Events from October 11, 2025

  • On October 11, 2025
    At 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071, USA Categories: Concert
    Summer Jams on Deck. Concerts are free. Saturdays, 5–7 pm through Oct. 11. Park entrance fee, $10. Santee Lakes Deck between Lakes 4 & 5, 9310 Fanita Pkwy. www.santeelakes.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA Categories: Amusement Parks
    LEGOLAND 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 11, 2025
    At Categories: Special Events
    Imaginarium “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 11, 2025
    At 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA Categories: Halloween
    SeaWorld 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 11, 2025
    At 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA Categories: Special Events
    Belmont 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 11, 2025
    At 42900 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, USA Categories: Oktoberfest
    Big 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 11, 2025
    At 4040 Twiggs St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA 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 11, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween
    Fall Festival. Weekends through Oct. 26, 10:30 am–5 pm. Mellano Farmstand, 5714 N. River Rd., Oceanside. www.mellanofarmstand.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA Categories: Halloween, Music
    FREE 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 11, 2025
    At 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082, USA Categories: Halloween
    Pumpkin 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 11, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween
    FREE 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 11, 2025
    At 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA Categories: Halloween
    Brick-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 11, 2025
    At Categories: FREE
    Kids 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 11, 2025
    At 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92591, USA Categories: Halloween
    Peltzer 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 11, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween
    FREE 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 11, 2025
    At 1017 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA Categories: Halloween
    Family 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 11, 2025
    At Fallbrook, CA 92028, USA Categories: Halloween
    FREE 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 11, 2025
    At 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos
    Living 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 11, 2025
    At 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos
    Top 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 11, 2025
    At San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA, USA Categories: Halloween
    Old 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 11, 2025
    At Fallbrook, CA 92028, USA Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. Scarecrows displayed all over town. Through Oct. 31. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
  • On October 11, 2025
    At Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, USA Categories: Halloween
    The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park. Select dates through Nov. 1. $34.99. For ages 10+. Balboa Dr. & Juniper Rd. www.hauntedtrail.net
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA Categories: Halloween
    Haunted Corn Maze. Fridays & Saturdays through Nov. 1, 7–10 pm. $25. Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, Cannon Rd. & I-15. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA Categories: Halloween, Amusement Parks
    SeaWorld 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 11, 2025
    At 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and Zoos
    HalGLOWeen. 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 11, 2025
    At 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, USA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, Fall Events
    Autumn 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 11, 2025
    At 4425 CA-78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070, USA Categories: Fall Events
    Julian 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 11, 2025
    At 750 Depot St, Campo, CA 91906, USA Categories: Halloween, Train Rides
    Pumpkin 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 11, 2025
    At 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071, USA Categories: Halloween
    Trick-or-Treat at Santee Lakes. Saturdays in Oct., 6–7 pm. 9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee. www.santeelakes.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, USA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos
    Roar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31. Starting at $160. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA Categories: Special Events
    Sunset 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 11, 2025
    At 4040 Twiggs St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA 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 11, 2025
    At 1499 Venice St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA Categories: Oktoberfest
    Ocean Beach Oktoberfest. Live music, activities and more. Today & tomorrow. For ages 21+. 5099 Newport Ave. Tickets: www.oboktoberfest.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    At Categories: Film Festival
    San Diego Underwater Film Exhibition. Stunning films from talented filmmakers across the globe. Today & tomorrow. $25. Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Dr. www.sdufex.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, USA Categories: Halloween
    Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival. Fall-themed hands on animal encounters, festive crafts and more. Today, Oct. 18, 25 & 26. 9 am–1 pm. $10–$19. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe. www.animalcenter.org
  • On October 11, 2025
    At Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084, USA Categories: Fall Events
    Fall Fun Festival. Scarecrow contest, kids’ crafts and activities. 10 am–3 pm. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082, USA Categories: Halloween
    Scarecrow Contest. Design and build a scarecrow. 11 am–1 pm. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz
  • On October 11, 2025
    At Categories: Special Events
    Ivey Ranch Park Western Hoedown. A family-friendly afternoon of western-themed fun with horse-riding demonstrations, hayrides, a Kids Corral and more. 3–7 pm. $65–$85. Ivey Ranch Park Equestrian Center, Oceanside. www.iveyranch.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Categories: Special Events
    Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure. Interactive show where participants learn pirate skills. $35–$85. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. www.sdmaritime.org
  • On October 11, 2025
    At Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA Categories: Art Show, FREE
    FREE 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 11, 2025
    At Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, USA Categories: Walk, Race
    7–Bridges Hike/Walk for Holiday Magic. Walk through Balboa Park and over the famous seven bridges. Benefits kids in children’s hospitals. 9 am–12 noon. Starting at $30. Register: www.holidaymagiccd.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    San Diego Serbian Festival. Folk dance performance, kids zone, games and more. 12–11 pm. St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 3025 Denver St. www.sdserbianfestival.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    Sherman 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 11, 2025
    At Vista, CA, USA Categories: Dia de los Muertos
    Día de Muertos at Guajome Adobe. Activities, altars, arts & crafts and more. 10 am–4 pm. $2–$5; 3 & under free. 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. www.sdparks.org
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 14950 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA Categories: Halloween
    Oma’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 11, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE 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 11, 2025
    At 15602 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE 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 11, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE 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 11, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween
    Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins and more. Through Nov. 2. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
  • On October 11, 2025
    At 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Categories: Halloween
    Pumpkin Chunkin’. Wear your favorite costume as you construct a catapult to launch candy pumpkins. Try to land your pumpkin safely or use our 3D pens to make creepy sculptures. And drive our new robot ghouls. 10 am–1 pm. Included with admission. San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park. https://sandiegoairandspace.org/calendar/event/pumpkin-chuckin
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