Hello October! We warmly welcome foggy mornings, sweater weather & cool nights. There is an abundance of things to do around town this month. Enjoy a variety of Oktoberfests, Taste of events, Museums, Art fests, Street fairs and Halloween. PLUS, join Team 1850 for a Harvest House Warming at our new office location in San Marcos! We are hosting an exclusive wine tasting with the Winemaker of Stehleon who also serves as the enologist for Vesper Vineyards. There will be a variety of cheese, nuts and crackers to pair with the tasting. Learn more here.
Kids Free October Museum Month
This October 1-31, kids 12 and under receive free general admission at more than 40 art, cultural, and science museums and historical sites in San Diego County when they present the Kids Free in October coupon. Things to Note: Allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult general admission ticket. MUST DOWNLOAD COUPON AND PRESENT AT TICKET BOOTH. COUPON IS AVAILABLE AT https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kids-free-october/
Enjoy amazing bites prepared by our local chefs. 5-9pm / Coronado Historical Association, Coronado Museum of History & Art www.atasteofcoronado.com
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Oct. 11-12
A two-day, eclectic, beachside festival with a variety of exciting activities, contests and entertainment. Fri 3-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm / Newport Ave & Abbott St www.oboktoberfest.com
Performances by Polish folk dancers and various musical bands. Delicious polish food and the best genuine imported polish beer. St. Maximilian Kolbe Polish Roman Catholic Mission: 1735 Grand www.polishmission.org
Dia de los Perros! Hosted by Puplogie Oct. 12
Bring your family (including your friendly dogs) out for a day of food trucks, music, trick-or-treating (for you and your pets), TONS of raffle prizes, vendor booths of all kids, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and contests including BEST TRICK, MUSICAL COMMANDS, and the FAMOUS PET HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST! New this year…The Cantina with BEER and SANGRIA! More info here!
Carmel Valley Trail 5K, 10K and 15K Oct. 12
A combination of single track and dirt service road trails through beautiful open spaces. 6-10:30am / Torrey Highlands Community Park www.enduranceraceseries.com/carmel-valley
Enjoy 50+ food tastes from some of San Diego’s best restaurants and craft beer samples from 15 local brewers. 11am-3pm / University Ave & 30th St 619-294-2501 / www.northparkmainstreet.com
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Oct. 12-13
Over 150 artists from around the globe, 3D chalk art displays, interactive art murals, non-stop live music, family art center, roving entertainment, gourmet food court, and a wine, craft beer, and spirits garden featuring local brews, distilleries and global wineries. 10am-6pm / Girard Avenue & Prospect Street www.ljawf.com
Latin American Art Fair Oct. 12-14
Presents outdoor exhibits, painting, sculpture, photography and printmaking as well as folk art, crafts, performance and culinary arts of Latin American countries. 11am-6pm / Bread & Salt: 1955 Julian Ave. 619-752-6118 / www.latinamericanartfairsd.com
Raptor Ridge Half Marathon Oct. 13
An out-n-back course that begins with 4.5 miles of flat and fast jeep road that winds east towards the San Diego Safari Park and Raptor Ridge. 7am / San Dieguito River Park, Escondido www.dirtdevilracing.com
San Diego International Film Festival Oct. 15-20
The region’s premier film event and one of the leading stops on the independent film circuit, with 200+ filmmakers gathering in San Diego to show their films every year. 619-818-2221 / www.sdfilmfest.com
Borrego Days Desert Festival Oct. 18-20
The festival has expanded to include a car show at The Mall on Saturday. Parade beginning with a fly-over of the State Park plane and local pilots on Saturday. Enjoy the music while perusing the array of artists, retail vendors, informational booths, delicious food offerings, and tasty treats. Christmas Circle Park 760-767-5555 / www.borregodays.com
Bulls of Sant’Agata Charge Little Italy Oct. 19
Over 40 classic and rare “Italian bulls,” better known as Lamborghinis. An evening with souped up rides and musical entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. 6-11pm / India St & W Fir St www.littleitalysd.com
Music, fun, craft beverage, and local businesses coming together to bring north county San Diego to life. This year we are happy to support Rancho Coastal Humane Society. 11am-5pm / 425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas www.saltdogclassic.com
Escondido Grand Avenue Festival Oct. 20
Live entertainment, over 400 vendors, children’s rides and activities, and food from around the world to the downtown tree-lined streets of Escondido. 9am-5pm / Between Center City Pkwy and Ivy 760-839-4777 / www.visitescondido.com
YMCA of San Diego County Tour de Cove Oct. 20
A fun and sweat-drenching 4.5 hour stationary cycling marathon with 100 riders and over 50 challenged athletes. 9am-1:30pm / Ellen Browning Scripps Park 858-866-0959 / www.challengedathletes.org
The finest food artisans demonstrating, discussing, and tasting their way through the vast array of premium food and wine products available. 11:30am-3pm / The Lodge at Torrey Pines 858-453-4420 / www.lodgetorreypines.com
Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun! Then, at each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe! 8am / NICU Amphitheatre, Chula Vista www.bubblerun.com
Balboa Park Halloween Family Day Oct. 26
Dozens of free craft projects for kids, Day of the Dead-themed displays and activities, costume contests and parades, carnival games with prizes, live entertainment, and food trucks. 11am-4pm / Balboa Park 619-239-0512 / www.balboaparkconservancy.org/halloween
San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Fest Oct. 26
The restaurants are selected from the region’s top culinary talent and attendees can pair them alongside a collection of local craft beers, wines and other delicious beverages. 11am-2pm / San Diego County Waterfront Park 800-316-8559 / www.sandiegomacncheese.com
Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Oct. 27
Free family-friendly event with entertainment, carnival rides, altar displays and a classic car show! 10am-4pm / Mission San Luis Rey 760-757-3651 / www.mslrdiadelosmuertos.com
1850 Realty Harvest Housewarming Party Oct. 27
Join us on Sunday October 27th from 2-5pm and help celebrate our new office space! We’ll be hosting a wine tasting party with one of our favorite winemakers in North County. Good times! Come and meet the Winemaker of Stehleon Vineyards & learn about local wine. Enjoy an afternoon of sips & snacks with us! Must be 21 to taste. Please RSVP by 10/24. (760)814-1850
