Events & Festivals

Scream Diego is San Diego’s ultimate Halloween and horror convention, bringing together fans for a day packed with spooky fun and thrilling experiences. Attendees can immerse themselves in horror-themed tabletop games, creative cosplay, engaging panels, and live entertainment, all curated by the team behind popular pop culture events like Fangaea...

The SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl brings the excitement of college football back to San Diego, uniting fans for a thrilling matchup that celebrates local tradition and community spirit. As a long-standing holiday event, the bowl game is known for energizing the city, supporting tourism, and generating significant economic impact. With SDCCU’s...

Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot in Balboa Park, San Diego, is a beloved holiday event that brings the community together for a festive run or walk in support of those experiencing homelessness. Participants of all ages enjoy a lively atmosphere with costumes and family-friendly activities, all while...

A winter wonderland takes over Gallagher Square at Petco Park for select dates in December, complete with nightly snowfall, a 40-foot Christmas tree, and twinkling light displays. Your admission includes visits with Santa, carousel rides, a Christmas train, carnival games, and sledding on real snow. Local artisan shops and seasonal...

LEGOLAND California transforms into a holiday celebration where families can dance around a giant LEGO tree, catch seasonal shows, and snap photos with brick-built characters dressed for the season. The park adds festive touches throughout, from limited-time treats to new photo spots featuring a LEGO Santa with his sleigh and...

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. Visitors can enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day, making it a popular destination for families and friends. The festival...

Fright for Future transforms real-world concerns about climate, animal welfare, and social issues into a free haunted maze experience that's been ranked San Diego's scariest attraction. Running over two weekends in October, the walk-through brings awareness to pressing global challenges through immersive scares rather than typical horror tropes. Recommended for...

Mr. Jack O' Lanterns brings a full-service pumpkin patch experience to San Diego's Clairemont neighborhood. You can browse seasonal pumpkins, arrange custom carvings, or set up delivery straight to your door. The patch caters to everything from casual family visits to birthday parties and corporate orders.

Champion dancers bring intricate footwork and hard-shoe rhythms to the stage while world-class musicians play fiddle, uilleann pipes, flute, and accordion. The evening weaves together Irish dance, live traditional music, storytelling, and hauntingly beautiful vocal harmonies that capture the spirit of the season. You will hear timeless tales of Irish...

An ordinary Carlsbad car wash transforms into an immersive drive-through nightmare filled with terrifying live performers, cinematic lighting, dense fog, haunting sound, and special effects. Unlike a traditional haunted house, you experience the entire attraction from inside your own vehicle as you drive through the transformed car wash. Founded in...