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San Diego Events Next Week

90 San Diego events are on our calendar next week, : 14 free to enter and 38 marked family-friendly by the organizer. Every date was read on the organizer’s own page.This list rebuilds itself every day at midnight, Pacific time, from our San Diego events calendar.

Tuesday, October 27

  1. Escondido Certified Farmers' Market

    Every week, Tuesdays · Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. until sundown · Juniper Street between Grand Ave and Valley Parkway / Heritage Garden Park · Escondido

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  2. Gary Clark Jr.

    Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · Humphreys by the Bay · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  3. Haunted Chess Tournament: Youth Ages 8-17

    Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 4-6:30 p.m. · El Cajon Library (Community Room), 201 E Douglas Ave

    Price: Free registration stated as "This registration is f..." (tru · Organizer page

  4. John Scofield and band (early and late seated shows)

    Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  5. Museum of Us Residents Free Day (fourth Tuesday)

    Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · Museum open daily 10am-5pm · Museum of Us, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park · San Diego

    Price: Free admission for City and County of San Diego residents an · Organizer page

  6. Todd Rundgren

    Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · The Sound at Del Mar Fairgrounds

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  7. Tom Jones: Come Gather Round

    Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

Wednesday, October 28

  1. Carlsbad Village Farmers Market (weekly Wednesdays)

    Every week, Wednesdays · Wednesdays 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM · State Street and Grand Avenue · Carlsbad

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  2. Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market

    Every week, Wednesdays and Saturdays · Saturdays 8:00am-2:00pm; Wednesdays 9:30am-1:30pm · West Date Street (Saturday: Kettner Blvd to Front St); Piazza della Famiglia area (Wednesd · Little Italy

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  3. Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Julian Library)

    Runs Oct 28 to Oct 29, 2026 · 2:30-4:30 p.m. both days · Julian Branch Library (San Diego County Library)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  4. SDSU Aztecs vs. Long Beach State (Exhibition) (men's basketball)

    Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM PT · Viejas Arena · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

Thursday, October 29

  2. America 250 Mosaic Mural Ceremony

    Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5 p.m. (header) / 5-6 p.m. (description) · Mast Park, 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd · Santee

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  3. EPIK HIGH 3.0 North American Tour

    Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · The Observatory North Park · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  4. 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

  5. Lila Downs

    Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Balboa Theatre · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  6. Orchestre symphonique de Montreal

    Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Copley Symphony Hall (Jacobs Music Center) · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  7. Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Julian Library)

    Runs Oct 28 to Oct 29, 2026 · 2:30-4:30 p.m. both days · Julian Branch Library (San Diego County Library)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

Friday, October 30

  1. Caifanes

    Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre (SDSU) · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  2. Fright Night (Downtown Vista)

    Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Not confirmed · Historical Downtown Vista, Main Street

    Price: Free (per organizer) · Organizer page

    Family

  3. La Mesa Village Farmers Market

    Every week, Fridays · Every Friday 3-7 pm (Oct-Apr); 3-7:30 pm (May-Sep) · La Mesa Blvd between 4th St and Palm Ave, downtown La Mesa

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  4. Mom Jeans

    Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · The Observatory North Park · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  5. Movie in the Park (Borrego Springs)

    Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. · Outdoor screening; park location not stated on the calendar page read · Borrego Springs

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  6. Preschool Storytime: Halloween Theme

    Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 10:30-11:30 a.m. · Santee Library, 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd #17

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  7. Sound of Two Cities: A Free Community Concert

    Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:30 PM · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego

    Price: Free (listed as a free community concert; tickets via Reserv · Organizer page

Saturday, October 31

  2. Dia de los Muertos celebration, Old Town

    Runs Oct 31 to Nov 2, 2026 · Not listed · Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  3. Fishing 101 (ranger-led class)

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9-10:30 a.m. · Santee Lakes, outside the General Store, 9310 Fanita Pkwy

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  4. Halloween Merchants Safe Trick-or-Treat (Main Street)

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Not confirmed · Main Street businesses, Ramona

    Price: Free per chamber description (businesses hand out candy); se · Organizer page

    Family

  5. Halloween Pet Parade

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Julian Town Square, 2712 Washington St (corner of Main and Washington)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  6. Halloween Water District Wave-In Day

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9 a.m.-4 p.m. · The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W · El Cajon

    Price: Complimentary admission for ratepayers/employees of Otay Wat · Organizer page

    Family

  7. Halloween in the Village

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Carlsbad Village (various stops)

    Price: No overall admission price stated; carnival games at Boys & · Organizer page

    Family

  8. Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market

    Every week, Wednesdays and Saturdays · Saturdays 8:00am-2:00pm; Wednesdays 9:30am-1:30pm · West Date Street (Saturday: Kettner Blvd to Front St); Piazza della Famiglia area (Wednesd · Little Italy

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  9. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · The Observatory North Park · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  10. Poway Farmers Market

    Every week, Saturdays · Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. · Old Poway Park area, 14134 Midland Rd

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  11. SDSU Aztecs vs. Washington State (football)

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 4:00 PM PT · Snapdragon Stadium · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  12. San Diego Gulls vs. Henderson Silver Knights

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM PT · Pechanga Arena San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  13. SeaWorld San Diego: Dia de los Muertos

    Runs Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 · Not listed · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  14. Solana Beach Fire Department Open House

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Location not listed · Solana Beach

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  15. Sweetwater Safari Hike

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00-11:30 AM · Living Coast Discovery Center (Sweetwater Marsh Trail) · Chula Vista

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  16. Trick or Treat Symphony

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Copley Symphony Hall (Jacobs Music Center) · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  17. Trick or Treat Symphony - A Family Concert

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11am · Jacobs Music Center · Downtown

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  18. Trick-or-Treating in La Mesa Village (8th annual)

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 4-6 p.m. · Downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd, Grant Ave to Acacia Ave

    Price: FREE (per organizer) · Organizer page

    Family

  19. UB40 with Gramps Morgan

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre (SDSU) · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  20. USD Toreros football vs. Marist (Halloween Fest / Kids Day)

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM PT · Torero Stadium (USD) · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

Sunday, November 1

  1. Campo Railroad Museum regular hours ending for the year

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 9am-5pm · Campo Railroad Museum, 750 Depot St

    Price: Museum only: adults $10, seniors 65+ $9, active military $9 · Organizer page

  2. Carlsbad Village Faire (fall)

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Not confirmed · Carlsbad Village

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  5. Dia de los Muertos celebration, Old Town

    Runs Oct 31 to Nov 2, 2026 · Not listed · Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  6. Hillcrest Farmers Market

    Every week, Sundays · Sundays 9 am-2 pm, rain or shine and on holidays · University Ave between Herbert St and Park Blvd (1601 University Ave), temporary location · Hillcrest

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  7. San Diego Gulls vs. Colorado Eagles

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT · Pechanga Arena San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  8. SeaWorld San Diego: Dia de los Muertos

    Runs Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 · Not listed · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  9. Spreckels Organ Society free Sunday concerts

    Every week, Sundays · Sundays 2:00 PM, about one hour · Spreckels Organ Pavilion · Balboa Park

    Price: Free and open to the public · Organizer page

  10. Spreckels Organ: The Enchanted Tail, an opera for kids

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Spreckels Organ Pavilion · Balboa Park

    Price: Free · Organizer page

    Family

  11. TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Balboa Theatre · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  13. The Ring in Concert

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM · San Diego Symphony (hall not confirmed)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

Also Running Next Week

Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or hours. Check the day you want on the organizer’s page before you go.

  1. Pumpkin Decorating Contest

    Runs Oct 24 to Oct 29, 2026 · Drop-off Oct 24-25; voting Oct 26-29 · El Cajon Library (Lobby), 201 E Douglas Ave

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  2. Kids FREE October at the Maritime Museum

    Runs Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026 · Maritime Museum of San Diego · Embarcadero

    Price: Two free youth admissions (ages 17 & under) with each paid a · Organizer page

    Family

  3. Kids Fish Free! (Lake Jennings)

    Runs Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026 · Lake and bait shop hours; see event site · Lake Jennings, 9535 Harritt Rd · Lakeside

    Price: Kids fish free; fishing permits and California fishing licen · Organizer page

    Family

  4. Kids Free October at Birch Aquarium

    Runs Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026 · Aquarium open 9 AM-5 PM on Oct 22 (last entry 1 hour before closing) · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · La Jolla

    Price: Kids free (reserve tickets online for a specific date and ti · Organizer page

    Family

  5. Safari Park Kids Free (October)

    Runs Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026 · Park hours; see event site · San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd · Escondido

    Price: Children free Oct 1-31 (per Safari Park home page); see even · Organizer page

    Family

  6. Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure (IMAX film)

    Runs Oct 23 to Oct 31, 2026 · Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado · Balboa Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  7. JOB - Cygnet Theatre

    Runs Oct 7 to Nov 1, 2026 · The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan), 2880 Roosevelt Rd, Liberty St · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  8. Brick or Treat (Halloween weekends)

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 1, 2026 · Not confirmed · LEGOLAND California Resort · Carlsbad

    Price: Kids tickets start at $39, adult tickets start at $69 (organ · Organizer page

    Family

  9. SeaWorld San Diego: Halloween Spooktacular

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 1, 2026 · Select dates; hours not posted · SeaWorld San Diego (Mission Bay)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  10. Julian Library Baby Storytime (Mondays)

    Runs Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 10:30-11:00 a.m. Mondays · Julian Branch Library (San Diego County Library)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  12. Long range and overnight sportfishing trips out of Point Loma Sportfishing

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 4, 2026 · Overnight trips depart 8:00 PM (about 18 hours); multi-day trips depart 10:00 AM · Point Loma Sportfishing, 1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 223-1627

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  13. Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Descanso Library)

    Runs Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 11:00-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays (Oct 28 and Nov 4 listed) · Descanso Branch Library (San Diego County Library)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  14. Kids' Lego Club (Borrego Springs Library)

    Runs Oct 24 to Nov 7, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturdays (Oct 24 and Nov 7 listed) · Borrego Springs Library (San Diego County Library)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  16. Make & Take Craft (Descanso Library)

    Runs Oct 24 to Nov 14, 2026 · Saturdays Oct 24 and 31 and Nov 7 and 14; listed 8:00-9:00 a.m. (self-guided cra · Descanso Branch Library (San Diego County Library)

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  17. Back from the Brink

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 19, 2026 · Not listed · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado · Balboa Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  18. Ocean Paradise

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 19, 2026 · Not listed · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado · Balboa Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  19. Wild San Diego

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 19, 2026 · Not listed · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado · Balboa Park

    Price: Free · Organizer page

  20. Macbeth (Globe for All) - Old Globe

    Runs Oct 27 to Nov 21, 2026 · Venue not stated on page · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  21. Into the Woods - Coronado Playhouse

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 22, 2026 · Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  22. The Ball Pool at Fleet Science Center

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 22, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. daily (venue open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) · Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado · Balboa Park

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

  25. Marine Science Club at Birch Aquarium (Aquarium Explorers ages 6-7; Adventure Club ages 8-10)

    Runs Oct 23 to Nov 30, 2026 · Select Sundays in Oct and Nov, 1-3 PM (Explorers); select Saturdays in Sept and · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · La Jolla

    Price: $25 per child per session · Organizer page

    Family

  26. GRIM (world-premiere musical) - La Jolla Playhouse

    Runs Oct 27 to Dec 6, 2026 · Tue-Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm/8pm; Sun 1pm/7pm (calendar through Nov 29) · La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  27. Deep Sky (IMAX space film)

    Runs Oct 23 to Dec 31, 2026 · Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado · Balboa Park

    Price: $19.95-$24.95 · Organizer page

  28. Sunset Scripps Pier Walk at Birch Aquarium

    Runs Oct 23 to Dec 31, 2026 · Select Saturdays and Sundays; time not listed · Birch Aquarium at Scripps / Scripps Pier · La Jolla

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  29. Tidepooling Adventure at Birch Aquarium

    Runs Oct 23 to Dec 31, 2026 · Select Saturdays and Sundays; time not listed · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · La Jolla

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  30. Santee Lakes Explorer BINGO (park challenge)

    Runs Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2026 · Park hours · Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Pkwy

    Price: BINGO (one line) = free park entry (per organizer) · Organizer page

    Family

  31. Betsabeé Romero: Tejiendo Redes (Weaving Nets) exhibition

    Runs Sep 5 to Jan 3, 2027 · Thu-Sun 11am-5pm · MOPA@SDMA, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park · San Diego

    Price: MOPA@SDMA only: adults $10, seniors 65+ with ID $7; free for · Organizer page

  32. Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World

    Runs Jul 11 to Jan 10, 2027 · 10:00 am-5:00 pm · San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado · Balboa Park

    Price: Free-$25.00 · Organizer page

    Family

  33. Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World exhibition

    Runs Jul 11 to Jan 10, 2027 · Thu-Sun 11am-5pm · MOPA@SDMA, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park · San Diego

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

  34. Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema

    Runs Oct 10 to Mar 19, 2027 · 10:00 am-5:00 pm · Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado · Balboa Park

    Price: Free-$15.00 · Organizer page

  35. Daily feedings and talks at Birch Aquarium (penguins, sharks and rays, kelp forest, tide pool, storytime)

    Runs Oct 23 to Sep 30, 2027 · Penguin Feeding daily 10-10:15 AM; Reptile Meet and Greet daily 1-1:15 PM; Littl · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · La Jolla

    Price: Included with admission · Organizer page

    Family

  36. OB Farmers Market

    Runs Oct 28 to Sep 30, 2027 · Wednesdays 4:00 pm-8:00 pm, rain or shine · 4900 block of Newport Avenue (between Cable and Bacon Streets) · Ocean Beach

    Price: See event site · Organizer page

    Family

How This List Works

We only list a date after reading it on the organizer’s or venue’s own page. Times and prices are shown when the organizer prints them; “See event site” means they do not. Weekly farmers markets show only on their market days. Games, shows and festivals can sell out, move or be cancelled after we check, so open the organizer page before you drive.

Know of an event we are missing? Tell us and we will check it with the organizer.

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