Music Center, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 11:00 AM; Sat Oct 17 7:30 PM
WhereJacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Gem Faire Del Mar
Expo at Bing Crosby Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri 12–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun 10 AM–5 PM
WhereBing Crosby Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA
Cost$7 weekend pass; free 12 & under and 70+
Michael Yo
Comedy at The Comedy Store La Jolla, La Jolla.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 7:00 & 9:30 PM; Sat Oct 17 7:00 & 9:30 PM; Sun Oct 18 7:00 PM
WhereThe Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
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
Painted Prayers
Exhibit at Mingei International Museum, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Sun Apr 4, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
10,000 Maniacs
Concert at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
WhereHumphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA
Cost$47.50 general admission
Photo: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay via bellyup.com
Balboa Park Women's History Tour
Tour at San Diego History Center, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 10:30 AM
WhereSan Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
bodie - Sellout Tour
Concert at House of Blues San Diego, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
WhereHouse of Blues San Diego, 1055 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Boy Harsher, True Blue, Kassie Krut
Concert at The Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds), Del Mar.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 PM
WhereThe Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds), 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA
Cost$30 earlybird / $40 advanced / $45 day of show
Photo: The Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds) via bellyup.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
Dusty Slay
Comedy at Balboa Theatre, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
WhereBalboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Lilith Lives: A Tribute to the Women of the 90s
Tribute at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Escondido.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
WhereCalifornia Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Mustache Bash Family Band | San Diego Intl Film Festival
Concert at Belly Up, Solana Beach.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 9:30 PM
WhereBelly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA
Cost$55
Nature Hike: Marian R. Bear Memorial Park
Outdoors at Marian R. Bear Memorial Park (Regents Road Trailhead), San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 9:00 AM
WhereMarian R. Bear Memorial Park (Regents Road Trailhead), Regents Rd trailhead, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Pouya: The Forever Glades Tour
Concert at House of Blues San Diego, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
WhereHouse of Blues San Diego, 1055 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Salzburg Connections: Mozart & Michael Haydn
Concert at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center — The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, La Jolla.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
WhereThe Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center — The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
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
LEGOLAND California: Brick-or-Treat
Trick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad.
WHO Family
WhenOct 17–18, 24–25, 31, Nov 1 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereLEGOLAND California Resort, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
CostIncluded with park tickets
COMPOSITIONS (Katie Jenkins)
Dance at Balboa Theatre, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 7:30 PM
WhereBalboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue, 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
GLAIVE - God Save the Three Tour
Concert at The Observatory North Park, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026, 6:30 PM (doors/listing time)
WhereThe Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Kylie Cantrall - The Valley Girl Problems Tour with Girlset
Concert at The Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds), Del Mar.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 PM
WhereThe Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds), 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA
Cost$39.50 advanced / $45 day of show
Photo: The Sound (Del Mar Fairgrounds) via bellyup.com
moe. - An Evening with
Concert at Belly Up, Solana Beach.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 PM
WhereBelly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA
Cost$55 adv / $60 day of show Reserved Loft: $96
Photo: Belly Up via bellyup.com
Souls of Mischief, Louis King, Sham Blak, Atlantis Rizing
Concert at Music Box, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 PM
WhereMusic Box, 1337 India Street, San Diego, CA
Cost$25 adv standing / $28 day of show
Tribute to Rod Stewart
Tribute at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Escondido.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereCalifornia Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA
CostSee organizer website for details