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 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.
EVENT FLYER - coming soon!
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. 3 | 10 - 11 a.m. | William Heise County Park 4945 Heise Park Rd. Julian, CA 92036 |
| SATURDAY, OCT 3 | 5:30 - 6:30 P.M. | Sweetwater Campground 3218 Summit Meadow Road Bonita, CA 91902 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 4 | 10:30-11:30 a.m | San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center 2710 Manchester Ave. Cardiff by the sea, CA 92007 |
| SUNDAY, OCT 4 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 4 | 1 -2 p.m. | Live Oak County Park 2746 Reche Rd. Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| FRIDAY, OCT. 9 | 4 -5 p.m. | Lakeside Community Center 9841 Vine St. Lakeside, CA 92040 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 10 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pine Valley Library 28804 Old Highway 80 Pine Valley, CA 91962 |
| SATURDAY, OCT 10 | 12 - 1 P.M. | Lincoln Acres County Park 2717 Granger Avenue National City, CA 91950 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 11 | 10:30-11:30 a.m | Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Campground 1942 Monument Road San Diego, 92154 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 17 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Lake Morena County Park 2550 Lake Morena Drive Campo, CA 91906 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 17 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Hellhole Canyon County Preserve 19324 Santee Ln. Valley Center, CA 92082 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 17 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Dos Picos County Park 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd. Ramona, CA 92065 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 18 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 24 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Lamar County Park 3180 Bancroft Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91977 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 24 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Fallbrook Community Center 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 24 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Otay Lakes County Park 2270 Wueste Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 |
| SUNDAY, OCT. 25 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Santa Ysabel Nature Center 22135 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 |
| SATURDAY, OCT. 31 | 2 - 3 p.m. | El Monte County Park 15805 El Monte Rd. Lakeside, CA 92040 |
