San Diego October 2025 Events Calendar
Head to California’s Beach City this October to bask in the sunshine and take advantage of 80+
Kids Free San Diego offers, Halloween festivities, Día de los Muertos celebrations, and countless
family-friendly events.
Sept. 20 - Nov 1 2025
When: Now thru Oct. 27, 2025
Every Saturday night, LEGOLAND® California Resort creates Halloween excitement with live entertainment, character meet-and-greets, costume contests, and treat stations during extended Park open hours!
When: Now thru Oct. 31, 2025
The magic of the season will transform the 97-year-old seaside Belmont Park into a vibrant taste of fall! Get into the festive spirit with FREE Trick-or-Treating every Sunday in October, live acoustic performances and festive beer garden Friday nights, specialty treats from your favorite stops, iconic rides and attractions and MORE!
When: Now thru Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 6:30 AM
For weekends brimming with family fun, SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular thrills with spooky live shows, Halloween activities and trick-or-treating for the little ones throughout the park in a safe, family-friendly environment.
When: October 9-12, 2025
SDFFF aims to not only be a platform to amplify Filipino visions, voices and stories but also foster new interest in filmmaking and cinema as art throughout the local and global Filipino community.
When: Oct. 1-11, 2025
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.
When: Oct. 1-31, 2025
Plan to join the San Diego Zoo for musical entertainment, special performances, Dr. Zoolittle, and more family friendly fun will light up the night every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening in October. Kids 11 and younger are free, and can come in costume for even more seasonal excitement.
When: Oct. 3 – 5, 2025
3 days of festive live music, including Oompa bands, tons of top-notch German food, and of course, steins filled to the brim with German & Craft beer!
The perfect pumpkin awaits at this family-owned pumpkin patch, along with a spooky maze, games, and activities that make for an unparalleled family experience.
When: Oct.4, 2025
Pacific BeachFest has something for everyone including a fish taco contest, beach volleyball, craft beer, kids activities and music!
When: Sept. 26 - Oct. 5, 2025
Come join us at our Annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival event with real German meals from Tip Top Meats, kids and adult activities, live German music, and of course a Bier Garten! The Bier Garten will feature a variety of Oktoberfest beer on tap and wine.
When: Oct. 4, 2025
Enjoy over 40 food tastes and 15 craft beer/craft cider sips from North Park’s best restaurants and breweries while exploring the sites and sounds of this electric North Park neighborhood.
When: Oct. 4-25, 2025
Haunted Hayride, Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest, Apple Bobbing Contest, Harvest Hoedown with Jug Band, Apple Cider Pressing and Tasting.
When: Oct. 4-26, 2025
Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in the Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration complete with a train ride, pumpkin patch and more.
When: Oct. 4-26, 2025
Come and join in all the autumn festive fun as the San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrates the season of color with special activities, entertainment, and culinary comforts.
When: Oct. 8, 2025
Take a culinary trip around the world sampling from Coronado bistros. Meander along Orange Avenue or take a ride on the complimentary trolley. This will be a night to remember so come and bring your friends!
When: Oct. 1 – Nov. 3, 2024
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.
When: Oct. 10-11, 2025
The Ocean Beach Oktoberfest is a two-day, eclectic, beachside festival with a variety of exciting activities, contests and entertainment.
When: Oct. 3-5, 2025
Each Harvest Festival features hundreds of artisans exhibiting American handmade items, strolling entertainment, festival food and a Kidzone.
When: Oct. 11, 2025
On the Carmel Valley Trail 15K, 10K and 5K, participants will experience a combination of single track and dirt service road trails through beautiful open spaces.
When: Oct. 12, 2025
Join us at the birthplace of the sport for the Mission Bay Triathlon! Competitors from around the country will return to Mission Bay to celebrate the triathlon.
When: Oct. 15-19, 2025
SDiFF offers world premieres, never before seen studio releases, the best in independent filmmaking and a full schedule of glamorous parties and intimate events with filmmakers.
MORE AWESOME OCTOBER EVENTS
When: Oct. 19, 2025
Since 1989, the Escondido Grand Avenue Festival has brought live entertainment, over 400 vendors, children’s rides and activities, and food from around the world to the downtown tree-lined streets of Escondido.
When: Oct. 18, 2025
The MCRD Bootcamp Challenge features obstacles used only by Marine Recruits plus USMC
Drill Instructors providing direction and encouragement.
When: Oct. 18-19, 2025
The 56th Annual festival weekend at Christmas Circle includes live bands, an acclaimed Comedy Hypnosis Show, plus art exhibits, kid’s zone, food vendors, artisans, education, adult beer garden, free to enter car show and more. This is a family friendly festival that is fun for all ages.
When: Oct. 17, 2025
HauntFest on Main is an exciting family friendly event in Downtown El Cajon with a pumpkin patch, costume contest, kidz zone, rides, entertainment and more!
When: Oct. 31, 2025
Guaranteed to be a Fang-tastic evening filled with ghouls, goblins and spine chilling scares. You won’t want to miss this year Nightmare on Normal St.
Halloween Yacht Party | Spirits & Booze Cruise
When: Oct. 25, 2025
The Haunted Mansion on the Water with Open Bar & Complimentary Apps & amazing views makes this San Diego’s Top Rated Halloween party cruise.
When: Oct. 26, 2025
This fun and safe Halloween event makes it possible for urban families to enjoy authentic trick-or-treating fun as Little Italy businesses along historic India Street open their doors to give out
candy and Halloween treats.
When: Oct. 24-25, 2025
After the sun goes down, the Birch Aquarium lights up! Halloween Aglow is a family-friendly event that features live music, a costume contest, trick-or-treat stations and so much more!
When: Oct. 24, 2025
Enjoy a wild and ghoulish night under the stars with the rescued exotic animals of Lions Tigers & Bears. The annual Spooky Campover is a family favorite you do not want to miss! Enjoy pumpkin carving (don’t forget your pumpkin), s’mores by the campfire, and more.
When: Oct. 31- Nov 1, 2025
If you love Halloween, dining and the nightlife, do not miss San Diego’s #1 Halloween Celebration! Your San Diego Zombie Crawl ticket includes a guided route, 25+ premier club
admissions, welcome shots + food and beverage specials in the Gaslamp.
When: Nov 1, 2025
Celebrate life with live performances, art-making workshops, a student art exhibit, artist demos, food trucks and more at the Encinitas Dia de los Muertos.
