Events from October 31, 2025

  • On October 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2025
    At 12925 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130, USA Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE Party at the Pop Jet at Del Mar Highlands. Family-friendly entertainment. Today & Oct. 31, 10 am. 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com
  • On October 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween
    A Haunting in Venice Cruises. An eerie journey through the canals, guided by masked gondoliers and set to haunting organ music inspired by “A Haunting in Venice.” Through Oct. 31. The Gondola Company, 503 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado. www.gondolacompany.com
  • On October 31, 2025
    At 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA Categories: Theatre
    “Working Girl.” A sharp and hilarious adaptation of the iconic 1988 film. Through Nov. 20. 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. Tickets: www.lajollaplayhouse.org
  • On October 31, 2025
    At N El Camino Real & Mountain Vista Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE Encinitas Safe Trick-or-Treat. The streets are transformed into a Halloween haven where children can roam freely, collecting treats from participating businesses and booths. 5–8 pm. S. Coast Hwy. 101. www.encinitas101.com
  • On October 31, 2025
    At La Mesa, CA, USA Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE Trick-or-Treating in La Mesa Village. Trick-or-treating, pet costume contest and more. 4–6 pm. La Mesa Blvd. between 4th St. & Acacia. www.lamesavillageassociation.org
  • On October 31, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE Trick-or-Treat at Carmel Mountain Ranch Town Center. Children ages 12 & under in costumes can trick-or-treat. 3–5 pm. Just East of I-15 at Carmel Mountain Rd. & Highland Rd.
  • On October 31, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE Treats on Halloween. Stop by businesses displaying a bright orange pumpkin in their windows. For children 12 & under, dressed in costume and with an adult. Bring a treat bag to collect your goodies. 3–5 pm. Eastlake Parkway & Miller Dr., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com
  • On October 31, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween, FREE
    FREE Trick-or-Treat at Eastlake Village Marketplace. Children ages 12 & under dressed in costume and accompanied by an adult will receive free treats from participating businesses. 3–5 pm. Cor. of Otay Lakes Rd. & EastLake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopeastlakemarketplace.com
  • On October 31, 2025
    At 320 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025, USA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, Animals
    Fun Animal Friday. Story time, hands-on activity and an animal meet-and-greet. 10–11:30 am. $14. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org
  • On October 31, 2025
    At 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92014, USA Categories: Special Events
    Breeders' Cup World Championships. Today & tomorrow. Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Schedule: www.breederscup.com
  • On October 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2025
    At Categories: Halloween
    Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins and more. Through Nov. 2. 3901 Clairemont Dr. www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
  • On October 31, 2025
    At 849 W. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego Categories: Halloween
    Bayside Boo. A night of spooky beats and sweet treats. 6:30–9:30 pm. Seaport Village, 849 W. Harbor Dr. www.seaportvillage.com
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