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Your Week: Dia De Los Muertos, OB Oktoberfest, LJ Art and Wine Festival, Julian Jublilee, BØRNS
Events October 9-15, 2025
Thursday | 9
Dia de los Muertos in Old Town
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will host a free experience designed to bring a traditional Mexican and South American celebration to life for San Diegans of all ages. Fiesta de Reyes will have over 60 altars, installations decorated with marigolds, Catrinas, and nightly live performances. There will be hands-on art stations, including a sugar skull painting workshop.
When: Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, November 2, 11 am to 9 pm
Where: Fiesta de Reyes, Juan Street at Calhoun Street, Old Town. fiestadereyes.com
Friday | 10
The Jägermeister Main Stage will host Electric Waste Band and Band of Gringos on Friday, followed by Wax and BoomBox on Saturday. The Buzz Cannabis Electronica Stage will feature a lineup headlined by Desert Hearts. Partygoers can kick off the event with two-for-one beers on Friday until 5:30 pm and Saturday until 1 pm, along with a Mr. & Ms. Oktoberfest competition, traditional stein-holding contests, brat eating, and a pretzel toss.
When: Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11
Where: Ocean Beach Pier, 5099 Niagara Avenue, Ocean Beach. oboktoberfest.com
Saturday | 11
Come to a free, family-friendly weekend with over 160 juried artists from across the US and Mexico, showcasing works in painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodwork, and photography. This year’s featured artist is Gregg “Viz” Visintainer, known for his bold, detailed pen-and-ink illustrations. The wine and beer garden will represent over 35 wineries, local breweries, and craft distilleries. The festivities include the Geppetto’s Toys Family Art Center, a silent auction, pet adoption stations, and live music.
When: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 10 am to 6 pm
Where: La Jolla Village Square, 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla. ljawf.com
Sunday | 12
Enjoy a hayride, learn to press cider, watch hoedown and jug band shows, and dip your own candles. You can interact with farm animals, see a reptile show, and complete a painting craft and treasure hunt. All guests can enjoy picnic tables, the homegrown pumpkin patch, a spooky maze, and lawn games.
When: Saturday, October 4 through Sunday, October 26
Where: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Highway 78, Julian. fortcross.com/autumn-jubilee
Wednesday | 15
BØRNS is the stage name of American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Garrett Clark Borns. Known for his ethereal falsetto voice, his music blends glam rock, indie-pop, and electro-pop. In 2025, BØRNS returned to live performance with the “Decade of Dopamine” tour, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his debut album, Dopamine. Opening performance by Courtney Farren.
When: Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 pm
Where: House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, Downtown. sandiego.houseofblues.com
Here's something you might be interested in.
Your Week: Dia De Los Muertos, OB Oktoberfest, LJ Art and Wine Festival, Julian Jublilee, BØRNS
Events October 9-15, 2025
Your Week: Dia De Los Muertos, OB Oktoberfest, LJ Art and Wine Festival, Julian Jublilee, BØRNS
Events October 9-15, 2025
Thursday | 9
Dia de los Muertos in Old Town
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will host a free experience designed to bring a traditional Mexican and South American celebration to life for San Diegans of all ages. Fiesta de Reyes will have over 60 altars, installations decorated with marigolds, Catrinas, and nightly live performances. There will be hands-on art stations, including a sugar skull painting workshop.
When: Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, November 2, 11 am to 9 pm
Where: Fiesta de Reyes, Juan Street at Calhoun Street, Old Town. fiestadereyes.com
Friday | 10
The Jägermeister Main Stage will host Electric Waste Band and Band of Gringos on Friday, followed by Wax and BoomBox on Saturday. The Buzz Cannabis Electronica Stage will feature a lineup headlined by Desert Hearts. Partygoers can kick off the event with two-for-one beers on Friday until 5:30 pm and Saturday until 1 pm, along with a Mr. & Ms. Oktoberfest competition, traditional stein-holding contests, brat eating, and a pretzel toss.
When: Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11
Where: Ocean Beach Pier, 5099 Niagara Avenue, Ocean Beach. oboktoberfest.com
Saturday | 11
Come to a free, family-friendly weekend with over 160 juried artists from across the US and Mexico, showcasing works in painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodwork, and photography. This year’s featured artist is Gregg “Viz” Visintainer, known for his bold, detailed pen-and-ink illustrations. The wine and beer garden will represent over 35 wineries, local breweries, and craft distilleries. The festivities include the Geppetto’s Toys Family Art Center, a silent auction, pet adoption stations, and live music.
When: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 10 am to 6 pm
Where: La Jolla Village Square, 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla. ljawf.com
Sunday | 12
Enjoy a hayride, learn to press cider, watch hoedown and jug band shows, and dip your own candles. You can interact with farm animals, see a reptile show, and complete a painting craft and treasure hunt. All guests can enjoy picnic tables, the homegrown pumpkin patch, a spooky maze, and lawn games.
When: Saturday, October 4 through Sunday, October 26
Where: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Highway 78, Julian. fortcross.com/autumn-jubilee
Wednesday | 15
BØRNS is the stage name of American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Garrett Clark Borns. Known for his ethereal falsetto voice, his music blends glam rock, indie-pop, and electro-pop. In 2025, BØRNS returned to live performance with the “Decade of Dopamine” tour, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his debut album, Dopamine. Opening performance by Courtney Farren.
When: Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 pm
Where: House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, Downtown. sandiego.houseofblues.com