Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
Celebrity chefs, celebrated restaurants, wine tastings and culinary experiences throughout Del Mar.
Seasonal guides: Thanksgiving Week & Weekend Events · Holiday Lights, Christmas & Winter Events
September 2026
1 event
Wednesday, Sep 30
Running all season
5 listingsSeason Multi-week
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld
San Diego's largest nighttime Halloween event, with haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and thrill rides.
Season Multi-week
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular
Trick-or-treating, Halloween shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, rides and costumed characters.
Season Multi-week
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat
Trick-or-treating, themed entertainment, LEGO characters and family activities.
Season Multi-week
The Haunted Amusement Park
An outdoor scare trail through a former amusement park.
Season Multi-week
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
An outdoor haunted trail and maze with elaborate sets and live scare actors. (One source says it opens Oct 1.)
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞ Any week
Gaslamp Artisan Market
Local eateries, boutique shopping and waterfront dining.
∞ Any week
Liberty Public Market
Local eateries and shopping with waterfront dining.
∞ Any week
San Diego Farmers Markets
Fresh produce, flowers and goods at markets across San Diego County.
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