With another beautifully warm weekend ahead, get out and enjoy everything San Diego has to offer including these top thing things to do.
Even more Oktoberfests
Raise your stein at these Oktoberfests in San Diego:
- Ocean Beach Oktoberfest
Where: Ocean Beach Pier – Newport Avenue and Abbott Street, San Diego, CA 92107
When: October 11-12, 2014
Cost: Free. Beer Garden – $3 donation - St. Elizabeth’s Annual Oktoberfest in Julian
Where: Rabobank Parking Lot – 2033 Main Street, Julian, CA 92036
When: October 11-12, 2014 - Parktoberfest
Where: Gala Foods Parking Lot – 330 Grape Street, San Diego, CA 92102
When: October 11, 2014
Cost: Free
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
This two-day juried art show features the works of more than 150 established artists from San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Baja and beyond, the LJAWF features something for everyone including a silent auction, roving entertainment, a gourmet marketplace, the Geppetto’s/Witt Lincoln Family Art Center and a wine and beer garden which will include premier wineries from around the world in addition to San Diego’s top breweries.
Where: Girard Avenue and Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: October 11-12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free. $5 suggested donation
> Find out more about the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
Little Italy FESTA!
Now, the Little Italy Festa is the largest Italian American festival on the West Coast. Hip and Historic Little Italy welcomes attendees with the tantalizing sights, sounds and aromas of Italian culture. A full palette of Italian cuisine is complemented by traditional and modern Italian music, arts and crafts as well as a tribute to San Diego’s rich Italian American heritage.
Where: 2210 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
When: October 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Little Italy FESTA!
Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase
An extravagant display of horsepower and ingenuity will halt traffic in the Gaslamp Quarter. This timeless event is free and open to the public and will showcase high-performance automobiles and motorcycles ranging from the traditional classics to lavish luxury modern vehicles. As you make your way down Fifth Avenue, you’ll gaze upon a decadent variety of Italian exotics such as Ferrari and Maserati, as well as the American icons, including the Thunderbird and Corvette.
Where: 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
When: October 12, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase
Celebrate the Craft
A festival that showcases the region’s best chefs, produce, wine, and beer. The Lodge Executive Chef Jeff Jackson will prepare the farm-to-table menu with an all-star lineup of chefs from around San Diego while the Lodge Sommelier Paul Krikorian will feature several vintners.
Where: The Lodge at Torrey Pines – 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: October 12, 2014
Time: 11:30 to 3:00 PM
Cost: $125
> Find out more about Celebrate the Craft
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- The PGK Dance Program – October 8-12, 2014
- Susan Boyle – October 8, 2014
- David Alan Grier at the American Comedy Club – October 9-11, 2014
- San Diego Design Film Festival – October 9-12, 2014
- Bierfest at the San Diego Museum of Man – October 9, 2014
- MCASD TNT: Edifice – October 9, 2014
- Mojalet & Rhythm Talk – Vital Emotions – October 10-11, 2014
- Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta – October 11-12, 2014
- Santee Car & Bike Show – October 11, 2014