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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the Latino-owned businesses that make Third Avenue so dynamic.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month On Third Avenue

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until September 30, 2026
Third Avenue
Gourd Competition at Welburn Gourd Farm

California Gourd Society 2026 Gourd Competition at Welburn Gourd Farm

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
Welburn Gourd Farm
Free
Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station

Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
Goff Family Pumpkin Patch
Free
Pumpkin Patch and Activities at the Patch

Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
Bates Nut Farm
Free
Zip Zoom Ziplines

Zip Zoom Ziplines at La Jolla Indian Adventure Park

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
Zip Zoom Ziplines
Crispy Cluckity – A crispy chicken sandwich joining Draft’s lineup of beachside favorites

Draft Belmont Park Debuts New Menu with Birria Mac & Cheese, New Burgers + More

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until September 30, 2026
Draft at Belmont Park
Boo Bash Escondido Activities

Boo Bash Escondido: San Diego’s New 100,000-Square-Foot Pumpkin Patch

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Ongoing until November 1, 2026
Mershops North County Mall
$5
Garibaldi Indoor Dining

Explore Italy at Garibaldi’s Fall 'Sip & Savor' Series

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until September 30, 2026
Garibaldi at InterContinental San Diego
Yappy Hours

Yappy Hours Return to Margaritaville San Diego

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until October 29, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Surfer's Point LIVE Pop-Up Concert Series at Del Mar Fairgrounds

Surfer's Point LIVE Pop-Up Concert Series

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6 PM
Ongoing until October 2, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
The Shores Restaurant Launches Padres Game-Time Special

The Shores Restaurant Launches $19 Padres Game-Time Special

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6 PM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
The Shores Restaurant
$19
Prohibition interior

Prohibition, a memorable Padres post-game spot

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
Prohibition Lounge
Screening of "Virtuous Circle: A Roadmap for Living Better Longer," followed by a live Q and A with Jim, plus an optional signing of his bestseller, "Just Move!"

Local documentary screening of 'Virtuous Circle: A Roadmap for Living Better Longer'

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Belmont Village Senior Living
Love Isn't Blind | Live Comedy/Dating Show | San Diego

Love Isn't Blind: A Live Comedy / Dating Show

Friday, September 25, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
$23.73-$39.59
America's Air Show

MCAS Miramar Air Show

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
MCAS Miramar
Free
Farm sign

Harvest Fest 2026 at Julian Farm and Orchard

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until November 15, 2026
Julian Farm and Orchard
From $10
San Diego Vintage Crawl

San Diego Vintage Crawl

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
Multiple locations
Free Admission
Oktoberfest in El Cajon

Oktoberfest in El Cajon

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until October 4, 2026
German American Societies of San Diego
$5-15
90s Brunch at Werewolf

90s Brunch at Werewolf

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Werewolf American Pub
Free
Erik and Pamela

Swells Sourdough Bakery Opening

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM
Swells Sourdough Bakery
Bunnies & Brunch at Wild Hare Bar Garden

Celebrate National Bunny Day with Bunnies & Brunch at Wild Hare Bar Garden

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego VegFest

San Diego VegFest

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM
Presidents Way Lawn
Free
March to Save the Dogs

March to Save the Dogs

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Presidents Way Lawn
Free
MARIACHI USA

MARIACHI USA

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$46.80-$162.50
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Fans enjoy a day at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California Saturday, September 28, 2024. (Photo by Armond Feffer/San Diego Padres)

Continental Cup USA vs Mexico

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7 PM
Frontwave Arena
$26-$90
The Pettybreakers Live in Concert

2026 Concert Of Hope featuring Tom Petty Tribute Band, The Pettybreakers

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8 PM
California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Standard tickets $36.80 - $86 including fees (face value $29-$70). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. VIP tickets available $246 including fees (face value $230). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. VIP Tickets include VIP Party + best concert seats with sponsors. Look for the green seats in the midde of Orchestra, Row L.
Improv VS Stand Up

Improv VS Stand Up

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Ongoing until December 26, 2026
Mockingbird Improv
$15 Advanced, $17 Door
Taste of College Area

3rd Annual Taste of College Area

Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM
College Area / Rolando Neighborhoods
$40
10th Annual San Diego SAKE Festival

10th Annual San Diego SAKE Festival

Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
JULEP Venue
$85
Kids Ride Free promotion

Kids Ride Free this October at The Gondola Company

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3 PM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
The Gondola Company
Movies in the Courtyard

Movies in the Courtyard

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Ongoing until October 22, 2026
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
$10
Politifest 2026

Politifest 2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
University of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
$65
Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration

Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 10 AM
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
10
Grand Tasting

2026 Del Mar Wine + Food Fest - Grand Tasting

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 1 PM
Ongoing until October 4, 2026
Del Mar Surf Sports Park
$185-$765
Theatre of Magic in San Diego

San Diego’s Theatre of Magic

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Ongoing until November 21, 2026
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
General Admission: $79.00. VIP $129.00
Celebrate National Taco Day with Specialty Pairing

Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails to Spice Up National Taco Day with Specialty Pairing

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 4 PM to 10 PM
Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails
The featured offering is priced at $25
Wings Over Water

Premiere of 'Wings Over Water'

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12 PM
Fleet Science Center
$29.95-$27.95
La Costa Wine Co.'s Annual Grand Tasting Weekend

La Costa Wine Co.'s Annual Grand Tasting Weekend

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3 PM
Ongoing until October 11, 2026
La Costa Wine Co.
Vista Día de Muertos Festival 2026 | Day of the Dead Celebration

Vista Día de Muertos Festival 2026 | Day of the Dead Celebration

Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 AM
Ascend Coffee Vista
The Feast

Busalacchi Restaurants Present The Feast

Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
Little Italy
The Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

The Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 13, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Write Out Loud Celebrates 20 Years of Story Telling

Write Out Loud Celebrates 20 Years of Story Telling

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until April 12, 2027
Dottie Studio Theater - The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
Single Tickets: $30
Trivia Night at The Crack Shack Pacific Beach

Trivia Night at The Crack Shack Pacific Beach

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until December 29, 2026
The Crack Shack - Pacific Beach
Free
Taste of East Village

Taste of East Village

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until October 15, 2026
East Village
Noche de Mole 2025

Noche de Mole

Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Sherman Heights Community Center
$75-$125
Scream Diego - San Diego's Halloween and Horror Convention

Scream Diego - San Diego's Halloween and Horror Convention

Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton - Mission Valley
$20-$25. Kids 8 and under are FREE!
Pumpkin Plunge

Pumpkin Plunge

Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Alga Norte Aquatic Center
$15
Lilith Lives: A Tribute to the Women of The ‘90s Celebrating Lilith Fair’s 30th Anniversary

Lilith Lives: A Tribute to the Women of The ‘90s Celebrating Lilith Fair’s 30th Anniversary

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Galbani Bella Vita Fest Celebrates Italian Culture in San Diego’s Little Italy

2026 Galbani Bella Vita Fest Celebrates Italian Culture in San Diego’s Little Italy

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until October 18, 2026
Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy
Free
Candlelight® Sets the Mood for Halloween in San Diego With a Haunting Live-Music Program

Candlelight Open Air: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until October 24, 2026
Mt. Helix Park and Amphitheatre
From: $55.00
Halloween celebration, the Yokai Masquerade

Halloween Celebration, The Yokai Masquerade

Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM
Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
$45-$60
21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival

San Diego Food + Wine Festival Returns Nov. 1–8. 2026

Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until November 8, 2026
Multiple locations
Em Beihold

Em Beihold

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8 PM
Music Box
$39.59-$117.61
Metallica at a packed concert this week at Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Metallica at SnapDragon Stadium

Thursday, May 13, 2027 at 6 PM
Snapdragon Stadium
Ruby Ibarra and The Balikbayans Live in San Diego

Ruby Ibarra and The Balikbayans Live in San Diego

Thursday, May 13, 2027 from 7 PM to 9 PM
Epstein Family Amphitheater
$30-45
Napoleon Dynamite LIVE with Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez

Napoleon Dynamite LIVE

Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Epstein Family Amphitheater
$37-67
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