Events in San Diego County, CA

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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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.

Event info Haunted Trails
Sep – Nov 25–1 Friday – Sunday

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park returns with two horrifying haunted houses: The Experiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail. This San Diego tradition winds through historic Marston Point.

Where
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

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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

Event info Topdog/Underdog
Sep – Oct 25–19 Friday – Monday

The Old Globe presents Suzan-Lori Parks’s Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classic, Topdog/Underdog. This drama follows two brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they hustle for survival through the street con game of three-card monte. Their bond is tested by rivalry, resentment, and the elusive promise of the American Dream.

Where
The Old Globe, 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States

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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

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!

Oct 16th - 18th
Participatory

SoCal Slipstream 2026

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

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

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!

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!

Oct 16th - 6:30 PM
Dance

Family Line Dancing Night

Line dancing for ages 10 and up at The Mixer in Liberty Station, Point Loma.

Oct 16th - 7:00 PM
Theater

Addams Family

Cast B

Oct 16th - 7:00 PM
Social

Illusions The Drag Queen Show

Illusions the Drag Queen Show San Diego is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest San Diego drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Come see this amazing San Diego drag que

Oct 16th - 7:00 PM
Seasonal

Ghoul's Night

Ghoul's Night is here at Punch Bowl Social! Welcome cocktail, pumpkin decorating, DJ, raffle, and more.

Oct 16th - 17th
Social

Gaslamp Bar Crawl

Come join us for No Cover at venues, amazing discounts, and free welcome shots

Oct 16th - 17th
Social

Gaslamp Experience 10 Clubs

Experience the ultimate Gaslamp nightlife with our tour hitting 10 clubs in one night - guided or unguided, your choice! Free shots & Drinks

Oct 16th - 17th
Seasonal

Fright Night At Billy's

Your Friday night just got sinful. Join Billy for an unforgettable Halloween experience filled with music, costumes, and nonstop vibes.

Oct 17th - 5:00 AM
Fundraiser

Walk4ALZ

Support the 100,000 San Diegans living with dementia by joining the Walk4ALZ on Saturday, October 17th! This marks our 10th year celebrating this impactful walk. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s San Diego and will be used to support people living with dementia, their caregivers, and to fund research

Oct 17th - 9:00 AM
Farmers market

FREE Family Fun Day - Mission Valley's community market

100's of families, bounce houses, food trucks & local makers - first 100 adult tickets FREE, kids always free!

Oct 17th - 10:30 AM
Nature

Balboa Park Women's History Tour

Balboa Park Women’s History Tour October 17 – 10:30 am Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM for a guided walking tour that celebrates the incredible women who helped shape Balboa Park and San Diego’s vibrant history. The tour begins and ends at the San

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