10/02/2026
Bill Walton lived with joy. He embraced basketball, music, San Diego, and countless adventures in between with an energy that was unmistakably Bill. He left a lasting mark on the city and people he loved.
This November 5-7, we honor Bill by spending the weekend the way he would: music, hoops, tie-dye as far as the eye can see, and the city he called home.
Visit billwaltonclassic.com for more.
November 5 | Grossmont Center
Donate blood at the third annual San Diego Blood Bank Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive. Visit SanDiegoBloodBank.Org/BillWalton to register.
November 6 | Tie-Dye Day in San Diego
Bill Walton was a Hall of Fame Champion, but San Diego knew him as a devoted dad, cyclist, Deadhead, philanthropist, and friend.
On Friday, November 6, wear tie-dye (Bill’s favorite color) to honor him in the city he loved.
November 6 | Bill Walton Happy Hour at the Belly Up
Benefiting the Bill Walton Foundation
Celebrate Bill’s love of music and the Grateful Dead with the Electric Waste Band at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Come dressed in your tie-dye for an evening of music, memories, and good vibes. Tickets are a $75 donation, with all proceeds benefiting the Bill Walton Foundation.
November 7 | National University Bill Walton Classic
The inaugural National University Bill Walton Classic celebrates college basketball in the city that shaped one of the game’s most unforgettable legends.
On Saturday, November 7, Pechanga Arena is host to a college hoops doubleheader featuring Colorado vs. San Diego State in the men’s game and USD vs. UC San Diego in the women’s game.
Ongoing | Letters to Bill presented by OneSD
Bill Walton lived a life that could never be contained in a single story.
So we made a space for the people who knew him to help tell it.
Letters to Bill is a place to share memories, laughs, and moments with Bill. Whether you knew him for decades or just had one unforgettable encounter, we would love to hear what Bill meant to you and the mark he left on your life.
