Experience your city like never before! San Diego County residents can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!
On select nights only, at Balboa Park in San Diego. Walk on the dark and scary side on the trails at 6th and Juniper in Balboa Park for one of the best San Diego Halloween events. Before you head down the trail, you must make your way through the “Experiment” maze. Ages 10 and up. Hours on most days 7pm – 11pm; check the website for hours each day. Ticket prices $25, with combo tickets and VIP fast pass tickets extra. Online tickets may be slightly less. Discount tickets at Wendy’s restaurant.
October is a fun time to visit a participating museum such as the Maritime Museum of San Diego. All kids 12 and under are free. Maximum 2 kids free per paid adult. One of the fun San Diego events is October for families.
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Annual Pacific Beach Fest
Pacific Beach California
Join in this fun annual beach fest in Pacific Beach. Beach volleyball, music, food, fine arts and crafts, kid rides, best tacos, fireworks and more!. At fun Pacific Beach California (from I-5 go west on Grand Avenue.) One of the free San Diego events in October.
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Mission Federal Art Walk
ArtWalk San Diego (Little Italy Neighborhood)
This year marks 37 years of the free premier fine arts festival bringing visual and performing arts to the historic San Diego community. Locals and visitors will have the opportunity to purchase artwork from local, national, and international artists in a variety of mediums. Every medium of art will be on display including painting, sculpture, glasswork, fine jewelry, photography, and more. Attendees will also enjoy the convenience of being just a few steps away from some of San Diego’s best restaurants.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Taste of North Park
North Park, 3939 Iowa Street
Home to culinary innovation and cutting-edge brew-masters, North Park is a go-to San Diego destination for everything food and drink. The Taste of North Park invites culinary enthusiasts to enjoy over 40 food tastes from San Diego’s best restaurants. Craft brewers convene in North Park for the day to offer four ounce samples of their best releases as well as an array of distinctively created non-alcoholic beverages.
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
La Jolla Art and Wine Festival
Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
The Free La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns for its 12th year with even more prestigious art, international wine, craft beer, and family fun. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy, including over 150 juried artists from around the globe, 3D chalk art displays, interactive art murals, non-stop live music, family art center, roving entertainment, gourmet food court, and a wine, craft beer, and spirits garden featuring local brews, distilleries and global wineries. Contact: 858-228-6542.
Oceanside Dia del los Muertos
Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside
Celebrate Day of the Dead at this popular street festival from 10am to 4pm. Free admission but parking is $5. No dogs allowed.
