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When autumn arrives and the summer beach crowds diminish, visitors to San Diego can relish in the region's sunny mild weather and enjoy a number of fun-filled Fall activities to enhance their vacation getaway. During San Diego's shoulder season, visitors can find a variety of annual festivals, fairs and diverse cultural entertainment.
Below is just a few of the festivals, parades and more that San Diego has to offer this Fall:
When: September 23-25, 2016
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is once again hosting the largest military Air Show in the country! This year's theme is Celebrating 100 Years of the Marine Corps Reserves.
When: September 24-25, 2016
Pacific Islander Festival showcases the cultures and customs of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia with entertainment, food, music and specialty crafts.
When: September 24-25, 2016
Adams Avenue Street Fair is SoCal's largest free two-day music festival held each year during the last weekend in September in the community of Normal Heights.
When: September 24-25, 2016
Oceanside Harbor Days are two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf including a Sandcastle competition, entertainment, Nail 'n' Sail Competition, and more.
When: September 24-25, 2016
The Julian Apple Days Festival is a two-day celebration featuring music and dancing, children's activities, a beer and wine garden, contests, and apple pie.
When: September 24-25, 2016
Experience a world full of colorful art, crafts and entertainment, delicious international food, tasty tequilas, and a craft beer and wine garden at the Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego.
When: September 28 - October 2, 2016
Be part of the scene with five days to immerse yourself in engaging films, the hottest parties, intriguing panels, celebrity sightings, and industry events.
When: September 28 - October 2, 2016
We are bringing new designers from around the world to show their never seen before collections on the FWSD Runway. This year we are featuring 26 very talented and dynamic labels/brands on the catwalk in La Jolla.
When: October 1-2, 2016
CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers.
When: October 1-2, 2016
Balboa Park is host to Maker Faire San Diego, a celebration of technology, arts, crafts, science, many more projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset.
When: October 1, 2016
Be a part of history and welcome 16th century explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo as he steps ashore on Ballast Point during San Diego's Cabrillo Festival.
When: October 1, 2016
The Grape Day Discovery Festival includes a wine and beer garden, entertainment that includes dance battles by local dance crews, music, and a pie-eating contest!
When: October 1, 2016
Pacific BeachFest has something for everyone including a fish taco contest, surf competition, beach volley ball, craft beer, kids activities and music!
When: October 5-16, 2016
The San Diego Italian Film Festival showcases the best of new Italian film with a series of premieres ranging from dramas and comedies to documentaries.
When: October 7-9, 2016
Gaslight Gathering is a convention to promote Steampunk and Victoriana aesthetics as it relates to dress, art, music, crafts, pop culture, and literature.
When: October 7-9, 2016
The annual Polish Festival in San Diego is a wonderful cultural celebration in Pacific Beach all about Polish culture, traditions and cuisine.
When: October 8-9, 2016
The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival features the works of 150+ artists, entertainment, a gourmet marketplace, the Family Art Center, and a wine and beer garden.
When: October 8, 2016
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is kicking off the fall season with its annual Fall Festival.
When: October 9, 2016
Little Italy FESTA! offers a full palette of Italian cuisine is complemented by traditional and modern Italian music, arts and crafts as well as a tribute to San Diego's rich Italian American heritage.
When: October 15-16, 2016
The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair is part businesses and non-profits on display, part fun fair and part music and dance festival. And definitely all kids!
When: October 16, 2016
Since 1989, the Escondido Grand Avenue Festival has brought live entertainment, over 500 vendors, children's rides and activities, and food.
When: October 21-23, 2016
Each Harvest Festival features hundreds of artisans exhibiting American handmade items, strolling entertainment, festival food and a Kidzone.
When: October 21-23, 2016
Borrego Days Desert Festival s filled to the brim with inspiring art, entertainment, delicious food and drink, and so much more!
When: October 22, 2016
During The Bulls of St. Agata Charge Little Italy, the streets will become the home to over 40 fine Italian bulls; the famous Lamborghini.
When: November 3-12, 2016
Experience the largest Asian Film Fest on West Coast with 100+ films from 15 countries with a movie genre for everyone and meet/greets with film cast and crew.
When: November 3-6, 2016
Art San Diego features over 500 leading contemporary artists, museum exhibitions, art labs, events, and talks focused on collecting.
When: November 6, 2016
Take in the beauty of the seaside city while browsing through unique booths, indulging in delectable eats and enjoying family entertainment at the Carlsbad Village Faire.
When: November 6, 2016
Climb aboard an old-fashioned hay ride, pan for gold, check out a Wild West Show, saddle up on pony rides enjoy two stages of live entertainment.
When: November 11, 2016
See over 4,000 Veterans, Active Military, Bands, Floats and Civic Groups celebrate Veterans Day with the San Diego Veteran's Day Parade.
When: November 17-19, 2016
The California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival will highlight current films from American Indian filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors.
When: November 20, 2016
The Mother Goose Parade is San Diego's East County's annual holiday kick-off celebration featuring whimsical floats, clowns, bands and equestrians.
Enjoy 2.5 hour whale watching cruises with multiple times daily to choose from. Departing from Newport Beach view gray whales on their migration along with finback whales, minke whales, humpback...
10% off any camping reservation at Lake Jennings.
Enjoy this great special for a full day of deep sea fishing around Catalina Island. Departing at 7:00 AM returning around 5:00 PM, from Newport Beach. Full day deep sea fishing trips are offered daily...
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