Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
San Diego International Film Festival
The San Diego International Film Festival is the regions premier film event and one of the leading stops on the independent festival circuit. SDiFF offers a totally unique experience to catch first time and veteran filmmakers as they debut their latest work to command the attention of new audiences and industry luminaries. Be among the first to see major studio premieres on the road to the Hollywood awards. This five-day event features 100+ independent films, studio premieres, panels with celebrities and industry insiders, red carpet events, parties, all-star tributes and filmmaker awards.
When: September 28 – October 2, 2016
Cost: $15-$595
> Find out more about the San Diego International Film Festival
Fashion Week San Diego 2016
Fashion Week San Diego is a traditional fashion week, recognized around the world. They are bringing new designers from around the world to show their never seen before collections on the FWSD Runway. This year they are featuring 26 very talented and dynamic labels/brands on the catwalk in La Jolla.
Where: Hotel La Jolla – 7955 La Jolla Shores Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: September 29 – October 2, 2016
Cost: $15-$350
> Find out more about Fashion Week San Diego 2016
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park! Game Day events and promotions include: Tuesday – Taco Tuesday and Thursday – Oktoberfest.
Where: Petco Park – 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: September 27-29, 2016
Cost: Check website for seat pricing
> Find out more about the Padres vs. Dodgers
Oktoberfests
The Munich celebration may have more than 150 years on us in San Diego, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how to throw a party. Here’s where you can chug a hefty stein of lager, chow down on a Bratwurst and oom-pah-pah to your heart’s content.
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La Mesa Oktoberfest
When: September 30 – October 2, 2016 -
Oktoberfest in El Cajon
When: September 30 – October 9, 2016 - Carlsbad Oktoberfest
When: October 1, 2016 - Encinitas Oktoberfest
When: October 2, 2016
> Find out more about Oktoberfest Celebrations in San Diego
Haunted Houses, Trails and Hotels
As the days grow shorter and the weather grows colder, our dearly (and not-so-dearly) departed rise again for their unwelcome annual visit. If you’re brave or foolish enough to greet them in person, head out to one of these haunted houses and trails throughout San Diego county.
- Haunted Hotel
When: Thru October 31, 2016 - The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
When: September 30 – October 31, 2016 - Savage House
When: September 30 – October 31, 2016 - The Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
When: September 30 – October 31, 2016
> Haunted Houses, Trails and Hotels in San Diego – 2016
CRSSD Festival
CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more.
Where: San Diego County Waterfont Park – 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
When: October 1-2, 2016
Cost: $125-$165
> Find out more about CRSSD Festival
Maker Faire San Diego
[facebook url=”https://www.facebook.com/SDMakerFaire/videos/503774689829496/”]Maker Faire San Diego is a hands-on visual feast of invention and creativity and a celebration of the Maker movement. Balboa Park is host to this celebration of technology, arts, crafts, science, many more projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s for innovative, creative people who like to tinker and love to create, and also for those curious minds who want to see what new and innovative things are just around the corner.
Where: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
When: October 1-2, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $10-$38
> Find out more about Maker Faire San Diego
Pacific BeachFest
Join us for the 19th Annual Pacific Beachfest! Don’t miss one of the best festivals around, right along the beach! Pacific Beachfest is free and has all kinds of fun and activities. There’s something for everyone with: Kids Action Alley, Fish Taco Contest, 2nd Annual San Diego Craft Beer Garden, Arts and Crafts vendors, 3 Stages of Live Music, and so much more!
Where: Pacific Beach Boardwalk, San Diego, CA 92109
When: October 1, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Pacific BeachFest
Cabrillo Festival
The Cabrillo Festival is a fun event for the entire family, with educational activities, cultural demonstrations and exciting folkloric performances. Brightly colored clothing and dramatic music and dancing bring to life the traditions of the Native American, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cultures that are part of the Age of Exploration. The Cabrillo Festival features food booths with delicious traditional Mexican, Native American, Portuguese and Spanish food. Vendors will showcase their various artistic goods.
Where: Naval Base Point Loma
When: October 1, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Cabrillo Festival
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat Party Nights
Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at LEGOLAND® California Resort is back with more Halloween excitement and extended Park open hours! The entire Park is open every Saturday night in October and filled with: Live entertainment – including new shows, Character Meet and Greets, Costume Contests, Treat stations, and more!
Where: One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
When: Saturdays, October 1-29, 2016
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $40-$70
> Find out more about LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat Party Nights
Boomont Park Fall Festival and Haunt
Boomont Park is back with even more family-friendly Halloween festivities and fun during this month-long event! Activities include: Free trick-or-treating, zombie laser tag, the Spooky Coaster, Pumpkin patch & painting, costume contests and more.
Where: Belmont Park – 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
When: October 1-31, 2016
Time: 5:00 to 10:00 PM
Cost: Free. Rides and Some activities varies.
> Find out more about Boomont Park Fall Festival and Haunt
San Diego Chargers VS. New Orleans Saints
The San Diego Chargers face the New Orleans Saints at Qualcomm Stadium in Week 4. Don’t forget to get to the stadium early to check out all the pre-game festivities. The parking lot will open 5 hours before kick-off and Qualcomm Stadium will open its gates approximately 90 minutes before kick-off. We hope to see you there!
Where: Qualcomm Stadium -9449 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
When: October 2, 2016
Kick Off: 1:25 PM
Cost: Check website for seat pricing
> Find out more about the Chargers vs. Saints
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular – Thru October 30, 2016
- Highly Suspect – September 27, 2016
- A Spa Soiree – September 29, 2016
- Oceana Coastal Beer Dinner Series ft. Modern Times – September 29, 2016
- Big Head Todd and the Monsters – September 29, 2016
- Thievery Corporation – September 29, 2016
- Brandon Wardell – September 29, 2016
- TwitchCon – September 30 – October 2, 2016
- James Adomian – September 30 – October 2, 2016
- Old Glory Relay – September 30, 2016
- Nemr – September 30, 2016
- Stockzilla at Santee Lakes – October 1-2, 2016
- MCRD San Diego Bootcamp Challenge – October 1, 2016
- Tour de Camp Pendleton – October 1, 2016
- Grape Day Discovery Festival – October 1, 2016
- Back To The ’80s – October 1, 2016
- XTERRA Wetsuits Mission Bay Triathlon – October 2, 2016
- Shanghai Acrobats of the Peoples Republic of China – October 2, 2016
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
