Retrospective coverage for October 18, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
A fall festival scheduled for Oct. 18 at San Dieguito County Park paired seasonal activities with lessons about local plants and coastal wildlife. Nature Collective’s listing set the free event for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park on Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Nature Collective listing
The announced activities included a costume parade, nature crafts, live-animal encounters and face painting. Discovery booths were planned around native plants’ adaptations and animals found in tide pools.
The listing described the gathering as open to all ages and asked visitors to bring reusable bottles and cups. It also invited people to identify accommodation needs when registering.
Admission was free, with donations welcome. The organizer separately listed a $5 on-site parking charge and free streetside parking, a distinction relevant to families planning a visit.