5 dated club and group listings are shown, from Rotary, Elks and the Mycological Society pages. For every one, whether the public may attend is not stated, so confirm with the group before you go.Checked October 23, 2026.
October 2026
TogetherSD Day (Rotary District 5340 service day)
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Not confirmed · Various sites (not listed)
Price: Not confirmed · Organizer page
Elks Lodge 2698 Taco Night
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5-7 PM · Santee-Lakeside Elks Lodge #2698 (address not confirmed)
Price: Beef and chicken tacos $3.00 each (as listed) · Organizer page
November 2026
Fungi of New Zealand talk (San Diego Mycological Society)
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · Not confirmed · Not shown on the page
Price: Not confirmed · Organizer page
Elks Lodge 1812 Hoop Shoot Contest
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Volunteers 8 am; kids register 8:45 am; contest 9:15 am · El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812 (venue not confirmed)
Price: Not confirmed · Organizer page
Elks Lodge 1687 Hoop Shoot Contest
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Registration 12 PM · ECHS Campus gym (as listed)
Price: Not confirmed · Organizer page
What We Could Not Verify
- Public access, venues and fees for these listings are not confirmed. Each group can confirm.
- Julian StarFest and the Surfrider Surf-a-thon have no confirmed date, so they are not listed.
Places to Visit in Clubs and Groups
San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society
Plant hobby society in Balboa Park with public monthly meetings and two shows a year.
BirdingSan Diego Bird Alliance
Bird conservation group (formerly San Diego Audubon) with outings, walks and a bird festival.
AstronomySan Diego Astronomy Association
Astronomy club with monthly programs and a dark-sky site; public star-party dates not confirmed.
Star PartyJulian StarFest
Annual dark-sky star party at Menghini Winery in Julian; 2026 dates are listed as TBD.
Ocean ConservationSurfrider Foundation San Diego County
Ocean conservation chapter; events calendar did not load and the 2026 Surf-a-thon is postponed.
Hobby ClubSan Diego Mycological Society
Mushroom society with talks and workshops, some free and some members-only.
Service ClubsRotary District 5340
Rotary district for San Diego and Imperial Counties with a 66-club directory.
Fraternal LodgesElks Lodges in San Diego County
Three county Elks lodges post dated events, including youth Hoop Shoot contests.
PhotographySouthern California Association of Camera Clubs
Council of camera clubs at the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park.
FAQ
Are these events open to the public?
Not stated on any listing. Ask the group.
Sources
Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.