Happy September! The world shall now transform into pumpkin everything…
The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival and Restaurant Week are this month, plus art shows, car shows and a whole bunch of festivals including the Viking Festival in Vista, Adams Avenue and Oktoberfest. The Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm and in Del Mar will open this month. The first day of autumn is 9/22. It’s the last month for Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido. A number of Halloween events start in September. Pickleball is new in the Gaslamp streets.
Oktoberfest:
Carlsbad Sep. 20 https://www.rotaryoktoberfest.org/
El Cajon Sep. 26-Oct. 5 https://events.germanclubsandiego.org/e/oktoberfest-el-cajon-25
Encinitas Sep. 28 https://www.encinitasoktoberfest.com/
La Mesa Oct. 3-5 (largest in San Diego) https://www.lamesaoktoberfest.org/
Mission Hills Sep. 12 https://www.missionhillsoktoberfest.com/event-details-registration/2025-mission-hills-oktoberfest
Ocean Beach Oct. 10-11 https://www.oboktoberfest.com/
Pacific Beach Oct. 4 https://www.pacificbeachfest.org/
Movies in the Park all over San Diego:
https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/
Bill Magee:
Sep. 27, Something Wonderful, songs of Stevie Wonder, featuring Kogee Soul Reprise, Sunshine Brooks Theatre, Oceanside 7pm $30+
Oct. 4, Dragonfly Music Festival, Bornemann Theatre, San Marcos 12-7pm $50-$135, 7 diverse bands on 2 outdoor stages plus Sir Robert Parker in the courtyard on piano, local vendors, all ages
Oct. 9, Shipwrecked, Halloween Dance Party, Live at the Centre Rooftop, Escondido 6-9:30pm $20, VIP tables of 4 $120, costume contest
Oct. 10, Jesse Ray Smith and Whitney Shay w/Aaron Lind, Sunshine Brooks Theatre, Oceanside 7pm $30+
Oct. 31, Django’s Jazz Caravan featuring Gregory Page, Pino Noir, Gunhild Carling, Whitney Shay, Nathan & Jessie, Center for the Arts, Escondido, two shows 3:30 and 8pm
Ron Ebel:
Gone Blonde:
Sep. 12, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
Oct. 31, Encinitas Elks Lodge 7-10pm
Nov. 1, Bike the Coast 10am-5pm
Custard Pie:
Sep. 12, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 7pm
Sep. 27, Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, Encinitas 8:30pm
Oct. 4, Larry’s Beach Club, Oceanside 8:30pm
Oct. 18, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
Oct. 24, Encinitas Elks Lodge 7pm
Oct. 31, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Cool Rush Band:
Aug. 31, Campland on the Bay, San Diego 7pm
Sep. 5, Fast Times, San Diego 7pm
Sep. 12, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Sep. 20, SD Country Estates Car Show, Ramona 5pm
Oct. 10, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Oct. 12, Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center 12pm
Oct. 25, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Lifetime Rocker:
Aug. 31, HTBS/LTR, Glen Eden Sun Club, Temescal Valley 8pm
Sep. 1, Yacht Rocker, Pechanga Pool Party! Temecula 12-4pm
Sep. 4, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Sep. 12, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Sep. 18, Major Dudes, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 8pm
Sep. 19, Monte De Oro Winery, Temecula 6pm
Oct. 2, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Oct. 3, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Anthony Cullins:
Aug. 31, Winston’s, Ocean Beach, Earl Thomas birthday celebration 5-9pm
Sep. 6, Casa Estrella’s, Fallbrook 5:30pm
Sep. 7, Stone Brewing Tap Room, Oceanside 3pm
Sep. 12, Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook 5pm
Sep. 13, Village Roots, Fallbrook 6pm
Sep. 26, Jazzy Wishbone, Oceanside 7pm
Sep. 27, Beaumont’s Eatery, La Jolla 9pm
Oct. 17, Stone Brewing Tap Room, Oceanside 3pm
Oct. 18, Brooks Theater, Oceanside 6pm
Daring Greatly:
Oct. 4, Dragonfly Music Festival, Bornemann Theater, San Marcos
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Tony Suraci:
Pretending Chrissie:
Sep. 7, The Quartyard, San Diego, 6pm $15/$20 http://returntothe80s.eventbrite.com/
Sep. 12, Alejandra’s Mexican Cantina, Carlsbad 7pm
Oct. 25, Bornemann Theatre, San Marcos 7pm
Nov. 14, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
http://pretendingchrissie.com/
Raynaldo Martine:
Sundays except Sep. 7, Open Mic at Coomber Winery, Oceanside 6pm
Bonsall:
Harlow’s Lounge has live music scheduled semi-regularly, check their website for the current updates. Open Thursday-Saturday 4-10pm
Fallbrook:
Sep. 5, Wine & A Bite Art Walk, cancelled
Fallbrook First Fridays: Sep. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, 10am-9pm
Sep. 12, Movies in the Park, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Community Center 5:30pm
Sep. 26, End of Summer Ice Cream Social, Baskin Robbins 3pm
Oct. 19, Harvest Faire, downtown 9am-4pm
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 29, Village Artisan Fair
Dec. 6, 44th Annual Christmas Parade
Dec. 12, Holiday Wine & A Bite Art Walk
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
Warrior Avenues:
The donation drive for basic hygiene items for our military personnel is ongoing. More details are on the website. Other resources are available in support of active military, spouses and veterans. Items can be dropped off at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce or email courtney@warrioravenues.org to coordinate a drop off or pick up of donations.
Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:
Sep. 28, at Jackie Heyneman Park on S. Mission under the gazebo, bring your own chairs, 2-5pm, held on the 4th Sunday of each month. For more information email Daniel at eminentsun@icloud.com. See Solana Beach for another drum circle there.
Fallbrook Farmers and Artisan Market:
Saturdays 9am-1:30pm, on Main between Hawthorne and Fig, more info 760-728-5845 or info@fallbrookfarmersmarket.org
This is an informative website about Fallbrook you may want to check out: www.everythingfallbrook.org
Fallbrook Art Center:
Sep. 16-Oct. 18, Southwest Artistry Exhibition
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
Sep. 5, The Blues Brothers (1980) John Belushi, Dan Ackroyd
Sep. 12, The Philadelphia Story (1940) Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart
Sep. 19, Marnie (1964) Alfred Hitchcock with Sean Connery
Sep. 26, Jumanji (1995) Robin Williams
Movies 7pm, doors 6pm $8/$10
Check their website for late updates
Live Events:
Sep. 5, Blue Bandido live music before The Blues Brothers movie
Sep. 6, Always Tina and Start Me Up, tributes to Tina Turner and Rolling Stones 7pm $30
Sep. 20, Legends of the 70’s British Rock Royalty tribute 7pm $30/$45
Sep. 21, Range Ensemble, Fallbrook Music Society Season Opener 2pm $20/$25
Sep. 27, Mamas & The Papas Experience 7pm $35/$45
Oct. 4, Fallbrook Bonsall Int’l Film Festival 10am-8pm, sponsored by www.fbiff.org
Oct. 11, Kenny Metcalf, Elton John tribute 7pm $30/$45
Oct. 25, Turn the Page, Bob Seger & Silver Bullet tribute $30/$45
Nov. 1, Jack Write’s Superstar Neil Diamond Tribute 7pm $45/$60
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Fallbrook Land Conservancy:
Oct. 5, Stagecoach Sunday 11am-3pm, wagon rides, BBQ, live music, beer/wine garden, photography exhibit, more
www.fallbrooklandconservancy.org
Fall Festival of Gems:
Oct. 12, Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, 123 W. Alvarado, free admission and parking
https://fallbrookgemandmineralsociety.wildapricot.org/
Fallbrook Wine Fest:
Oct. 25, Daily Blooms Farm, wine, music, food, community 11am-8pm
Fallbrook VFW Post 1924:
Lots of special events and meals, brunch, Bike Night last Friday of the month, and more, open to the public.
Vista:
Viking Festival:
Sep. 20-21, 23rd Annual Festival celebrating The Year of the Valkyrie, Antique Gas & Steam Engine, Vista, demonstrations, competitions, exhibits, live music, beer/food and more
https://vistavikingfestival.com/
Moonlight Theater 2025 Season:
Sep. 10-27, Prince of Egypt
Ticket prices for the Moonlight Concert Series range from $25-$75 with free parking. The concert series runs through October.
Oct. 2, Anything for Salinas Band: Tribute to Selena
Oct. 3, 24k Magic: The #1 Tribute to Bruno Mars
Oct. 4, Pop 2000 Tour
Escondido:
Center for the Arts:
Saturdays in September: Beginner Swing Classes with Mercedes Moore 2pm
Sep. 14, Sound Meditation/Body Movement with Noriko Whitfield 11am $35
Sep. 26-28, Hidden City Film Festival, weekend of movies
Sep. 27, The Family Stone with The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble $30-$102
Oct. 2, Wicked Tinkers, Celtic music 7pm
Oct. 4, San Diego Tijuana Int’l Jazz Festival 3-9pm
Oct. 9, Kaki King with The String Revolution 7pm
Oct. 10, A Taste of Ireland, music and dance 7:30pm $59-$95
Hidden City Sounds Series 7pm:
Oct. 3, Euphoria Brass Band featuring Rey Wolf
Oct. 10, Mohavisoul
Musica en la Plaza 7pm Lyric Court:
Sep. 5, Wapacheros
Sep. 12, Los Guevara
Sep. 19, Los Montano
The Grand – Ritz Theater:
Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue
Sep. 19, Ventura Highway: tribute to America
Sep. 20, Shine on Floyd, tribute to Pink Floyd
Sep. 26, Magnolco: Endless Noise, local bands/vendors from San Diego’s independent underground scene
Oct. 5, Shadows of the Zodiac
https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8
Welk Theatre:
Wednesdays 7pm:
Sep. 3-24, The Long Run—Eagles tribute
Oct. 1-29, The Heart of Rock & Roll—Huey Lewis & The News tribute
Nov. 5-26, Britain’s Finest: Relive Beatlemania!
Dec. 3,10, 17, Anthony the Magic!
https://tickets.thewelksandiego.com/
https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
Cruisin Grand:
Fridays through Sep, lots of great cars and people! Check their website for updates or cruise by!
Renaissance Faire:
Oct. 25-26, Nov. 1-2, Felicita County Park, Escondido
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
Ramona:
The Barn, Thursday Night Line Dancing, all ages
Ramona Mainstage on Main Street, formerly the Ramona Theatre, has been refurbished and updated. The original grand opening was in 1947. Now a performing arts facility, there is live music periodically scheduled. Doors open 7pm.
San Marcos:
Bornemann Theatre:
Sep. 5-7, Genesis Opera Theatre presents Gianni Schicchi
Sep. 12, Matchbox Twenty Too
Sept. 13, Endless Summer – tribute to Donna Summers
Sep. 19, EXTC: The XTC Live Experience
Sep. 20, Savor – tribute to Santana
Sep. 27, Gold Rush – tribute to Neil Young
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, FUCT Sketch Comedy Troupe
Oct. 4, Dragonfly Music Festival, 12pm
Oct. 11, Jimmy’s Buffet – tribute
Oct. 25, Pretending Chrissie – tribute Beyond the Hits
https://www.campusoflife.org/live-shows/the-bornemann
Summer Concert Series:
Sep. 6, Twisted Gypsy, Fleetwood Mac tribute
Wood House at Woodland Park 7:30-9pm, gates at 6pm $8 pre-sale, $10/door
My Yard Live:
Live music Fridays-Sundays, Karaoke Thursdays, Trivia Night Wednesdays, Dueling Pianos first Friday of each month. Reservations required.
Carlsbad:
Art Walk:
Sep. 20-21, Armada Drive (above the Flower Fields) 11am-6pm
https://www.artwalksandiego.org/
New Village Arts:
Various shows, comedy, more, Season 24 in progress
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays Happy Hour 3-6pm
Wed-Sun live music (most)
Sep. 5, The Ride
Sep. 6, Totally 80’s
Sep. 12, Jukebox Junkies
Sep. 13, Projekt X
Sep. 19, Sticky Sweets
Sep. 20, Rolling Heartbreakers
Sep. 26, Drivin’ the Bus
Sep. 27, Circa Sonic
Oct. 3, Santana Soul
Oct. 4, Love is A Rose
Oct. 10, West of 5
Oct. 11, Jukebox Junkies
Oct. 17, The Ride
Oct. 18, Totally 80’s
Oct. 24, Sticky Sweets
Oct. 25, Dr Dr
Friday and Saturday evenings: reservations are required for parties over 8, $30/person minimum.
Coyote Bar and Grill:
Live Music:
Saturdays 1-4:30pm and 6-10pm
Sundays 1-4:30pm and 5-9pm
Tuesdays-Friday 6-10pm
Mondays, Karaoke 6-10pm
Sep. 9, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
Sep. 23, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
Oceanside:
Super Girl Surf Pro and Music Festival:
Sep. 19-21, Oceanside Pier, free, 17 concerts over 3 days
https://supergirlsurfpro.com/free-concert-series/
Endless Summer Music Festival Concert in the Park:
Sep. 21, SoCal Sports Complex, El Corazon Park 12-7pm, two stages with continuous music, activities for kids, free parking
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2259/723?curm=9&cury=2025
https://visitoceanside.org/events/
Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights
Sundays, Open Mic with Raynaldo Martine 6pm except Sep. 7
https://www.coomberwines.com/calendar
Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday 5-9pm
This link also has information on the various artisan and gift markets in Oceanside.
Del Mar:
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival:
Sep. 10-14, special events, Grand Tasting at Surf Sports Park Sep. 13-14, tickets on sale now
Del Mar Track:
Summer racing season runs through Sept. and Oct. 30 – Nov. 30
Pumpkin Station:
Sep. 27-Oct. 26, East parking lot, free admission and parking, various rides and events
Oct. 3-5, Harvest Festival, O’Brien Hall, purchase parking online save $4
https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events
The Sound:
The Scream Zone in Del Mar will be back in 2026, and they recommend the Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, Sep. 26-Nov. 1
Encinitas:
Classic Car Night:
Sep. 18, classics, hot rods, woodies and foreign cars, downtown along 101
Fridays/Saturdays, Courtyard Rhythms live in the Lumberyard, 5-8pm
https://www.encinitas101.com/event/
Botanic Garden:
Solterra Winery:
Live music Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm, Sundays 4-7pm
Solana Beach:
Belly Up:
Fridays, Atomic Groove: Get Your Groove Back Happy Hour 5:30pm, $12
Full schedule
San Dieguito Drum Circle:
First Saturday of each month, San Dieguito Park, for more information contact Lisa at awarelisa@gmail.com
San Diego:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/things-to-do
Gaslamp Urban Pickleball:
Aug. 21-Sep. 25, pickleball played in the streets in the Gaslamp, 4pm-sunset
https://gaslamp.org/news/events/gaslamp-urban-pickleball/
Miramar Air Show:
Sep. 26-28, free, preferred seating options available for purchase, NEW: ID/proof of legal status required to enter
San Diego Restaurant Week
Sep. 14-21, over 100 restaurants are participating from Oceanside to Chula Vista
https://www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com/
The Shell:
Aug. 31, Snap! Best of the 90s with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Sep. 10, An Evening with Chicago
Sep. 13, Tribal Seeds and the Movement
Sep. 19, Jon Batiste: The Big Money Tour
Sep. 20, Fit Athletic Yoga 9:30am
Sep. 20, Classic Albums Live: Purple Rain
Sep. 25, Disclosure (Live)
Sep. 28, Big Thief
Oct. 2, Above & Beyond
Many more events on a very full schedule
Adams Avenue Street Fair:
Sep. 20-21, Normal Heights, free 2-day festival, lots of music (75 acts on 7 stages), arts & crafts, food, carnival rides, tastings, beer gardens, 10am-10pm Saturday, 10am-6m Sunday
https://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/adams-avenue-street-fair/
San Diego Spirits Festival:
Sep. 27-28, Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla
www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com
Bella Vita Fest:
October, Little Italy, San Diego, chalk art street painters, wine/food, live music, free but tickets for the wine tasting
https://www.artwalksandiego.org/
La Jolla Art and Wine Festival:
Oct. 11-12, on lower Girard between Prospect and Kline, 10am-6pm, free
Mission Bayfest, Oct. 17-19, Tier 1 and 2 tickets are sold out, Tier 3 and 4 still available
Snapdragon Stadium (at SDSU) opened for sports, monster jams, concerts
https://snapdragonstadium.com/
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre:
Diverse series of concerts/events
https://as.sdsu.edu/calcoast/events
The Magnolia:
The Magnolia, formerly the East County Performing Arts Center, has been fully renovated and is now open and hosting a variety of events year-round with a pretty full schedule, including concerts, movie nights, comedy, beer festivals, etc. 210 E. Main, El Cajon
https://www.magnoliasandiego.com/venue-info
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay:
Full lineup of concerts into November
https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/
Humphrey’s Backstage Live:
www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/events
Tio Leo’s: live music Tuesday-Saturday at the Napa Street, San Diego, location. All three restaurants are open. www.tioleos.com
Aquarius Bar & Grill, Mission Bay:
Live music every day but the website only shows a few days at a time. Check there for current info.
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
SeaWorld:
Sep. 6-Nov. 2, Halloween Spooktacular, Saturdays-Sundays only
Sep. 12-Nov. 1, Howl-O-Scream San Diego, separately ticketed nighttime event,
fireworks most weekends. www.seaworld.com
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org free organ concerts every Sunday 2-3pm
Haunted Trail Sep. 26-Nov. 1, two options: The eXperiment Maze and The Haunted Trail
Birch Aquarium https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org
Liberty Station:
https://libertystation.com/events/calendar
Petco Park sports and concerts:
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-events
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/category/concerts-at-petco-park/
San Diego Brewers Guild has a link for the current status of local breweries that is constantly being updated here, including live music www.sdbeer.com
Pechanga Arena sports, concerts, monster trucks:
https://pechangaarenasd.com/events/category/concerts/
San Diego Food Bank:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank feeds about 400,000 military and civilian people per month, year-round. Please help them feed the hungry in our local communities. They are doing an enormous job!
http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, open and with a fully booked schedule, reservations.
Temecula:
Oct. 24, Halloween Carnival, Civic Center 5:30pm
http://www.temeculaevents.org/
Thornton Winery:
The Champagne Jazz Concert Series runs through Oct. 11. Their Friday night concert series runs through Oct. 31.
Shakespeare in the Vines:
Sep. 4-13, Macbeth
Baily Vineyard & Winery
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Season tickets available for purchase, regular ongoing events
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
Old Town Blues Club, live music Thursday-Sunday
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
More Temecula activities and information:
Wineries:
This website has a comprehensive and detailed list of the status of the wineries and what they are currently offering.
Pala Casino, all times 8pm unless noted otherwise:
Outdoor concerts Starlight Theater:
Sep. 6, Yachtley Crew, sold out
Sep. 14, Regulo Caro & Noel Torres
Sep. 19, Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience
Indoor concerts, Event Center:
Oct. 12, Teo Gonzalex & JoJo Jorge Falcon
Oct. 17, Desperado – The Premier Eagles Tribute
Nov. 7, Wild Child – Doors tribute
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
Oct. 4, Marshall Tucker Band
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
Aug. 31, Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout
Sep. 5, Stevie B Presents: Spring Love Music Festival
Sep. 6, Alex to World Tour
Sep. 10, David Lee Roth
Sep. 12, Ana Gabriel “Claro de Luna”
Sep. 18, 38 Special 50 Year Legacy
Sep. 19, Temptations and the Four Tops 40th Anniversary 2025
Sep. 20, 3rd Annual Tacos & Tequila Festival
Sep. 21, Manuel Turizo
Sep. 25, The Concert: A Tribute to Abba
Sep. 26, Psychedelic Furs w/special guest Gary Numan
Sep. 27, Lea Salonga Stage, Screen & Everything in Between
Oct. 2, Get the Led Out, Led Zeppelin tribute
Oct. 3, UB40
Oct. 19, Earth, Wind & Fire
Nov. 6, Kenny G
Bates Nut Farm:
Sep. 18-Oct. 31, The 2025 Pumpkin Patch
Sep. 20, Community Yard Sale
Sep. 21, American Truck Historical Society Truck Show
Sep. 27-28, Early Days Gas Engine &Tractor Show 9am-5pm
Sep. 27, Ash Street Ramblers, live music 12-3pm
Sep. 28, Bayou Brothers, live music 12-3pm
Oct. 4, Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair 9am-5pm, live music by Heidi and the Hurricanes 12-3pm
Oct. 10, Alias, live music 3:30-6:30pm
Oct. 11, The Smokin’ Guns, live music 12-4pm
Oct. 12, Cool Rush Band, live music 12-3pm
Nov. 8-9, Christmas on the Farm Arts ‘n Crafts Fair
https://batesnutfarm.biz/pages/events
Boots in the Park:
Oct. 18, Miranda Lambert headlines, San Juan Capistrano
Quotes for the moment:
🌻Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul. Peggy Toney Horton, contemporary American author
💝How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days. John Burroughs, 19th century American author
🧡Wild is the music of the autumnal winds amongst the faded woods. William Wordsworth, 18th century English poet
🍂There comes a day each September when you wake up and know the summer is over and fall has arrived. Ann Rinaldi, 20th century American author
🍷Wine is the divine juice of September. Voltaire, 18th century French author and philosopher
As always, feel free to forward this to anyone who may appreciate it. Today, and always, I send blessings of love and laughter to all!! May you all stay safe, healthy and well!
Mahalo,
Annette 😇
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