The 12 best things to do in San Diego County this weekend

This weekend San Diego leans hard into comedy, with headline stand-up hitting stages from the Gaslamp to La Jolla, while Oktoberfest tents, a mariachi sing-along under the stars, and CRSSD's electronic takeover of Waterfront Park round out the fun.

NLA Comedy Show @ Yellow Door Comedy ClubFriday · 9:30 PM · National Lampoon The Yellow Door · San DiegoHeadliner Gary Michael Anderson brings sharp, relatable stand-up to kick off the weekend at the Yellow Door's comedy club.GAOKTOBERFEST IN EL CAJONFriday · 4:00 PM · German American Societies of SD · El CajonA proper Bavarian celebration in El Cajon, with the Guggenbach-Buam band traveling from Baden-Württemberg for folk dances, games, and beer.SSHowl-O-Scream San DiegoFriday · 7:00 PM · SeaWorld San Diego · San DiegoSeaWorld transforms into a nighttime Halloween haunt for its Howl-O-Scream experience, a big, atmospheric outing if you're ready to start scare season early.EDXôn Sound | Trung Thu Night - Vietnamese Acoustic NightFriday · 8:30 PM · Easy Does It · San DiegoA cozy Vietnamese acoustic night at Easy Does It celebrating Trung Thu — a nice change of pace from the usual bar gig.ACSam Morril LIVE!Saturday · 7:00 PM · American Comedy Co. · San DiegoSam Morril, seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, and NBC, plays two shows at American Comedy Co. — a rare chance to catch a name-brand comic in an intimate club.CS*LOW TICKET WARNING* Ryan SicklerSaturday · 7:00 PM · The Comedy Store - La Jolla · La JollaThe Comedy Store's La Jolla room goes phone-free (Yondr bags at the door) for Ryan Sickler, and low ticket availability suggests this one's in demand.WPCRSSD Fall Festival 2026Saturday · 1:00 PM · Waterfront Park · San DiegoCRSSD's fall edition takes over Waterfront Park for a day of electronic music with sweeping bay views as a backdrop.RSMariachi USA San DiegoSaturday · 6:00 PM · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · All San Diego CountyFour hours of mariachi music and ballet folklórico culminate in a fireworks sing-along over the bay at the Rady Shell — a festive, family-friendly way to spend a Saturday evening.EFSUGAR SKULL! | A Dia de Muertos Musical AdventureSaturday · 6:00 PM · Epstein Family Amphitheater · La JollaA bilingual touring musical for all ages, following twelve-year-old Vita Flores on a Día de Muertos adventure at La Jolla's open-air Epstein Family Amphitheater.BTBrincos Dieras - El Desmadre Continua TourSunday · 7:00 PM · Balboa Theatre · San DiegoBrincos Dieras brings their long-running comedy tour to the Balboa Theatre, fresh off a successful 30th-anniversary run through Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.WFThe Mad House Favorites Show!Sunday · 8:00 PM · The World Famous Mad House Comedy Club · San DiegoAn 8-comedian showcase special at the Mad House's Gaslamp Quarter club — a solid variety-pack way to close out the weekend with laughs.CSLauren Jamison Presents The PaddockSunday · 7:00 PM · The Comedy Store - La Jolla · La JollaLauren Jamison hosts The Paddock at the Comedy Store's phone-free La Jolla room, a good bet if you want stand-up without the screens.

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