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La Jolla, CA

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La Jolla Presbyterian Fall Festival - Trunk or treat10 mi

La Jolla Presbyterian Fall Festival - Trunk or treat

Today · 5 PM – 7 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 10 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

La Jolla Presbyterian Fall Festival - Trunk or treat Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5 - 7pm We will have chilly with toppings, pie in a cup stations at the La Jolla Presbyterian grounds. The pumpkins to decorate or carve and lastly classic/vintage fall games, such as tic tac toe with pumpkins, fishing for apples, corn hole will be set up on draper (no fencing around the games). Please see specific details uploaded). It will be a multi generational event. It will be free to the community. View Details

Ocean Beach Certified Farmers' Market 202610 mi

Ocean Beach Certified Farmers' Market 2026

Today · 4 PM – 8 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 10 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Ocean Beach Certified Farmers' Market 2026 Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4 - 8pm This farmer's market in Ocean Beach offers an array of groceries and goodies. Featured items include fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy products, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. There are also art & craft items, jewelry, and clothing. Come and shop! View Details

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park10 mi

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

Today · 6:30 PM – 11 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 10 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:30 - 11pm The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is BACK, with two haunts in one; a mile long terrifying outdoor trail through twisted pines and gnarled oaks and the 3,500 square foot eXperiment Maze, culminating with the NEW Dark Carnival! View Details

Little Italy Mercato Wednesday10 mi

Little Italy Mercato Wednesday

Today · 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 10 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Little Italy Mercato Wednesday Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 9:30am - 1:30pm This weekday farmer's market offers a smaller version of the Little Italy Saturday Mercato on 3 blocks of West Date Street. Featured items include farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, yogurt, baked goods, and specialty food. Come and shop! View Details

North Park Farmers Market 202610 mi

North Park Farmers Market 2026

Tomorrow · 3 PM – 7:30 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 10 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

North Park Farmers Market 2026 Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3 - 7:30pm Check out the North Park Thursday Market every Thursday from 3pm to 7:30pm, located between Granada Avenue and Ray Street on North Park Way. Shop tons of different items like fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, apparel, baked goods and more! Visit the Thursday Market website, or follow @shopnorthparkmarket on Instagram and Facebook for a list of vendors, products, updates and more! To apply to become a vendor visit northparkfarmersmarket.com ! View Details

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park10 mi

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

Tomorrow · 6:30 PM – 11 PM

City of San Diego Family Events · San Diego · 10 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:30 - 11pm The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is BACK, with two haunts in one; a mile long terrifying outdoor trail through twisted pines and gnarled oaks and the 3,500 square foot eXperiment Maze, culminating with the NEW Dark Carnival! View Details

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