Easy San Diego road trips that should be put on your calendar.
One of the best things about living in San Diego is that it’s always good road trip weather! Lucky for us, there is no shortage...
Trick-or-Treat On India Street is back in Little Italy
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  • Piazza della Famiglia
Little Italy is transforming India Street into one giant trick-or-treat route, and honestly, it’s way more fun than wandering around residential neighborhoods hoping random houses...
pumpkins
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is packing October with events that run the full spectrum from agave education to kid-friendly Halloween chaos. The lineup includes Study...
San Diego Opera: Opera Uncorked
San Diego Opera is bringing back Opera Uncorked, their casual series that breaks down what you’re about to see without making you feel like you...
Julian Farm & Orchard Harvest Fest
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There’s something about driving up to Julian in the fall that immediately feels different from the rest of San Diego. The air changes, the landscape...
Both the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are making October way more affordable for families by offering free admission for kids 11 and younger...
The start of fall means it’s time for a road trip from San Diego to one of our amazing regional destinations where you can get...
HalGloween
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  • San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is transforming into a glowing wonderland every weekend in October with HalGLOween, their after-dark event that’s been a hit with families...
shopping booths along the boulevard
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  • Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is throwing its biggest party of the year, and after 26 years, they’ve pretty much perfected the formula for a beach festival that...
Taste of North Park 2023
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  • North Park Mini Park
San Diego’s favorite neighborhood food crawl is getting some upgrades this year, and honestly, they’re kind of overdue. Taste of North Park has partnered with...
san diego zoo safari park autumn festival
The Safari Park is leaning hard into autumn every Saturday and Sunday in October with their Autumn Festival, and honestly, it’s a smart move for...
Chef Alex Carballo
Grand Restaurant Group just made a move that could reshape their entire portfolio by bringing Chef Alex Carballo on as Chef Partner. This isn’t just...
Encinitas Oktoberfest
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  • Mountain Vista Drive
Encinitas Oktoberfest 2025 is happening this weekend and we’re already planning our Sunday around bratwurst, beer gardens, and dogs in lederhosen. This 29th annual celebration...
Ilan-Lael's new weekly tours
The Ilan-Lael Foundation just made it way easier to experience James Hubbell’s incredible compound near Julian. They’ve expanded their docent-led tours through the end of...
Music Director Inon Barnatan
La Jolla Music Society just announced they’re keeping Inon Barnatan as SummerFest Music Director for another five years, and honestly? Best news we’ve heard all...
Bella Vita Fest Street Chalk Art in Little Italy
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  • Little Italy
Bella Vita Fest 2025 is taking over Little Italy, and we’re already planning our Saturday afternoon around wine tastings and pizza slice-offs. This free festival...
Father Joe's Villages' Golf Classic
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Father Joe’s Villages’ 5th Annual Golf Classic is happening at Grand Golf Club in Del Mar, and this tournament goes way beyond just a good...
music festival
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Same Same But Different 2025 is happening at Lake Perris, and we’re already counting down the days. This isn’t your typical massive festival experience—they cap...
College Area San Diego
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  • College Area Business District
The College Area Business District is bringing back their Taste event for a second year, and they’ve kept the one element that made last year’s...
Dmitry Shishkin
La Jolla Music Society’s October lineup is looking absolutely incredible this year. We’ve been keeping an eye on what’s happening at The Conrad, and honestly?...
Wellness Experience at MCASD
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  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The Wellness Experience at MCASD is happening, and honestly, this is the perfect way to ease into your weekend. Picture doing yoga with the Pacific...
Chef Jose Cepeda
Hispanic Heritage Month gives us the perfect excuse to spotlight the culinary leaders who are bringing authentic regional Mexican flavors to San Diego, and the...
sunset scripps pier walk
Birch Aquarium’s Sunset Scripps Pier Walks are back, and honestly, this new guest experience might be one of the coolest ways to see La Jolla’s...
A Beer Lover’s Ultimate Guide To La Mesa Oktoberfest
Dig the lederhosen and dirndl out of the closet and grab your best stein. It’s that time of year again for the most famous German...
Best Restaurants in Old Town San Diego - Tahona
In this guide, we share the best restaurants in Old Town San Diego for every occasion—whether you want giant margaritas and mariachi bands, more sophisticated...
Upcoming Events
LJS&C Ensemble for The Heavenly Life
May 2, 2026
7:30 pm
  • Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego
If you’re looking for a live music experience that goes well beyond the ordinary, this one is worth putting on your radar. La Jolla Symphony...
Bob Moses and Cannons Afterglow Tour
May 2, 2026
6:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego’s outdoor concert season is heating up, and this one has all the makings of a memorable night. Bob Moses and Cannons are joining...
Junior League of San Diego
May 2, 2026
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Air & Space Museum
San Diego’s philanthropic social calendar has a highlight this spring, and it’s a good one. The Junior League of San Diego is hosting its annual...
San Diego Opera's 2026 Opera Ball
May 2, 2026
5:30 pm
  • San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera is throwing its annual Opera Ball for All this May, and this year’s theme – Noche Sevillana, ¡Ole! – takes inspiration from...
Opera Ball for All at Estancia La Jolla
May 2, 2026
5:30 pm
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
San Diego Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back, and this time it’s bringing the spirit of Spain to one of La Jolla’s most...