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Día de los Muertos

Traditional and Authentic Celebrations

Honor lost loved ones and immerse yourself in traditional and authentic Mexican Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations throughout San Diego.

Dia de los Muertos - Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Day of the Dead Celebrations

Sherman Heights Día de los Muertos Festival

When: Oct. 10 - Nov. 2, 2024
Embrace Mexican culture during Sherman Heights' Dia de los Muertos with a traditional celebration, official altar blessing, live performances, food and more.

Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

When: Oct. 26, 2024
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Mariachi Los Camperos at San Diego's beautiful waterfront venue, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival

When: Oct. 27, 2024
Dia de los Muertos in Downtown Oceanside will have altars, arts & crafts, por siempre car show, a chalk cemetery and more!

SeaWorld Día de los Muertos

When: Nov. 1-3, 2024
Celebrate at SeaWorld as large, beautifully dressed Catrina statues will welcome guests as they discover ofrendas (offerings) of mementos and flowers honoring loved ones who have passed. There will also be traditional food options available for purchase in the park.

Día de los Muertos San Diego

When: Nov. 2-3, 2024
Dia de los Muertos San Diego transforms the historic neighborhood of Liberty Station into a bustling mercado with artisan makers, vibrant décor, dozens of dining options, bountiful margarita selections, and live performances throughout the weekend.

Downtown Chula Vista's Día de los Muertos

When: Nov. 2, 2024
Downtown Chula Vista transforms into a beautiful and lively, cempasúchil filled celebration for the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration!

Dia de los Deftones

When: Nov. 2, 2024
Dia de los Deftones returns to Petco Park for a celebration of music and culture. 

*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website.

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Make San Diego your awesome autumn escape and activate smile mode with a variety of festivals, haunting Halloween celebrations, plenty of outdoor activities, and diverse cultural entertainment.

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The 23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival is ’Celebrating the Power of Film’ October 16-20!  Film Lovers and Filmmakers from around the world will come together to celebrate the art of cinematic storytelling.

The 5-day festival will feature Red Carpet events, including the Opening Night Film Premiere and Reception in Balboa Park and the Night of the Stars Tribute in La Jolla. Enjoy Studio and Independent Features, Documentary and Short Film screenings along with Filmmaker Q&As and Panels at AMC UTC 14 @ Westfield UTC.   

Attendees can also look forward the ‘always sold out’ Culinary Cinema as well as the Fest Lounge, VIP exclusives, parties, food, drinks and networking events!

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Del Mar Wine + Food Festival

Oct 2 - Oct 7, 2024

Located in one of Southern California’s most iconic beach communities and travel destinations, the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival boasts six days of jam-packed unique culinary experiences featuring an all-star lineup of culinary talent, curated wine experiences from top-notch producers, walkaround tasting adventures, immersive lifestyle events, and more!

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Fleet Week San Diego 2024

Nov 1 - Nov 11, 2024

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Nov 6 - Dec 31, 2024

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