Events from September 26, 2026
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On September 26, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGOLAND Water Park. Splash into spring with seven slides, sandy beaches, Build-A-Raft River, Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of CHIMA Water Park. Open daily. LEGO CHIMA Water Park opens June 13. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On September 26, 2026At The Wave Waterpark Categories: Water FunThe Wave Waterpark. Slide tower, flow rider, riptide slide and more. Daily through Aug. 9, then weekends through Sept. 27. 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com -
On September 26, 2026At Southern California Railway Museum Categories: Train RidesHarry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure. Test your courage, loyalty, ambition and wit on this magical train. Through Sept. 27, closed Mon. & Tues. $72–$93. Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S “A” St., Perris, CA. www.socalrailway.org -
On September 26, 2026At San Marcos, CA Categories: FREE, Special NeedsFREE TERI Fest. The public is invited to enjoy a free afternoon of live music, delicious food, interactive art, family activities and meaningful community connection. The festival offers guests the opportunity to explore a one-of-a-kind place for all ages and abilities while bringing together neighbors, families, supporters and first-time visitors. 2–6 pm. TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd., San Marcos. www.tericampusoflife.org/event-details/teri-fest-registration -
On September 26, 2026At Poway, CA Categories: Special EventsPoway Rodeo. Theme “The Legacy Continues,” with bull riding, barrel racing, Kids’ Fun Zone and more. Sept. 25 & 26. $20–$35; Kids Buck Day (all kids $1) Saturday, 1 pm show. Poway Valley Riders Association Arena, 14336 Tierra Bonita Rd. www.powayrodeo.com -
On September 26, 2026At Old Town San Diego Categories: FREELocal Residents Ride FREE when accompanied by a full-fare guest by using the Hometown Pass. Through Sept. 30. Old Town Trolley Tours, 4010 Twiggs St. www.trolleytours.com -
On September 26, 2026At Petco Park Categories: Sporting EventsPadres Home Games. Sept. 4–6 vs. Yankees; Sept. 7–9 vs. Nationals; Sept. 18–20 vs. Marlins; Sept. 25–27 vs. D–backs. Petco Park. Tickets: www.padres.com -
On September 26, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today & tomorrow, Sept. 11, 12, 19, 25 & 26. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On September 26, 2026At Seaport Village Categories: Special EventsRingers at Seaport Village. An open-air roller-skating experience along the Embarcadero. Open daily. 821 West Harbor Dr. Details: www.seaportvillage.com/explore/ringers-roller-rink -
On September 26, 2026At Moonlight Amphitheater Categories: Theatre“Come From Away.” An inspiring, true-story musical about when Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed 7,000 stranded passengers after 9/11. Through Sept. 26, 7:30 pm. Closed Mon. & Tues. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.moonlightstage.com -
On September 26, 2026At Belmont Park Categories: FREEFREE Belmont Park’s Beachside Fall Fest. Seasonal entertainment, Halloween characters, trick-or-treating, live music and more. Through Oct. 31. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com -
On September 26, 2026At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Halloween, Amusement ParksHowl-O-Scream at SeaWorld. Select dates through Oct. 31. 6 pm–close. Recommended for adults only. $35.99. 500 SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com -
On September 26, 2026At Big Bear Lake Convention Center Categories: OktoberfestBig Bear Lake Oktoberfest. Bands, beer, food and more. Weekends through Nov. 7. Sundays are Family Fun Days, kids under 12 free. Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Tickets: www.bigbearevents.com -
On September 26, 2026At Sesame Place San Diego Categories: Halloween, Amusement ParksThe Count's Halloween Spooktacular. Silly, not-too-spooky fun. Select dates through Nov. 1, 10 am–6 pm. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com -
On September 26, 2026At North Coast Repertory Theatre Categories: Theatre“Good Night, Oscar.” Experience the glamorous, and not-so-glamorous, behind-the-scenes chaos of show business at its peak. Through Oct. 11. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. www.northcoastrep.org -
On September 26, 2026At Bates Nut Farm Categories: HalloweenPumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm. Tractor hayrides, straw maze and more. Through Oct. 31. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. https://batesnutfarm.biz -
On September 26, 2026At Liberty Station Categories: HalloweenGoff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station. Through Oct. 31, Sun.-Thurs., 9 am–8 pm & Fri.–Sat., 9 am–9 pm. 2830 Perry Rd. www.gofffamilypumpkinpatch.com -
On September 26, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: HalloweenBrick-or-Treat. Trick-or-treating, Brick or Treat Street, interactive light trail and more. Today & Sept. 26, then weekends through Nov. 1. Included with admission. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On September 26, 2026At Temecula, CA Categories: HalloweenPeltzer Pumpkin Farm. Pumpkins, petting farm and more. Through Oct. 31. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 9 am–8 pm. $2–$4. 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com -
On September 26, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenFREE Pumpkin Station. Giant slides, rides, petting zoo, pumpkins and more. Attractions require a separate ticket. Daily through Oct. 31. Hours vary by location. Del Mar, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Plaza Bonita, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., Rancho Bernardo Farm, 13421 Highland Valley Rd. & Bonita Pumpkin Farm, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com -
On September 26, 2026Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more. Through Oct. 31. Open daily, 10 am–8 pm. $6. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com -
On September 26, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, Special EventsFREE Miramar Air Show. Immersive experiences, military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic performers, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds. Through Sept. 27, 8 am. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Miramar Rd. www.miramarairshow.com -
On September 26, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: OktoberfestOktoberfest in El Cajon. Kids’ zone, games, music and more. Through Sept. 27 & Oct. 2–4. 1017 S. Mollison Ave. Tickets: www.germanclubsandiego.org -
On September 26, 2026At Fallbrook, CA Categories: HalloweenFREE Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch. Wed.–Fri., 4–8 pm; Sat., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., 12–8 pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). Through Oct. 31. 1924 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. www.fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com -
On September 26, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenThe Haunted Trail of Balboa Park. Select dates through Nov. 1. $34.99. For ages 10+. Balboa Dr. & Juniper Rd. www.hauntedtrail.net -
On September 26, 2026At Fort Cross Categories: HalloweenJulian Autumn Jubilee. Weekends through Oct. 25, 10 am–5 pm. Fort Cross, 4425 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. Tickets: www.fortcross.com -
On September 26, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, Fairs & FestivalsFREE Pacific Islander Festival. Entertainment, food, music and crafts. Today & tomorrow. Ski Beach, Mission Bay. Details: www.pifasandiego.com -
On September 26, 2026At The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Categories: ConcertMariachi USA. Four non-stop thrilling hours of puro mariachi, folklórico ballet and sing a long sky-lit fireworks finale. 6–10 pm. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org -
On September 26, 2026At Oceanside, CA Categories: HalloweenFarm Festival. Pumpkin patch, corn maze and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–4 pm. $5 parking. Mellano Farmstand, 5714 N. River Rd., Oceanside. www.mellanofarmstand.com -
On September 26, 2026At Helen Woodward Animal Center Categories: AnimalsYou Can Be A Veterinarian Camp. Discover what it’s like to work in veterinary medicine with hands-on activities, real equipment and animal interactions. 9 am–3 pm. $175.96. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe. Register: www.animalcenter.org -
On September 26, 2026At Pechanga Arena San Diego Categories: Special EventsHot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire. Watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks – Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Bigfoot, Skelesaurus and more. Today, 11:30 & 6:30 pm & tomorrow, 1:30 pm. Starting at $29. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.pechangaarenasd.com -
On September 26, 2026At Bates Nut Farm Categories: FREE, Special EventsFREE Celebrating Farm Life, Farm Education and Youth Day. Hold baby chicks, enjoy live entertainment, kids’ markets and more. 10 am–4 pm. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. https://batesnutfarm.biz -
On September 26, 2026At USS Midway Museum Categories: FREE, Special EventsFREE USS Midway’s 81st Birthday & Multi-Cultural Fair. Music, cake, history and more. 11 am–3 pm. 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org
