Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village   Dec. 1 
Time/Place: 4-8pm / India St & W Fir St  
For more information: 619-233-3898 / www.littleitalysd.com

SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off   Dec. 2 
40 local restaurants, 30 local handmade vendors. Local craft beer and wine garden. 
Time/Place: 11am-5pm / Thorn & 32nd Streets in North Park  
For more information: www.sonofestchilicookoff.com

Balboa Park December Nights   Dec. 7-8 
Complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums from 5-9pm.  
Time/Place: Fri 3-11pm, Sat 12-11pm / Balboa Park  
For more information: www.sandiego.gov/december-nights

La Mesas Holiday in the Village   Dec. 7-8 
Time/Place: 5-9pm / La Mesa Village  
For more information: 619-606-2028 / www.lamesavillageassociation.org

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights   Dec. 8 
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Mission Bay & Beaches  
For more information: 858-488-0501 / www.mbyc.org

Santa at the Lakes   Dec. 9 
Time/Place: 10am-3pm / Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve  
For more information: 619-596-3141 / www.santeelakes.com

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights   Dec. 9 & 16 
The parade proceeds from Shelter Island past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Pier at Cesar Chavez Park and the Ferry Landing in Coronado.  
Time/Place: 5pm / San Diego Bay   
For more information: www.sdparadeoflights.org

San Diego Holiday Half Marathon   Dec. 15 
Travels SW along Carmel Mountain Road along the 56 bike path and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach.  
Time/Place: 5am-12pm / Hotel Karlan, Ranch Penasquitos  
For more information: www.sandiegoholidayhalf.com

San Diego International Auto Show   Dec. 27-30 
Over 400 vehicles from 30+ global manufacturers.
Time/Place: Thur-Fri 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm / SD Convention Center  
For more information: 858-550-0080 / www.sdautoshow.com

SDCCU Holiday Bowl   Dec. 31 
Time/Place: 4pm / SDCCU Stadium  
For more information: www.holidaybowl.com

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1. Old Town San Diego’s Dia de los Muertos Nov 1 - Nov 4, 2018, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Old Town San Diego’s Día de los Muertos is a celebration of the history, culture, and heritage of the region that honors one of its most important holidays.
Price: Free
Location: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - 2613 San Diego Ave., San Diego
For more information visit Old Town Dia de los Muertos

2. 2018 San Diego Beer Week Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2018
San Diego Beer Week is a 10-day celebration, promoting more than 130 independent craft breweries in San Diego County. 
For more information visit SD Beer Week

3. 19th San Diego Asian Film Festival Nov 8 - Nov 17, 2018
The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is San Diego’s premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema. 
Price: Tickets are $9-12 per film / Films at 4pm are FREE
Location: Refer to website
For more information visit SD Asian Film Festival

4. San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Nov 12 - Nov 18, 2018
Now in its 15th year, the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival® is the largest wine and culinary classic on the West Coast and is a signature event for the city of San Diego.
Price: Refer to website
Location: Refer to website
For more information visit SD Wine & Food Festival

5. Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival Nov 16, 2018, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us on Friday, November 16th at 6:30PM in the Carlsbad Premium Outlets center court to welcome Santa and help him light the 2-story holiday tree.
Price: Refer to website
Location: Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 5620 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
For more information visit Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival

6. Holidays at LEGOLAND Nov 17, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019
Experience the magic of the Holidays at LEGOLAND with music and twinkling lights & the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas Tree. 
Price: Free with admission
Location: LEGOLAND California- One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
For more information visit Holidays at LEGOLand

7. SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration Nov 17, 2018 - Jan 5, 2019, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is a holiday waiting to be made, with seasonal shopping, festive food and drinks, and stunning live shows. 
Price: Included with park admission
Location: SeaWorld San Diego - 500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
For more information visit SeaWorld Christmas

8. San Diego Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K Nov 22, 2018 , 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Run for the Hungry is a 5K/10K run/walk through downtown San Diego on Thanksgiving morning benefiting the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
Price: $34-$60
Location: 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information visit Run for the Hungry

9. San Diego South Bay Turkey Trot & Food Drive 15K, 10K & 5K Nov 22, 2018 , 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Put your turkey in the oven, pack up the family and come and run or walk San Diego South Bay Turkey Trot & Food Drive that has 3 distances to choose from.
Price: $26-$72
Location: Rohr Park - 4548 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita, CA 91902
For more information visit SD South Bay Turkey Trot

10. Coronado 5K Turkey Trot Nov 22, 2018 , 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
5k Turkey Trot benefit Rady Children’s Hospital.
Price: $15-$45
Location: Tidelands Park - 2000 Mullinex Dr., Coronado, CA 92118
For more information visit Coronado 5k

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Oktoberfest in El Cajon   Sept. 28-30 & Oct. 5-7
Time/Place: 1017 South Mollison Avenue 
For more information: 619-442-6637 / www.germanclubsandiego.org

San Diego International Film Festival   Oct. 10-14
A unique film experience.
For more information: 619-818-2221 / www.sdfilmfest.com

Fashion Week San Diego   Oct. 12-14
Time/Place: LUX Art Institute, Encinitas 
For more information: 858-270-9466 / www.fashionweeksd.com

Row for the Cure   Oct. 13
4.5 kilometer course through Mission Bay. All entry fees and donations benefit Susan G. Komen San Diego. 
Time/Place: 7am-12pm / North Ski Beach, Mission Bay 
For more information: 858-573-2760 / www.komensandiego.org/row
 
San Diego Kids Expo & Fair   Oct. 20-21
150 local and national companies that have products and services catered to kids and families.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds 
For more information: 619-269-9441 / www.sandiegokidsexpo.com

Craft Classic Half Marathon & 5K   Oct. 21
Sweeping views, challenging hills and a delicious craft beer reward at the finish line at Green Flash Brewing Co. 
Time/Place: 6:30am-12pm / 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd. 
For more information: www.craftclassic.com/san-diego
 
Fleet Week San Diego   Oct. 22-28
For more information: 619-858-1545 / www.fleetweeksandiego.org

Trick-or-Treat on India Street   Oct. 26
Time/Place: 5:30-7:30pm / Little Italy 
For more information: 619-233-3898 / www.littleitalysd.com
 
San Diego Monster Bash   Oct. 27
Along six blocks in the East Village.
Time/Place: 6pm-Midnight / Gaslamp Quarter    
For more information: www.wckdvillage.com

Balboa Park Halloween Family Day   Oct. 27
Over two dozen participating museums and cultural attractions.
Time/Place: 11am-4pm / Balboa Park 
For more information: 619-239-0512 / www.balboaparkconservancy.org

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Julian Grape Stomp Festa   Sept. 1
Time/Place: 11am-6pm / Menghini Winery  
For more information: www.visitjulian.com

Burgers & Beers   Sept. 8
More than 20 of San Diego’s best restaurants compete to win the “Best Burger” award. Enjoy unlimited beer samples from over 40 San Diego breweries.
Time/Place: 1-4pm / Golden Hill Park  
For more information: www.readerburgersandbeer.com

KGB Sky Show   Sept. 8
Fireworks display following the SDSU football game.
Time/Place: 5pm / SDCCU Stadium 
For more information: https://101kgb.iheart.com

San Diego Blues Festival   Sept. 8
Time/Place: 12-8pm / Embarcadero Marina Park North  
For more information: www.sdbluesfest.com

Taste of Downtown   Sept. 13
Tastes from more than 40 Restaurants located throughout the East Village, City Center and Gaslamp Quarter.
Time/Place: 5-9pm / Downtown San Diego
For more information: 619-234-0201 / www.downtownsandiego.org

Ironman 70.3 Superfrog   Sept. 16
Time/Place: 7-11am / Imperial Beach Pier  
For more information: www.ironman.com

San Diego Festival of Beer   Sept. 22
Time/Place: 12-5pm / Broadway Pier
For more information: www.sdbeerfest.org

San Diego Restaurant Week   Sept. 23-30 
For more information: www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

La Mesa Oktoberfest   Sept. 28-30
Time/Place: La Mesa Village  
For more information: www.lamesaoktoberfest.org

Adams Avenue Street Fair   Sept. 29-30
Time/Place: Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm / 34th and Adams Avenue, Normal Heights
For more information: 619-282-7329 / www.adamsavenuebusiness.com

Photo credit: Photo by Brigitte Tohm

San Diego County Fair   June 1-July 4
“How Sweet it Is”  Theme this year. Come check it out!
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Del Mar Fairgrounds 
For more information: 858-755-1161 / www.sdfair.com

Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax   July 2-August 12
Time/Place: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM/ The Old Globe - 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101
Price: Tickets start at $30.00
For more information: Dr. Seuss's The Lorax

California State Games   July 12-15
Includes 10,000 competing in 23 sports. Opening Ceremonies includes an athlete parade, torch lighting and fireworks. 
Time/Place: SDCCU Stadium
For more information: www.calstategames.org

San Diego Pride Festival   July 13-15
There will be 4 phenomenal stages, spanning 2 days, with over 100 entertainers and thousands of your closest friends. 
Time/Place: 12-10pm / Marston Point, Balboa Park 
For more information: www.sdpride.org

Del Mar Racing Season   July 13-Sept. 3
Time/Place: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. 
For more information: 858-755-1141 / www.dmtc.com

Over The Line Tourney   July 14-15 & 21-22
San Diego’s beach softball Over the Line Tournament
Time/Place: 7:30am-6pm / Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Park 
For more information: www.ombac.org/over-the-line

Comic-Con International   July 19-22
The largest comics and pop culture event in the United States
Time/Place: San Diego Convention Center   
For more information: www.comic-con.org

Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition   July 28
Check out the action where more than 60 dogs are expected to participate in this family friendly event
Time/Place: 8am-3pm / Next to the Imperial Beach Pier 
For more information: www.surfdogevents.com/imperial-beach

Concert At The Lakes   July 28
A benefit for the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Foundation & Santee Lakes Foundation
Time/Place: 4-10pm / Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Lake 1 
For more information: www.concertatthelakes.com

Solana Beach Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike   July 29
Time/Place: 6:50am / Fletcher Cove   
For more information: www.kozevents.com

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