Events from October 12, 2024
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From October 12, 2024 9:00 am until October 12, 2024 12:00 pmAt San Diego, CA Categories: Halloween"Two Groovy” Boo Bash. Glow-in-the-dark dance sessions, pumpkin decorating, costume contest, Halloween-themed crafts and more. 9 am–12 noon. $45; includes 1 child and 1 adult admission. Starlight Dance Studio, 6506 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. H. Tickets: https://givebutter.com/groovyboobash -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosPanda Ridge at the Zoo. This new innovative panda habitat includes lush landscapes, shade trees for climbing and rolling hillsides that allow Yun Chuan and Xin Bao to navigate and explore vertically. Open daily. 2920 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.com/giant-pandas -
On October 12, 2024At Belmont Park Categories: HalloweenBelmont Park Fall Fest. Pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, kids activities and more. Through Oct. 27. 3146 Mission Blvd. Tickets: www.belmontpark.com/fallfest -
On October 12, 2024At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: HalloweenBrick-or-Treat. Grab your costumes and get ready to “boo-gie” down with tons of candy, an awesome show lineup, exclusive LEGO characters and more. Today, Sept. 21, 28 & weekends in October. Included with admission. LEGOLAND California, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: www.legoland.com -
On October 12, 2024At Sesame Place San Diego Categories: HalloweenThe Count's Halloween Spooktacular. Silly, not-too-spooky fun. Weekends through Nov. 3, 10 am–6 pm. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com -
On October 12, 2024At Bates Nut Farm Categories: HalloweenPumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm. Tractor hay rides, straw maze, pumpkins and more. Through Oct. 31. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am–5:30 pm; Fri., 9 am–6:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 8:30 am–6 pm. Weekend parking: $10. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz -
On October 12, 2024At Liberty Station Categories: HalloweenFREE Goff Family Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, photo ops and more. Through Oct. 31. Sun.–Thurs., 9 am–8 pm, Fri. & Sat., 9 am–9 pm. Liberty Station, 2830 Perry Rd. www.gofffamilypumpkinpatch.com -
On October 12, 2024At 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–$3. 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Pumpkin Station. Petting zoo, pumpkins, ferris wheel and more. Rides require a separate ticket. Through Oct. 27. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am–7 pm; Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. Mission Valley, 1750 Camino Del Rio N.; Del Mar, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; National City, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Pumpkin Station Farms. Train ride, corn maze, petting zoo and more. Fee for some activities. 9 am–6 pm. Rancho Bernardo, 13421 Highland Valley Rd. & Bonita, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com -
On October 12, 2024FREE Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more. Through Oct. 31. Fri., 2–8 pm; Sat.–Sun., 10 am–8 pm. $5–$7. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com -
On October 12, 2024At Fallbrook, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch. Through Nov. 2. Wed.–Fri., 4–8 pm; Sat., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., 12–8 pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). 1924 E Mission Rd., Fallbrook. www.fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: HolidayImaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic.” An enchanting interactive walk-through light spectacular with millions of lights, enchanted forests and more. Tues.–Sun., 7–11 pm. Through Nov. 10. $21. Las Americas Premium Outlets, 4211 Camino De La Plaza. www.imaginarium360.com/san-diego -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, 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, 2024At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Halloween, Amusement ParksSeaWorld Spooktacular. Set sail for a spooky family-friendly event featuring pirate entertainment, a candy quest, magical mermaids and more. Fri.–Sun., through Nov. 3. Included in admission. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com/sandiego -
On October 12, 2024At Fallbrook, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. Scarecrows displayed Tues.– Sat., Oct. 1-31; Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, Oct. 8-31; Scarecrow Kids Corner, Oct. 5 & 12, 9 am–1:30 pm (Farmers Market 111 N. Main Ave.) and Harvest Fair, Oct. 20. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org -
On October 12, 2024At The Old Globe Theatre Categories: TheatreAgatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” Through Oct. 13. Starting at $47. The Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park. www.theoldglobe.org -
On October 12, 2024At Old Town San Diego Categories: HalloweenOld Town Haunted Walking Tour. Explore Heritage Park, The Whaley House and more. Through Oct. 31, 7 & 9 pm. $42. 2454 Heritage Park Row. www.hauntedsdoldtowntours.com -
On October 12, 2024At Carlsbad Strawberry Fields Categories: HalloweenCarlsbad Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival. Pumpkins, corn maze, tractor ride and more. Daily, 9 am–6 pm. Through Nov. 3. 1050 Cannon Rd. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com -
On October 12, 2024At Julian Farm & Orchard Categories: HalloweenJulian Farm & Orchard Pumpkin Patch. Hay bale maze, yard games and more. $5–$25. Weekends, 10 am–4 pm. 4381 Julian Hwy., Julian. www.julianfarmandorchard.com -
On October 12, 2024At Oma's Pumpkin Patch Categories: HalloweenOma’s Pumpkin Patch. Giant slides, petting zoo and more. Through Nov. 2. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat., 9 am–7 pm. $12.95–24.95. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com -
On October 12, 2024At Oceanside, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Pumpkin Patch at Mellano Farm Stand. Corn maze, pan for gold, inflatables and more. Through Nov. 3. Thurs.–Sun., 10:30 am–5 pm. 5714 N. River Rd., Oceanside. www.mellanofarmstand.com -
On October 12, 2024At Summers Past Farms Categories: HalloweenFREE Pumpkin Patch at Summers Past Farms. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay fort and more. 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com -
On October 12, 2024At Mountain Valley Ranch Categories: HalloweenFREE 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, 2024At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRiveropolis. An interactive water-play experience that uses the magic of running water to inspire creativity and community building through an interactive miniature river. 9 am–5 pm. $24.95–$27.95. Blue Beach, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. An enchanted forest at Polar Bear Plunge, live music, acrobatic spider performers and more. Every Fri.–Sun. in October, 5–9 pm. Included with admission. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 12, 2024At Carlsbad Strawberry Fields Categories: HalloweenHaunted Corn Maze. Fridays & Saturdays in Oct., 7–10 pm. Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, Cannon Rd. & I-15. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com -
On October 12, 2024At Big Bear Lake Convention Center Categories: OktoberfestBig Bear Oktoberfest. Bands, beer, food and more. Weekends through Nov. 2. Fri. 6–10 pm, Sat., 1–11 pm & Sun., 12–6 pm. Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Tickets: www.bigbearevents.com -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenMr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Games and activities, bounce houses and more. Through Oct. 31. Mon.-Thurs., 12–8 pm; Fri.–Sun., 11 am–8 pm. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com -
On October 12, 2024At Fort Cross Categories: HalloweenJulian Autumn Jubilee. Hayride, petting zoo, activities and more. Weekends through Oct. 27. Saturdays, 10 am–5 pm & Sundays, 11 am–5 pm. Fort Cross, 4425 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. Tickets: www.fortcross.com -
On October 12, 2024At Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Categories: HalloweenPumpkin Express. Train rides, pumpkin decorating, haunted train cars and more. Weekends through Oct. 27. 10:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $20.95–$43.95. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. Reservations: www.psrm.org -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: SportsFamily Fun at the Rink. Roller skating, live DJs and more. Sat. & Sun. afternoons. $15; includes skates. Ringer’s Roller Rink, 6060 Federal Blvd. www.ringersrollerrink.com -
On October 12, 2024At 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. Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 27; times vary with sunset times. $40. Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Advance registration required: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On October 12, 2024At Fort Cross Categories: HalloweenHaunted Harvest. Haunted hayride, ghost stories and more. Saturdays in Oct., 8 & 8:30 pm. $30. 4425 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. Reservations required: www.fortcross.com -
On October 12, 2024At Santee Lakes Categories: HalloweenTrick-or-Treat at Santee Lakes. Saturdays in Oct., 6–7 pm. 9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee. www.santeelakes.com -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego Civic Theatre Categories: Theatre“Kimberly Akimbo.” A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order). Through Oct. 13. Civic Center, 1100 Third Ave. Tickets: www.broadwaysd.com -
On October 12, 2024At Julian CA Categories: holiday teasAutumn Harvest Teas. A harvest-themed version of the four course Cottage Classic Tea. Through Oct. 14. 11:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $14.95–$39.95. Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 2124 Third St. Reservations required: www.juliantea.com -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: Dia de los MuertosSherman Heights Día de los Muertos. Community altars, craft workshops and more. Festivities run through Nov. 2. Community Center, 2258 Island Ave. https://shermanheightscc.org/ddlm -
On October 12, 2024At Del Mar Fairgrounds Categories: Fairs & FestivalsHarvest Festival. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–5 pm; Oct. 13, 10 am–4 pm. $4–$9; 12 & under free. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.harvestfestival.com -
On October 12, 2024At Ocean Beach Categories: OktoberfestOcean Beach Oktoberfest. Live music, activities and more. Today & tomorrow. $15. 5099 Newport Ave. www.oboktoberfest.com -
On October 12, 2024At Helen Woodward Animal Center Categories: HalloweenHowl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival. Animal encounters, trick-or-treating, spooky crafts and more. Today, Oct. 19, 26 & 27, 9 am–1 pm. $8.90–$17.75. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe. www.animalcenter.org -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: Walk, Race7–Bridges Hike/Walk for Holiday Magic. Walk through Balboa Park and over the famous seven bridges. Benefits kids in Children’s Hospital. 9 am–12 noon. Starting at $25. Register: www.holidaymagiccd.com -
On October 12, 2024At San Marcos, CA Categories: FREEFREE Once Upon a Book Fair. Treasure Island-theme, children’s authors and more. 10 am–5 pm. San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Ctr. Drive. www.sanmarcoschamber.com
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On October 12, 2024At San Diego Air & Space Museum Categories: HalloweenPumpkin Chunkin’. Construct a catapult to launch candy pumpkins. 9 am–1 pm. Included with admission. $17–$28; 2 & under free. San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park. www.sandiegoairandspace.org -
On October 12, 2024At Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Categories: FREE, Fairs & FestivalsFREE Fall Fun Festival. Scarecrow contest, kids’ crafts, activities and more. 10 am–3 pm. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. https://.altavistabotanicalgardens.org -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: Fairs & FestivalsSan Diego Serbian Festival. Folklore dance performances, entertainment and more. 12–11 pm. St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Bay Park. www.sdserbianfestival.com
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On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: Fairs & FestivalsFREE Farm Stand West Fall Festival. Pumpkin patch, hayrides and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–5 pm. 2115 Miller Ave. www.thefarmstandwest.com -
On October 12, 2024At Bates Nut Farm Categories: HalloweenScarecrow Contest. Design and build a scarecrow. 10 am–1 pm. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz -
On October 12, 2024At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenFall at Kenny’s. Attractions, food and vendor market. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–2 pm or 2–6 pm. $2. Kenny’s Strawberry Farm.
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On October 12, 2024At Westgate Hotel Categories: holiday teasWitches of the Westgate Tea. Offering a magical experience complete with house-made pastries, savory tea sandwiches, gourmet teas, champagne and cocktails, wicked treats, and a take-home gift for children, the Witches of Westgate Tea welcomes both adults and children alike to embrace the most wonderful time of the fear. Through Oct. 13, 18–20, 25 & 26; 1–5 pm. Reservations can be made here. $49–$74. 1055 Second Ave. https://www.westgatehotel.com/activities/hotel-events/witches-tea/
