October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th | Fort Cross Haunted Harvest
Saint Ysabel: Special evenings in October at Fort Cross will entail some seasonal spooky fun, if you dare... Reserve your spot here.
October 18th & 19th | Bella Vita Fest
Little Italy: A celebration of Italian culture, this event features live creations of chalk art paintings, delicious Italian wines and food, live music, and more! See here.
October 24th | Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash
Downtown: Climb aboard the USS Midway for a night packed with pirate fun, spooky surprised, and family-friendly thrills! Tickets on sale now - see here.
October 26th | Belmont Beer Fest
Mission Bay: Don’t miss out on an unforgettable day of brews, tunes, and fun at Belmont Park. This FREE Beer Festival will feature a variety of beer pop-ups from 20 local brewers - purchase your all you can drink wristband here!
October 26th - 31st | A Haunting in Venice Cruise
Coronado: Celebrate Halloween with the phantom gondoliers on a gondola cruise through the eerie canals and spooky waterways of the Coronado Cays. Reserve your haunted water here!
Through October 26th | Autumn Festival
Balboa Park: Visit the famous San Diego Zoo on a Saturday or Sunday in October for the seasonal Autumn Festival! Amazing wildlife, special entertainment, and delicious culinary comforts await! See more here.
Through October 26th | Beachside Fall Fest
Mission Bay: Every weekend in October is the Beachside Fall Fest at Belmont Park! Step back in time with this fall celebration that's packed with fun for all ages. Learn more.
Through October 26th | Julian Autumn Jubilee
Julian: Take a drive out to Julian to experience the fall season with hayrides, cider pressing, animals, treasure hunts and more at Fort Cross' fall festival! Learn more here.
Through November 1st | The Haunted Trail
Balboa Park: Two haunts at one location - whether you choose the Experiment Maze or Haunted Trail, you're in for a scare. Buy tickets here.
Through November 1st | Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld
Mission Bay: Witness the transformation of the once peaceful SeaWorld to a carnival of horrifying creatures and thrills. Starts at 7pm on select days - get your tickets!
Weekly Farmers & Artisan Markets
Little Italy Mercato: Saturdays, 8 AM–2 PM
Hillcrest Farmers Market: Sundays, 9 AM–2 PM
Gaslamp Artisan Market: Saturdays & Sundays, 10 AM–4 PM
North Park Farmers Market: Thursdays, 3 PM–7:30 PM
Pacific Beach Farmers Market: Tuesdays, 2 PM–7 PM​
