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Here are a few things worth checking out and adding to your San Diego calendar.
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Simply look for the green FREE icon to spot free concerts, festivals, exhibitions and more.
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Doja Cat is Coming to San Diego with Latto
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Viejas Arena
$125.00-$792.40
Lost Temple Tavern Pop-Up at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
Landshark Bar and Grill
Free Entry
Dog-tober at La Jolla Indian Campground
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
La Jolla Indian Campground
Werewolf's Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until November 2, 2026
Werewolf American Pub
Salt & Straw debuts the Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Tacolate
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
Multiple locations
Halloween Cocktails at Vistal
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
Vistal Bar + Restaurant
Whaley House Behind-the-Scenes Experience Tickets
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 3 PM
Ongoing until October 30, 2026
Whaley House
Adult: $24 - Ages 18+. Child: $24. Ages 4-12. Not recommended for Children under 13.
Boo Bash Escondido: San Diego’s New 100,000-Square-Foot Pumpkin Patch
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Ongoing until November 1, 2026
Mershops North County Mall
$5
Top of the Hyatt Presents: A Season of Masquerade
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until January 2, 2027
Top of the Hyatt, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Watch Football at Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until January 14, 2027
Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until November 1, 2026
The Haunted Trail Of Balboa Park
Timed General Admission Starting at $34.99
Free for everyone
Trivia Night at The Crack Shack Pacific Beach
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until December 29, 2026
The Crack Shack - Pacific Beach
Free
Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Monkeybar
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Monkeybar at Town and Country Resort
Menu items pricing varies
Free for everyone
BITTEN Hottest Halloween Party Weekend
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
Side Bar
Free
Karaoke with The Art Show: Tiki Time Bay Tours
Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM
H&M Landing
$47.70
Free for everyone
Free for everyone
Halloween Spooktacular at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Friday, October 30, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Free for everyone
North City’s Free Dance Series Returns with Halloween Hip Hop Fitness
Friday, October 30, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
North City
Free
NCT Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
National Comedy Theatre
$21-$26
Experience – Día de los Muertos
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
The San Diego Museum of Art James S. Copley Auditorium
$45-$65
Free for everyone
Halloween Party: Never Checked Out at the Grand Pacific Hotel
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 5 PM
Lumi/Huntress Grand Pacific Hotel
$20-60
Sirens & Seafarers: A Haunted High-Seas Soiree
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort
$51.20 per person
Halloween Party with Alific, Geoff Weers & Safety Orange
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8 PM
The Harp Ocean Beach
GA: $33.85
Halloween Party Cruise on Mission Bay
Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 9 PM to 12 PM
Bahia Resort Hotel
$50 Per Person
Haunted Manor at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 9 PM to 2 AM
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Black Pearl San Diego Halloween Party Cruise
Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 9:15 PM to 1 AM
California Spirit Yacht
$98.87-$1,617.55
Free for everyone
- Día de Muertos
- Family
- Festivals
- Arts & Crafts
- Food / Drinks
- Car Show
- Heritage & Cultural
- Holidays
- Music
Downtown Chula Vista’s 2026 Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 3 PM to 7:30 PM
Memorial Park
Free
Free for everyone
OB-oke: Sunday Night Karaoke at Winstons
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until April 25, 2027
Winstons Beach Club
Free
Free for everyone
Free Trivia Wednesday Nights at Le Charcuterie Bar
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until March 24, 2027
Le Charcuterie Bar
Free
27th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until November 14, 2026
Multiple locations
Free - $40
Free for everyone
Our 20th Chapter: One Book, One San Diego Author Event - Downtown San Diego
Monday, November 9, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
San Diego Public Library - Central Library
Free
Nick Cannon Brings: 'Wild 'N Out' The Next Generation coming to Viejas Arena
Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Viejas Arena
$128-$1206
San Diego Made Holiday Market
Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until November 29, 2026
NTC Park at Liberty Station
$5
Free for everyone
62nd Annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 3 PM
3rd Avenue from E – H St.
Free
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