ENCINITAS, CA – Halloween and fall festivities are underway in Encinitas and cities and towns across San Diego County.
So grab your calendars, browse Patch’s annual list of fall events, and start planning.
Find candy trails, Dia de los Muertos celebrations, fall parties, haunted houses, corn mazes, over-the-top pumpkin patch and other extravaganzas near you.
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Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!——————–
ALPINE:
OCT. 28-29: Lions Tigers & Bears Rescue ‘Spooky Campover’ – Night Under the Stars at the Animal Sanctuary includes campfire carols, pumpkin carvings and; Halloween costume contest.
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OCT. 29: Halloween Pumpkin Party at Lions Tigers & Bear rescue. Should sell out, so book soon.
BONITA:
UNTIL OCT. 31: Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Train & Wagon rides. Also cut your own sunflowers.
BONSALL:
OCT. 22-23 & 30-31: Bearcat BOO! Halloween tours. To wild wonders. Tickets on sale.
CAMPO:
UNTIL OCT. 30: “Pumpkin Express” Halloween Train Rides: Pacific Southwest Railroad. Also on tap: Pumpkin Patch & pumpkin decoration.
CARLSBAD:
UNTIL NOV. 8: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Tractor rides: Strawberry Co. New attraction this season: Marigold Fields.
UNTIL OCT. 30: LEGOLAND ‘Brick-Or-Treat’ – “Signature Halloween Event is Better Than Ever This Year” Saturdays & October 30.
UNTIL OCT. 31: Haunted Corn Maze: Strawberry Co. Open only Fridays & Saturday, if you need a good scare.
OCT. 14-16: Murder Mystery Weekend. “An unforgettable weekend of mystery, excitement and intrigue, hosted by Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.”
OCT. 15: Halloween light ball – Pickleball. Barbecue included.
OCT. 15: Pumpkin Dip & Halloween Movie: Alga Norte Aquatic Center. Don’t miss the center’s transformation into spooky fun with pool activities, games with prizes & floating obstacles.
OCT. 30: Sup Yoga Halloween Party. Family event at the Lagoon Rec Area.
CARMEL MOUNTAIN:
OCT. 19, 26 & 31: “Hitchcocktober” Film Festival: Angelika Film Center: Carmel Mountain. Sit down & enjoy the breathtaking films of the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock.
CHULA VISTA:
OCT. 29: 2nd annual Dia de los Muertos downtown. With dancing, singing, food, offerings & After.
OCT. 29: Owl-O-Ween at the Living Coast Discovery Center. Includes tricks or treats, mysterious animal encounters, Dia de Muertos & weird night hikes.
UNTIL OCT. 30: Halloween Spooktacular from Sesame Place in San Diego. Special costume contest for children & families scheduled for October 30.
CORONADO:
OCT. 16: Fall Chunky Knit Wreath + Pumpkin Craft Workshop. No knitting experience necessary.
OCT. 17: Pumpkin topiary workshop. Create a masterpiece for your home.
OCT. 26: Screening of CIFF’s classic October series: The Birds. A classic movie perfect for the season!
OCT. 28: Halloween Happening, Trick-Or-Treat & Adult Party: Spreckels Park. Family fun first, followed by a party for those 21 and over.
OCT. 28: Halloween Spooky Comedy Magic Show with Dynamite Dave. At the library.
OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat at the Library. All ages are welcome.
UNTIL OCT. 31: Haunted Events Tours: Hotel Del Coronado. “Uncover the mystery of Kate Morgan’s death in 1892, other spirits that haunt the hotel, and ghostly encounters with guests.” ———-
DEL MAR:
UNTIL OCT. 31: Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Rides for children. With giant slides, inflatable structures, play areas & After.
UNTIL OCT. 31: ‘Scream Zone’ – Halloween Haunt: Fairground. Just Know Before You Go: “Scream Zone is assembled from a collection of body parts, crudely sewn together into two terrifying lairs and other monstrous attractions.”
OCT. 16: Not-so-scary ecological festival. Experience the boos and howls on Halloween Family Day at San Dieguito Park.
OCT. 29: Spooktacular Halloween Haunts at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Lots of fun awaits.
OCT. 29-30: The autumn vegetable garden fair. Two-day show in its 32nd year.
EL CAJON:
UNTIL OCT. 31: Haunted Amusement Park & Scare Trail: Marshal Scotty’s Playland. Does it get scarier than an abandoned amusement park?
OCT. 21: Annual Hauntfest on Main: Carnival Rides, Kidz Zone & After. This year features expanded carnival rides, games and games; entertainment.
ENCINITAS:
OCT. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29: Scout Troop & Trail of Terror. A beloved community event for 22 years with treats, games & After.
OCT. 15: These witches are going crazy. Along the 101, and tickets on sale.
OCT. 16: Not-so-scary ecological festival. Costume contest, bouncy house & After.
OCT. 21-23 & 28-30: Haunted ghost town at Heritage Ranch. Meet a murderous stepmother, her evil son, gravediggers, stagecoach drivers, scarecrows & After. Family visits too.
OCT. 28: Halloween Dance Party with the Seaside Hikers. $10 entrance fee to Elks Lodge.
OCT. 31: Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat: South Coast Highway 101. With Halloween-themed fun along the way.
ESCONDIDO:
UNTIL OCT. 30: SD Zoo Safari Park Autumn Festival. Did we mention kids go free in October?
UNTIL OCT. 31: Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Children’s zoo. Tractor & train journeys are also planned.
NOV. 1: Dia de Los Muertos Festival: California Center for the Arts. Includes music, dancing, food, vendors & After.
UNTIL NOV. 6: ‘Murder Ballad’: Patio Playhouse Theatre. How timely is this for the spooky Halloween season?
IMPERIAL BEACH:
OCT. 29: Spooky Trunk or Treat. At Veterans Park.
NOV. 1: Day of the Dead. With “fun activities for children, food and entertainment”.
JULIAN:
UNTIL OCT. 30: Julian Autumn Jubilee & Fall Festival: Fort Cross, Santa Ysabel. “Fun day in Fort Cross during Julian’s famous apple season!”
OCT. 13-17: Fall Harvest Teas: Julian Tea & Arts Cottage. With a special harvest-themed menu, plus options for kids & vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
OCT. 14-31: The Haunted Forest – Spooky Walk: Banner Ranch Julian. “Graveyards, ghosts and ghouls galore!” Recommended for ages 10 and up.
LA JOLLA:
OCT. 22: Halloween party fun at My Gym La Jolla. RSVP required as space is limited.
OCT. 22: Being Sherlock: The Art of Mystery and the Science of Forensics. Suitable for spooky season, right?
UNTIL OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch & Family fun. With bouncers, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin carving & After.
NOV. 2: Día de los Muertos celebration. Includes dinner & drinks.
LA MESA:
OCT. 22: Howl-O-Ween Hounds Pet Adoption Halloween Event: Grossmont Center. A screaming good time with hundreds of adoptable animals.
OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat: Grossmont Center. With free make-up, activities & After.
OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treating: La Mesa Village. Don’t miss the “scary” organ concerts at La Mesa First United Methodist Church that night.
LAKESIDE:
UNTIL OCT. 29: Oma Family Farm Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Rides & Children’s fun. Advanced ticketing & reservations required.
LEMON GROVE:
OCT. 31: Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat. Fun for the whole family.
MISSION BEACH:
OCT. 28: Pumpkin Dive & GlowSwim. Tickets on sale for the event at Belmont Park.
UNTIL OCT. 31: Fall Festival by the Beach & Halloween Fun: Belmont Park. With go-karts, tricks, live music & After.
MISSION VALLEY:
UNTIL OCT. 31: Mission Valley Pumpkin Station, Kiddie Rides & Children’s zoo. Ideal for young people, plus free entry & car park.
NATIONAL CITY:
OCT. 21: Celebrating Cultura con The Kitchenistas. Fall Event at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center,
OCT. 29: Dia de Los Muertos at Westfield Plaza Bonita. Mariachi Band, Makeup, Dancers & more expected.
UNTIL OCT. 31: Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Rides for children: Plaza Bonita. Fun for the little ones includes train rides, jumps, swings & giant slide.
OCEAN BEACH:
OCT. 31: OB Popular Market Halloween Parade. Best Costume Awards!
OCEANSIDE:
OCT. 15: Trunk or Treat Halloween at the tower. Movie planned too!
OCT. 29: Adult Halloween Dance. With live band The Hammerheads.
OCT. 29: Halloween Spooktacular & Trick-Or-Treat: Mission Market. With themed activities that ALL children, including those with reduced mobility, will enjoy.
UNTIL OCT. 30: Family Farm Festival – pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor rides & amp; After. Courtesy of Mellano Farm Stand.
OCT. 31: Annual Halloween Festival. New Song Community Church’s annual Halloween festival is back!
OLIVENHAIN:
OCT. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29: Scout Troop & Trail of Terror. A beloved community event for 22 years with treats, games & After.
PACIFIC BEACH:
OCT. 29: Pacific Beach Zombies Crawl – Halloween Pub Crawl. With over 10 pubs & nightclubs on the agenda.
OCT. 31: Pacific Beach Halloween Night Pub Crawl. Tickets on sale.
POWAY:
OCT. 22: ‘Hoot, Howl & Prowl’ After-Dark Adventure: Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. Hot cocoa at the end!
OCT. 29: Halloween party. At the My Gym children’s fitness center.
OCT. 29: “Once Upon a Time Halloween” Haunted House, Train Rides & Carnival games. “Guaranteed thrills and relaxation!” Free entry.
RAMONA:
OCT. 15: Ramona Garden Club Succulent Pumpkin Pre-Sale. With decor for fall, Thanksgiving & beyond.
OCT. 31: Halloween ‘Safe Trick-Or-Treat’: Main Street. A free, annual community event.
NOV. 5: Annual Art & Wine Festival. An annual fall tradition in its 10th year.
RANCHO BERNARDO:
OCT. 22: Rancho BEERnardo Festival: Webb Park. The fall tradition supports the charities of Sunrise Rotary.
UNTIL OCT. 31: Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Children’s zoo. Tractor & train journeys are also planned.
RANCHO SANTA FE:
OCT. 15, 22, 29 & 30: Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival: Helen Woodward Animal Center. Featuring hands-on animal encounters, trick or treats, crafts, hay maze, face painting, mini pumpkin patch & Midnight Mystery Lab.
SAN DIEGO:
UNTIL OCT. 31: Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Tours. Terrifying ride with tales of sinister spirits, disease, death, espionage & murder.
UNTIL OCT. 31: Howl-O-Scream from SeaWorld. The scare factor increases with new haunted houses & scaring areas.
UNTIL OCT. 31: SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular. Saturday & Sundays, plus Halloween, with trick-or-treating, dance parties, hay maze & After
UNTIL OCT. 31: The Balboa Park Haunted Trail. Two haunts in the same place: eXperiment Maze; or a terrifying mile-long outdoor trail. Your choice!
UNTIL OCT. 31: Mission Valley Pumpkin Station, Kiddie Rides & Children’s zoo. Ideal for young people, plus free entry & car park.
UNTIL OCT. 31: The Haunted Hotel Disturbance Mission Valley. “Three of the scariest lairs you’ve ever imagined.”
UNTIL OCT. 31: Fall Festival by the Beach & Halloween Fun: Belmont Park. With go-karts, tricks, live music & After.
OCT. : Los Muertos 5K. Canceled for 2022.
OCT. 1-29: San Diego ‘HalGLOWeen’ – “The famous San Diego Zoo’s Halloween-themed nighttime light-up extravaganza is back!”
OCT. 15-31: Rooftop Cinema Club Halloween Season: Manchester Grand Hyatt. With a full list of Halloween movies and themed events.
OCT. 19, 26 & 31: “Hitchcocktober” Film Festival: Angelika Film Center: Carmel Mountain. Sit down & enjoy the breathtaking films of the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock.
OCT. 21: Voodoo dinner experience. Save your spot!
OCT. 22: Little Wonders Halloween Class. Ticket includes goody bag, sensory play and arts & Arts and crafts.
OCT. 22: Howl-O-Ween with TrustedHousesitters. A Halloween “pet” in Little Italy.
OCT. 22: Hallo-Vin Autumn Festival. Supports Home Start, a non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment agency.
OCT. 27-29: Zombie Ravage. “Access over 15 crazy costume parties in the ghoulish Gaslamp Quarter.”
OCT. 28: San Diego pre-Halloween pub crawl. In the Gaslamp Quarter.
OCT. 28: Trick-or-Treat on India St. Goules inviting & goblins of all ages to dress up in costumes & enjoy a ride or treat throughout Little Italy.
OCT. 28: Halloween Party Cruise. For 21 years and over at the Bahia Resort Hotel.
OCT. 28: Pumpkin Dive & GlowSwim. Tickets on sale for the event at Belmont Park.
OCT. 28-30: Westgate Hocus Pocus Witches Tea: Westgate Hotel. Includes homemade Halloween baked goods, savory tea sandwiches, gourmet teas & mean treats.
OCT. 29: The Super Dentist 23rd Annual Spooktacular. With costume contests, pumpkin carvings, carnival games & After.
OCT. 29: Spreckels Organ Society Halloween Concert & Silent movie. 1925 Screens of the “Phantom of the Opera” on the stage of the Pavilion, accompanied by an organist.
OCT. 31: San Diego Halloween Night Pub Crawl. Tickets on sale.
OCT. 31: OB Popular Market Halloween Parade. Best Costume Awards!
OCT. 31: The Mad Hatter Halloween Tea Party at the US Grant. Calling all daring diners.
SAN MARCOS:
OCT. 22: Beer Fest – Music, Food & Games: Republic Project. Total fall vibe with bratwurst & sausage stations.
OCT. 28: Family Halloween Party: Woodland Park. Registration required.
SAN YSABEL:
UNTIL OCT. 30: Julian Autumn Jubilee & Fall Festival: Fort Cross. “Fun day in Fort Cross during Julian’s famous apple season!”
OCT. 15, 22 & 29: Fort Cross Haunted Hayrides, Ghost Stories & Hoedown. A seasonal event with a spooky side for spooky fun.
SANTEE:
OCT. 15: Ladies at Lake Fall Market. Food trucks are also planned.
OCT. 22: Twilight Brews & Feast of bites. The ticket includes a commemorative cup & unlimited food & drink samples (while supplies last).
OCT. 31: Scary Snapshots & Halloween Treats: Town Hall. “Take a pic and get a free treat.”
SOLANA BEACH:
OCT. 28: Feast of the dead. At the Belly Up Tavern.
OCT. 29: 80s Heat Presents HALLOWEEN HEAT The Last Dance… More holiday fun at Belly Up.
VALLEY CENTER:
UNTIL OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch, Pony Rides, Wagon Rides & Straw Maze: Bates Nut Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow & choose from a variety of pumpkins, squash & holiday decor.
OCT. 22: Howl-O-Ween & Parade: Bates Nut Farm. Show off your best dog & win prizes!
VISTA:
OCT. 15: 80s Halloween Music Costume Party with the band Cheez Whiz at Boiling Brew Works. Limited places !
OCT. 16: Live country music and amp; Rockabilly Halloween Costume Party with Johnny Cash & Rip Carson. At Boiling Brew Works.
OCT. 22: Trunk or Treat! FREE Drive-In Halloween Event. At North County Square.
OCT. 23: Antique Fall Engine & Tractor show. Get tickets at the door.
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The rules of replying:
Halloween has no age limit, experts say — as long as your teen follows certain rules. As Halloween approaches, parents may wonder if the spooky day associated with costumes and candy has an age-related lifespan.
How do you make a scary Halloween party?
Have tables set up throughout the haunted house with food and drink for the guests, who might work up an appetite with all that screaming.
- Party in a haunted forest or field. Source. …
- Let them know they are doomed. …
- Plan a spooky Halloween party menu. …
- Get your "Ghost" Children to terrify everyone. …
- Get out the Ouija board.
What does Halloween stand for?
Halloween, contraction of All Hallows’ Eve, a public holiday observed on October 31, the eve of All Saints’ Day (or All Hallows’ Day). The celebration marks the eve of the Western Christian holiday of All Saints Day and initiates the Allhallowtide season, which lasts three days and ends with All Saints Day.
What is the real meaning of Halloween? “Hallow” – or holy person – refers to saints celebrated on All Saints Day, which is November 1. The “een” part of the word is a contraction of “eve” – or the evening eve. So basically Halloween is just an old-fashioned way of saying “the night before All Saints’ Day” – also called Hallowmas or All Hallows’ Day.
What is the true meaning of Halloween in the Bible?
Christian influence. ⦠Halloween is the eve of the Christian holy days of All Saints’ Day (also known as All Saints’ Day or Hallowmas) on November 1 and All Saints’ Day on November 2, thus giving the October 31 holiday the full name of All Hallows’ Eve (i.e. the eve of All Saints).
What is the real story behind Halloween?
The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic holiday known as Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars. It was believed that on this day the souls of the dead returned home, so people would dress up and light bonfires to ward off the spirits.
What does Halloween mean in the Bible?
Many Christians believe that participating in Halloween is a form of involvement in worthless acts of evil and darkness, which is prohibited in Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-15. Do not participate in the things that these people do. Once you were in darkness, but now you have the light of the Lord.
What is the reason for Halloween?
The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic holiday known as Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars. It was believed that on this day the souls of the dead returned home, so people would dress up and light bonfires to ward off the spirits.
What was the original reason for Halloween?
Yet the Halloween holiday has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced âSAH-winâ), a pagan religious celebration to welcome the harvest at the end of summer, when people lit fires joy and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
How do you explain Halloween to a toddler?
Halloween takes place on October 31. It’s a time when people dress up, do sleight of hand, and carve pumpkins out of hollowed out pumpkins. Ghosts and witches are popular costumes of children who go from house to house saying, “Trick-or-treat!” The treat is usually a candy.
At what age do children understand Halloween? “Typically, children can tell (fantasy from reality) around the age of five,” says Naomi Reiskind, Ph.D., a child psychologist in Pennsylvania, who says parents need to prepare little ones if they want them out. door to door.
