Events from October 03, 2025
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On October 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 2025At El Cajon Categories: OktoberfestOktoberfest in El Cajon. Kids’ zone, games, music and more. Through Sept. 28 & Oct. 3–5. 1017 S. Mollison Ave. Tickets: www.germanclubsandiego.org -
On October 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 2025At Fallbrook, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. Scarecrows displayed all over town. Through Oct. 31. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org -
On October 03, 2025At San Diego Civic Theatre Categories: Theatre“SUFFS.” A musical about the brilliant, passionate and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Through Oct. 5. Civic Center, 1100 Third Ave. Tickets: www.broadwaysd.com -
On October 03, 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 03, 2025At Carlsbad Strawberry Fields Categories: HalloweenHaunted Corn Maze. Fridays & Saturdays through Nov. 1, 7–10 pm. $25. Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, Cannon Rd. & I-15. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com -
On October 03, 2025At Children's Museum of Discovery Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosKPBS Kids Event: Elinor Wonders Why. Follow your curiosity and ask questions with Elinor from Elinor Wonders Why. 10 am–12 noon. $14. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org -
On October 03, 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 03, 2025At Del Mar Fairgrounds Categories: Fairs & FestivalsHarvest Festival. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–5 pm; Oct. 5, 10 am–4 pm. $4–$9; 12 & under free. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.harvestfestival.com -
On October 03, 2025At Belmont Park Categories: HalloweenGlow N Float at the Plunge. Floating pumpkin patch, games, face painting and more. Belmont Park. 3146 Mission Blvd. Details: www.belmontpark.com -
On October 03, 2025At La Mesa Village Categories: OktoberfestLa Mesa Oktoberfest. Kids activities, games and more. Today, 4–10 pm; tomorrow, 10 am–10 pm; Oct. 5, 12–8 pm. La Mesa Village. Tickets: www.lamesaoktoberfest.org -
On October 03, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Halloween, Movies“GROW.” Welcome to the pumpkin capital of the world, where the pumpkins are epic and the rivalries are fierce. Through Oct. 9. Showtimes & locations: www.fathomentertainment.com -
On October 03, 2025At Snapdragon Stadium Categories: Sporting EventsSDSU Aztec Football. 7:30 pm vs. Colorado State. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way. Tickets: www.goaztecs.com -
On October 03, 2025At Poway, CA Categories: Parent's/Kid's Night OutKids Night Out. Kids, grades 1–5, enjoy games, crafts, movies and more. 5–9 pm. $13–$26. Mickey Cafagna Community Center, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway. Registration required: www.poway.org -
On October 03, 2025At Bahia Resort Hotel Categories: OktoberfestOktoberfest Party Cruise at the Bahia Resort Hotel. Savor delicious Bavarian-inspired bites such as bratwursts and pretzels. 8–11 pm. $25. For 21+. 998 W. Mission Bay Dr. www.bahiahotel.com -
On October 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenMr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins and more. Through Nov. 2. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
