There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend Events Guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play!
What to KnowOur Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.comLike our mission always, our guide will do its best to span the county- north, south, east, and west — to bring you fun, fresh and affordable things to do in San Diego
Friday, Oct. 9
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.| $20+ | 21+ event
21+ festival features two days of live music, drink specials, local vendors, and more.
Autumn Concert Series: Wilfrido Terrazas
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.| Free Admission
Featuring Wilfrido Terrazas on the flute. This concert is free to attend. Seating is first come, first seated in the Winn Room and doors will open at 12:45 p.m.
HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo
5 p.m. | Included with admission ticket
Enjoy family fun after dark at this light-up-the-night event every weekend in October. This year’s celebration includes entertainment and interactive festivities.
Jack Johnson
7:30 p.m. | North Island Credit Union Amphitheater | $96+
Jack Johnson makes a stop in Chula Vista for his SURFILMUSIC tour.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Harvest Fest 2026 at Julian Farm and Orchard
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $10
Farm activities, food and beverages will be on site during operating hours. Parking is free. Saturday and Sunday ONLY – Vendors will be on the farm
Barrio Art Crawl
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free Admission
A free, family-friendly, vintage and art market at Mercado Del Barrio in the Barrio Logan Cultural District. This market will feature free Dia de Muertos kids’ crafts and local art vendors.
San Diego Coffee Festival
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. through Sunday | $25+
Try a curated coffee experience. Top specially curated roasters and exhibitors share with you their beans and flavor profiles, with live entertainment at Broadway Pier.
San Diego Humane Society: Reading to Dogs
Multiple events | Free Admission
Practice reading with some great listeners! Children of all ages are invited to multiple libraries across San Diego County to read aloud to Animal Ambassadors from San Diego Humane Society.
Sunday, Oct. 11
San Marcos Harvest Fest 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Admission
Explore 250+ vendors with local makers, food, local beer, wine or cider, and a main stage with live music.
Free Second Sunday at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (La Jolla)
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Admission
On the second Sunday of every month, the Museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required.
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival All weekend long | Free Admission
Showcasing art, regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, and family-friendly fun.