San Diego listeners, you don’t want to miss what’s happening today and this week across America’s Finest City. If you’re searching for fun and unique experiences, autumn in San Diego is serving up festivals, spooky happenings, live music, and unforgettable family outings. Let’s jump into Sunday. A standout event today is the La Jolla Art and Wine Festival, transforming Girard Avenue into a pedestrian paradise brimming with artist booths, wine tastings, live music, and gourmet food. Stroll the scenic village and marvel at local talent, catching live performances or sampling from the wine and beer garden. According to the festival guide, there’s children’s activities too, so families can join the fun alongside seasoned wine tasters and art collectors. In East County, the pumpkin patches are in full swing – the famous Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center welcomes visitors to pick pumpkins, navigate the straw maze, and pet friendly farm animals, perfect for making fall memories according to KPBS Events. If you’re feeling festive, head to the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo for the Pumpkin Express. This is a classic San Diego family tradition where you hop aboard a vintage train, decorate pumpkins, and explore seasonal crafts. Or, if you want to treat yourself to local flavor, El Chingon in the Gaslamp is hosting Cafe Con Las Chingonas this morning. The first 100 guests score free coffee and a lively brunch vibe. Tonight, check out live music at House of Blues where Jeremy Jordan & Age of Madness bring big rock energy, or discover fresh indie sounds from Prize Horse in the VooDoo Room. For sports and big gatherings, the Niteharts Festival at SnapDragon Stadium is on for Sunday, promising a massive outdoor concert and festival experience. Into haunted happenings? The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park runs nightly for true thrill-seekers, delivering creepy outdoor chills beneath the city’s iconic trees. SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo are also hosting their Halloween Spooktaculars, with costumes, themed shows, and trick-or-treating for children all week long. Looking ahead to the weekend, Friday brings the El Cajon HauntFest – a Halloween block party downtown with live performances, kid zones, and costume contests. Saturday, University Heights invites you to the Fall Festival at Birney Field for crafts, pumpkin activities, and community fun. Music lovers won’t want to miss Pinback at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Friday or the Native American Heritage Festival in Escondido’s Grape Day Park on Saturday, featuring music, art, and cultural exhibitions. Wherever you wander, from farmer’s markets in Oceanside to Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Old Town, San Diego is bursting with energy and options this week. Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe so you never miss an update about what’s next around town. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI