How to Celebrate Día de Muertos in San Diego
8 of the city’s most colorful events honoring this 3,000-year-old Mexican tradition
The Music Festival Creating Harmony Between the US & Mexico
The annual Fandango Fronterizo event celebrates 15 years, despite shifting border policies affecting its mission
11 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: Oct. 19–22
Support independent filmmakers, have a haunting time in El Cajon, and sample the city’s best brews at Rancho BEERnardo
Farm Bathing at the Inn at Moonlight Beach
Spending 24 hours at the first WELL-certified micro-hotel in the world
I Tried It: The Haunted Amusement Park
SDM’s editorial intern summons the courage to wander through the legendary El Cajon scare trail
8 of the Best San Diego Bike Events to Attend Each Year
Pedal your way through these annual cycling adventures
6 Local Hiking Groups to Join in San Diego
Meet fellow hikers by joining other outdoor-enthusiasts on routes around the city
5 of the Most Haunted Places in San Diego to Explore this October
Ghostly homes, haunted hotel rooms, and a creepy roller coaster—here are some of the spookiest spots in the city
Dave Eggers Loves San Diego
The literary powerhouse waxes poetic on San Diego, the freedom of thinking like a dog, journalistic agony, and “age agnosticism” in anticipation of his SD Public Library event on October 9
Grammy-Winning Nickel Creek Return Home on Fall Tour
The bluegrass trio hits the Rady Shell with a new album after a nearly decade-long hiatus
16 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in San Diego 2023
From family-friendly theme park extravaganzas to bloodcurdling bar crawls, here are the best spots to have a scary-good time
13 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend Oct. 5-8
Support local filmmakers and cultural cinema, take a taste tour of North Park and sample San Diego’s best spirits
10 of the Best Trivia Nights at San Diego Bars & Breweries
Test your knowledge at these breweries, cideries, and wineries across the region
12 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: Sept. 28–Oct. 1
Peruse a local pumpkin patch, have a haunting time at Howl-O-Scream, and celebrate Beyoncé’s legacy at Rooftop Cinema Club
San Diego Events Calendar: October 2023
How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
The World’s Largest Women’s Surf Competition Returns to San Diego
140 pro surfers compete this weekend in Oceanside at the Nissan Surfer Girl Pro
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Sept. 21–24
Eat your way through Old Town, start your Oktoberfest festivities, and dine out during San Diego Restaurant Week
Event Photos: Del Mar Wine + Food Festival Grand Tasting
The inaugural event on Sept. 9 & 10 saw more than 6,000 attendees come together for an amazing weekend of eats and sips
20 Fun Indoor Activities to Try When it Rains in San Diego
Escape the rain, cold weather, and gloomy days with these indoor activities
Review: La Jolla Playhouse’s Hunter S. Thompson Musical
Joe Iconis’ new play about the revolutionary journalist highlights the continued relevance of gonzo art
Carlsbad Native Stars in Upcoming Mamma Mia! US Tour
Alisa Melendez returns home to take the stage as Sophie Sheridan in the Broadway SD musical
12 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: Sept. 13–17
Fête Mexican Independence Day in Old Town, look at art in the alleys of El Cajon, and learn the city’s hip-hop heritage in Point Loma
All Rise for Rock and Roll
The emerging OB artist found national fame following his cover of an iconic Doors song
How to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Get your red, white, and green ready to celebrate the national holiday with these local fiestas and events
San Diego Fall Film Festivals Preview 2023
Catch this season’s best festivals & check out our picks for must-see screenings at each
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: September 7–10
Chow down at the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, clue in on a new murder mystery play, and see a high-flying show from Cirque du Soleil
