HauntFest on Main Oct. 19
A pumpkin patch, costume contest, kidz zone, rides, car show, entertainment and more!
Borrego Days Desert Festival Oct. 19-21
Inspiring art, entertainment, delicious food and drink, and so much more! Borrego Days Parade at 10am on Friday.
Time/Place: Christmas Circle Community Park
Contact: 760-767-5555 / www.borregodays.com
Ye Scallywag! Festival Oct. 20
Music, food and craft beer festival. Live music throughout the day featuring Rancid, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Hepcat, Less Than Jake, and The Interrupters.
Monster Dash and Bash Oct. 20
Beer garden, food trucks, costume contest, silent auction and medal ceremony.
Time/Place: 7-11am / Palomar College, San Marcos
Contact: 760-744-1150 x2732 / www.palomar.edu
La Vista Memorial Park and Mortuary Dia de los Muertos Oct. 20
World renown programs of music, folk dancing, entertainment, food and hand-crafted items.
Time/Place: 2-10pm / 3191 Orange Street, National City
Contact: www.lavistamemorialpark.com
Bulls of Sant’Agata Charge Little Italy Oct. 20
40 classic and rare “Italian bulls,” better known as Lamborghinis. An evening with souped up rides and musical entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Time/Place: 6-11pm / India St & W Fir St
San Diego Kids Expo & Fair Oct. 20-21
Expect to see 150 local and national companies that have products and services catered to kids and families. The inflatable Playland is the place for them, filled with lots of jumpies, mini Xorbing Balls and an obstacle course!
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: 619-269-9441 / www.sandiegokidsexpo.com
Escondido Grand Avenue Festival Oct. 21
Live entertainment, over 400 vendors, children’s rides and activities, and food from around the world.
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / Grand between Center City & Ivy
Contact: 760-839-4880 / www.escondido.org
YMCA of San Diego County Tour de Cove Oct. 21
Join Challenged Athletes Foundation at beautiful La Jolla Cove for a fun and sweat-drenching 4.5 hour stationary cycling marathon with 100 riders and over 50 challenged athletes.
Time/Place: 9am-1:30pm / Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Contact: 858-866-0959 / www.challengedathletes.org
Craft Classic Half Marathon & 5K Oct. 21
a unique San Diego course with sweeping views, challenging hills and a delicious craft beer reward at the finish line at Green Flash Brewing Co.
Time/Place: 6:30am-12pm / 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd.
Contact: www.craftclassic.com/san-diego
Fleet Week San Diego Oct. 22-28
Honors and celebrates the men and women of the military through events that entertain and alliances that thank and support these heroes.
Contact: 619-858-1545 / www.fleetweeksandiego.org
American Rose Society National Convention Oct. 25-29
“Fiesta of Roses” Special events featured at the Convention will be a Reception, Rose Show, Bus Tour to Rose Gardens, Special Guests, Educational Lectures, Auction, Awards Banquet, plus District Meetings & Breakfast.
Time/Place: Crowne Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Contact: 619-222-3376 / www.fiestaofroses.org
Trick-or-Treat on India Street Oct. 26
This fun and safe Halloween event makes it possible for urban families to enjoy authentic trick-or-treating fun as Little Italy businesses along historic India Street open their doors to give out candy and Halloween treats.
Time/Place: 5:30-7:30pm / Little Italy
Contact: 619-233-3898 / www.littleitalysd.com
San Diego Monster Bash Oct. 27
Six blocks in the East Village will transform right before your eyes as the WCKD Village comes to life.
San Diego Pet Con Oct. 27
Four-legged friends can receive “spa treatments” from local groomers, sample delicious treats and try on the latest in furry fashions; their humans will enjoy interacting with top trainers and learning pet-care tips from animal welfare organizations.
Time/Place: 10am-6pm / De Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: 800-977-3609 / www.sandiegopetcon.com
Encinitas Dia de los Muertos Oct. 27
Celebrate life with live performances, art-making workshops, a student art exhibit, artist demos, food trucks and more.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Encinitas Community Center
Contact: 760-298-1708 / www.encinitasarts.org
North Park Day of the Dead Festival Oct. 27
Mexican-themed artisanal crafter purveyors from throughout the US, popular food trucks with a regional foodie-following, and a select choice of beer, mezcal, and tequila vendors in our spirit cantina.
Time/Place: 11am-5pm / Ray Street, San Diego
Time/Place: 11am-5pm / Ray Street, San Diego
Balboa Park Halloween Family Day Oct. 27
Over two dozen participating museums and cultural attractions present free crafts for kids, costume parades and contests, and tons of spooky surprises.
Time/Place: 11am-4pm / Balboa Park
Contact: 619-239-0512 / www.balboaparkconservancy.org
Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Oct. 28
Free family-friendly event with entertainment, carnival rides, altar displays and a classic car show!
Time/Place: 10am-4pm / Mission San Luis Rey
Contact: 760-757-3651 / www.mslrdiadelosmuertos.com
Trick or Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Oct. 28
Costumes encouraged! Pumpkin decorating and a Pumpkin sprint are also part of the fun activities.
Time/Place: 8-11:30am / Morley Field, San Diego
Contact: www.friendsofroosevelt.org/tot
Fallbrook Harvest Faire Oct. 28
An autumn themed faire of handmade crafts, local foods & treats, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin contests, pie baking contests and scarecrows on display.
Time/Place: 9am-4pm / Main Avenue
Contact: 760-728-5845 / www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org