FreeJulian Autumn Apple Harvest & Cider Days (Historic Mountain Getaway)
Through Nov 29Nov 21 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Mid-to-Late November & Thanksgiving Weekend: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Special Thanksgiving holiday weekend activities Nov 27–29, 2026
Julian Town Hall & Main Street District2129 Main St, Julian, CA 92036 · 41.0 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections
All ages; historic wooden boardwalks and mountain town streets welcoming to all family members
FreeFree admission to historic town and outdoor artisan markets; apple pies, cider, and gold mine tours priced individually
About this adventure
Tucked into the Cuyamaca Mountains an hour east of San Diego, the historic 1870s gold-rush town of Julian comes alive with crisp autumn mountain air and the sweet scent of baking cinnamon apple pies. During Thanksgiving week and holiday weekend, families flock to Julian to experience heritage apple cider pressing, taste famous Dutch apple and boysenberry pies from Julian Pie Company and Mom's Pies, and pan for real gold at the historic Eagle Mining Company. The Town Hall hosts weekend artisan craft fairs with handcrafted holiday wreaths, woodwork, and wool goods, while horse-drawn carriage rides down Main Street transport children back to frontier times.
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