Dragonfly Music Festival Benefitting TERI
October 4
Local musicians will take the stage at the Dragonfly Music Festival on the TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos. The benefit concert will raise money for TERI, a nonprofit that serves San Diegans with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Feeding San Diego’s Pairings with a Purpose
October 9
Feeding San Diego Culinary Director Alex Carballo will curate a four-course, farm-to-table meal using seasonal produce for the nonprofit’s annual Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas. The intimate farm-to-table dinner will support Feeding San Diego’s School Pantry Program, which provides nutritious food to families on 62 K-12 school campuses across San Diego County.
Lucky Duck Foundation’s Showcase Soirée
October 9
The Lucky Duck Foundation will host its annual Showcase Soirée at the Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa to raise money to support its programs that serve homeless San Diegans. The event will include a surf and turf dinner, live music, and a donor recognition program.
Home of Guiding Hands Charity Golf Classic
October 10
Golfers will tee off in support of Home of Guiding Hands at its 43rd annual Charity Golf Classic at the Singing Hills Golf Club in El Cajon. Proceeds from the event will go toward housing, programs, and other essential services for San Diegans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ivy Ranch Park Association’s 15th Annual Western Hoedown
October 11
Break out the boots and cowboy hat for Ivy Ranch Park Association’s 15th annual Western Hoedown. The event at the Ivey Ranch Equestrian Center in Oceanside will benefit the nonprofit’s inclusive programs.
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Spookeasy
October 11
The gardens at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center will be transformed into a Halloween-themed speakeasy filled with haunted trails and spooky surprises. The fun Spookeasy fundraiser supports the nonprofit’s programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
FACE Foundation Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament
October 13
Hit the links with your furry friend to raise money to provide life-saving care to pets in need at FACE Foundation’s 14th annual Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament. The tournament at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club will be followed by a dinner, auction, and awards ceremony.
Mitchell Thorp Foundation Par for a Purpose
October 20
Help children fighting life-threatening illnesses with every swing at the Mitchell Thorp Foundation’s Par for a Purpose. Proceeds will go toward financial, emotional, and resource support for families in crisis.
Voices of Our City Choir’s And Still We Sing Benefit Concert
October 25
Enjoy original compositions and award-winning musicians at Voices of Our City Choir’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the And Still We Sing Benefit Concert. Proceeds benefit Voices of Our City’s programs for San Diegans impacted by homelessness.
Surfrider Foundation Sirens of the Sea Fundraiser
October 26
Help the Surfrider Foundation protect the local coastline at its Sirens of the Sea fundraiser at Paradise Point’s Tidal Restaurant. The event includes a drag show, three-course dinner, and a pre-Halloween costume contest.