Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including 100+ Kids Free Offers, Halloween fun, and these top things to do.
Kids Free San Diego
When: October 1-31, 2018
San Diego extends an invitation to all little explorers to enjoy Kids Free San Diego this October. During the month-long celebration your little ones will be treated to free admission at attractions, meals on the house and tons of other great perks throughout the city. Enjoy more than 100 partner offers—as well as warm fall weather without the summer crowds. There’s big fun waiting for kids, with savings that parents will love.
San Diego Italian Film Festival feStivale
When: October 3-14, 2018
Where: Museum of Photographic Arts – 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The San Diego Italian Film Festival showcases the best of new Italian film with a series of premieres ranging from dramas and comedies to documentaries.
Savage House Haunted Attraction
When: October 4-31, 2018
Where: Westfield Mission Valley – 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108
A new twist on the haunted house experience by creating a themed haunt that will have you immersed in a storyline fit for a horror film, from beginning to end. This year’s theme is “Backwoods.”
Boomont & Fall Fest 2018
When: October 5 – November 30, 2018
Where: Belmont Park – 3190 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Returning for its 6th season, Boomont & Fall Fest rises from the dusk as Belmont Park transforms with festive Fall thrills and chills throughout the beachfront amusement park, offering Halloween and Fall-themed festivities for guests of all ages in October and November – plus Halloween!
Star-Fright Haunted Theater
When: October 5-31, 2018
Where: Starlight Bowl – 2005 Pan American Plz, San Diego, CA 92101
A walk-thru haunted experience where “dead performers” interact with the audience on a journey to learn what terrors happened here. Not for the weak of heart. Be afraid! Be very afraid!
Haunted Happenings Tour
When: October 5-27, 2018
Where: Hotel del Coronado – 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Learn the official account of Kate Morgan’s 1892 visit to The Del and why her spirit never left in this 45-minute ghostly tour of the resort. Walk in Kate’s footsteps after dark as you uncover the mystery of her death, other spirits who haunt the hotel and ghostly guest encounters.
Trolley Dances
When: October 5-7, 2018
In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of San Diego Dance Theater’s iconic “Trolley Dances,” we polled the public and are bringing back your favorites – original sites and dancers used whenever and wherever possible.
Pumpkin Express
When: October 6-28, 2018
Where: 750 Depot Street, Campo, CA 91906
Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in the Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration complete with a train ride, pumpkin patch and more.
Maker Faire San Diego
When: October 6-7, 2018
Where: Balboa Park – 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Balboa Park is host to Maker Faire San Diego, a celebration of technology, arts, crafts, science, many more projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset.
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
When: October 6-7, 2018
Where: Girard Avenue and Prospect Street, La Jolla , CA 92037
The free La Jolla Art & Wine Festival combines the best parts of the chic coastal town of La Jolla for a weekend of fine art, delectable wines, craft beers, scrumptious food, and live music.
West Coast Oktoberfest
When: October 6-7, 2018
Where: Little Italy, San Diego, CA 92101
The event will span a 55,000 sq. ft. block of India Street between Ash Street and A Street. West Coast Oktoberfest will feature traditional German music, booths serving up Bavarian pretzels and bratwursts, themed contests and plenty of beer to go around, with the added option to purchase a German beer stein to take home. West Coast Oktoberfest is a 21+ event.
Pacific Beachfest
When: October 6, 2018
Where: Pacific Beach Boardwalk, San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific BeachFest has something for everyone including a fish taco contest, surf competition, beach volleyball, craft beer, kids activities and music! There will be plenty of free, fun and family friendly action on the beaches and along the boardwalk at this year’s Pacific BeachFest.
Carlsbad Oktoberfest
When: October 6, 2018
Where: Holiday Park – Chestnut Avenue and Pio Pico Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
The Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest, a fall tradition, will bring thousands of people to enjoy German food (and beer!), live music, and entertainment for children.
Solo Italiano: Dinner in Rosso
When: October 6, 2018
Where: Piazza della Famiglia – 523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
A one-of-a-kind curated dining experience featuring flowing Italian food all evening, sips of Italian beverages, live entertainment, an Italian fashion show, an exotic car show, Gesso Italiano (Italian Chalk) and interactive performances.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Mindfulness Teaching Series – Thru December 1, 2018
- Fall 2018 Garden Season – Thru November 13, 2018
- The Haunted Hotel – Thru October 31, 2018
- The Scream Zone – Thru October 31, 2018
- The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park – Thru October 31, 2018
- Rooftop Cinema Club – Thru October 31, 2018
- Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour – Thru October 31, 2018
- 2018 Halloween Spooktacular – Thru October 28, 2018
- Summer Movies in the Park – Thru October 28, 2018
- LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat Party Nights – Thru October 27, 2018
- Hundred Days – Thru October 21, 2018
- CRAFToberfest – Thru October 7, 2018
- Exhibition: Richard Becker – Float / A Solo Show – Thru October 7, 2018
- Oktoberfest in El Cajon – Thru October 7, 2018
- The Great Annual Pumpkin Festival – October 1-31, 2018
- Cruise for a Cure – October 1-31, 2018
- Pure Project Beer Release: Tropical Mist – October 2, 2018
- Tuesday Tokeover with the Pacshell Crew from Pacific Shellfish – October 2, 2018
- Vonda Shepard – October 2, 2018
- Ghostland Observatory with Gibbz – October 2, 2018
- Chelsea Wolfe and Russian Circles – October 3, 2018
- Pigeons Playing Ping Pong – October 3, 2018
- Jay Mohr – October 4-6, 2018
- Pure Project Beer Release: Sailboat Spritzer – October 4, 2018
- Pure Project Beer Release: DDH Keep Amurka Dank – October 4, 2018
- Sacha’s Supper Club’s Meet Me in La La Land – October 4, 2018
- Mexrrissey – October 4, 2018
- Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets – October 4, 2018
- Hops on the Harbor with Second Chance – October 5-27, 2018
- Gaslight Steampunk Expo – October 5-7, 2018
- Scholareshare 529 Toddler Time: Story Time – October 5, 2018
- Oktoberfest Cookout – October 5, 2018
- Wood-Fired Pizza by Cucina Caprese & GBV Wine – October 5, 2018
- October Tequila Tasting at Galaxy Taco – October 5, 2018
- Friday Night Liberty – October 5, 2018
- Avant School of Cooking – October 6, 2018
- Back to the Land – 5th Annual Good Food Community Fair – October 6, 2018
- Henry Diltz: Listening Through the Lens – October 6, 2018
- Keller Williams – October 6, 2018
- Hafez Day – October 6, 2018
- Gospel Brunch – October 7, 2018
- Tennis: Solo in Stereo Tour – October 7, 2018
- RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World – October 7, 2018
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