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Events
Events
This Weekend
Kids Free San Diego | Through Thursday, Oct. 31 | 8 a.m. | Locations vary | Free | Kids ages 12 and under can enjoy free admission to 50+ local museums, the zoo, and select theme parks with a paying adult.
University Heights Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Birney Field | Free | Celebrate the season with a pumpkin patch, pie tasting, Halloween costume swap, live music, community yoga, and food vendors.
BirdStock Music Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | La Jolla Boulevard | Free | The seaside community’s fest and artisan market will feature local acts like The Bird Rockers, The Sandcasters, Tecolote Canyon, Seapoodle, and Lioneer.
Bella Vita Fest | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Little Italy | Free | Celebrate Italian culture in SD’s vibrant Little Italy neighborhood with live music, wine tastings (you’ll need to buy a special ticket for those), merchants, food, and beautiful chalk art.
2024 Rancho BEERnardo Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 2-5 p.m. | Webb Park | $65+ | Enjoy sips from 35 breweries and five wineries while supporting local causes that benefit seniors, dogs, kids, and veterans.
15th San Diego Spirits Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla, La Jolla | $79+ | Raise a glass to unlimited samples from 65+ spirits brands while enjoying a live performance from Andrew Cole, Samba dancers, and food from local restaurants.
Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 7 a.m. | SeaWorld San Diego | $28-$55 | Wear your costume and hit the ground running at SeaWorld’s inaugural Halloween-themed run — spine-tingling surprises might pop-up along the route.
Plan Ahead
Taste of OB | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 5-9 p.m. | Ocean Beach | $45 | Grab a tasting card and make your way to 40+ restaurants, breweries, and wine bars in Ocean Beach during this self-guided foodie event.
Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium | Friday, Oct. 25 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Birch Aquarium | $35-$40 | Explore the wonders + mysteries of the ocean after dark at this family-friendly Halloween event complete with live music, a costume contest, and trick-or-treat stations.
Marc Anthony: “Historia Tour” | Friday, Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. | Pechanga Arena San Diego | $63+ | The Grammy Award-winning Latin music superstar known for hits like “I Need to Know” and “Vivir Mi Vida” headlines in the Midway District.
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9-2-whoa-6-7.Six local zip codes are among the 100 priciest in the US, according to PropertyShark. The rankings: Rancho Santa Fe (92067) at No. 9; Del Mar (92014) at No. 40; Coronado (92118) at No. 57; La Jolla (92037) at No. 74; Cardiff (92007) at No. 82; Carmel Valley (92130) at No. 92. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Development
Construction began this week on a $37 million animal shelter near Riverview Parkway and Magnolia Avenue in Santee. Set to be completed in 2026, the county facility will offer new animal housing, intake during disasters, and pet adoption services at a time when local shelters are over capacity. (CBS 8)
Award
Five San Diego breweries won gold medals at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival — aka “the Oscars of the craft beer industry.” And the winners are… San Marcos’ Craft Coast Beer & Tacos, Solana Beach’s Culture Brewing Co., Oceanside’s Greek Cheek Beer Co., IB’s Pizza Port, and Mission Valley’s Puesto Cerveceria.
Biz
According to San Diego County’s 2023 annual Crop Report, the crops bringing the most agricultural value to our region are nursery + cut flower products, followed by fruits and nuts, including avocados and citrus. Bedding plants, perennials, cacti, and succulents also rake in the green — $396,623,341 annually.
Opening
Two new restaurants are opening soon at The Sasan apartment building in Mission Hills. The French cafe Paradis will be located on the ground floor, while the restaurant + bar Communion debuts on the rooftop. Want to keep up with food news, openings + closings in SD? Read more on our website.
Announced
Cue the beautiful boats glowing along San Diego Bay. The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights announced its theme for 2024 — “Peace on Earth.” The free, annual procession will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8 + Sunday, Dec. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. Sea you there.
Festival
Throw on that superhero cape and fly to the computer — for those who are eligible, open registration for badges to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 begins Saturday, Oct. 26. The virtual waiting room opens at 8 a.m. and sales start at 9 a.m. Have your Member ID ready and follow these tips.
Seasonal
Lightscape — the immersive holiday lights experience — will return to the San Diego Botanic Garden Friday, Nov. 15 through Jan. 5, 2025. The twinkling, 1-mile trail will feature new installations from global artists, plus some returning favorites like the dangling “California Poppies.” Tickets are available now.
Sports
Are the Chargers eyeing a game-changing trade after missing out on stars like Davante Adams and Amari Cooper? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Seasonal
Looking to boost your brand’s visibility? Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect place to showcase your gift-worthy products. With thousands of engaged readers, you will be seen by the right audience just in time for holiday shopping. Get in the guide.
City Guide
City Guide
🏡Staycation in style
The Coronado Crown Villa is fit for a royal family. | Photo via Airbnb
Interested in taking a staycation or looking for a place for your guests to stay during their next visit? Good news — San Diego has plenty of Airbnb + Vrbo rentals to try out.
Relax with a spacious outdoor area equipped with a lagoon-like pool and hot tub. This Mission Hills home sleeps up to eight people and is minutes from many of San Diego’s most popular activities.
Live from the Panda Cam... it’s cuteness overload. The San Diego Zoo has launched its highly anticipated Panda Cam — a 24/7 live stream showing what giant pandas Yun Chuan + Xin Bao are up to inside their Panda Ridge habitat (think: tumbling, napping, and munching on bamboo). I feel like I can’t start any new TV shows until I get my daily panda fix — this is truly riveting television.
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