News Summary
From October 6 to 10, San Diego is a hub of activities and events, featuring best-selling authors, free museum days, Halloween-themed entertainment, and more. Families can enjoy various activities, including a matchbook story contest, concerts, theatrical productions, and community engagement events. Local attractions will be buzzing, ensuring there is something for everyone this October in the vibrant city.
San Diego is buzzing with activities and events from October 6 to 10, 2025, catering to a variety of interests including literature, food, and family-friendly fun. The weekend offers something for everyone, from bestselling authors to artistic performances and seasonal festivities.
M.L. Rio Author Event
Best-selling author M.L. Rio will discuss her latest book “Hot Wax!” on October 6 at 7 p.m. The event takes place at the Neil Morgan Auditorium within the San Diego Central Library, and tickets are available for $29.
Free Museum Days
The month of October presents an exciting opportunity for families, as children under the age of 12 can enter over 60 museums across San Diego County free of charge, when accompanied by an adult. This initiative includes notable attractions such as the Comic-Con Museum and the renowned San Diego Zoo.
Matchbook Story Contest
Running from October 1 to November 15, the San Diego Library Foundation’s matchbook story contest invites participants to submit short stories. Winners will receive both matchbooks and a $50 gift card redeemable at the library shop.
Halloween-Themed Entertainment
The Rooftop Cinema Club is hosting a series of spooky movie showings from October 6 to 10 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, with tickets priced at $20.90.
ZENTRL Taco Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, ZENTRL in Liberty Station offers an all-you-can-eat taco deal for $18 from 1 to 7 p.m. This event is perfect for taco lovers looking for a worthwhile dining experience.
Theatrical Productions
Two exciting productions are currently showing at the Old Globe Theatre: the world premiere musical “Huzzah!” about a family’s attempts to save their Renaissance fair, and “Small,” a solo play by Robert Montano that explores the protagonist’s transition from a jockey to a Broadway dancer. Both shows will run through October 19.
Another engaging production, “Blues for an Alabama Sky,” presented by Moxie Theatre, is available until October 26, focusing on the life of a blues singer in Harlem.
Other Notable Events
Fallbrook is hosting its annual Scarecrow Days throughout October, featuring a scavenger hunt and various children’s activities to usher in the fall season. Additionally, food enthusiasts should not miss the Taste of Coronado event on October 8 from 5 to 9 p.m., which supports the restoration of the Balboa Park Carousel through proceeds from the ticket sales.
The Hawktober Birds of Prey event will take place at the Spring Valley Community Center on October 8, where attendees can meet owls and hawks from 11 a.m. to noon.
Community Engagement
On October 9, families can look forward to the City Heights Burgers & Badges event at McDonald’s, offering free cheeseburgers from 4 to 6 p.m.
Concerts and Performances
Concert-goers will have the chance to see the Grammy-nominated group HAIM at Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on October 10, with tickets priced at $80.25. Additionally, Turnstile will be performing live at Gallagher Square at Petco Park the same day, with ticket prices starting at $82.25. A performance titled “A Taste of Ireland,” featuring Irish music and dance, will also take place at the California Center for the Arts on October 10.
On this date, pianist Daniel Beliavsky will perform at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library featuring classical works, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble will perform at UCSD, with ticket prices ranging from $50 to $65.
Halloween Attractions
For those looking to embrace the Halloween spirit, several themed events are scheduled, including the Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, which runs through November 1, and Brick-or-Treat at Legoland, a family-friendly celebration available until the end of the month. Also, the Howl-O-Scream event at SeaWorld features scare zones and haunted attractions, continuing until November 1.
This diverse array of events ensures that the San Diego community is filled with excitement and engagement as October unfolds, offering activities that appeal to families, art enthusiasts, and Halloween lovers alike.
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Additional Resources
- NBC San Diego
- Wikipedia: San Diego
- Times of San Diego
- Google Search: San Diego events October 2025
- San Diego Magazine
- Encyclopedia Britannica: events in San Diego
- UC San Diego Tritons
- Google News: Halloween events San Diego
- There’s San Diego
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