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Weekend guide spotlights North County

San Diego's weekend of Oct. 16-18 is heavy on events north of the 5/805 merge, from Bonsall and Vista to Borrego Springs and San Marcos.

Key points Weekend guide spotlights North County
  1. San Diego's weekend of Oct. 16-18 is heavy on events north of the 5/805 merge, from Bonsall and Vista to Borrego Springs and San Marcos.
  2. Borrego Springs' Borrego Days Desert Festival returns for its 60th year with a parade down Palm Canyon Drive and free admission both days.
  3. Elsewhere, San Diego Pride debuts an art event at the Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla, and Halloween-themed happenings like Poefest and Boo! At The Zoo continue.
  4. Most events are free or ticketed at the door, with several fundraisers supporting local programs.
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Sep 24th - Oct 23rd
Live music

America's Musical Journey

America’s Musical Journey follows singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of American music and explores the great musical cities—places like New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, Miami, New York City and more—where such electrifying art forms as jazz, the blues, country, soul and rock and ro

Event info America's Musical Journey
Sep – Oct 24–23 Thursday – Friday

America’s Musical Journey follows singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of American music. The program explores great musical cities where jazz, the blues, country, soul and rock and roll were born.

Where
Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States

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Chula Vista High unveils stadium

Chula Vista High School unveiled its new $42 million on-campus stadium last Friday, highlighted by the first varsity football game in the new facility.

Key points Chula Vista High unveils stadium
  1. Chula Vista High School unveiled its new $42 million on-campus stadium last Friday, highlighted by the first varsity football game in the new facility.
  2. The event included an alumni walk, band and cheer performances, and a tribute to former San Diego Section Commissioner Joe Heinz, a CVHS alumnus who died Sept. 22.
  3. The stadium replaces dirt patches and uneven terrain with artificial turf, a lighting system, NFL-style goal posts, and a synthetic track.
  4. The Spartans lost the opener 31-20 to Southwest, though Elijah Richardson scored the first touchdown in the new stadium.
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Sep 25th - Nov 1st
Seasonal

Haunted Trails

San Diego’s favorite haunted tradition, The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, is back with two horrifying haunted houses in one: The unpredictable 3,500 square foot Experiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point.

Hamtastic ham radio gathering

Amateur radio enthusiasts will gather Oct. 17 at Fiesta Island for the annual Hamtastic event, which is free and open to the public.

Sep 25th - Oct 19th
Theater

Topdog/Underdog

Broadway director Steve H. Broadnax III returns to the Globe after last season’s thrilling Appropriate to direct an intimate new staging of Suzan-Lori Parks’s Pulitzer Prize–winning modern classic, which The New York Times hailed as the greatest American play of the past 25 years. Brothers Lincoln a

Inside Safe Harbor Coronado

Safe Harbor Coronado, a nonprofit providing mental health support to local youth and families, has expanded its programs and its high school internship, which grew from a few students four years ago to 32 interns this school year.

Oct 8th - 25th
Nature

Wings Over Water

Across the heartland of North America, a wetland kingdom of connected rivers, lakes, and waterways has provided an oasis for wildlife since the retreat of the last ice age over 10,000 years ago. Today, these water highways are home to countless species. Alongside herds of bison in the Great Plains a

Encinitas Holiday Village & Market

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is recruiting sponsors and vendors for its inaugural Encinitas Holiday Village & Market, set for 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in part of the Moonlight Beach parking lot.

Oct 16th - 10:00 AM
Children

Little Mess Club

Come join us at Little Mess Club for a fun and creative playtime for toddlers WEEKLY on Mondays & Fridays!

Spice maker brings Bengaluru flavors

Uma Raghupathi, raised in Bengaluru, India, now sells her own spice blends under the name Simple Sumptuous Cooking at the Solana Beach farmers market and online.

Scouts earn Gold Award

Seven Girl Scouts from 4S Ranch were among 53 young women honored by Girl Scouts San Diego with the Gold Award this summer, the organization's highest recognition.

Oct 16th - 18th
Participatory

SoCal Slipstream 2026

Get ready for the return of SoCal Slipstream at Camp Surf, coming up in mid-October.

Five live music picks

A roundup of five live music picks around San Diego County: a three-day reggae festival at Mission Bay's Mariner's Point, a jazz tribute in the College Area, indie rock at Soda Bar, folk pop in San Carlos, and a singer-songwriter at L'Auberge Del Mar.

Oct 16th - 5:00 PM
Visual art

Nat at Night

On select Fridays, the San Diego Natural History Museum is open late just for you. Enjoy access to all open exhibitions and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. The rooftop is open to all visitors and serves beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and food from Wolf in the Woods. Take a selfi

HalloWomen Spooktacular returns

The third annual HalloWomen Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed concert and costume contest where all the main performers are women, takes place Saturday at Winstons Beach Club in Ocean Beach.

Oct 16th - 5:30 PM
Live music

San Diego Music Hall of Fame 8th Annual Induction Ceremony

Celebrate the legends of San Diego music and make San Diego music history!

Meet Jen Michaelson

Jen Michaelson, a San Diego County native, works as Events and Marketing Specialist for the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, where she creates opportunities for local businesses and residents to connect.

Oct 16th - 6:30 PM
Wellness

BREATHE AFTER DARK

A new kind of Friday night! Breathwork, Cold Plunge, Aufguss Ceremony (sauna), healthy food and drinks, and live DJ Set!

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