Events & Festivals

A magical evening of food, friendship, nature, and the beginning of the holiday season Gather around the table for a warm and intimate Friendsgiving celebration at the Hidden Gazebo Eatery, a magical evening of food, friendship, nature, and the beginning of the holiday season. Step into our private backyard sanctuary...

Join us at The Shores Restaurant for a tail-wagging good time! Dress up your pup and stop by The Shores Lawn for our all-day doggy costume contest. Every participating pup will receive a complimentary Wag Bag (while supplies last). Enjoy delicious dining while celebrating Halloween with your furry friend! How...

Join Southwest and Coca-Cola at Balboa Park from 12-4 pm for a family-friendly day of live entertainment, games and prizes, sweet treats and food trucks, photo ops, and more in honor of America250!

Fairmont Grand Del Mar kicks off the San Diego Food + Wine Festival with its fourth annual Día de Muertos Gala on Sunday, November 1. Honoring Chef José Andrés of World Central Kitchen, the reception-style evening brings together Michelin-starred and acclaimed chefs, including Javier Plascencia, Roberto Alcocer, Drew Deckman, and...

Fairmont Grand Del Mar comes alive with Halloween magic at its Spooktacular, an outdoor celebration for the whole family. Kids can trick or treat through themed live stations, from a Witch in Candyland to a Mad Scientist's lab, while adults relax at Grand Social with seasonal fare, libations, and private...

The program brings together two audience favorites from Artistic Director Javier Velasco: the romantic QUE BONITO AMOR, set to a rapturous score of mariachi music, and the high-energy MAMBOMANIA, one of Velasco's signature works. Together, the works showcase a side of San Diego Ballet that has become a hallmark of...

Fairmont Grand Del Mar celebrates Halloween with eerie elegance at its Wicked Spooky Afternoon Tea. The experience pairs the finest afternoon tea traditions with a bewitching twist, featuring delectable finger foods and sinful sweets crafted for the season. Costumes are encouraged, and costumed guests receive an extra treat. Reservations available...

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a lively community gathering featuring live performances, interactive art-making, and a collaborative ofrenda. Attendees are invited to honor loved ones by contributing personal mementos and creative tributes to the public altar. The event also includes free admission to both the San Diego Museum of...

Mockingbird Improv is San Diego's only nonprofit improv theatre, and All Hands On Deck is a hilariously fun, interactive, and family-friendly game show based entirely on audience suggestions. Kids love shouting out things for the cast to do, making it a great pick for families looking for live entertainment together...

Attendees experience an unforgettable afternoon when Hank's House of Horrors takes over Blur Martial Arts for a single day of thrills. Families can journey through a live-actor maze before entering the Zombie Scenario Room to try a unique horror-movie self-defense experience.