Oct16
Upcoming
Allied Gardens Halloween Carnival
Free carnival with a live DJ, prizes, and a costume contest at the recreation center. Contest times: ages 0–2 at 5:20pm, 3–5 at 5:40pm, 6–9 at 6:00pm, and 10+ at 6:20pm.
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Oct17
Upcoming
Kumeyaay Lake Campground Crew
Third-Saturday volunteer morning with Ranger Brandon. Meet in the day-use lot. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and sun protection; bring gloves and water if you have them. Rain cancels. Ages 8+; under 14 with an adult.
Oct17
Upcoming
Paws and Tales at Benjamin Library
Kids of all ages can read aloud to San Diego Humane Society canine ambassadors. No registration. The library hosts this on the third Saturday of the month.
Oct17
Upcoming
Family Discovery Walk
Free Mission Trails walk for families, aimed at ages 5–12 and open to everyone. Meet at the Kumeyaay Lake shade structure. Kids get a nature journal and sticker. This month’s theme is not posted yet. Closed-toe shoes, water, hat, and sunscreen. Rain cancels.
Oct17
Upcoming
Concerts in the Park: Left Coast Woodwind Quintet
Free outdoor concert of autumnal and contemporary woodwind music at the Visitor Center amphitheater.
Oct23
Upcoming
San Carlos Halloween Carnival
Free carnival with games, prizes, jumpers, music, trunk-or-treating, and a costume contest. Contest starts at 5:30pm: ages 0–3, then 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12.
Oct24
Upcoming
Santee Lakes Spooktacular
Free family Halloween day with trunk-or-treat, games, inflatables, face painting, and food trucks at Lakes 1 & 2. Parking ~$10.
Oct30
Upcoming
Free yoga at Allied Gardens
Free drop-in yoga for ages 18+ in the recreation center. Register on SDRecConnect with code 136375.
Oct31
Upcoming
Halloween in La Mesa Village
Free trick-or-treating at participating Village businesses along La Mesa Blvd between Grant and Acacia (and Spring St). Bring your own bag and costume. Pet costume contest check-in starts at 3:30pm at the Fountain Courtyard by the trolley station.
Nov7
Upcoming
Mission Trails Invasive Species Crew
First-Saturday volunteer crew with Ranger Dustin, pulling mustards, thistles, and other invasive plants. Gloves, water, and snacks are provided. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and sun protection, and RSVP for the meeting spot. Ages 8+; under 13 with an adult.
Nov7
Upcoming
La Mesa Historic Home Tour
20th annual tour, “Artists & Officers,” through historic homes in Grossmont Colony and Mt. Helix. Tickets are sold online. Shuttles leave from the Grossmont High School parking lot. Plan on about three hours; the History Center suggests starting by noon.
Nov12
Upcoming
Navajo Community Planning Group
Land-use advisory meeting for Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, Grantville, and San Carlos. Public welcome. The board meets the second Thursday at Flood Church; August and December are dark unless a special meeting is called. Agenda: navajoplanners.org.
Nov14
Upcoming
Mission Trails Habitat Restoration Crew
Second-Saturday volunteer morning with Ranger Steven: pull invasive plants, water natives, and mulch. Bring gloves, sun protection, and a water bottle if you have them. Ice water and snacks are provided. Rain cancels. Ages 8+; under 13 with an adult. RSVP for the meeting spot. Same morning as the Holiday Marketplace at the Visitor Center.
Nov14
Upcoming
Mission Trails Holiday Marketplace
Handmade goods from local artisans at the Mission Trails Visitor Center, 9am–3pm both days. 30% of each vendor’s sales supports the MTRP Foundation.
Nov14
Upcoming
Mission Trails Discovery Table
Hands-on nature table in the Visitor Center lobby. The city event listing is 10:00am–12:30pm. This date overlaps the Holiday Marketplace in the same building.
Nov18
Upcoming
San Carlos/Lake Murray Recreation Advisory Group
Neighbors advise Parks and Recreation on programs, events, and park improvements. The city lists a 6:30pm start on the third Wednesday of odd-numbered months and does not publish an end time; this block runs to 8:00pm.
Nov21
Upcoming
Kumeyaay Lake Campground Crew
Third-Saturday volunteer morning with Ranger Brandon. Meet in the day-use lot. The city listing stops at November; a December date is not posted. Rain cancels. Ages 8+; under 14 with an adult.
Nov21
Upcoming
Paws and Tales at Benjamin Library
Kids of all ages can read aloud to San Diego Humane Society canine ambassadors. No registration. Third Saturday of the month.
Nov21
Upcoming
Family Discovery Walk
Free third-Saturday Mission Trails walk, October through June, for families with kids about 5–12. Meet at the Kumeyaay Lake shade structure. This month’s theme is not posted yet. Rain cancels.
Nov26
Annual
San Cerro Turkey Trot 2026
Neighborhood 5K — run, walk, bike, or scoot. Arrive by 8:00; race at 8:30. Bring canned goods (human or pet) for the San Diego Food Bank via Pershing Middle School. Prizes for fastest man, woman, stroller, kids under 12, and best dressed.
Dec5
Upcoming
Concerts in the Park: Westwind Brass
Free series finale with Westwind Brass and the Patrick Henry High School band. The organizer, KPBS, and Eventbrite place it at the Visitor Center.
Dec5
Upcoming
Christmas on Mt. Helix
Free holiday afternoon at Mt. Helix Park: Christmas market, food, hot chocolate, kids’ crafts, Santa photos, and caroling. General parking is at Grossmont High School’s lower lot, 1100 Murray Dr, with shuttles to the peak.
Dec12
Upcoming
Mission Trails Discovery Table
Hands-on nature table in the Visitor Center lobby, 10:00am–12:30pm on the city’s event listing. Second Saturday of the month.
Dec12
Upcoming
Holiday in the Village
La Mesa Village Association’s annual holiday tradition — shopping, dining, vendors, and elf hunt along La Mesa Blvd between Spring and 4th.
Dec19
Upcoming
Paws and Tales at Benjamin Library
Kids of all ages can read aloud to San Diego Humane Society canine ambassadors. No registration. The library calendar lists this third-Saturday session at 11am.
Dec19
Upcoming
Family Discovery Walk
Free third-Saturday Mission Trails walk, October through June. Meet at the Kumeyaay Lake shade structure. This month’s theme is not posted yet. Rain cancels.
Apr22
Annual
Lakeside Rodeo
PRCA-sanctioned four-day rodeo at the Lakeside Rodeo Arena — East County’s big spring family event. Exact 2027 dates are typically late April; confirm on lakesiderodeo.com when tickets open.
Recently passed
Kept for neighborhood memory — not included in the ICS feed.
Princess Del Cerro Park tidy-up
Neighbor-led litter pickup and playground wipe-down. Bring gloves; kids welcome with a parent.
Bulls Only Rodeo
Two nights of bull riding, Jr. Bull Riding, and Mutton Bustin’ at the Lakeside Rodeo Arena. Shows at 7:30pm; gates open 5:30pm. Tickets at Boot Barn and the arena box office.
La Mesa Oktoberfest
Free all-ages festival on La Mesa Blvd. Biergarten entry ~$8 at the door; VIP packages available. Fri 4–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 12–8pm.
El Cajon Oktoberfest
Two weekends of German food, bier, music, and Kid Zone fun hosted by the German American Societies of San Diego. Fri 4–10pm, Sat 12–10pm, Sun 12–9pm.
2025 San Cerro Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving morning 5K with food drive for the San Diego Food Bank via Pershing Middle School.
Del Cerro Pizza & Beer opened
NY-style pizzeria opened December 2, 2024 in the Windmill Farms plaza (former El Torry space).