Things To Do In San Diego This Fall
The first day of fall is 13 days away marking the official beginning of the new season. A season of pumpkin spice, ghosts, trick or treating, and fun festive crafts.
How do you plan on enjoying the next couple of months?
Whether you’re picking apples, carving pumpkins, or running through a corn maze, these fall activities and events will surely get you into the festive spirit!
Fall Festivals
Julian Autumn Jubilee
WHEN: September 19th- October 24th from 11:00am to 5:00pm
WHERE: Fort Cross | Julian, California
PRICE: $25 for the Festival Activity Package (other packages available)
This seasonal event includes fun for both kids and adults!
Reptile Interactions, Hayride, Cider Pressing Demonstration, Hoedown & Jug Band Show, Petting Zoo, Candle Dipping & Painting Crafts
Feel free to bring a blanket and lunch, while relaxing under the autumn blue sky overlooking Volcan mountain in the distance.
Oktoberfest One Paseo
WHEN: October 2nd from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
WHERE: One Paseo
PRICE: Starts at $195 for a Two Day Weekend Pass
Tickets include a full German style picnic plate, and a flight of 4 oz tasters and games to play! Enjoy pours from Juneshine, Fort Point, Jetway, Embolden, and more.
San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival
WHEN: November 11- 14th from 1:00pm to 10:00pm
WHERE: Embarcadero Marina Park North & Liberty Station
PRICE: Starts at $195 for a Two Day Weekend Pass
Taste from celebrated chefs and restaurants, hundreds of domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sail boats floating by.
Explore immersive experiences displayed by brand partners or buy tickets for the Grand Tasting!
Pumpkin farms & patches
Oma's Pumpkin Patch
WHEN: September 28th - October 30th from 10:00am to 7:00pm
WHERE: Lakeside, CA
PRICE: $9 on Weekdays & $11 on Weekends
Pumpkin Station
WHEN: October 1-31st | Times vary based on location
WHERE: Stations in Del Mar, Mission Valley, Plaza Bonita & Farm locations in Bonita and Escondido
PRICE: Free
Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch
WHEN: October 1-31st | Times vary depending on day
WHERE: La Jolla
PRICE: Free
Bates Nut Farm
WHEN: September 18th- October 31st from 9:00am to 5:00pm
WHERE: Valley Center, CA
PRICE: Free
Mountain Valley Ranch
WHEN: September 25th - October 31st from 9:00am to 6:00pm
WHERE: Ramona, CA
PRICE: Free
PB Pumpkin Patch
WHEN: October 1-31st | Weekdays 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM & Weekends 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
WHERE: Pacific Beach
PRICE: Free
Apple themed fun!
Crosscut Farms Apple Picking & Farm Tour
WHEN: September 14-19th from 10:00am to 5:00pm
WHERE: Crosscut Farm and Orchard Julian, California
PRICE: $5 to enter & $15 per 1/2 peck bag of apples
Apple Star Orchard U-Pick
WHEN: September 24-27th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
WHERE: Julian Tea and Cottage Arts | Julian, California
PRICE: $25 for the Festival Activity Package (other packages available)
Apple Time Teas
WHEN: September 24-27th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
WHERE: Julian Tea and Cottage Arts | Julian, California
PRICE: $25 for the Festival Activity Package (other packages available)
These teas will be served indoors and outdoors and available To Go. The set menu is an Apple version of their four-course Cottage Classic Tea, including a cup of soup with mini cheese scone, apple themed finger sandwiches and savories, scone with curd, apple butter and whipped cream, and apple-themed dessert!
Contests
21st Annual Fishin’ in the Pines
WHEN: September 25th from 6:00am to 5:00pm
WHERE: Lake Cuyamaca
PRICE: Free
Kids aged 3-15 can compete for kayaks, trophies, bikes, fishing gear and much more! Food and drink vendors will be available as well as merchandise vendors like Anglerettes and Filthy Anglers!
Get your kids out into the fresh mountain air and let them cast a line!
Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Parade
WHEN: October 23rd from 11:00am to 12:00pm
WHERE: Bates Nut Farm
PRICE: $8 entrance fee to farm
Bring your dog in their favorite costume to enjoy the pumpkin patch and compete in the contest. Prizes will be awarded to the top dogs! Registration opens at 9:00 am. Judging and parade begin at 11:00 am.
30th Annual Scarecrow Contest
WHEN: October 9th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
WHERE: Bates Nut Farm
PRICE: $8 entrance fee to farm
Individuals or groups can design and build a scarecrow to exhibit on the Farm. Each entry will receive a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation. All winning scarecrows will be added to the famous scarecrow collection.
Annual Costume Contest & Parade
WHEN: October 24th from 9:00am to 1:00pm
WHERE: Bates Nut Farm
PRICE: $8 entrance fee to farm
Show off your Halloween costumes! Participants will get a certificate of participation, halloween treats and a tractor hayride ticket. Registration begins at 9:00, and costume parade and judging begin at 11:00.
haunted Events
Into the Woods Production
WHEN: October 1-3rd from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
WHERE: Dixon Lake Park
PRICE: $20
Enjoy the show while immersed in the woods at Dixon Lake Park. Featuring a live orchestra enchanting you with the glorious Stephen Sondheim score. Masks must be worn within 6ft. of others outside your party.
Movies by the Pool: The Haunted Mansion
WHEN: October 7th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
WHERE: The Lafayette Hotel
PRICE: Free, RSVP required
Cozy up poolside or dive in for The Haunted Mansion. Poolside drinks and specialty menu items will be available. RSVP is required because poolside seats are limited. Feel free to bring blankets and chairs.
Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration
WHEN: October 9-31st from 10:30am to 2:45pm
WHERE: Campo Depot
PRICE: $18 for Adults, $14 for children (ages 3-12) & $5 for toddlers under 3
Ride decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego county mountains as fall descends upon Campo, CA. Walkthrough our themed Display Building complete with Halloween scenes, a pumpkin patch, and a creepy cast of ghosts and ghouls.
AleSmith Fright Nights featuring Scareventures
WHEN: October 22-31st from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
WHERE: AleSmith Brewing Company
PRICE: $7
Halloween fear served with a beer! Venture to the tasting room will be decorated with a hauntingly festive vibe, or walk to the brewery's shipping docks and facilities, all the way back to the Zien Family Farm just to see what that secret ingredient is making Evil Dead Red so darn irresistible.
Mystery Masquerade: Halloween Burlesque Show
WHEN: October 23rd at 7:00pm
WHERE: Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center
PRICE: $25- $50
Come see the Flaunt Dance Studio & Queen Bee's Halloween Burlesque Show! Live music performed by Charlie Arbelaez. Costumes are welcome!
Trunk or Treat
WHEN: October 29th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
WHERE: Newbreak Church Tierrasanta Campus
PRICE: Free
Bring your kids and get into costume and play your way through carnival-style games at each of the decorated trunks to win candy and prizes!
