Events & Festivals

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...

Floating pumpkins light up a heated pool as families splash through this Halloween celebration at The Plunge San Diego. You can tackle an aqua obstacle course, catch poolside tunes from a live DJ, watch hula hoop performances, and enter a costume contest with cash prizes. Glow accessories, face painting, games...

Explore the natural beauty of Mission Trails Regional Park with a guided hike to Kumeyaay Lake. These hikes are free but require advance registration due to limited capacity. You'll experience diverse terrain and should be prepared with proper attire and water for the conditions.

Holiday at the Rancho invites you to enjoy a classic holiday atmosphere at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. The event features holiday lights, decorations, musical performances, a tree lighting, crafts, and a snowball fight. Additional activities include face painting, train rides, an outdoor movie, and a special visit from Santa.

The Holiday Market is an annual event celebrating and supporting small businesses by showcasing talented local crafters and artists. You’ll find a great opportunity to discover unique holiday gifts while supporting the local community. The market takes place in the Inamori Pavilion, and admission is included with general garden admission.

A craft beer, mead, and wine festival set among the greenery of Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, this annual event pairs unlimited tastings from local brewers with live music, food, and vendor booths. All proceeds go directly to supporting the gardens and the Amigos de Vista Lions Club, so your ticket...

For fifteen years, this free festival at Encinitas Community Park has brought together rising talent, seasoned pros, and skateboarding legends to celebrate the progression of women's skateboarding. Competitions span vert, bowl, and street disciplines, while a family-friendly vendor village, learn-to-skate clinics, and food trucks round out the day. Proceeds benefit...

Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready for an Oktoberfest bash on the waters of Mission Bay! Hop aboard the William D. Evans sternwheeler boat for a Bavarian celebration featuring refreshing beer options and savory snacks such as a bratwurst station and a giant pretzel with mustard dip and beer cheese...

Guests are invited to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for an exclusive wine dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, part of the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival. The evening showcases the iconic wines of Chateau Montelena, the Napa Valley winery whose Chardonnay famously bested France's...