Cheers to another amazing weekend in San Diego. Enjoy everything California’s Beach City has to offer including Halloween Parties, Día de los Muertos, San Diego Beer Week, Guild Fest, and these top things to do.
Halloween Parties
When: Thru October 31, 2018
Halloween is upon us and it’s time to leave the trick-or-treating to the kids. This Halloween leave your lair to roam the streets and clubs of San Diego and have a ball at the wickedest Halloween parties in town.
Old Town San Diego’s Dia de los Muertos
When: November 1-4, 2018
Where: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Old Town San Diego’s Día de los Muertos is a celebration of the history, culture, and heritage of the region that honors one of its most important holidays.
Dia de los Muertos at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
When: November 1-4, 2018
Where: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Join us for a happy celebration full of mariachi music, dancing, and festive entertainment at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Shopping, face painting, and, of course, plenty of amazing animals add to this family fun-filled event. Children 11 years old and younger are free when accompanied by an adult.
California’s American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival
When: November 1-3, 2018
The California’s American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival will highlight current films from American Indian filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors.
23rd Annual Día de los Muertos Festival
When: November 1, 2018
Where: California Center for the Arts, Escondido – 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Each year, guests are invited to create altars to remember and honor their loved ones in a special area outside of the Center’s museum; the event also features live music, traditional Mexican fare, sugar skull decorating, and more.
San Diego Beer Week
When: November 2-11, 2018
San Diego Beer Week is a ten-day celebration inspiring people to drink local, craft beer and promoting San Diego’s thriving brewing culture with multiple events happening across the county.
Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink
When: November 2, 2018 – January 27, 2019
Where: 5000 Willows Road, Alpine, CA 91901
Lace up your skates and take in the holiday splendor as you relive a cherished piece of your childhood or take your very first spin at the Viejas Ice Rink!
San Diego Beer Week Guild Fest
When: November 3, 2018
The official kick-off party to San Diego Beer Week, Guild Fest will showcase new, exciting features, including delicious craft beer from San Diego and beyond, a pre-party harbor cruise, and more!
Escondido Tamale Festival
When: November 3, 2018
Where: Grape Day Park – 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
The Escondido Tamale Festival is a celebration of Tamales and all the great Latin foods that have become iconic staples of California’s culture. It’s a look back at the history of the Spanish and Mexican settlers who have influenced and contributed so much to our multicultural community, and a show of appreciation for the traditions which have so positively affected Escondido.
Fallback Festival presented by G.Q.H.F.
When: November 4, 2018
Where: Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House – 410 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Perfect event for children and families! Kids will experience a cross-section of what life was like before the age of television, computers and cell phones.
Carlsbad Fall Village Faire
When: November 4, 2018
Where: Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Take in the beauty of the seaside city while browsing through unique booths, indulging in eats and enjoying family entertainment at the Carlsbad Village Faire.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Mindfulness Teaching Series – Thru December 1, 2018
- Boomont & Fallfest 2018 – Thru November 30, 2018
- Behind the Book Blue Sky, White Stars – Thru November 18, 2018
- Holmes and Watson – Thru November 18, 2018
- Fall 2018 Garden Season – Thru November 13, 2018
- Sherman Heights Dia de los Muertos – October 25 – November 2, 2018
- Rooftop Cinema Club – Thru October 31, 2018
- Beyond the Age of Reason – Thru October 31, 2018
- Taste of the Med – Thru October 31, 2018
- Beyond the Age of Reason – Thru October 31, 2018
- SD Watercolor Society’s International Exhibit – Thru October 31, 2018
- 2018 San Diego Zombie Crawl Gaslamp Takeover! – Thru October 31, 2018
- Tuesday Takeover with Ky Phan – October 30, 2018
- Zandra Rhodes presents Party with Z – October 30, 2018
- Beer Release: Royale with Grapefruit Gose – October 30, 2018
- Spooky Good Halloween Happy Hour – October 31, 2018
- Exclusive Halloween Rum Social – October 31, 2018
- Marchfourth & Vokab Kompany – October 31, 2018
- Halloween Heat Ft. 80s Heat & Bella Lux Dance Crew – October 31, 2018
- Halloween Cruise on Mission Bay – October 31, 2018
- Matt Rife – November 1-3, 2018
- Day of the Dead at Bazaar del Mundo – November 1-3, 2018
- Pure Project Beer Release: Flower of the Future – November 1, 2018
- Throwing Shade Live 2018 – November 1, 2018
- 4th Annual Dia de los Muertos Guest Chef Dinner – November 1, 2018
- Yutaka Murakami: Paintings of Mt. Fuji – November 2, 2018 – January 27, 2019
- BLVD Brewers Ale Trail – November 2-11, 2018
- Scholarshare 529 Toddler Time: Bilingual Story Time – November 2, 2018
- Celebrating Family – November 2, 2018
- Estas Tonne The Breath Of Sound – November 2, 2018
- The Motet – November 2, 2018
- The Young Wild with Thea the Band – November 2, 2018
- Trout Opening Weekend – November 3-4, 2018
- Waterfront Yoga + Beer – November 3, 2018
- Bike the Coast – November 3, 2018
- BETAMAXX – November 3, 2018
- Oceanside Harbor Wine Cruise – November 3, 2018
- Homegrown II – November 3, 2018
- Avant School of Cooking – November 3, 2018
- Death From Above: Heads Up! Is Now w/ CRX – November 3, 2018
- Felipe Esparza Bad Decisions Tour! – November 3, 2018
- #SelfcareSunday Series Presents Vinyasa Yoga & Vino – November 4, 2018
- Carrera de los Mueros San Diego – November 4, 2018
- Homegrown II – November 4, 2018
- SDBW Sour Sunday and Keep the Pint – November 4, 2018
- Beer Week Adventure Run – November 4, 2018
- The Menzingers – Fall Tour 2018 – November 4, 2018
- Willie K with Kaleo Phillips – November 4, 2018
- William Clark Green @ Cashbah – November 4, 2018
- Oh My Gourd! – November 4, 2018