Learn about current park closures and updates.
Learn about current park closures and updates.
Hawktober is our annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons. This marks the event's seventh year offering FREE workshops at parks, campgrounds and wilderness preserves across San Diego County.
Events are free and open to all ages, starting October 4. Explore multiple workshops to meet different birds and rangers.
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.
Special perk: Grab limited-edition Hawktober trading cards (while supplies last), complete with stats like wingspan, weight, and fun facts.
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 4 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Lamar County Park 3180 Bancroft Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 4 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Tijuana River Valley Campground 1942 Monument Road San Diego, CA 92154 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 5 | 10 - 11 a.m. | San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve 2710 Manchester Ave. Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 | 11 - 12 p.m. | Spring Valley Community Center 8735 Jamacha Blvd. Spring Valley, CA 91977 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 11 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Butterfield Trails Ranch 27765 Valley Center Road (at Sunday Dr.) Valley Center, CA. 92082 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 11 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Rancho Guajome Adobe 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave. Vista, CA 92083 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 11 | 3:30 - 4 p.m. | Lake Morena County Park 2550 Lake Morena Drive Campo, CA 91906 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 12 | 9 - 10 a.m. | William Heise County Park 4945 Heise Park Road Julian, CA 92036 |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 17 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Lakeside Community Center 9841 Vine St. Lakeside, CA 92040 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 18 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Live Oak County Park 2746 Reche Road Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 18 | 3 - 4 p.m. | Dos Picos County Park 17953 Dos Picos Park Road Ramona, CA 92065 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 18 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Hellhole Canyon County Preserve 19324 Santee Lane Valley Center, CA 92082 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 19 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | San Dieguito County Park 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Del Mar, CA 92014 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 19 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Hwy. San Diego, CA 92101 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 25 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Hilton Head County Park 1605 Hilton Head Road El Cajon, CA 92019 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 26 | 1 - 2 p.m. | El Monte County Park 15805 El Monte Road Lakeside, CA 92040 |
