October Events in San Diego
Events for Adults:
San Diego International Film Festival
Oct 16-20, 2024
Location: Downtown San Diego
One of the region's most prestigious film festivals, featuring world cinema, documentaries, and Q&A panels with filmmakers.
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San Diego Spirits Festival
Oct 19-20, 2024
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla
A celebration of craft cocktails and premium spirits with live entertainment.
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Rancho BEERnardo Festival
Oct 19, 2024
Location: Rancho Bernardo
A popular beer and wine festival featuring local breweries, food trucks, and live music.
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San Diego Zombie Crawl
Oct 25-26, 31 & Nov 2, 2024
Location: Gaslamp Quarter
A lively Halloween bar crawl featuring themed drinks and entertainment.
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Fleet Week San Diego
Oct 16-22, 2024
Location: Downtown San Diego
A series of events celebrating the military with ship tours, flyovers, and live entertainment.
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Events for Families and Children:
Legoland Brick-or-Treat
Saturdays in October
Location: Legoland, Carlsbad
A fun, spooky event with trick-or-treating and live shows for kids.
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San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen
Weekends in October
Location: San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park
A popular Halloween-themed event for kids with a glowing atmosphere and candy stations.
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Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular
Oct 1-31, 2024
Location: Chula Vista
Halloween festivities including themed rides, parades, and trick-or-treating for young children.
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San Diego Kids Expo and Fair
Oct 19-20, 2024
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Hands-on activities for children, including games, rides, and family fun.
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Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm
All of October
Location: Valley Center
A family-friendly fall event featuring pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a petting zoo.
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Events for All Ages:
La Mesa Oktoberfest
Oct 4-6, 2024
Location: La Mesa Village
A beloved annual tradition featuring German food, live music, and family-friendly activities.
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Balboa Park Halloween Family Day
Oct 28, 2024
Location: Balboa Park
A family-friendly Halloween event with crafts, trick-or-treating, and live performances.
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Harvest Festival at Del Mar
Oct 6-8, 2024
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
A fun arts and crafts event featuring live music, food vendors, and activities for all ages.
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Escondido Grand Avenue Festival
Oct 20, 2024
Location: Grand Avenue, Escondido
A large street fair with entertainment, local vendors, and family activities.
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