Hawktober is an annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons. This marks the event’s eighth year offering FREE workshops at parks, campgrounds and wilderness preserves across San Diego County.
Events are free and open to all ages, starting October 3. Explore multiple workshops to meet different birds and rangers.
What to Expect:
Special perk: Grab limited-edition Hawktober trading cards (while supplies last), complete with stats like wingspan, weight, and fun facts.
Live raptors: Meet ambassador birds like hawks, owls, and falcons up close and learn about their unique behaviors and adaptations.
Fun facts: Discover how these birds live, what they eat, how they hunt, when they’re active, and special traits like speed, camouflage, or night vision.
Bird tales: Each event features different birds—each with a name and story—shared by passionate rangers.
Where to Go:
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 3 | 10 – 11 a.m. | William Heise County Park4945 Heise Park Rd.Julian, CA 92036 |
| SATURDAY, OCT 3 | 5:30 – 6:30 P.M. | Sweetwater Campground3218 Summit Meadow RoadBonita, CA 91902 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 4 | 10:30-11:30 a.m | San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center2710 Manchester Ave.Cardiff by the sea, CA 92007 |
| SUNDAY, OCT 4 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Stagecoach Sunday1620 S. Stage Coach LaneFallbrook, CA 92028 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 4 | 1 -2 p.m. | Village View County Park831 E. Fallbrook StreetFallbrook, CA 92028 |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 9 | 4 -5 p.m. | Lakeside Community Center9841 Vine St.Lakeside, CA 92040 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 10 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Pine Valley Library28804 Old Highway 80Pine Valley, CA 91962 |
| SATURDAY, OCT 10 | 12 – 1 P.M. | Lincoln Acres County Park2717 Granger AvenueNational City, CA 91950 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 11 | 10:30-11:30 a.m | Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Campground1942 Monument RoadSan Diego, 92154 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 17 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Lake Morena County Park2550 Lake Morena DriveCampo, CA 91906 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 17 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Hellhole Canyon County Preserve19324 Santee Ln.Valley Center, CA 92082 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 17 | 5 – 6 p.m. | Dos Picos County Park17953 Dos Picos Park Rd.Ramona, CA 92065 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 18 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Waterfront Park1600 Pacific Highway,San Diego, CA 92101 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 24 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Lamar County Park3180 Bancroft Dr.Spring Valley, CA 91977 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 24 | 4 – 5 p.m. | Fallbrook Community Center341 Heald Lane,Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 24 | 4 – 5 p.m. | Otay Lakes County Park2270 Wueste Road,Chula Vista, CA 91915 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 25 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Santa Ysabel Nature Center22135 Highway 79,Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 31 | 2 – 3 p.m. | El Monte County Park15805 El Monte Rd.Lakeside, CA 92040 |
