Events

Three biergartens, live entertainment, and a pumpkin patch fill downtown La Mesa Village for the city’s largest annual event.

The Zoo stays open late on weekend nights for glowing lights, live music, and Halloween entertainment — included with admission.

Hundreds of artisans showcase handmade art, crafts, and specialty food at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Wildlife, seasonal entertainment, and fall-inspired food and drink at the Safari Park.

Ghost stories, folk dancing, and a haunted hayride through the backcountry near Julian.

Free trick-or-treating, live music, and seasonal treats at the 97-year-old seaside amusement park.

A 21+ beachfront celebration with two music stages, a stein-holding contest, and beer with an ocean view.

More than 170 juried artists line Girard Avenue for this free, family-friendly fundraiser featuring fine art, a wine and beer garden, and live entertainment.

A vintage train ride through Campo’s backcountry, plus a pumpkin patch and haunted train cars.

The USAT Sprint and Olympic Multisport Championship returns to the sport’s Mission Bay birthplace.