Events from October 12, 2025
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On October 12, 2025At Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Spreckels Organ Society Concerts. Sundays, 2–3 pm. Pavilion-Pan American Pl., Balboa Park. www.spreckelsorgan.org -
On October 12, 2025At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGOLAND Water Park. Seven slides, Build-A-Raft River, Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of CHIMA Water Park. Today, then weekends through Oct. 26. 11:30 am–4 pm. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On October 12, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Special EventsImaginarium “Utopia.” A walk through immersive light experience with illuminated forest mazes, a world of fantastical creatures and more. Through Oct. 12. Sun.–Thurs., 7–10 pm & Fri.–Sat., 7–11 pm. $16–$21; 2 & under free. Imaginarium Las Americas, 4125 Camino De La Plaza. www.imaginarium360.com/san-diego/ -
On October 12, 2025At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: HalloweenSeaWorld Spooktacular. Halloween is back with candy, costumes and plenty of spooky surprises. Select dates through Nov. 2. Included with admission. 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworld.com -
On October 12, 2025At Belmont Park Categories: Special EventsBelmont Park’s Beachside Fall Fest. This retro-inspired celebration is packed with family-friendly activities, festive treats, live music and seasonal surprises. Weekends in Sept. & Oct. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com -
On October 12, 2025At Big Bear Lake Convention Center Categories: OktoberfestBig Bear Lake Oktoberfest. Bands, beer, food and more. Weekends through Nov. 8. Fri., 4–11 pm, Sat., 1–11 pm & Sun., 12–6 pm. Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Tickets: www.bigbearevents.com -
On October 12, 2025At Cygnet Theatre Categories: Theatre“Follies.” A dazzling and bittersweet exploration of love, loss and the passage of time. Through Oct. 12. The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, Liberty Station. Tickets: www.cygnettheatre.org -
On October 12, 2025At Oceanside, CA Categories: HalloweenFall Festival. Weekends through Oct. 26, 10:30 am–5 pm. Mellano Farmstand, 5714 N. River Rd., Oceanside. www.mellanofarmstand.com -
On October 12, 2025At Belmont Park Categories: Halloween, MusicFREE Live Music & Characters in the Park. Spooky scarecrows, mermaids, Scooby Doo and more. Weekends in Oct. 2–5 pm. Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com -
On October 12, 2025At Bates Nut Farm Categories: HalloweenPumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm. Tractor hay rides, straw maze, pumpkins and more. Through Oct. 31. Sept. hours, 9 am–5 pm. Weekend parking: $10. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz -
On October 12, 2025At Ramona, CA Categories: HalloweenFREE Pumpkin Farm Opening Day. Mon.–Fri., 2–6 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am–6 pm. California Farm Life, 18409 Rangeland Rd., Ramona. www.californiafarmlife.com -
On October 12, 2025At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: HalloweenBrick-or-Treat Monster Party. Trick-or-treating, character meet & greets with LEGO Monsters and more. Today & Sept. 27, then weekends through Nov. 1. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On October 12, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREEKids FREE San Diego. Restaurants, attractions, museums and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiego.org/kidsfree -
On October 12, 2025At Peltzer Pumpkin Farm Categories: HalloweenPeltzer Pumpkin Farm. Pumpkins, petting farm and more. Through Oct. 31. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 9 am–8 pm. $2–$4. 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com -
On October 12, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenFREE Pumpkin Station. Giant slides, rides, petting zoo, pumpkins and more. Attractions require a separate ticket. Daily through Oct. 31. Hours vary by location. Mission Valley, 1640 Camino Del Rio N.; Del Mar, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Plaza Bonita, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., Rancho Bernardo Farm, 13421 Highland Valley Rd. & Bonita Pumpkin Farm, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com -
On October 12, 2025Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more. Through Oct. 31. Open daily, 10 am–8 pm. $6. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com -
On October 12, 2025At Fallbrook, CA Categories: HalloweenFREE Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch. Wed.–Fri., 4–8 pm; Sat., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., 12–8 pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). Through Oct. 31. 1924 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. www.fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com -
On October 12, 2025At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosLiving Seas at Birch Aquarium. Venture into the hidden realm of a Giant Pacific Octopus, explore life beneath Scripps Pier and marvel at a vibrant coral reef. 9 am–5 pm. $24.95–$29.95; 2 & under free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On October 12, 2025At USS Midway Museum Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosTop Secret: Inside the High-Stakes World of Naval Intelligence. Go inside Midway’s restored Carrier Intelligence Center. Daily, 10 am–5 pm. Included with admission. $26–$39. USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org -
On October 12, 2025At Old Town San Diego Categories: HalloweenOld Town Haunted Walking Tour. Explore haunted locations, use ghost-hunting tools and more. Through Oct. 31, 7 & 9 pm. $42. 2454 Heritage Park Row. www.hauntedsdoldtowntours.com -
On October 12, 2025At Fallbrook, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. Scarecrows displayed all over town. Through Oct. 31. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org -
On October 12, 2025At Balboa Park Categories: HalloweenThe Haunted Trail of Balboa Park. Select dates through Nov. 1. $34.99. For ages 10+. Balboa Dr. & Juniper Rd. www.hauntedtrail.net -
On October 12, 2025At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Halloween, Amusement ParksSeaWorld Spooktacular. Halloween is back with candy, costumes and plenty of spooky surprises. Sat.–Sun., through Nov. 2. Included with admission. 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworld.com -
On October 12, 2025At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Every Fri.–Sun. in October, 5–9 pm. Included with admission. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/halgloween -
On October 12, 2025At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, Fall EventsAutumn Festival at the Safari Park. Amazing wildlife, special entertainment and delicious culinary comforts await. Weekends in Oct., 9 am–7 pm. Included with admission. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On October 12, 2025At Fort Cross Categories: Fall EventsJulian Autumn Jubilee. Hayride, candle dipping, treasure hunt and more. Weekends through Oct. 26. Saturdays, 10 am–3 pm & Sundays, 11 am–3 pm. Fort Cross, 4425 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. Tickets: www.fortcross.com -
On October 12, 2025At Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Categories: Halloween, Train RidesPumpkin Express. Train rides, pumpkin decorating, haunted train cars and more. Weekends through Oct. 26. 10:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $18.95–$39.95. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. Reservations: www.psrm.org -
On October 12, 2025At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Special EventsSunset Scripps Pier Walks. Walking tours of Scripps Pier featuring hands-on science stations, squid dissections, local shark research and more. Today, Oct. 5, 11 & 12; times vary with sunset. $40. Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Advance registration required: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On October 12, 2025At Hotel del Coronado Categories: MoviesMovies on the Beach. Tonight, Oct. 12, 18 & 25. 8 pm. $25.75. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com -
On October 12, 2025At Belmont Park Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Trick-or-Treating at Belmont Park. Kids can enjoy a candy-filled adventure through the park. Sundays in Oct. 5 pm. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com -
On October 12, 2025At Fort Cross Categories: HalloweenHaunted Harvest. Haunted hayride, ghost stories and more. Sundays in Oct., 7:30 & 8 pm. $30. 4425 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. Reservations required: www.fortcross.com -
On October 12, 2025At Cygnet Theatre Categories: Theatre“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” A movie star’s return upends her siblings quiet lives. Wed.–Sun. through Nov. 9. Dottie Studio Theater, The Joan, 2880 Roosevelt Rd. Tickets: www.cygnettheatre.org -
On October 12, 2025At La Jolla, CA Categories: Art Show, FREEFREE La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. Over 160 artists, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–6 pm. La Jolla Village, Girard Ave. www.ljawf.com -
On October 12, 2025At San Marcos, CA Categories: FREE, Fairs & FestivalsFREE San Marcos Harvest Fest. Carnival rides, inflatables, hands-on activities and more. 9 am–5 pm. Along North City Dr. www.smharvest.com -
On October 12, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Dia de los MuertosSherman Heights Día de los Muertos. Community altars, craft workshops and more. Festivities run through Nov. 2. Sherman Heights Community Center, 2258 Island Ave. www.shermanheightscc.org/ddlm -
On October 12, 2025At Oma's Pumpkin Patch Categories: HalloweenOma’s Pumpkin Patch. Hay maze, petting zoo, hayride and more. Through Nov. 2. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat., 9 am –7 pm. Closed Sun. & Mon. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com -
On October 12, 2025At Ramona, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Pumpkin Farm at California Farm Life. Mon.–Fri., 2–6 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am–6 pm. 18409 Rangeland Rd., Ramona. www.californiafarmlife.com -
On October 12, 2025At Summers Past Farms Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Pumpkin Patch at Summers Past Farms. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay fort and more. Through Oct. 31. 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com -
On October 12, 2025At Ramona, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Corn maze, petting zoo, corn cannon and more. Through Oct. 31, 9 am–6 pm. 842 Hwy. 78, Ramona. www.mountainvalleyranch.com -
On October 12, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenMr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins and more. Through Nov. 2. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
