Events from October 16, 2026
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On October 16, 2026At Belmont Park Categories: FREEFREE Belmont Park’s Beachside Fall Fest. Seasonal entertainment, Halloween characters, trick-or-treating, live music and more. Through Oct. 31. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com -
On October 16, 2026At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Halloween, Amusement ParksHowl-O-Scream at SeaWorld. Select dates through Oct. 31. 6 pm–close. Recommended for adults only. $35.99. 500 SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com -
On October 16, 2026At Bates Nut Farm Categories: HalloweenPumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm. Tractor hayrides, straw maze and more. Through Oct. 31. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. https://batesnutfarm.biz -
On October 16, 2026At Liberty Station Categories: HalloweenGoff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station. Through Oct. 31, Sun.-Thurs., 9 am–8 pm & Fri.–Sat., 9 am–9 pm. 2830 Perry Rd. www.gofffamilypumpkinpatch.com -
On October 16, 2026At Temecula, CA 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 16, 2026At 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. 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 16, 2026Family 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 16, 2026At 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 16, 2026At San Diego, CA 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 16, 2026At Summers Past Farms Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Summers Past Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, corn maze, hay fort and more. Closed Mon.–Wed. 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com -
On October 16, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGO Galaxy. All-new space-themed land with an indoor family coaster, two other cosmic rides, brand-new food and retail options, incredible LEGO space models, space-themed activities, and adventures for explorers of all ages. Open daily. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, Dia de los MuertosFREE Fiesta de Reyes Día de los Muertos–La Experiencia. Family-friendly experience with decorated skulls and skeletons, traditional and contemporary altars and thousands of marigold-inspired details. Through Nov. 2, 10 am–9 pm. www.fiestadereyes.com -
On October 16, 2026At Belmont Park Categories: SkatingRingers at Seaport Village. An open-air roller-skating experience along the Embarcadero. Open daily. 821 West Harbor Dr. Details: www.seaportvillage.com/explore/ringers-roller-rink -
On October 16, 2026At Fallbrook, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. Scarecrows displayed all over town. Through Oct. 31. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org -
On October 16, 2026At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Halloween, Amusement ParksSeaWorld Spooktacular. Baby Shark Halloween show, trick-or-treating, interactive adventures and seasonal entertainment. Fri.–Sun. through Nov. 1. Kids ages 3–9 receive free one-day admission with the purchase of adult ticket through Oct. 500 SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com -
On October 16, 2026At Carlsbad Strawberry Fields Categories: HalloweenHaunted Corn Maze. Fridays & Saturdays through Oct. 31. 7–10 pm. $25. Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, Cannon Rd. & I-15. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 16, 2026At Hotel del Coronado Categories: MoviesMovies on the Beach. Tonight, 8 pm, Oct. 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 at 7:30 pm. $25.75. Del Beach, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. Full schedule: www.hoteldel.com -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: holiday teasWizarding Afternoon Tea Themed Tea. All themed teas are different, most include a “Did You Know?” intro, a game, quiz and a take home gift. Through Nov. 1, 12:30 & 3:30 pm. $64.95. The Britannia Tearooms, 2323 Midway Dr. Reservations: www.afternoonteasandiego.com -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 9, 10, 16, 24 & 30. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenMr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, seasonal photo opportunities and family-friendly fall activities. Through Nov. 1. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: MoviesSan Diego International Film Festival. Celebrating 25 years with its biggest lineup yet. Through Oct. 18. Tickets & schedule: www.sdfilmfest.com -
On October 16, 2026At Julian CA Categories: holiday teasAutumn Harvest Teas. A harvest-themed version of the four course Cottage Classic Tea. 11:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. Through Oct. 19. $15.95–$44.95. Reservations required. Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 2124 Third St. www.juliantea.com -
On October 16, 2026At San Marcos, CA Categories: Special EventsFun Friday Nights. Games, crafts, pizza and movies. For ages 4–11. 6–10 pm. $25. San Marcos Community Ctr., 3 Civic Center Dr. www.sanmarcosca.gov -
On October 16, 2026At Downtown El Cajon Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Hauntfest on Main. Carnival rides, costume contests, crafts and more. 4–9 pm. Downtown El Cajon. www.elcajon.gov -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Concert, MusicMission BayFest. Music festival. Through Oct. 18. Mariner’s Point Park, 3119 Mariners Way. Tickets: www.bayfestsd.com
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On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Fright for Future. A haunted maze of "true terrors" bringing scary issues concerning people, planet and animals to light. For ages 10+. Oct. 16–18 & 23–25, 5–9 pm. $10. 3720 El Cajon Blvd. www.frightforfuture.org -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Craft FairHarvest Festival. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–4 pm. $4–$9; 12 & under free. Hangar 858, 3760 Glenn H. Curtiss Rd. www.harvestfestival.com -
On October 16, 2026At Balboa Theatre Categories: Theatre“American Icons.” A dazzling display of musicality, precision, and pure classical dance. Today & tomorrow. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. www.cityballet.org
