Events from October 18, 2025
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On October 18, 2025At San Marcos, CA Categories: FREE, Fall EventsFall Fam Fest. Lots of fun fall games and activities, photo opportunities, yummy foods, pumpkins and special booth venders like our friends at Blissful Seeds and more. Oct. 18, 10 am–2 pm. Williams Barn, Walnut Grove Park, 1952 Sycamore Dr., San Marcos. RSVP: https://hopeonthehardroad.regfox.com/fall-family-festival-2025 -
On October 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025At Fallbrook, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. Scarecrows displayed all over town. Through Oct. 31. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org -
On October 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025At Santee Lakes Categories: HalloweenTrick-or-Treat at Santee Lakes. Saturdays in Oct., 6–7 pm. 9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee. www.santeelakes.com -
On October 18, 2025At 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, Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31. Starting at $160. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On October 18, 2025At Snapdragon Stadium Categories: Sporting EventsSan Diego FC Soccer Team. Today & Oct. 18. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way. Tickets: www.sandiegofc.com -
On October 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025At Helen Woodward Animal Center Categories: HalloweenHowl-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 18, 2025At San Diego Civic Theatre Categories: Theatre“& Juliet.” This hilarious musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. Through Oct. 19. Civic Center, 1100 Third Ave. Tickets: www.broadwaysd.com -
On October 18, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Film FestivalSan Diego International Film Festival. Through Oct. 19. Tickets & schedule: www.sdfilmfest.com -
On October 18, 2025At Julian CA Categories: holiday teasAutumn Harvest Teas. A harvest-themed version of the Cottage Classic Tea. Through Oct. 20. 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 18, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: MusicMission BayFest. Music festival. Through Oct. 19. Mariner’s Point Park, 3119 Mariners Way. Tickets: www.missionbayfest.com -
On October 18, 2025At San Diego Convention Center Categories: Special EventsTwitchCon. Celebrate the culture of live streaming, esports, internet culture and entertainment. Through Oct. 19. SD Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr. Tickets: www.twitchcon.com/san-diego-2025/ -
On October 18, 2025Fright for Future. Step into a haunted maze of "true terrors" bringing scary issues concerning people, planet and animals to light this Halloween. For ages 10+. Oct. 17–19 & 24–26. $10. 3720 El Cajon Blvd. www.frightforfuture.org -
On October 18, 2025At Carlsbad, CA Categories: HalloweenPumpkin Plunge. Bounce house, a floating pumpkin patch and more. 5–8 pm. $15; 3 & under free. Alga Norte Aquatics Center, 6565 Alicante Rd. Register: www.carlsbadca.gov -
On October 18, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, Fall EventsFREE University Heights Fall Festival. Pumpkin patch, lawn games, hayrides and more. 12–5 pm. Birney Field, 4324 Park Blvd. www.uhfallfestival.com -
On October 18, 2025At San Marcos, CA Categories: Fall EventsFall Fam Fest. Fun fall games & activities, photo opps, pumpkins and more. 10 am–2 pm. Williams Barn, Walnut Grove Park, 1952 Sycamore Dr., San Marcos. RSVP: www.hopeonthehardroad.org/event/fall-family-festival/ -
On October 18, 2025At Rooftop Cinema Club Categories: MoviesRooftop Cinema Club: “Wicked: Family Karaoke.” The perfect night out for anyone who knows every word to “Defying Gravity.” 1 pm. $11–$17. Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Pl. Full schedule: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com -
On October 18, 2025At Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Categories: HalloweenHoot, Howl and Prowl. Docents dressed as native critters bring the Blue Sky alive. 5:30–7:15 pm. $6. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Rd., Poway. www.poway.org -
On October 18, 2025At Carlsbad, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Halloween Spooktacular. Halloween-themed kid crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, trick-or-treat stations and more. 11 am–1 pm. Plaza Paseo Real, 6941- 6985 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. www.plazapaseoreal.com -
On October 18, 2025At Wild Wonders Categories: HalloweenBoo! At the Zoo. Candy stations, apple cider and flashlights. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 25 & 26, 6 pm. $23–$45. Wild Wonders, Bonsall. www.wildwonders.org -
On October 18, 2025At Valley Center Categories: HalloweenFREE Spooky Trails at Hellhole Canyon Preserve. Birds of prey presentation, movie and more. 4–8:30 pm. 19324 Santee Ln., Valley Center. www.sdparks.org -
On October 18, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Halloween, FREEFREE Halloween Carnival. 10 am–5 pm. Miramar Ranch Elementary School, 10770 Red Cedar Dr. Details: www.miramarranch.org
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On October 18, 2025FREE Padre Dam Open House. Hands-on activities, equipment demonstrations, games and more. 9 am–1 pm. 9120 Carlton Oaks Dr., Santee. www.padredam.org -
On October 18, 2025At Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum Categories: Special EventsFall Antique Tractor Show. Kids’ activities, crafts, games and more. Today, tomorrow & Oct. 25–26. 9 am–4 pm. $10; under 6 free. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. www.agsem.com -
On October 18, 2025At Pechanga Arena San Diego Categories: Sporting EventsSan Diego Gulls. Tonight, 6 pm & Oct. 22 & 29, 7 pm. Starting at $34. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.sandiegogulls.com -
On October 18, 2025At Snapdragon Stadium Categories: Sporting EventsSan Diego Wave Soccer. Cheer on our national women’s soccer team. 7 pm. Starting at $20. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way. Tickets: www.sandiegowavefc.com -
On October 18, 2025At Little Italy, downtown San Diego Categories: FREEFREE Bella Vita Fest. Celebrate Italian culture with expert chalk artists, live Italian music and more. Today & tomorrow. Little Italy. www.bellavitafest.com -
On October 18, 2025At Borrego Springs Categories: FREEFREE Borrego Days Desert Festival. Kids zone, food and more. Today, 8:45 am–8 pm & tomorrow, 9:30 am–3 pm. Christmas Cir. Community Park, Palm Canyon Dr. www.borregodays.com -
On October 18, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Walk, RaceHowl-o-Ween 3–5K Mutt Run/Walk. Costume contest, prizes and more. 8:30 am. $55–$75. Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr. www.labsandmore.org -
On October 18, 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 18, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, Dia de los MuertosFREE Día de los Muertos. A vibrant tribute to tradition, culture and community with face painting, stilt walkers, a Mariachi Band and more. Today & tomorrow, 1–5 pm. Westfield Plaza Bonita, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. www.westfield.com/en/united-states/plazabonita/events/dia-de-los-muertos/131557 -
On October 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: HalloweenMr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins and more. Through Nov. 2. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
