Spend a spooktacular weekend in San Diego enjoying plenty of Halloween fun for all ages, Dia de los Muertos celebrations and these top things to do.
Since there are so many amazing Halloween and Dia de los Muertos events, below are links to round-up articles with more information.
USA Ultimate National Championships
When: October 24-27, 2019
The USA Ultimate National Championships represent the pinnacle of elite ultimate in North America and crowns champions in three divisions: men’s, mixed and women’s.
What’s Out There Weekend
When: October 25-27, 2019
San Diego’s landscape legacy includes myriad parks and plazas, cultural institutions, historic sites and neighborhoods, and the world-renowned Balboa Park. Join TCLF for a weekend of free, expert-led tours that will reveal the history and cultural heritage behind what has been dubbed “America’s Finest City.”
Día de los Muertos Celebrations
When: October 26-27, 2019
Honor your lost loved ones and immerse yourself in traditional and authentic Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations throughout San Diego.
5th Annual San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Fest
When: October 26, 2019
The San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Fest is back! This year’s festival is going to feature even more serious cheesiness. The restaurants are selected from the region’s top culinary talent and attendees can pair them alongside a wonderful collection of local craft beers, wines and other delicious beverages.
Disney in Concert: Coco
When: October 26, 2019
Coco — the 2017 two-time Academy Award®- winning film for Best Original Song as well as Best Animated Feature Film — delights audiences young and old with Michael Giacchino’s beautiful musical score played by the San Diego Symphony along with the live film. Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead.
Halloween Fun for the Whole Family
When: Thru October 31, 2019
The wait leading up to chocolate bliss can be torture, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate the spooktacular Halloween fun in San Diego throughout the month of October!
Halloween Parties
When: Thru October 31, 2019
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.
Kids Free San Diego
When: Thru October 31, 2019
Activate unlimited recess vibes and unbelievable family savings with Kids Free San Diego – where kids eat, stay and play for free all October long. With more than 100 deals at popular attractions, hotels and restaurants, and special savings on awesome activities, it’s the perfect time to take a sunny getaway to San Diego and activate smile mode for the whole family.
Pumpkin Patches
When: Thru October 31, 2019
Autumn in San Diego means warm days, cool nights, Halloween fun and, of course, pumpkin patches!
Haunted Houses and Trails
When: Thru November 2, 2019
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.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Toddle Time: Hullabaloo – October 23, 2019
- Mezcal Meditation – October 23, 2019
- Dante Chang at The American Comedy Company – October 24-26, 2019
- Half-Pint with The Yellow Wall Dub Squad – October 24, 2019
- Laugh and Dine at Club M – October 24, 2019
- Scholarshare 529 Toddler Time: Finger Painting – October 25, 2019
- Josh Gates Live! – October 25, 2019
- Queen Nation at Music Box – October 25, 2019
- Tab Benoit with Eric Johanson at the Belly Up – October 25, 2019
- Bubble Run San Diego – October 26, 2019
- Brownie Paint Studio Workshop – October 26, 2019
- South Bay Culinary Tour – October 26, 2019
- San Dieguito Fall Festival – October 26, 2019
- An Evening with Bill Maher – October 26, 2019
- Hepcat at Music Box – October 26, 2019
- Dead Man’s Party at the Belly Up – October 26, 2019
- House of Blue Gospel Brunch – October 27, 2019
- Row for the Cure – October 27, 2019
- Tianguis de la Raza – October 27, 2019
- Waterfront Pumpkin Patch – October 27, 2019
- Live Music: The Moneymen – October 27, 2019
- Ra Ra Riot with Bayonne at the Belly Up – October 27, 2019
- Vox Luminis: “The Bach Dynasty” – October 27, 2019
Long Term Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection – Thru December 13, 2019
- Belmont Park’s 8th Annual Beachside Fall Fest – Thru November 30, 2019
- Little Chefs Little Learners Club at The New Children’s Museum – Thru November 11, 2019
- The Great Annual Pumpkin Festival – Thru October 31, 2019
- 39th Annual International Exhibition at San Diego Watercolor Society – Thru October 31, 2019
- Cajon Classic Cruise – Thru October 30, 2019
- Man of La Mancha at San Diego Musical Theatre – Thru October 27, 2019
- Classic Movie in the Garden – Thru October 27, 2019
- Del Mar International Horse Show – Thru October 27, 2019
- Pumpkin Express – Thru October 27, 2019
- Julian Autumn Jubilee – Thru October 27, 2019
- Haunted Harvest – Thru October 26, 2019
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
