CARLSBAD
Día de los Muertos at historic hacienda
The Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Ranch Park holds a free open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1-2 at the historic home and gardens of Hollywood legend Leo Carrillo, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane. Highlights Nov. 1 include crafts, food truck, face painting, ofrenda, and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico and Jarabe Mexicano concert. Sunday highlights include children’s craft activities and community ofrenda. Admission is free. Visit https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/programs-and-events/special-events/dia-de-los-muertos
Halloween festivities at pumpkin patch
Haunted corn maze, marigold fields, bounceland, Jurassic Fright, tractor ride and sheep, goats and rabbits are among the fall attractions at the at the Carlsbad Strawberry Company’s pumpkin patch. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 at 1050 Cannon Road. Admission is $15; free for kids 3 and younger plus fees for activities. Visit carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com/pumpkin.
Genealogy buffs discuss Salem Witchcraft Hysteria
North San Diego County Genealogical Society hosts John Putnam for a presentation on, “The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria, “ from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at City of Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave. Free. If attending remotely, Zoom link is at nsdcgs.org.
Brick-or-Treat
LEGOLAND California holds its Brick-or-Treat Monster Party on weekends in October with entertainment, dance parties, live music, costumed entertainers and trick-or-treating. The party is included with park admission. As part of its Halloween season celebration, there will be costumed characters, décor and seasonal treats daily through Oct. 31. Visit legoland.com/california/things-to-do/seasonal-events/halloween.
Free genealogy Class
North San Diego County Genealogical Society will present a one day Beginning/Refresher Genealogy Class from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Nina Cole Library. 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Free but registration recommended at president@nsdcgs.org.
Community Music Day
The Museum of Making Music hosts a Community Music Day Bithday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 to celebrate the nonprofit’s 25th year. Festivities include musical treasure hunt for all ages, tour through the museum galleries using a treasure map, prizes and Make and Play activity for kids. Museum admission for the event is “Pay What You Wish.” RSVP at https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/ or call (760) 304-5844.
CHULA VISTA
Ofrenda Competition
The annual Día de los Muertos celebration is from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1, in downtown Chula Vista. The family-friendly community event includes an Ofrenda Competition, Catrín & Catrina Ensemble contest, live music and dance performances, car show, kids crafts and artisan vendors at Mercado by Las Jefas Market along with treats, food and photo ops. Visit downtownchulavista.com.
Community trick or treat event
Village Walk at Eastlake hosts kids ages 12 and younger dressed in costume and accompanied by an adult at a free trick-or-treat event from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Bring a bag to collect your treats or pick up a free treat bag and a coupon booklet at the Halloween table near Mission Federal. Then stop by participating businesses with a bright orange pumpkin in their windows. Village Walk at EastLake is on EastLake Parkway and Miller Drive. Visit shopvillagewalk.com/special-events.
CITY HEIGHTS
CITY HEIGHTS: Burgers and Badges Trick-or-Treating event…
A Burgers and Badges Trick-or-Treating event was recently held in City Heights. Law enforcement officers from the San Diego Police Department, San Diego Unified School Police Department and the San Diego County Probation Department came to McDonald’s to hand out candies, cheeseburgers and other treats. The event is intended to give community members a chance to meet with local law enforcement. Pictured are some participants in the event. Courtesy of McDonald’s of Southern California.
CORONADO
Mainstreet Goes Ghostly
Witches and ghosts will be wandering throughout Coronado’s central downtown from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and merchants are set to welcome trick-or-treaters for the Mainstreet Goes Ghostly event hosted by Coronado Mainstreet. Visit coronadomainstreet.org/mainstreetgoesghostly.
DEL MAR
Rose gardeners host talk
The Del Mar Rose Society hosts Beth Van Boxtel, for a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 on, “Beautiful Blooms with Beth” about how to grow a gorgeous rose garden. Van Boxtel is a Certified Consulting Rosarian and Rising Star award recipient from the American Rose Society. The presentation will be at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd. Visit http://delmarrosesociety.com
EL CAJON
Rolling Pumpkins festival
Find a petting zoo, rides, carnival games and pumpkins here through Nov. 1 at 415 Parkway Plaza, Fletcher Parkway. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For details, go to visitparkwayplaza.com.
ENCINITAS
Free concert features Gospel music
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir San Diego will give a concert featuring Gospel music at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church 17 Calle Magdalena as part of San Dieguito UMC Concert Series. The music celebrates unity, hope and community. Free Admission.
Community trick-or-treating
The free annual Safe Trick or Treat will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Many downtown businesses will have goodies for kids. Costumed trick-or-treaters can stroll South Coast Highway 101, from Encinitas Boulevard to K Street. There will be Halloween-themed activities and games for kids along with entertainment. Visit encinitas101.com.
Day of the Dead celebration at library
A Día de los Muertos celebration is from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Highlights include ballet folklorico and mariachi performances along with artmaking workshops. The cultural celebration includes a community ofrenda where folks can leave momentos and notes to loved ones who have passed away. Free admission. Visit https://www.encinitasca.gov
Exhibit features basket and gourd art
The Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild hosts an art show, “Nature’s Bounty” through Nov. 2 at the Encinitas Community Center, 140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The 32 basket and gourd artworks by 14 artists, are made from nature, out of materials ranging from willow, grasses and yucca to rushes. Some art is for sale. The Community Center is open, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 760-943-2260.
Haunted Ghost Town
Festivities include haunted house and haunted trail (scary and not-so-scary versions), carnival games, food, treats and costume contest and farm animals along with beer garden, pumpkin decorating contest, music and dancing. The Haunted Hoedown is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at The Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Entry is $10; $5 for kids. Visit https://www.olivenhainfarms.com/service-page/haunted-hoedown?referral=service_list_widget
ESCONDIDO
Día de los Muertos festival
The free 30th annual Día de los Muertos festival at the California Center for the Arts Museum, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., is from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 with artwalk, live music, food vendors, folklorico dance groups, community ofrendas and a catrina contest along with artisan market, kids’ crafts and face painting. Performances in the Concert Hall start at 5 p.m. There will be a marigold bar serving drinks and dancing to the tunes of DJ Zuni. The museum will be open with free admission, showing the current exhibition, Light Among Shadows: The Night of the Dead in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán and XICANA! San Diego.Visit artcenter.org/dia-de-los-muertos/
Art sought for exhibit honoring veterans
The Escondido Art Association will accept artwork for its exhibit, “Honoring Our Veterans,’” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the EAA gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. The exhibit runs from Nov. 5 to Dec. 5. Visit www.escondidoartassociation.org
Assistance League holds Benefit Boutique
The nonprofit Assistance League Inland North County hosts a Benefit Fashion Boutique fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 featuring shopping, champagne, music and mingling at its Chapter House in Escondido, 2068 East Valley Parkway. Visit https://www.assistanceleague.org/inland-north-county/
FALLBROOK
Scarecrow Days
The annual Fallbrook Scarecrow Days run through Oct. 31. Scarecrows will be displayed at businesses and residences throughout Fallbrook. A Scarecrow Kids Corner is at the Fallbrook Farmers Market with fall crafts, games and an art contest for kids from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Visit fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.
Halloween Festival
The community event market with food, entertainment and nearly 50 local vendors is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at Rainbow Valley Grange, 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd. Highlights include costume contests, trick-or-treating, kid’s corner, carnival games, face painting and craft table. Visit fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.
Pumpkin picking
Pick a pumpkin from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 2 at The Vineyard, 1924 E. Mission Road. Weekday specials and special events on weekends, including beer, wine, food trucks and live music. Visit fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com.
IMPERIAL BEACH
Celebration with mariachi, ballet folklorico
The annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration is from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at Veterans Park, 1075 Eighth St. Highlights include folklorico performance, mariachi band, community ofrenda, face painting, sugar skull decorating, Ribbons of Remembrance and food trucks. Visit https://imperialbeachca.gov/672/Dia-de-los-Muertos
Fleet Reserve holds craft fair
The Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 289 based in Imperial Beach will hold it’s annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at 659 Silver Strand Blvd. There will be a variety of handmade crafts and gifts by local artists along with music, photo booth and food. The craft fair serves as a fundraiser to support local scholarships for the families of local Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Free admission.
JULIAN
Howl-O-Ween tours at wolf center
The California Wolf Center, a nonprofit working on the recovery of wolves in the wild, will host its annual Howl-O-Ween tour at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the conservation facility, Tall Pine and K Q Ranch roads. Visitors can make Halloween-themed items like pumpkin-spiced meatballs to share with the center’s ambassador wolves during their tour, in a fun, spooky setting. Costumes are welcome. Tours is $65; free for kids 4 and younger. Advance reservations are required. Visit californiawolfcenter.org/tours.
LA JOLLA
Trunk or Treat
A community Halloween Trunk or Treat event is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 on Draper Avenue between La Jolla Presbyterian Church and La Jolla Recreation Center. Highlights include chilli with toppings, apple cider and pie in a cup. For questions, email lizzetf@ljpres.org.
Halloween Creepy Candy Crawl
An afternoon of trick-or-treating, costumes, and family fun from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 throughout La Jolla Village, hosted by the La Jolla Village Merchants Association. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creepy-candy-crawl-tickets-1740323537549?aff=oddtdtcreator
Underwater pumpkin patch celebration
Birch Aquarium will host trick-or-treating, live music and games from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at 2300 Expedition Way. Scuba divers will transform the aquarium into an underwater pumpkin patch with their underwater pumpkin carving skills. Visitors will also have access to the new Living Seas exhibit. This is a family-friendly event and ocean-themed costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $40-$45; discount for members; free for children 2 and younger. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/halloween-aglow.
LA MESA
Trick-or-Treat at mall
A free community event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at 5500 Grossmont Center Drive with costumed characters, face painting, games, candy and photo ops. Pick up a map and free pumpkin bag at guest services and trick-or-treat your way around Grossmont Center. Visit grossmontcenter.com.
Halloween in the village
This village event is from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 between Grant Avenue and Acacia Avenue, and adjoining streets, hosted by the La Mesa Village Association. Find trick-or-treating in downtown La Mesa at participating businesses, a Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest, Halloween-themed stilt walkers, a balloon artist, a DJ, a spooky organ concert at 4:30 p.m. at La Mesa First United Methodist Church, 4690 Palm Ave. and farmers market. Check-in for Pet Costume Contest is at 5 p.m. and judging will begin at 5:30 p.m. Visit lamesavillageassociation.org.
OCEANSIDE
Holiday Quilt and Craft Show
St. Thomas More Women’s Guild will put on a holiday Quilt and Craft Show for the community from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at 1460 South Melrose Drive. Handmade gift items will be sold ranging from quilts, table runners, tea towels, aprons and baby items to placemats, Christmas ornaments and holiday table decorations. Free admission and parking. Cash and checks accepted for purchases. For questions, email AnnamarieM@stmoside.org or call 760-758-4100×191.
Haunted Market
Sunset Market’s Haunted Market is from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at 401 Pier View Way. The free, family-friendly event includes trick-or-treating, costume parade, vendors, scream contest and other contests for kids and adults. Visit mainstreetoceanside.com
Free choral concert for All Saints Day
A free choral concert by Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra & Chorus honoring All Saints/Souls Days will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at St. Margaret’s Church, 4300 Oceanside Blvd. The program conducted by Dr. Angela Yeung, features selections by composers Cristobal de Morales, Marc-Antoine Charpentier and Josef Gruber, with soloists Irene Marie Patton and Frank Hallock. Parking is free. Voluntary contributions appreciated. Visithttps://gsdmusicoterie.org/events/annual-celebration-of-all-saints-and-all-souls-oceanside/
Lifelong Learning group hosts lectures
The MiraCosta Lifelong Learning Group hosts two lectures Oct. 31 on MiraCosta College’s Oceanside Campus, in the Board Room of Administration Building 1000 and via Zoom. At 1 p.m. Robin Douglas, art educator, will give a presentation on Leonardo da Vinci and will discuss his works and life. At 2:30 p.m. Marilyn McPhie, professional storyteller and president of Storytellers of San Diego, will present San Diego Ghost Stories. Free. Visit www.miracosta.edu/life.
Mellano’s Fall Festival
Mellano Farm Stand is holding its Oceanside Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October at the family farm, 5714 N. River Road. Highlights include tractor rides around the farm, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, along with music, local vendors, children’s crafts, panning for gems and a farm stand full of farm fresh flowers and produce, including local honey. Visit mellanofarmstand.com.
POINT LOMA
Hallo-Wine Fall Festival
The 18th annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival, hosted by Home Start, a nonprofit that works to prevent child abuse and strengthen families, is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 25 outdoors at a private estate with view of the ocean in Point Loma. Highlights include seaonal tastings from dozens of local vendors, including bites, desserts, boutique wines, hand-crafted beers, craft spirits and festive mocktails along with live entertainment, lawn games and prize drawings. Tickets and details are at https://e.givesmart.com/events/KC6/
Parkinson’s Support Group meets
The Point Loma Parkinson’s Support Group will hold their monthly meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 28 at Pt. Loma Café, 4865 N. Harbor Dr. to “Meet, Greet and Eat.” There will be a no host brunch and presentation on setting up a Vial of Life, POLST & Parkinson’s Medical Safety Program Forms. Reserve at doloresviolacohenour@gmail.com.
RAMONA
Annual Motorcycle Rally
The 9th Annual Ramona Motorcycle Rally is Nov. 1, with gates opening at 10 a.m. at 421 Aqua Lane. The event include bike show, racing biker games and live music by various bands. Registration is at 10 a.m. and show entry is $25. For more information on tickets, visit https://ramonachamber.com/motorcyclerally/
Fall plant and craft sale
The Ramona Garden Club holds a fall plant and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at Ramona Oaks Park, 25341 Pappas Road. The club’s next meeting is Nov. 12 at Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way. The featured presentation is on “What’s This Bug, and what do we do about it?” Doors open: 11:15 a.m. and the presentation is at 12:30 p.m. Visit https://ramonagardenclub.com/
Pumpkin Patch with petting zoo
There will be an assortment of pumpkins, gourds and corn from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 along with corn maze, corn cannon and petting zoo at Mountain Valley Ranch, 842 Highway 78. Hay rides will be offered on weekends. Pony rides will be all day on weekends and from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Visit mountainvalleyranch.com.
RANCHO BERNARDO
Baroque orchestra gives concert
The Kensington Baroque Orchestra will perform a concert, “Baroque Conversations,” at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s 2nd floor community room at 17110 Bernardo Center Dr. as part of the Friends of the RB Library’s 26th annual Chamber Concert series. The program will include music by Scarlatti, Oritz and Telemann, among others. The music will be performed on historical instruments by Pama Lynn Broeckel (Violin) , Susan Willis-Powers (Harpsichord) ,Ulla Sinz (Recorder), Cathe Sobke (Baroque guitar/Recorder) , and Sandra Stram (Viola da Gamba). Free. Visit https://friendsoftherblibrary.org/
Oasis puts on “Catalog Pick Up Party”
San Diego Oasis, a nonprofit that offers healthy aging programs for older adults, will put on a “Catalog Pick Up Party” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at the San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr. There will be free catalogs of Oasis’ programs for ages 50 and older along with mini-demonstrations of some classes, free food and opportunity drawings. No registration.
Pumpkin farm festivities
Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm will have a corn maze, petting zoo, tractor hay wagon and train ride, along with sunflowers from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31 at 13421 Highland Valley Road. Admission is free; tickets for attractions are $5 each. Some attractions close early. Check the website at pumpkinstation.com/pumpkin-farms/rancho-bernardo-pumpkin-farm.
Art workshop for community
The North County Society of Fine Arts holds an art workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Oasis Center’s Live Oak Room, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr. Jami Wright, a member of the Watercolor Society and the Foothills Art Association, will teach how to paint a desert landscape in watercolor. Cost is $50; $40 for members. Pre-register at ncsfa.org/workshops.
World affairs discussion group hosts talk
The World Affairs Council North County will host Dr. Wen Chen Chinas for a presentation at 10 a.m. Oct. 30 on “China’s Global Impact” at the Remington Club retirement community, 16916 Hierba Drive. Chinas will cover how U.S. National Security is impacted by Chinese computer software and hardware. The mission of the World Affairs Council is to foster global understanding and friendships in the local community and around the world. Visit www.northcounty worldaffairs.org
RANCHO SANTA FE
Family Trunk-or-Treat
The Village Church hosts a free family-friendly Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating and snacks from decorated cars parked next to the church playground, along with games and crafts and stories about the love of Jesus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at 6225 Paseo Delicias. Church-friendly costumes are welcome. Visit VillageChurch.org/trunk-or-treat.
SAN DIEGO
Old Town Día de los Muertos
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park hosts a Día de los Muertos celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2. There will be live entertainment on the Fiesta de Reyes stage, traditional and contemporary Día de los Muertos altars, professional face painters, art demonstrations and catrinas at the plaza. HIghlights include live mariachi music and folklorico dancers. Visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/EventDetails/17798
Halloween at the Station
Liberty Station puts on its annual free, family-friendly Halloween celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 26. Highlights include a Hollywood car show, trick-or-treating throughout Liberty Station, live DJ entertainment, crafts, inflatable obstacle courses, a cornhole tournament, crafts and costume contest for all ages with prizes. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for the Feeding Heroes initiative to help local military families in need. Halloween at the Station is at 2751 Dewey Road. Visit libertystation.com/events/halloween-at-the-station.
Fall Back Festival
The 25th Annual Fall Back Festival is from 12 to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 on the streets around the iconic Davis-Horton House at 4th and Island Avenue. The event brings folks back in time with historic hands-on learning, old-fashioned amusements and cultural demonstrations. Highlights include blacksmith demonstration, Kumeyaay drum circle, penny candy booth, pie-eating contest, butter churning and candle making demonstrations,face painting and balloon art.
Bike the Coast is back
The annual Bike the Coast event will be back Nov.1 on Highway 101 with an expected 1,600 bicycle riders on various scenic courses, ranging from seven to 100 miles. Open to participants of all ages and experience levels. All participants begin and end their rides at the Oceanside Pier, followed by the Bike the Coast Finish Festival. The festival will feature local food and drinks, live rock music by Gone Blonde and a beer garden. Visit https://www.bikethecoastsd.com/
BeerFest at boardwalk
Belmont Park’s annual Fall Fest returns to the beachfront boardwalk each weekend through October with live “Pumpkin Jam” performances, seasonal treats, free trick-or-treating on Sunday and special events like Trunk or Treat and the second annual BeerFest on Oct. 26. Kids ride free during October with purchase of an adult wristband. Visit belmontpark.com.
Candlelight procession
Old Town’s Immaculate Conception Church hosts a candlelight procession for Día de los Muertos at 5 p.m. Nov. 2. This years procession will include Aztec dancers, Catrina contest winners and Old Town park staff in 1800s period attire. The free event begins in front of the church, 2540 San Diego Ave., heading down San Diego Avenue and ending at El Campo Santo Cemetery. Visit oldtownsandiego.org/ddlm/
Trick-or-Treat in Little Italy
The annual trick-or-treat event is from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 on India Street with local businesses handing out candy, Halloween music and “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed decorations at Piazza della Famiglia. Visit littleitalysd.com/events/trick-or-treat-on-india-street.
Hospice marks Dia de los Muertos
The Elizabeth Hospice will put on a the Day of the Dead celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at its Mission Valley office, 8989 Rio San Diego. The family-friendly cultural event features a potluck, crafts, music and storytelling. Bring a dish to share. RSVP at community@ehospice.org.
HalGLOWeen at zoo
The San Diego Zoo hosts a Halloween-themed family extravaganza with entertainment, food, dance parties and interactive festivities starting at 5 p.m. weekends in October. Highlights include Boo Crew, Spider’s W.E.B., Python Path, Spooky Spectacles, a Boolahoops dance party, featured creatures and Dr. Zoolittle’s Tricks & Treats among other attractions. Visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/halgloween.
Stories by Master of the Macabre
Performances, of “Poe and More Poe” featuring stories by Edgar Allan Poe, will be featured at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 1 at Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights. The performances are co-directed by Rachael VanWormer and Veronica Murphy and hosted by Write Out Loud. Tickets are $30 at writeoutloudsd.com.
Día de los Muertos at SeaWorld
Catrina statues in traditional dresses will welcome guests Nov. 1 to Nov. 2 as the park observes Día de los Muertos. There will be ofrendas with mementos and flowers honoring loved ones who have passed and traditional Day of the Dead music along with foods such as conchas, pan de muerto, chamango and hot Cheetos elote in a cup and micheladas and margaritas. Visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com.
Boo Bash
Family-friendly Halloween celebration from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the nonprofit Junior League of San Diego’s historic headquarters at 210 Maple Street in Banker’s Hill. The event includes trick-or-treating, face painting, crafts, games, music and light refreshments. Tickets are $25; $5 for children under 12; proceeds support the league’s community work. Visit https://event.auctria.com/69fc4a2c-c58c-4313-ae01-ed39928e08a9/
Halloween Family Day at train museum
There will be Halloween-themed crafts, games, costume contest and candy from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park. sponsored by First 5 San Diego. Admission ($10-$20) includes all activities, and kids 12 and under get in free with paid adult. Visit sdmrm.org/halloween.
Bayside Boo at Seaport Village
Seaport Village will put on a “Spirited Night by the Bay” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 with spooky music, treats and dancing in the moonlight. Seaport Village is at 849 W. Harbor Drive. Visit seaportvillage.com.
Day of the Dead at cemetery
A Dia de los Muertos event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Greenwood Mortuary and Crematory, 4300 Imperial Ave., with folklorico dancers, mariachi band, Aztec dancers, (starting at noon) car exhibit, face painting and food trucks. A Catholic prayer service is at 10:30 a.m.; remembrance service is 11 a.m. Visit greenwoodmemorial.com.
Screening of Unsung Heroes documentary
Foundation for Women Warriors hosts a free virtual screening of Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots at 4 p.m. Nov. 12. The documentary highlights the heroic sacrifices of women that served in the American military and is by produced by Academy Award filmmaker and executive producer Ron Howard. Visit https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 25 and folks can drop off unwanted prescription medications for disposal at a number of locations throughout San Diego, including from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at one of nine County Sheriff’s offices, to help prevent misuse and accidental poisoning:
Alpine Sheriff’s Station – 2751 Alpine Boulevard, AlpineEncinitas Scripps Hospital – 354 Santa Fe Drive, EncinitasFallbrook Sheriff’s Substation, 388 East Alvarado St., FallbrookImperial Beach Sheriff’s Substation – 845 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial BeachLakeside Sheriff’s Substation, 12365 Parkside St., LakesideRamona Sheriff’s Substation at Albertson’s, 1459 Main St., RamonaRancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station, 11486 Campo Road, Spring ValleySan Marcos Sheriff’s Station – 182 Santar Place, San MarcosValley Center Sheriff’s Substation, 28201 N. Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center.
For more drop off locations, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.
SAN MARCOS
Car buffs gather
The North County chapter of the Palomar Model A Ford club meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 to discuss upcoming tours and car tips at the Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments and socializing follow the program. All Model A owners and enthusiasts are welcome; moderns also welcome. Visit palomarmodelaclub.org
SANTEE
Blood drive at city hall
The City of Santee and The American Red Cross host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Santee City Hall in Building 8A. Donors will be entered for a chance to win a Six Flags Magic Mountain or Knott’s Berry Farm ticket. Visit https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/
VALLEY CENTER
Bates Pumpkin Patch
Hay rides, a petting zoo, a straw maze, a bounce house and slides and pony rides on weekends along with food and lots of pumpkins and gourds are all part of the festivities through Oct. 31 at Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Valley Woods Road. The farm is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays with free parking and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. There is free admission and $10 parking on October weekends. Activity tickets are $2.50 each. Visit batesnutfarm.biz.
VISTA
Novemberfest at botanic garden
The 11th annual Novemberfest featuring tastings of craft beer, cider, mead, kombucha and wine is from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive. The festival also includes live music, food, craft booths, face painting, photo booth and raffles. Proceeds support the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens and the Amigos De Vista Lions Club. Must be 21+ to attend. No children or dogs. Tickets are $45 at https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org/novemberfest/
Paint & Pour fundraiser
The nonprofit Vista Silver Star Foundation, a nonprofit that helps local seniors stay active in the community, hosts a Paint & Pour from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Aegis Living at Shadowridge, 1440 S. Melrose Dr. Attendees can sip wine and have hor d’oeuvres while creating a painting to take home. The event is led by a local artist. Cost is $25; proceeds benefit the Vista Silver Star Foundation. RSVP by Oct. 28 at vistasilverstar.org/Donate
Car show with Halloween twist
Pride of Vista Lions Club hosts its Muscles on Main Street Car Show with a Halloween twist from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at 25 Main St. with trunk-or-treating. Highlights include a costume contests, a kids’ game area, a DJ and music, and classic cars and motorcycles. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. Car registration entry fee is $35. Proceeds support the Lions community service programs. Visit musclesonmain.square.site.
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