Coronado has a full fall calendar for a town of its size. This list follows the City of Coronado’s 2026 events calendar and the Discover Coronado events page, month by month, with the details we could confirm.
October
A Taste of Coronado
When: Wednesday, October 7 · Where: Downtown Coronado
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club runs its 17th annual self-guided tasting tour, on foot, by bicycle or by trolley, with food and drinks from local restaurants, live music and shopping. A portion of proceeds supports Promises2Kids, which helps foster youth in San Diego County. Tickets and details.
Loosefoot 616 Memorial Run
When: Saturday, October 17 · Where: Coronado
A community memorial run on the City’s calendar. City of Coronado events calendar.
Into the Woods
When: October 23 to November 22 · Where: Coronado
Sondheim’s fairy-tale musical, with Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack of beanstalk fame, runs for a month. Discover Coronado.
Concertos and Symphonies
When: Saturday, October 24 · Where: Coronado
An evening of orchestral music with works by Mozart, Hummel, Prokofiev, Saint-Saens and other composers. Discover Coronado.
Is the Hotel del Haunted?
When: Through October 31 · Where: Hotel del Coronado
A guided tour that follows the story of Kate Morgan’s 1892 stay at the hotel. Discover Coronado.
November
Coronado Island Film Festival
When: Wednesday, November 4 through the weekend (the City calendar shows it running to Monday, November 9) · Where: Venues around Coronado
Screenings, filmmaker appearances, panels and premieres. Festival listing.
Hometown Banner Ceremony
When: Saturday, November 7 · Where: Coronado
A City of Coronado event on the 2026 calendar. City of Coronado events calendar.
Silver Strand Half Marathon
When: Sunday, November 8 · Where: Silver Strand Highway
A course with the Pacific on one side and San Diego Bay on the other. Discover Coronado.
Coronado Turkey Trot
When: Thursday, November 26 · Where: Coronado
A flat 5K that benefits research and treatment at Rady Children’s Hospital. All ages and abilities are welcome. Discover Coronado.
Shop Small Saturday
When: Saturday, November 28 · Where: Downtown Coronado
Coronado MainStreet invites everyone to stroll and shop local. Santa may be spotted walking around. Discover Coronado.
December
Hotel del Coronado Holiday Festival
When: Wednesday, December 2 · Where: Hotel del Coronado
Skating by the Sea on Windsor Lawn from 4 to 10 p.m., a light show with decorated trees from 5 to 9 p.m., a skydiving Santa at 4:30 p.m. and fireworks at 6:45 p.m. Hotel del details.
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
When: Friday, December 4, parade at 6 p.m. · Where: Downtown Coronado and Rotary Plaza
Free. The 120-foot tree glows with 18,175 lights. Coronado Chamber.
Artisans’ Alley Craft Fair
When: Saturday, December 5 · Where: Coronado
The 54th annual fair, with more than 150 vendors, food and school bands and choirs. Discover Coronado.
Holidays in Coronado Concert
When: Saturday, December 12, 6 and 8 p.m. · Where: Coronado
Selections from Handel’s Messiah, Stravinsky and holiday favorites. Discover Coronado.
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
When: Sundays, December 13 and 20, procession starts at 5:30 p.m. · Where: Coronado Ferry Landing and the bayside path
More than 75 decorated boats. It is free to watch. Parade route.
Coronado Holiday Cabaret
When: Friday and Saturday, December 18 and 19, 2 and 7 p.m. · Where: Coronado Playhouse
A holiday sing-along that has become a yearly tradition. Discover Coronado.
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Dates and times were checked on the organizers’ and cities’ own pages on October 3, 2026. Events can change or sell out, so open the linked page before you head out. This site is not affiliated with any event listed here.
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