San Diego October Calendar of Events
Through October 31
Pumpkin Station – Del Mar
This event is ideal for children ages 3 to 13 and includes pumpkins, several children’s rides, slides and jumps. School programs are available for children to learn about the harvest of the season. Pumpkin Station offers a wide variety of gourds, squashes, Indian corn, and pumpkins. Admission is free, but tickets are sold for rides. Time: Mon – Thur 9:00 am – 7:00 pm / Fri – Sun 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds – East Parking Lot, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar For more information visit www.pumpkinstation.com
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Through October 31
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
The Haunted Trail is a stroll through the park that you will never forget. When the sun goes down–run for your life! Red eyes glow and creepy fingers reach out to get you. Experience outdoor terror that is simply too big to house indoors. Time:Â Refer to website
Location: Balboa Park – Marston Point, east of 6th Ave. & Juniper For more information visit www.hauntedhotel.com
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Through October 31
Fall on the Farm – Bates Nut Farm
Weekend entertainment consists of pony rides, straw maze, kid ‘n paint, food, including BBQ, kettle corn, ice cream, a Scarecrow Contest, pony rides, rock climbing and tons more! Get your pumpkin!! The Pumpkin Patch will be open September 24th through October 31- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day. See the Pumpkin Patch page for all the activities available, prices, times, etc. Time: Pumpkin Patch open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Location:Â Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center For more information visit www.batesnutfarm.biz
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September 30 – October 2
Miramar Air Show
Annual aviation expo with nearly seven hours of performances by the world’s best military and civilian pilots. Military aircraft scheduled include the Navy’s Blue Angels and Super Hornet demo, the Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier, the Air Force F-22 Raptor and F-16 Falcon, and the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with spectacular special effects pyro. New this year is an hour of Vintage Warbird fly-bys and special demos. Time: Refer to website
Location:Â MCAS Miramar For more information visit www.miramarairshow.com
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September 30 – October 2
Octoberfest 2011 – La Mesa
This is the Big ‘un… La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is among the largest celebrations of its kind on the West Coast. Traditional German celebration featuring dancing, food, beer gardens, Bavarian bands, arts & crafts, commercial booths, and a kids’ carnival. Time: Fri & Sat 11:00 am – 11:30 pm / Sun 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location:Â La Mesa Blvd between Date & Fourth Streets, La Mesa For more information visit www.lamesavillage.com
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October 7 – 9
Annual Polish Festival San Diego
This Polish festival will tantalize your taste buds with delicious Polish food such as stuffed cabbage, sausage, or hunter’s stew. The beer garden will offer imported Polish beer. Costumed performers will sing and dance. Polish merchandise and jewelry will be available for sale. Admission $3. Time: Fri (21+) 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm / Sat 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm / Sun 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location:Â St. M Kolbe Roman Catholic Polish Mission, 1735 Grand Ave. For more information visit http://www.polishmission.org/festival/index.php
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October 7-8
Annual Ocean Beach Oktoberfest
A Bavarian Oktoberfest with traditional German festivities will happen in Ocean Beach. Dine on delicious food and drink and be entertained with music, costumed dancing, and fun games. Fun Run registration at 9:00 am, Race at 10:00 am. Entrance donation: $3.
Time: Fri. 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm / Sat. 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Location:Â Ocean Beach, parking lot at Newport Ave. & Abbott St. & grassy area For more information visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com
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October 9
Annual Little Italy Festa
Free event takes place in San Diego’s downtown Little Italy business district. The Little Italy Festa is known to be one of the largest single-day Italian American festivals West of the Mississippi. Enjoy the wine & beer garden, entertainment on 2 stages, over 120 Italian food & crafter booths, sidewalk chalk art, and shop to your heart’s content. Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location:Â Little Italy, India St., Downtown San Diego For more information visit www.littleitalysd.com
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October 9
San Marcos Harvest Festival
Featuring a variety of food and unique vendor booths, arts & crafts, live entertainment, a beer garden, and a champagne breakfast. There will be a live music stage in the beer garden and carnival rides will be available for children. Also featuring The American Muscle Classic Car Show, the largest in San Diego County that includes approximately 200 classic cars and hot rods. Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Via Vera Cruz – San Marcos, Grand Ave. & San Marcos Blvd. For more information visit www.sanmarcoschamber.com
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October 12 – 23
Oceanside Music Festival – OmFest
The 10th Annual Oceanside Music Festival, OMFest, offers 6 concerts this year boasting a variety of music genres, showcasing both student and professional musicians from throughout Southern California. OMFest’s goal is to raise funds for performing arts scholarships for local high school seniors. Time: Refer to website
Location:Â Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside For more information visit www.ocaf.info/OMF/
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October 15 – 16
San Diego Pet Expo
Information about pets, including pet product and service vendors. 2 stages of entertainment, animal celebrities, petting zoo, splash dogs, expert speakers, pet adoptions, breed area, food court, and much more. Admission: Adults: $9.00 / Seniors (65+): $4.00 / Juniors: (0-15) free w/adult. Time: Sat 10:00 am – 7:00 pm / Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location:Â Del Mar Fairgrounds, Bing Crosby Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. For more information visit www.sandiegopetexpo.net
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October 16
Escondido Downtown Street Faire
Over 700 vendors, live entertainment, and food from around the world have combined to make the Escondido Downtown Street Faire a family tradition since 1989. This is the second largest street fair
in California.
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location:Â Downtown Escondido, Grand Ave. between Centre City Parkway & Ivy For more information call 760-945-9288
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October 22
Annual Light the Night Against Crime 5K
Join law enforcement personnel to show your concern against crime and for the victims of crime by participating at a nighttime 5K run/walk. Includes a post event social and a Kid’s Zone with activities and games. Wear a costume and be sure to bring a flashlight! Costume contest & awards at 8:30 pm. See website for registration fees. The course begins and ends in Balboa Park. Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm / Kids Run @ 8:15 pm
Location: Balboa Park – Old Navy Hospital, Park Blvd & Presidents Way For more information visit www.sdcrimestoppers.com/
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October 22-23
Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival
The Festival is free and open to the public. Entertainment, food, arts and crafts and the Dragon Boat Race. Race with the Dragons is for everyone and no experience is required. Each team will be made up of 16 paddlers. Free for all spectators, so get everybody you know to come and cheer you on! Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Mission Bay Park – Playa Pacifica, north of the Hilton Hotel For more information visit www.sddragonboatrace.com
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October 29
Annual Monster Bash
Adult Halloween Block Party with live entertainment, food, dancing, cocktails. Wear a costume & mingle. There’s a costume contest with a $3,000 CASH prize for the winner. Admission: $30 per ticket in advance, $35 at the door. Time: 6:00 pm – Midnight (21+)
Location:Â Gaslamp Quarter, 6th Ave & Island Ave., Downtown For more information visit www.sandiegomonsterbash.com
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October 29
Annual Nightmare on Normal Street
Normal Street goes Abnormal tonight! The streets will be filled with people showing off their elaborate Halloween costumes and enjoying the festivities. Proceeds from this event benefit more than 40 community programs at The Center. You’re welcome to come with or without a costume…but do you really want to be “Normal†tonight? Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location:Â Hillcrest, Normal St. between University Ave. & Blaine St. |
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