Fall Fun Activities in San Diego

San Diego Fall Fun for Kids and Adults

Entry to the festival is free, with plenty to enjoy for all ages. From live music and performances to arts and crafts, lawn games, and a bounce house, there are many free activities to explore. For those seeking extra excitement, ticketed activities like face painting, petting zoo, art and science stations, and more are available.

Pre-purchase your activity tickets at a discounted price for easy pickup at Will Call on the day of the festival. All ticket sales support the 530+ students at Alice Birney Elementary. Full details on San Diego's fall activities for families and all ages are below!

Free Activities for Families and Adults

  • Photo backdrops

  • Lawn games

  • Live performances

  • Art, science, and seasonal station

  • Field Games

  • Kids’ Halloween Costume Swap

  • …and more!

Ticketed Activities for Kids and Adults

  • Arts & craft tent: 2 different activities

  • Hands-On-Science station: 2 different activities

  • Seasonal station: 2 different activities

  • Petting zoo

  • Golf hole-in-one

  • Carnival games like skeeball and ring toss

  • Face painting

  • …and more!

Available for purchase

  • Food and non-alcoholic drinks

  • Carving pumpkins

Facilities

Bring your own water bottles. Bathrooms, including handicap accessible bathrooms, are available for all attendees. No lockers or storage is available.

Food Zone and Beer/Wine Garden

Satisfy your appetite and quench your thirst at our Fall Festival with a diverse array of food trucks and beverage options, curated by Judee the Foodee. Enjoy everything from gourmet snacks to full meals including vegetarian options. Our 21+ beer & wine garden features beer from UH’s own Kairoa Brewery and wine from Clos Wine Shop.

We encourage you to pre-purchase your alcoholic drink tickets at a discounted price and pickup on the day of the festival at Will Call.