ENCINITAS, CA — Fall is a great time to get out at Encinitas and enjoy the various festival offerings.
The changing fall colors provide a beautiful backdrop for the fall and harvest festivals, which have contests ranging from bobbing apples and pumpkin carvings to lumberjack contests and Halloween parades.
Fall is also the season for corn mazes, haunted houses, and pumpkin patches.
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Here are some festivals and events in the Encinitas area that deserve to be added to the calendar:
OCT. 21-22, 28-29: Halloween Haunted Hotel Scouts & Traces of Terror. A beloved community event for 22 years with treats, games & again.
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OCT. 21-23 & 28-30: Haunted Ghost Town At Legacy Ranch. Meet murderous mother-in-law, evil son, gravedigger, stagecoach driver, scarecrow & again. Family friendly tours too.
OCT. 28: Halloween Dance Party with Seaside Ramblers. $10 surcharge at Elks Lodge.
OCT. 31: Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat: South Coast Highway 101. With Halloween-themed fun along the way.
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OCT. 28-29: Lion Tiger & Bears Rescue ‘Spooky Campover’ – A night under the stars at the animal sanctuary including bonfire song, pumpkin carving & Halloween costume contest.
OCT. 29: Halloween Pumpkin Party At Lions Tigers & Bear Rescue. Expected to be sold out, so order soon.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Field, Corn Maze, Zoo, Train & Wagon rides. Cut your own sunflowers too.
OCT. 22-23 & 30-31: Bearcat BOO! Halloween Tour. In Wild Wonders. Tickets on sale.
THROUGH OCT. 30: ‘Pumpkin Express’ Halloween Train Ride: Pacific Southwest Railway. Also on tap: pumpkin patches & pumpkin decoration.
THROUGH NOV. 8: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Tractor Rides: Strawberry Co. New attraction this season: Marigold Fields.
THROUGH OCT. 30: LEGOLAND ‘Brick-Or-Treat’ – “This year’s signature Halloween event is better than ever” on Saturday & October 30.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Haunted Corn Maze: Strawberry Co. Open only Friday & Saturday, if you need a good scare.
OCT. 30: Halloween Bash Yoga Soup. Family event at Lagoon Rec Area.
OCT. 19, 26 & 31: ‘Hitchcocktober’ Film Festival: Angelika Film Center: Mount Carmel. Sit & enjoy this thriller from suspense master Alfred Hitchcock.
OCT. 29: Dia de los Muertos 2nd Annual in the City Center. By dancing, singing, food, offrendas & again.
OCT. 29: Owl-O-Ween at the Living Coast Discovery Center. Includes trick-or-treating, mysterious animal encounters, Dia de Muertos & scary night hike.
THROUGH OCT. 30: Sesame San Diego’s Halloween Spooktacular Place. Special costume contest for kids & family planning October 30th.
OCT. 17: Pumpkin Topiary Workshop. Create a masterpiece for your home.
OCT. 26: CIFF October Classic Series Screening: The Birds. The perfect classic for the season!
OCT. 28: Halloween Happens, Trick-Or-Treat & Adult Party: Spreckels Garden. Family entertainment first, followed by a party for 21+ people.
OCT. 28: Halloween Spooky Comedy Magic Show with Dynamite Dave. In library.
OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat In The Library. All ages are welcome.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Haunted Happenings Tours: Hotel Del Coronado. “Unraveling the mystery of Kate Morgan’s 1892 death, other spirits haunting the hotel & meeting ghost guests.”
THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Station, Zoo & Kiddie rides. Featuring giant slides, inflatables, game zones & again.
THROUGH OCT. 31: ‘Scream Zone’ – Halloween Haunt: Fairgrounds. Just to know before you go: “The Scream Zone is assembled from a collection of body parts, roughly stitched into two spooky spots & other gruesome attractions.”
OCT. 29: Spooky Halloween haunts at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Lots of fun awaits.
OCT. 29-30: Autumn Home Garden Show. A two day extravaganza in the 32nd year.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Haunted Amusement Park & Scare Trail: Marshal Scotty’s Playland. Is it scarier than an abandoned amusement park?
OCT. 21: Annual Hauntfest In Main: Carnival Rides, Kidz Zone & Again. This year offers carnival rides, games & entertainment.
THROUGH OCT. 30: Elementary Zoo Safari Park Autumn Festival. Did we mention kids get in free during October?
THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Field, Corn Maze & Zoo. Tractor & train rides are also planned.
NOV. 1: Festival Dia de Los Muertos: Center for the Arts California. Featuring music, dance, food, vendors & again.
THROUGH NOV. 6: ‘Murder Ballad’: Patio Playhouse Theatre. How timely is this for the spooky Halloween season?
OCT. 29: Trunk-Or-Treat Spooktacular. At Veterans Park.
NOV. 1: Dia de los Muertos. With “fun activities for kids, food & entertainment”.
THROUGH OCT. 30: Julian Autumn Jubilee & Autumn Festival: Fort Cross, Santa Ysabel. “Great day at Fort Cross during the famous Julian apple season!”
OCT. 13-17: Autumn Harvest Tea: Julian & Cottage Art. Featuring a special harvest themed menu, plus options for kids & vegetarian and gluten free diet.
OCT. 14-31: Haunted Forest – Spooky Path: Julian’s Banner Ranch. “Graves, ghosts and ghosts abound!” Recommended for ages 10+.
OCT. 22: Fun Halloween Party at My Gym La Jolla. RSVP is required due to limited space.
OCT. 22: Becoming Sherlock: The Arts of Mysteries and Forensic Science. Perfect for the spooky season, right?
THROUGH OCT. 31: Mr Jack O’Lanterns & Pumpkin Patch Family fun. With bouncer, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin carving & again.
NOV. 2: Celebration of Día de los Muertos. Including dinner & drink.
OCT. 22: Howl-O-Ween Hounds Pet Adoption Halloween Event: Grossmont Center. Great time with hundreds of adoptable pets.
OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat: Grossmont Center. With free face painting, activities & again.
OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treating Halloween: La Mesa Village. Don’t miss the ‘spooky’ La Mesa First United Methodist Church organ concert that night.
THROUGH OCT. 29: Grandma’s Family Farm Pumpkin Farm, Rides Wagon & Kids Fun. Advance tickets & reservation required.
OCT. 31: Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat. Fun for the whole family.
OCT. 28: Pumpkin Falls & Swim Light. Tickets are on sale for the event at Belmont Park.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Beachside & Autumn Festival Halloween Fun: Belmont Park. With go-karts, trick-or-treating, live music & again.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Mission Valley Pumpkin Station, Kiddie Rides & Zoo. Ideal for young people, plus free admission & parking.
OCT. 21: Celebrating Culture with The Kitchenistas. Fall event at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center,
OCT. 29: Dia de Los Muertos at Westfield Plaza Bonita. Mariachi band, face painting, dancers & more planned.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Station, Zoo & Kiddie rides: Plaza Bonita. Fun for your little ones includes train rides, jumpees, swings & giant slide.
OCT. 31: OB Folk Market Halloween Parade. Prizes for the best costumes!
OCT. 29: Adult Halloween Dance. With the live band, The Hammerheads.
OCT. 29: Spooky Halloween & Trick-Or-Treat: Mission Market. With themed activities that ALL children will enjoy, including those with limited mobility.
THROUGH OCT. 30: Pumpkin Festival Family Farm Festival, Corn Maze, Tractor Rides & Again. Courtesy of Mellano Farm Stand.
OCT. 31: Annual Halloween Festival. The New Song Community Church Annual Halloween Festival is back!
OCT. 21-22, 28-29: Halloween Haunted Hotel Scouts & Traces of Terror. A beloved community event for 22 years with treats, games & again.
OCT. 29: Pacific Coast Zombie Crawl – Halloween Pub Crawl. With more than 10 pubs & nightclub on the agenda.
OCT. 31: Halloween ‘Trick-Or-Treat Safe’: Main Street. Free annual community event.
NOV. 5: Annual Art & Wine Festival. An annual autumn tradition in the 10th year.
OCT. 22: Rancho BEERnardo Festival: Webb Park. Fall traditions support Sunrise Rotary’s charity work.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Zoo. Tractor & train rides are also planned.
OCT. 22, 29 & 30: Howl-O-Ween Family Harvest Festival: Helen Woodward Animal Center. With animal encounters, trick-or-treating, crafts, hay mazes, face painting, mini pumpkin patches & Midnight Mystery Laboratory.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Tour. Bone-chilling streets with tales of evil spirits, disease, death, espionage & murder.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Howl-O-Scream SeaWorld. Fear factor goes up with new haunted house & fear zone.
THROUGH OCT. 31: SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular. On Saturday & Sunday, plus Halloween, with trick-or-treating, dance parties, hay mazes & again
THROUGH OCT. 31: Balboa Park Haunted Trail. Two ghosts in one location: Experiment Labyrinth; or a mile long, eerie, trail beyond. Your choice!
THROUGH OCT. 31: Mission Valley Pumpkin Station, Kiddie Rides & Zoo. Ideal for young people, plus free admission & parking.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Haunted Hotel Disturbance Mission Valley. “Three of the scariest ghosts you could ever imagine.”
THROUGH OCT. 31: Beachside & Autumn Festival Halloween Fun: Belmont Park. With go-karts, trick-or-treating, live music & again.
OCT.: Los Muertos 5K. Canceled for 2022.
OCT. 1-29: San Diego ‘HalGLOWeen’- “The world-famous Halloween-themed extravaganza at the San Diego Zoo is back!”
OCT. 15-31: Rooftop Cinema Club Halloween Season: Manchester Grand Hyatt. With a complete list of Halloween movies, plus themed events.
OCT. 19, 26 & 31: ‘Hitchcocktober’ Film Festival: Angelika Film Center: Mount Carmel. Sit & enjoy this thriller from suspense master Alfred Hitchcock.
OCT. 21: VooDoo Dinner Experience. Save your seat!
OCT. 22: Little Miracle Halloween Class. Ticket includes goodie bag, sensory play and art & craft.
OCT. 22: Howl-O-Ween with TrustedHousesitter. “Pet pawty” Halloween in Little Italy.
OCT. 22: Autumn Wine Festival Hello. Support Home Start, a non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment agency.
OCT. 27-29: Zombie Crawl. “Get access to 15+ crazy costume parties in the disgusting Gaslamp Quarter.”
OCT. 28: Pre Halloween San Diego Pub Crawl. in the Gaslam District.
OCT. 28: Trick-or-Treat in India St. Inviting ghosts & goblins of all ages to dress up in costumes & enjoy trick-or-treating throughout Little Italy.
OCT. 28: Halloween Party Cruise. For ages 21+ from Bahia Resort Hotel.
OCT. 28: Pumpkin Falls & Swim Light. Tickets are on sale for the event at Belmont Park.
OCT. 28-30: Tea Witch Pocus Hocus Westgate: Hotel Westgate. Featuring homemade Halloween cakes, savory tea sandwiches, gourmet teas & treat evil.
OCT. 29: Super Dentist’s 23rd Annual Spooktacular. With costume contests, pumpkin carvings, carnival games & again.
OCT. 29: Spreckels Organ Society & Halloween Concert Silent Movies. 1925 Screen of “Phantom of the Opera” on the Pavilion stage, accompanied by an organist.
OCT. 31: San Diego Halloween Night Pub Crawl. Tickets on sale.
OCT. 31: OB Folk Market Halloween Parade. Prizes for the best costumes!
OCT. 31: Mad Hatter Halloween Tea Party at The US Grant. Calling all brave visitors.
OCT. 22: Beer Fest – Music, Food & Game: Republican Draft. Total fall vibes with bratwurst & sausage station.
OCT. 28: Family Night Halloween Party: Forest Park. Registration is required.
THROUGH OCT. 30: Julian Autumn Jubilee & Autumn Festival: Fort Cross. “Great day at Fort Cross during the famous Julian apple season!”
OCT. 22 & 29: Fort Cross Haunted Hayrides, Ghost Stories & Hoedown. A seasonal event with a spooky side for spooky fun.
OCT. 22: Twilight Drinks & Bite Festival. Ticket includes commemorative cup & unlimited food & drink samples (while supplies last).
OCT. 31: Spooky Snapshots & Halloween Treat: Town Hall. “Take a photo, and get a free gift.”
OCT. 28: Feast of the Dead. At the Belly Up Tavern.
OCT. 29: 80s Heat Presents HALLOWEEN HEAT The Last Dance… More exciting holidays at Belly Up.
THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch, Pony Rides, Hayrides & Straw Maze: Bates Bean Farm. Take the cart & choose from a variety of pumpkins, pumpkins & holiday decoration.
OCT. 22: Howl-O-Ween & Dog Costume Contest Parade: Bates Bean Farm. Show off your best dog & win prizes!
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Roanoke, at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, is less than a three-hour drive from Richmond. Nearly surrounded by the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains, Roanoke shares the grandeur of the Valley’s many cities—plus a fascinating mix of urban and natural attractions.
Is Sisters Oregon worth visiting?
From hiking trails to walking trails to biking and mountain biking, and the Hoodoo Ski Area, you’ll never run out of things to do in this picturesque mountain town. I highly recommend a visit to the Sisters if you enjoy the art, the outdoors, and the sense of community that a small town has.
What mountains can you see from Sisters Oregon? From the vantage point you can see the peaks of Broken Top, South Sister, Middle Sister, North Sister, Mt. Washington, Three Finger Jack, Mt. Jefferson and maybe Mt. Hood on a sunny day.
Is Sisters Oregon in the desert?
Geographical and Climate Landscapes for the Sisters The wide open spaces of the high desert region of Central Oregon basically started at Sisters as it is often considered a transitional city between geographical wonders.
What is it like to live in Sisters Oregon?
Living in Sisters offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their own homes. At Sisters there are many bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in the Sisters and the residents tend to be conservative. The public schools at Sisters rank highly.
What is Sisters Oregon known for?
Named for the trio of peaks that soar to its west, the Sisters is a vibrant and artsy community with a charming 1880s facade and small-town vibe. The fun stays here year-round, with camping and fishing nearby at Suttle Lake and 800 acres of family-friendly ski terrain at the Hoodoo Ski Area.
Is Sisters Oregon a good place to live?
Living in Sisters offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their own homes. At Sisters there are many bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in the Sisters and the residents tend to be conservative. The public schools at Sisters rank highly.
Is Sisters Oregon expensive to live?
The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult at the Sisters is $40,534 per year – about the same as Oregon’s $39,787 annual cost of living and more than the national figure of $38,433.
What is Sisters Oregon known for?
Named for the trio of peaks that soar to its west, the Sisters is a vibrant and artsy community with a charming 1880s facade and small-town vibe. The fun stays here year-round, with camping and fishing nearby at Suttle Lake and 800 acres of family-friendly ski terrain at the Hoodoo Ski Area.
What is Sisters Oregon known for?
Named for the trio of peaks that soar to its west, the Sisters is a vibrant and artsy community with a charming 1880s facade and small-town vibe. The fun stays here year-round, with camping and fishing nearby at Suttle Lake and 800 acres of family-friendly ski terrain at the Hoodoo Ski Area.
Is Roanoke a nice city?
Roanoke is a bustling city with beautiful scenery, great food, affordable living, and an abundance of outdoor activities. That’s why Roanoke was named the “Best Place to Raise an Outdoor Family” by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. There are also plenty of options for schools if that’s one of your concerns.
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Is Roanoke VA a good place to live?
Living in Roanoke offers residents a congested suburban feel and most residents own their own homes. In Roanoke there are many restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Roanoke. The public schools in Roanoke are above average.
Are people moving to Roanoke VA? In 2020, the most recent year for which data is available, Roanoke County had 6,765 relocations and 6,574 relocations – a net gain of 191. Of these new arrivals, 2,346 – 34.6% – were from Roanoke.
What is the racial makeup of Roanoke Virginia?
Racing | Population | Percentage |
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White | 60,934 | 61.47% |
Black or African American | 29,122 | 29.38% |
Two or More Races | 4.687 | 4.73% |
Asia | 3.325 | 3.35% |
What is the most common race in Virginia?
White: 66.32% Black or African American: 19.05% Asian: 6.70% Two or more races: 4.77%
Is Roanoke VA a good place to live?
Roanoke is a bustling city with beautiful scenery, great food, affordable living, and an abundance of outdoor activities. That’s why Roanoke was named the “Best Place to Raise a Family Outdoors” by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. There are also plenty of options for schools if that’s one of your concerns.
What is living in Roanoke Va like?
Living in Roanoke offers residents a congested suburban feel and most residents own their own homes. In Roanoke there are many restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Roanoke.
What is Roanoke Virginia most known for?
Roanoke became a city so quickly that it earned the nickname “Magic City.” The Mill Mountain Star, also known as the Roanoke Star, is the second largest man-made star in the world, built in 1949 on top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia.
What kind of town is Roanoke Virginia?
Roanoke is the largest municipality in Southwest Virginia, and is the principal municipality of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which has a 2020 population of 315,251. It consists of the independent towns of Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke.
Is Roanoke a nice place?
Roanoke at Blue Ridge Virginia has earned a spot on another Top 10 list for his excellent quality of life! Roanoke was ranked No. 3 in the new “2018 Best Affordable Places to Live” list published by Livability.
What percentage of Roanoke is black?
White: 61.47% Black or African American: 29.38% Two or more races: 4.73% Asian: 3.35%
Is Roanoke County a good place to live?
Roanoke County is one of the best places to stay in Virginia. In Roanoke County, most residents own their own homes. Many young and retired professionals live in Roanoke County and the population tends to be conservative. The public school in Roanoke County is highly rated.
When can you go apple picking in Georgia?
Georgia apple season typically runs from mid-August to December, peaking between September and mid-October. Many of the farms in the mountains offer U-pick options and hours, allowing people to go into the garden and pick apples straight from the tree.
How long is the apple season in Georgia? From late August to mid-December, Georgia’s orchards offer some of the freshest and tastiest apples in the country.
What apples are in season in Georgia now?
Georgian apple varieties include Ozark Gold, Paulard (July – August); Red Delicious, Golden Delicious (July – December); Rome Beauty, Mutzu Crispin (August – December); Empire, Jonagold, Jonathan (August – September); Arkansas Black, Fuji, Granny Smith, Stayman Winesap and Yates (October – December).
What apples are ready this time of year?
Mid-season varieties like Granny Smith and Fuji are ready in late September to early October. Late varieties like Cripps Pink and Fuji ripen in late October-November (perfect for a late apple picking trip). Since the time of season for apples varies from year to year, it can be helpful to watch apples for signs of ripening.
What type of apples are in season now?
Gala, Macoun, and McIntosh are all set to launch in September, so start stocking up now. Gala apples are sweet in taste with reddish-orange skin and yellow stripes. Macoun apples are dark red and gold have a sweeter and more sour taste; because they are so juicy, they are perfect for applesauce.
What is the best month to go apple picking?
The variety of apples available for picking, as well as the time of peak apple-picking season, will depend on where you live. But for the most part, September to early October is the prime picking season.
What apples are currently in season?
Variation | Flavor | Harvest |
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Grandma Smith | tart | Mid October |
Delicious Gold | Sweet and soft. Crispy and juicy. | Early October |
crunchy honey | Very sweet, crunchy and juicy. It tastes like apple cider! | Mid September |
Red Ida | Slightly sour and juicy. | Early October |
Is it better to go apple picking in September or October?
September is generally the best time of year for apple picking. While different apple varieties ripen at different times, and the harvest climate varies from year to year, early fall is almost always a reliable time to harvest apples.
When can you pick apples in Georgia?
You may be asking yourself, â€When is apple season here in Georgia?†We have the answer: Apple season in Georgia runs from mid-August to mid-October. There are 22 different types of apples commonly grown in the state, and each is harvested at a different time.
What is the best month to pick apples?
The peak season for house fruits in domestic gardens is just as summer has reached its peak and is slowly moving towards fall. Summer apples are ready to be harvested starting in early August, while autumn apples are ready at the end of the year, starting in early September.
When can you pick apples in Ellijay?
Apple’s U-Pick season runs from August 27, 2022 to October 30, 2022, or until the entire orchard is picked. So it’s best to start early to pick your own apples! The garden is open for picking every day, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. and on Sundays starting at 1pm. until 6 pm