Explore Fall Fun in San Diego
When autumn arrives and the summer beach crowds subside, visitors to San Diego can revel in the region's sunny, mild weather and enjoy a bounty of fun-filled fall activities to enhance a vacation getaway. Discover a wealth of annual festivals, fairs and diverse cultural entertainment during San Diego’s shoulder season!
Event listings are updated as soon as details are available. Events are subject to change or cancellation, so please check with event organizers for the most up-to-date information. This guide to San Diego fall cultural festivals and events is updated annually, so some listings may be out of date, but they still provide valuable insight into San Diego’s yearly offerings and are refreshed as new information becomes available.
September
Fall Fest at Belmont Park
When: TBD
Belmont Park's Fall Festival is back at the beach! This groovy celebration offers new and exciting activities for both kids and adults, including iconic amusement park rides, Mr. Jack O Lantern's Pumpkin Patch, live music, seasonal beer-on-tap and specialty Fall treats across the park!
Cardiff Greek Festival
When: Sept. 12-13, 2026
Food, friends, family, music and dance, kids games, culture...who could ask for anything more? Come experience Greece in Cardiff and Encinitas.
Sessions Surf Festival
When: Sept. 12-19, 2026
The vibrant convergence of surfing, film, art, and music in Encinitas.
ArtWalk Carlsbad
When: Sept. 19-20, 2026
In a venue overlooking the ocean, explore different facets of art while enjoying beautiful views, fine art on display and for sale by the artists who travel from all over the US and Mexico to show and sell their work and much more.
Adams Avenue Street Fair
When: Sept. 19-20, 2026
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.
MCAS Miramar Air Show
When: Sept. 25-27, 2026
Hailed as the largest military air show in the United States, the Miramar Air Show provides a variety of entertainment. The show features a large selection of non-flying display aircraft from the Navy, Army, United States Marine Corps, and the Air Force, as well as civilian and historic military aircraft.
Pacific Islander Festival
When: Sept. 26-27, 2026
Celebrate the culture and tradition of the Melanesian, Micronesian & Pacific Islander people with food from the islands, a cultural village, arts & craft booths and so much more!
CRSSD Festival
When: Sept. 26-27, 2026
CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival at the 12-acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more.
Julian Autumn Jubilee at Fort Cross
When: Sept. 26 - Oct. 25, 2026
Homegrown pumpkin patch, cider pressing, hayrides, hoedowns & jug band shows, candle dipping, crafts, farm animals, interactive reptile show, treasure hunt, archery, tomahawk throwing, ghost town slingshot range, spooky maze, lawn games, picnic tables, walking trails, tire swings, jug band room, and more at the Julian Autumn Jubilee at Fort Cross!
October
San Diego Italian Film Festival
When: Thru Oct. 10, 2026
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.
Pacific Beachfest
When: Oct. 3, 2026
Pacific BeachFest has something for everyone including a fish taco contest, beach volleyball, craft beer, 5K run, kids activities and music!
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
When: Oct. 10 - 11, 2026
Just steps from the beautiful Pacific Ocean on Girard Avenue, bask in beautiful San Diego sun while meandering through over 150 handpicked artist booths, for a weekend of fine art, along with delectable wines, craft beers, scrumptious food, and live music.
San Diego International Film Festival
When: Oct. 13-18, 2026
SDiFF offers world premieres, never before seen studio releases, the best in independent filmmaking and a full schedule of glamorous parties and intimate events with filmmakers.
Del Mar Harvest Festival
When: Oct. 16-18, 2026
Each Harvest Festival features hundreds of artisans exhibiting American handmade items, strolling entertainment, festival food and a Kidzone.
Borrego Days Desert Festival
When: Oct. 17-18, 2026
Experience the excitement of Borrego Days Desert Festival with live bands, an acclaimed Comedy Hypnosis Show, plus art exhibits, kid's zone, food vendors, artisans, education, adult beer garden, free to enter car show and more.
Escondido Grand Avenue Festival
When: Oct. 18, 2026
The Escondido Grand Avenue Festival in San Diego, California, transforms Historic Downtown Escondido into a lively celebration with more than 300 vendors offering unique crafts, goods, and international cuisine.
November
Carlsbad Fall Village Faire
When: Nov. 1, 2026
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.
Coronado Island Film Festival
When: Nov. 4-8, 2026
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) cordially invites makers and lovers of film everywhere to join us in this unique historic seaside village.
San Diego Food + Wine Festival
When: Nov. 6-8, 2026
Featuring dozens of events, hundreds of domestic and international wineries, the celebration of craft beer and spirits, local culinary legends and nationally recognized celebrities, and a Grand Tasting Finale on the stunning Embarcadero.
Fleet Week San Diego
When: Nov. 6 - 15, 2026
Fleet Week San Diego honors and celebrates the men and women of the military through events that entertain and alliances that thank and support these heroes.
San Diego Beer Week
When: Nov. 6-15, 2026
A 10-day celebration, promoting more than 150 independent craft breweries in San Diego County. San Diego Beer Week is brought to you by the San Diego Brewers Guild, with participation from the region's local craft breweries, allied and affiliate members.
Veterans Day
When: Nov. 11, 2026
Take the time to honor and thank those who have served in the United States armed forces at one of the many Veterans Day events, parades, memorials and museums throughout San Diego.
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair
When: Nov. 22, 2026
In the Holiday Street Fair, continuous since 1989, children’s rides, two stages of live entertainment and food and drink refreshments provide an attractive setting for the public and a great boon to our vendors.
*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website.