Fall is officially upon us and it is time to reap this year’s harvest in Little Italy. Whether you choose to dress for the spooky fun and scavenge through the streets of Little Italy in search of some candy and other treats or enjoy a relaxing Autumn stroll through the Little Italy Mercado in search of fresh local favorites, trick or treat yourself to some fun in Little Italy this October.

Join the Little Italy Association in welcoming back the most spook-tacular event of the season: Trick-or-Treat on India Street returns to Little Italy on Friday, October 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Vampires, witches, zombies, monsters and goblins of all ages are encouraged to dress up in disguise and enjoy a night of authentic trick-or-treating through the streets of Little Italy. The whole family can adventure through the streets, stopping door to door for some sweet (and sometimes sour) Halloween candy and other fa-boo-lous treats. Street maps of the participating businesses will be available at the Piazza della Famiglia and all participating staff will be wearing face coverings and gloves to ensure everyone’s safety during this fun-filled trick-or-treat event.

If you’re too scared of the dark, stop by Little Italy during the day to enjoy beautiful fall displays lining the street corners. The cobblestone sidewalks will be decorated with stacks of pumpkins, autumn leaves, and other beautiful seasonal flowers. While you’re enjoying the autumn displays, be sure to head over to the Little Italy Mercato Farmer’s Market for local produce like poultry, olive oil, pastured eggs, sauces, nuts, honey and much more. As always, the Mercato runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Before you leave, head over to Caffè Caritàzza or Caffè Italia for a tasty fall-themed coffee to sip on. Buon Appetito—or should we say Bone Appétit?

If you’re looking for something to do to get to know the neighborhood better, don’t forget to check out the Little Italy Experiences and Tours. Spend the day sampling iconic Italian classics all the way from Sicily to Torino with one of our Neighborhood Foodie Tours, chef up some authentic Italian dishes with some of San Diego’s top chefs by attending one of our Italian Cooking Experiences, or learn to play Bocce Ball, the world’s oldest sport, in Amici Park with friends as one of our Specialty Experiences. Little Italy offers endless fun and activities that would make the perfect date night for two or group activity with friends. Make sure to visit our special neighborhood and we can guarantee that you will create lasting memories.

Stay tuned as more holiday fun is to come this winter in Little Italy with the well-awaited return of the Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village. The holiday spirit will transform the Little Italy neighborhood into a breathtaking winter wonderland, minus the snow of course! Our favorite urban neighborhood will be adorned with kinetic tree holiday displays, 10-foot-tall nutcrackers and of course the permanent 25-foot tree in the heart of Little Italy. The community will ring in the holiday with Christmas songs, live music, seasonal treats, a tree lighting ceremony and a special guest appearance from Santa! This is yet another Holiday-themed event yule be sorry to miss!

Join us for a wicked awesome time this October in Little Italy!

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