San Diego County Communities Schedule Fall Festivals, Genealogy Workshops, and Veteran Fundraisers

Cities throughout San Diego County have scheduled a slate of community gatherings, cultural festivals, and educational forums for late October and early November.

In Carlsbad, the North San Diego County Genealogical Society will host a lecture on researching Eastern European ancestry on Oct. 27 at the Faraday Center, followed by an online seminar on artificial intelligence and archival photo tools on Nov. 7. The city will also host a free Día de los Muertos event on Oct. 31 at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, featuring performances by Grupo Bella and traditional ofrendas on display through Nov. 2.

In Chula Vista, downtown organizers will hold their annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1, offering altar competitions, artisan market stalls, and a car show. Escondido will also stage a Nov. 1 festival at the California Center for the Arts with museum admission, dance performances, and art exhibits. Additional celebrations are set for Imperial Beach and La Jolla on Nov. 2, while the nonprofit Shelter to Soldier in Encinitas prepares for its Salute to Paws 5K on Nov. 7 to support service dog training for veterans.