San Diego in October
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
-L. M. Montgomery
San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do!
October is nearly picture-perfect in San Diego. The weather is just the beginning, with clear skies and moderate temperatures. In the tourism off-season, you can enjoy all the sights without elbowing your way through the crowds.
Each month I have special fun events I want to show you so that you get the most out of this beautiful city!
Let’s start with our usual daily Farmer’s Markets. Check out times above ^
Monday
Escondido
Tuesday
Coronado
Escondido
Mira Mesa
Otay Ranch
Pacific Beach
UCSD/La Jolla
Wednesday
Carlsbad
Encinitas
Ocean Beach
Santee
Sierra Mesa
Thursday
Clairmont
Horton Plaza
Linda Vista
North Park
Oceanside
Valley Center
Friday
Imperial Beach
La Mesa
Rancho Bernardo
Saturday
City Heights
Del Mar
Little Italy
Pacific Beach
Poway
Rancho PQ
Ramona
Scripps Ranch
Vista
Sunday
Sikes Adobe
Gaslamp
Hillcrest
La Jolla
Leucadia/Encinitas
Rancho Santa Fe
Solana Beach
Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin fields are beautiful and our scarecrows are here to greet you.
Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center. Info: www.batesnutfarm.biz.
9/21 – 10/31 Mon – Fri 9 am – 5:30 pm, Sat & Sun 8:30 am – 6 pm
The Haunted Hotel / Scream Zone / The Haunted Trail
It wouldn’t be October without San Diego’s best Halloween area attractions.
Location: various. Info: www.hauntedhotel.com, www.thescreamzone.com, www.hauntedtrail.net.
9/27 – 11/2 various dates & times
El Cajon Oktoberfest
Enjoy authentic German food & beer, along with entertainment, games, and more!
Location: 1017 S. Mollison Ave. Info: www.germanclubsandiego.org.
9/27 – 9/29, 10/4 – 10/6 Fri 4 – 10 pm, Sat 12 – 10 pm, Sun 12 – 9 pm
Home & Garden Show
A three-day extravaganza of all your home and garden needs.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds. Info: www.fallhomegardenshow.com. 10/4-10/6 10 am – 6 pm
Stockzilla!
The annual Mega Catfish Stock Event!
Location: Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. Info: www.santeelakes.com. 10/5 – 10/6 6 am – 6 pm
Taste of Coronado
Enjoy amazing bites prepared by local chefs.
Location: Coronado Museum of History & Art. Info: www.atasteofcoronado.com.
10/10 5 – 9 pm
Polish Festival
Sample the beautiful richness of Polish culture and cuisine.
Location: 1735 Grand Ave. Info: www.polishmission.org.
10/11 – 10/13 Fri 5 – 11:30 pm, Sat 2 – 11 pm, Sun 12 – 7 pm
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
An upscale art & wine festival presenting creations from emerging and established artists.
Location: Girard Ave. Info: www.ljawf.com.
10/12 – 10/13 10 am – 6 pm
San Diego International Film Festival
A new perspective can change the world. Come watch with us.
Location: various. Info: www.sdfilmfest.com.
10/15 – 10/20 various
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest
See OB come alive with traditional German festivities.
Location: OB (pier parking lot at Newport Ave. & Abbott St.) Info: www.oboktoberfest.com.
10/11 – 10/12 Fri 9 am – 9 pm; Sat 4 – 11 pm
Trick or Treat on India Street
Bring the little monsters out in their costumes for this fun and safe Halloween event.
Location: Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy. Info: www.littleitalysd.com.
10/25 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Surfing Madonna Beach Run
The largest beach run in the world!
Location: Moonlight Beach, Encinitas. Info: www.surfingmadonnarun.org. 10/26 various times
Balboa Park Halloween Family Day
A safe, fun, and culturally inspired way to kick off the Halloween activities.
Location: Balboa Park. Info: www.balboaparkconservancy.org. 10/26 11 am – 4 pm
Mac & Cheese Fest
This year’s festival is going to feature even more serious cheesiness.
Location: Waterfront Park. Info: www.sandiegomacncheese.com. 10/26 11am–2pm
Row for the Cure
This event is for all human-powered watercrafts (rowers, kayakers, paddlers, etc.).
Location: North Ski Beach, Mission Beach. Info: www.komensandiego.org/row.
10/27 7 am – 12 pm
Dia de los Muertos
Featuring altars, Por Siempre car show, music & dance, chalk cemetery, food, and
more! Location: Old Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside. Info: www.mslrdiadelosmuertos.com.
10/27 10am–4pm
WCKD Village
Adults will have a haunting good time at this masked revelry!
Location: East Village at 7th Ave., btw Market & J Streets. Info: www.sandiegomonsterbash.com.
10/28 6 pm – Midnight
So much to do, so much to see!
If you want to see a home sometime this month, check out all my Featured Listings, and message me or contact me here.