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San Diego Things To Do This Weekend October 28 & 29


things to do in san diego this weekend

Plan for lots of fun things to do in San Diego this weekend.


Halloween Things To Do

Birch Aquarium Halloween Aglow

Friday, Oct. 27 & Sunday, Oct. 28 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Attendees get to trick or treat around the Aquarium, take part in games, and enjoy live music. The best part? A hands-on bioluminescence experience. MORE INFO: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/halloween-aglow


Balboa Park Carousel Free Rides & Treats for Kids

Saturday, Oct. 28 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. — Children 12 and under who come dressed in a costume get to ride the Carousel -- which will also be dressed up for the occasion -- for free and get treats!


Balboa Park Spooktacular Friday, Oct. 27 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Hang out at the rec center for food, music, games, and a costume contest. MORE INFO: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/colina_-_trunk_or_treat_23_flyer.pdf Comic-Con Museum “Mask-O-Raid III” Friday, Oct. 27 & Saturday, Oct. 28 7 p.m. — See a collection of vintage Halloween masks and costumes, and then enter costume contests! MORE INFO: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mask-o-raid-2023-tickets-726379810567 North Park Mini Park Halloween Costume Event Friday, Oct. 27 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (followed by showing of “Goosebumps” movie — Guests will be treated to a magic show and music brought to you buy a DJ. Up In Smoke BBQ will be available for the first 75 costumed individuals. MORE INFO: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/north_park_halloween_costume_event.pdf Robert Egger Sr. South Bay Recreation Center Halloween Carnival Friday, Oct. 27 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Besides the costume contest, guests can take part in games, enjoy crafts, or have fun in the jumpers. MORE INFO: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/re_south_bay_rc_halloween_carnival_flyer_0.pdf

Birch Aquarium Halloween Aglow Friday, Oct. 27 & Sunday, Oct. 28 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Attendees get to trick or treat around the Aquarium, take part in games, and enjoy live music. The best part? A hands-on bioluminescence experience. MORE INFO: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/halloween-aglow

Balboa Park Carousel Free Rides & Treats for Kids Saturday, Oct. 28 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. — Children 12 and under who come dressed in a costume get to ride the Carousel -- which will also be dressed up for the occasion -- for free and get treats!

Balboa Park Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 28 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — This free event at the Palisades Plaza includes a children’s costume contest (starting at 11:30 a.m.), games, and prizes. MORE INFO: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/balboa_park_spooktacular.pdf

Forum Carlsbad Halloween Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 28 2 p.m.-6 p.m. — In addition to live music and carnival games, guests will have the chance to trick or treat through the Forum shops and restaurants. MORE INFO: https://theforumcarlsbad.com/events/the-forum-carlsbad-halloween-spooktacular

7 p.m. at Hotel Del Coronado

Take a Haunted Happenings Tour at Hotel Del Coronado where you’ll learn about all the spirits that still haunt the hotel and hear about guests' ghostly encounters. Tickets are $35.

Wellness Things To Do

Sunday, October 29

Wellness Sunday with Meditation/Yoga/Sound Healing

Join us for a relaxing Wellness Sunday - 3 hours filled with calming meditation, rejuvenating yoga, and soothing sound healing. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-sunday-with-meditationyogasound-healing-tickets-720712790357?aff=ebdssbdestsearch


Gather in Ceremony at the Beach under the full moon. Experience sand art, reiki and other healing tools to raise your vibrational frequency!


Join Jeny Dawson of Zen Soul Balance at Sacred Sound of the Soul for a Hunter’s Full Moon Ceremony. This time in the lunar cycle is focused on internal work and self-reflection. It’s a wonderful time for gratitude and appreciation for what nature has given us. Together we will tune into the magical energy in the air.


San Diego Things To Do


Gem Diego Show 9:30 a.m. at Liberty Station There will be different retail dealers, demonstrations and exhibits. It is free and open to the public.


Noon at Mira Costa College, San Elijo Campus

Experience a variety of art-making workshops, artist demonstrations, student exhibitions, live Mariachi and other musical performances.



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