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Fall Things to do in North San Diego County
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items Looking for some fun stuff to do with the family over the next couple of weeks in SD county? Here are some ideas! We love a good pumpkin patch plus some other cool events coming up!
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October 30 6p-8p
Games, Line Dancing, Free Food and Drink, and CANDY at our church! Join us for fun in the courtyard of Mission Hills Church. Costumes are welcome, please make sure they are family-friendly. Always a good time and this year they adde...
Fall Festival
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday (10/9, 10/16 & 10/23): 9:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Halloween: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Dogs on leashes are welcome!
Admission to the pumpkin patch is free. Weekday parking is free. $10 ...
Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
Sunday - Wednesday, 9am-6pm
Thursday, 9am-8pm
Friday - Saturday, 9am-10pm
Weekday Admission (Mon-Thurs) - $20
Weekend Admission (Fri-Sun) - $25
Admission includes: Access to pumpkin patch, Marigold & Celosia flower fields, tricycle racetrack, hi...
Pumpkin Patch | Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Monday through Thursday 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday - Sunday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Admission: $5.00 per person plus tickets for all other attractions, 12 months and under Free
Carnival games, Fun Zone (6 different inflatables),Big Blue Slide, Mechanical Bull...
Pumpkin Palooza SD
Mon-Fri: 4pm to 9pm
Sat-Sun: 12pm to 9pm
Admission: $2 per person
1 Hour Wristband for Jumpers only: $34
1/2 Hour Wristband Jumpers only: $28
Kiddie Rides: $7 per ride
Petting Zoo (San Marcos Location Only) $7
Love this family owned pumpkin patch! ...
Tom's Adventures Pumpkin Patch
Take your pick (see what I did there) on an orchard in Julian to harvest your own apples! Such a fun activity and you can make a day of it with all the other food and cool places there
Orchards and Agriculture
Vista Fire is having open houses every Saturday through the end of October! Stop by to see some demonstrations and let the kiddos explore the trucks and firehouse. Always such a good time!
Vista Fire Rescue Open House
One of the biggest street fairs around! 900 booths with everything from food to antiques. There are dedicated areas for kids with rides and a beer garden for mom and dad. They expect a ton of people to attend so plan accordingly!
Carlsbad Fall Village Faire | Nov 1, 2026 | San Diego, CA Events
Oct 25, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free family event entertainment, catrin/catrina contest, vendors, food, Danza, crafts for kids, music and art!
Dia De Los Muertos Festival
October 24, 2026 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Admission: Free! Train rides, carnival games and haunted house available for small fee
Family friendly Halloween celebration with a costume parade, trunk or treat, a Nightmare Before Christmas area along with attr...
Once Upon a Hallowe'en
October 17-18, 2026 and October 24-25, 2026
Admission: $10
Explore the museum grounds, view live demonstrations and take in the craftsmanship of all the antique tractors, steam and gas engines! There will be parades, wagon rides and more to keep th...
October Tractor Show