Del Mar Wine + Food Festival Grand Tasting & Coastal Cowboy Dinner
October 4
From October 2-7, the second annual Del Mar Wine + Food Festival kicks off, with all Grand Tasting ticket proceeds benefiting Feeding San Diego. On October 4, as part of the culinary dinner series, a Coastal Cowboy dinner with Experience Scottsdale will be held to support Promises2Kids.
San Diego Civic Dance Arts Fundraising Nights of Theater (FNOT)
October 4
On October 4, the Casa Del Prado Theater will host this fundraising event to support San Diego’s theater arts programs and other community initiatives.
San Diego Humane Society’s 38th Annual “Fur Ball” Gala
October 5
The 38th annual Fur Ball gala will take place on October 5. It will offer a night of cocktails, silent and live auctions, and a vegetarian meal by chef Jeffrey Strauss. Proceeds from the gala benefit the Humane Society’s animal welfare programs.
Ronald McDonald House Dinner With Friends
October 5
On October 5, enjoy a Kentucky Derby-themed dinner to support Ronald McDonald House‘s mission of providing care for families with children undergoing medical treatments.
Kitchens for Good: Wasted
Oct 9 & 13
The first part of this two-part event, the Dinner Party, occurs on October 9 at Building 177 in Liberty Station. The follow-up Food Festival happens on October 13 at South Promenade, Liberty Station, where chefs craft small plates from food items typically wasted. Proceeds benefit Kitchens for Good’s sustainability programs.
Feeding San Diego: Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party
October 10
Join an intimate dinner at a newly renovated Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The evening will highlight Feeding San Diego’s hunger relief programs, particularly the School Pantry Program. It will feature dishes by chefs like Jason McLeod, Nic Webber, and Yara Lamers, with a dessert by chef Claudia Sandoval. Proceeds will aid over 100,000 local children experiencing hunger.
Raise Up for Monarch
October 10
Also, on October 10, the Monarch School Project’s fundraiser will take place at its Barrio Logan campus. The event features campus tours, student performances, and food and drink to support unhoused youth through Monarch School programs.
The New Children’s Museum’s “The Magical Treehouse” Gala
October 14
The downtown museum will host its annual gala, featuring a storybook-inspired theme, live entertainment, food, art installations, and a live auction. Proceeds benefit access and impact programs for children, including free field trips for Title I schools.
DIGNI-TEA Event by Alliance San Diego
October 24
Hosted at San Diego Made, this charity tea time supports Alliance San Diego’s mission to foster community connections and increase civic engagement.
Voice of Our City Choir Gala and Benefit Concert
October 26
This gala, set for October 26, will take place at San Diego’s waterfront venue EVE. The soirée will include live jazz, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a performance by the choir to support its mission of empowering the homeless community through music. Ticket sales will benefit housing, health, and community programs.
