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, potion-making, bounce houses, horse-drawn hayrides, seasonal pie tasting, 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
Write letters to local Seniors
Live performances
Art & science station
Bounce house
Plant and take station
Dia de Muertos seed bomb making
Field Games
Kids’ Halloween Costume Swap
Scarecrow design contest (enter your design here!)
…and more!

Ticketed Activities for Kids and Adults

Arts & craft station: 2 different activities
Science station: 2 different activities
Horsedrawn hayride
Golf hole-in-one
Carnival games like skeeball and ring toss
Face painting
Make-your-own caramel apple station
Homemade pie tasting
Flower crowns
Tea leaf reading
Potion-making station
…and more!

Available for purchase

Food and non-alcoholic drinks
UH Fall Festival t-shirts
Carving pumpkins
Tarot card readings

Market of Local Makers, Community Organizations and Small Business

Explore the craftsmanship and creativity of San Diego’s community at the Fall Festival's local artisan vendor market, curated by local University Heights retail shop, Timshel. Discover unique handcrafted goods, from jewelry and ceramics to bespoke home decor, all made by talented local artisans. Meet local growers curated by event co-host, University Heights Garden Club, and engage with local community groups and small businesses.

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.

Makers’ Market curated by Timshel

Growers curated by UH Garden Club

Community & Local Business

Food Zone curated by @JudeetheFoodee

Fall Fun Activities in San Diego