Halloween Carnival in Solana Beach
Solana Vista and Skyline’s 67th annual Halloween Carnival event is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at Solana Vista Elementary School, 780 Santa Victoria, Solana Beach. Highlights include games, bounces houses, pony rides, performances for children, along with treats. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the school’s Discovery Labs. For more information, visit shorturl.at/iHDnA
Del Mar Foundation hosting two Halloween events
The Del Mar Foundation has two events planned for Sunday, Oct. 27: the annual Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Competition followed by the Young Del Mar Seaside Spooktacular.
The Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Competition will take place at Powerhouse Park with check-in opening at 1:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded for best costume in a number of categories including Scariest, Funniest, Best Duo – dog and child, Most Embarrassed (dog), and more. Registration prior to the event is requested. To register or to learn more, please go to delmarfoundation.org.
The Young Del Mar Seaside Spooktacular, co-hosted by DMF and Del Mar Plaza, begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Ocean View Deck at Del Mar Plaza. Trick or Treating will take place from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., and crafts and music from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. No RSVP is necessary.
Del Mar Pumpkin Station
The Del Mar Pumpkin Station festivities include a carousel, rides, giant slides, a Ferris wheel, a train jump, a petting zoo and a play center, along with a pumpkin patch from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 at 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Free admission and parking. Visit https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events/2024/pumpkin-station
Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s outdoor Halloween gathering is from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court. Kids can enjoy a number of Halloween-themed stations ranging from the friendly Witch in Candyland to experiments in the Mad Scientist’s lab. Highlights include a Halloween fair and a DJ spinning Halloween favorites along with dance performances. General admission is $50 for adults and $25 for children plus tax and gratuity. Visit granddelmar.com/halloween.
One Paseo’s Fall Moonlight Cinema
One Paseo in Carmel Valley will host a special Fall Moonlight Cinema on Saturday, Oct. 26 featuring a free outdoor screening of Halloween favorite “Hocus Pocus” on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the movie starting at 6:30 p.m. and includes special treats like kettle corn and a pumpkin patch photo opportunity. Bring your blankets and chairs.
Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch Halloween festivitiesThe Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley will offer Halloween Trick-or-Treating on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-6 p.m. with complimentary photography and live music by Kathryn the Grape.
Trick or Treating at Solana Beach shopping centers
On Halloween, Oct. 31, get dressed up and go trick or treat at participating merchants at Solana Beach Towne Center and Lomas Santa Fe Plaza from 3-5 p.m. At the Town Center pick up a free treat bag at Kahoots Pet Store while supplies last. At the Plaza, there will be a radio appearance from KYXY 96.5 and treat bags available at Mission Fed Credit Union while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to bring can of food to support the San Diego Food Bank.
Halloween at Del Mar Highlands Town Center
On Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m. Del Mar Highlands Town Center will host trick or treating with center vendors. Pick up trick or treating maps at the pop jet fountain and enjoy character meets at themed areas throughout the center such as the Enchanted Realm near Cinepolis and the Pirate Cove at the Sky Deck. In the morning, the celebration will include a Hulabaloo concert at 10 a.m. at the pop jet fountain.
Holistic fitness coach to hold free event
Chris Capistran, a holistic fitness coach, will hold a free event Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. at Jake’s restaurant in Del Mar.The event is for single business professionals to introduce them to Capistran’s “New You Transformation!” program which helps “business professionals take their health – fitness – mindset to the next level, using the beach as a catalyst to look and feel amazing.”8 people limit. RSVP Text: 760.250.3490 Visit www.enlightenedfitness.org for more information.
CCA benefit: Taste of the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch
The Taste of the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch is back for the seventh year on Nov. 3 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Meet your friends and family at this popular pre-holiday event to enjoy delicious food and entertainment. One-hundred percent of all proceeds benefit Canyon Crest Academy; you can even support the CCA program of your choice, according to a news release.Live entertainment in the Village Square will be provided by Canyon Crest Academy students. Buy your ticket online (tickets can also be purchased at the event) at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.
Wicked Spooky Afternoon Tea
The Fairmont Grand Del Mar is serving up a Wicked Spooky Afternoon Tea on the weekend of Oct. 26-27. From noon to 3:30 p.m., embrace the Halloween spirit with a sophisticated yet spooky twist on traditional afternoon tea with an array of finger foods and decadent sweets.
Haunted Ghost Town Ovation
Theatre and the Heritage Ranch present Haunted Ghost Town, which will transport visitors to the doomed town of Bitter Gulch from 5 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 25-27 at Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Encinitas. This year’s ghost town tour features the arrival of a ghostly pirate ship, a cursed pirate crew and bone-chilling performances by professionally trained actors. Less scary experiences for children are from 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by more spine-tingling presentations for ages 12 and older from 7 to 9 p.m., with the last entry at 8:45 p.m. Admission is $28; $16.80 for children ages 10 and younger. Tickets are at hauntedtown.org.
Trick-or-treating downtown Encinitas
The free annual Safe Trick or Treat will be from 5:30 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
Sandpipers Square Dance Club Oktoberfest food and Community Dance
Sandpipers Square Dance Club offers Oktoberfest food and Community Dance from 5:30-7 p.m., Oct. 26 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena Street, Encinitas. This monthly event introduces square dancing. Singles, couples and families welcome. Casual attire, refreshments. Partner and dance experience not needed. Donation $10; free for children. Visit SandpipersSquareDanceClub.org.
Horizon Church Harvest Festival
Join a fun-filled evening at the Horizon Church Harvest Festival on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy free carnival rides, exciting games, and a variety of delicious offerings from local food trucks. This community celebration is the perfect way to spend Halloween, offering something for everyone to enjoy in a safe, festive atmosphere. Horizon Church is located at 6365 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe (www.horizon.org).
Animal shelter opens new buildings, holding festival
Rancho Coastal Humane Society holds a community grand opening festival of its new buildings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 as the nonprofit animal shelter celebrates the grand opening of Charlotte’s Medical Center, Vivian’s Learning Center, Brock’s Community Pet Food Bank and the newly renovated Adoption Center. Highlights include a kids zone, food and drinks, live music, a beer garden, trick-or-treating and booths with pet-related items for sale. Admission is free. Guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance at sdpets.org/events.
Mille Fleurs Napa Wine Dinner benefit
Mille Fleurs restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe will hold a special Napa Wine Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 13, featuring two of Napa Valley’s iconic brands — Cakebread Cellars and B Cellars. Ten percent of proceeds benefit The Country Friends, which for 70 years has been dedicated to supporting human care agencies, with special emphasis on services to women, children, the elderly, military families, and persons with disabilities. Representatives from both wineries will be on hand to introduce and guide guests through the wine pairings. Taste four wines paired with dishes specially curated by Mille Fleurs’ Chef Harrison Axelrod. Vegetarian dishes will also be offered for each course. Make a reservation by calling 858-756-3085. $145 per person. For more information, visit www.millefleurs.com/napa-valley-wine-dinner
Woodward Howl-O-Ween festival
Helen Woodward Animal Center hosts its Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27 with animal encounters, trick-or-treat stations, haunted house, games, craft station and face painting. Cost is $18.81 for kids ages 2-17; $9.90 for adults older than 18. Visit animalcenter.org/howl-o-ween-harvest.
North Coast Rep to feature “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help”
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the San Diego premiere of “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help,” directed by Jenny Sullivan and written by Katie Forgette. The show runs Oct. 23-Nov. 17.Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1970s, Katie Forgette’s charming comedy unfolds within the confines of a working-class home, according to a news release. The quirky O’Shea clan navigates the tumultuous and sometimes awkward realities of this rapidly changing decade. This heartwarming play keeps audiences engaged and laughing, while delving into themes of faith, friendship, personal choices, and their values, the news release states. Spend an unforgettable evening with the hilarious O’Shea clan.North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. To buy tickets and for more information, call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.
Breeders Cup pop-up at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe will celebrate racing season in style during Breeders’ Cup weekend with a pop-up experience from LA-based hat designer Nick Fouquet. On Friday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Inn will welcome guests to shop over 150 custom hats. During the pop-up, guests can enjoy personalized fittings and embellishments with complimentary sparkling wine and canapés. The Inn is located at 5951 Linea Del Cielo.
9th Annual SPOT Howl-O-Wine fundraiser at Del Mar Social
The 9th Annual SPOT Howl-O-Wine fundraiser will be held Sunday, Oct. 27 from noon-3 p.m. at Del Mar Social. The event will raise funds to benefit SPOT (Saving Pets One At A Time), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advocates for the homeless dogs and cats in North County San Diego that are at risk for euthanasia. According to SPOT’s website its goal “is to save treatable, trainable, manageable and misdiagnosed animals in San Diego shelters by working with government entities, non-profit rescue groups, and our own network of volunteers to provide a system of transport, training, fostering and adoption.” The Oct. 27 event will include a pet costume contest, raffle/silent auction, live music, food and beverages. Buy tickets at www.spotsavespets.org/9th-annual-howl-o-wine/ Del Mar Social is located at 3444 Tripp Ct. Ste. A2, San Diego, 92121. Visit spotsavespets.org for more information.
North Coast Symphony presents “Suite Dreams”
The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Suite Dreams, a concert of popular orchestral suites, on Saturday, Oct. 26,at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. The performance of orchestral suites includes Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1 and Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, as well Holst’s Japanese Suite and Warlock’s Capriol Suite. The orchestra was founded in 1947 and will be conducted by Jordan Kuspa. Admission: $18 general, $15 seniors/students/military, free for children 18 and under. For more information, visit www.northcoastsymphony.com.
22 piece Finest City Brass ensemble concert
The 22 piece Finest City Brass ensemble, under the direction of Avi Mehta, is performing a free one-hour concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, in the Westview High School Performing Arts Center, 13500 Camino Del Sur, 92129. The concert will feature brass/percussion works and transcriptions by Percy Grainger, Gustav Mahler, and Giovanni Gabrieli amongst others. Donations are accepted at the door.
SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream
This is a nighttime Halloween event for mature audiences (separately ticketed), featuring haunted houses, scare zones, “vile vignettes” and live performances with special effects, music and scare performers on select nights through Nov. 2. Visit seaworldsandiego.com.
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
This spooky experience features two haunts: the eXperiment Maze featuring Little Dead Rising Hood and “fairy tale freaks” and a mile-long “terrifying outdoor trail” through twisted pines and gnarled oaks, with a foggy Ghost-filled Graveyard, Ghoul Bus and zombies with chainsaws. Open select nights through Nov. 2 at Balboa Drive and Juniper Road. Advance tickets are recommended because there is a nightly capacity limit. $5 off coupons are available at Goodwill Stores, while supplies last. Not recommended for children under the age of 10. Pregnant women and people with heart conditions will not be admitted. Visit hauntedtrail.net.
Olivenhain Haunted Hotel
The historic grounds of the Olivenhain Meeting Hall will be transformed into a Haunted Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights on the weekend of Oct. 25-26 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Put on every year as a fundraiser for the local Boy Scout Troop 2000 and the Olivenhain Town Council, there will be spooky scenes ranging from a Zombie Banquet, Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory and a Witches’ Lair to a Candy Mystery Trail. Actors in the Haunted House are Scouts, ages 12 to 18. The event also includes carnival games. Tickets are $8, cash and credit are accepted at the door. 423 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Olivenhain.
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat Monster Party
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 costume characters, décor and seasonal treats daily through Oct. 31. Visit legoland.com/california/things-to-do/seasonal-events/halloween.
Zoo puts on Halloween-themed event
The San Diego Zoo hosts a Halloween-themed family extravaganza, HalGLOWeen, with entertainment, food, dance parties and interactive festivities starting at 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October. Visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/halgloween.
Cardiff Farmers Market Kids Day
Cardiff Farmer’s Market is holding a special Kids Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. filled with creative learning opportunities for children and their families. The event will feature activities for all ages, including the Little Buds Nature Club, face painting by Elisabeth Yves Photography, arts & crafts, and more. Visit www.cardiff101.com/cardifffarmersmarket for more information. Located at MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus (3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff).
Old Globe to present Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Old Globe recently announced the full cast and creative team for its 27th annual production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The production will run from Nov. 6 to Dec. 31, with the opening on Sunday, Nov. 10 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre. Tickets are now on sale at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE (234-5623).
Salute to Paws 5K and festival
Locally based nonprofit Shelter to Soldier will put on its inaugural Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs starting at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 16 at Naval Training Center Park in Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road. Proceeds go to the nonprofit, which rescues dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service animals for post-9/11 veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, among other injuries. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., followed by yoga flow at 8 a.m., the 5K at 9 a.m. and the Gratitude Festival for Dogs with live music, beer and mimosa garden, pet vendors and “Rescue Row” with pet adoptions. Tickets start at $50; $25 for children; $10 per dog; early bird discount through Oct. 15 is $10 off adult tickets, $5 off kids tickets and free for dogs. Sponsorships are sought. Visit bit.ly/SaluteToPaws.
La Jolla Music Society Fall 2024 Courtyard Concert Series
La Jolla Music Society’s popular free outdoor Wu Tsai Courtyard Concert series at The Conrad in La Jolla will hold its next concert on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. featuring Mariachi Águila with special guests from Mariachi Juvenil. Composed of students from La Jolla Music Society’s after-school music program, the Community Music Center, Mariachi Águila was established in 2022 by Program Director Serafin Paredes. Advanced students are invited to participate in this ensemble to continue their musical studies and follow their passions in a supportive learning environment. Mariachi Águila participated in the University of San Diego Mariachi Conference in 2023 and 2024. Students from the ensemble also performed with artists from Mariachi Juvenil and won first place at the California State Fair Youth Mariachi Competition in Sacramento in July 2024. Visit theconrad.org/events/ for a full list of concerts and more information.
La bohème from San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera will feature three performances of La bohème from Nov. 1-3 at San Diego Civic Theatre, featuring thrilling debuts and the return of many SDO favorite talent accompanied by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. In an innovative intersection of tradition and technology, the production will feature traditional costumes with projections integrated to redefine the opera experience for today’s audiences. The opening night production on Nov. 1 will be accompanied by festive activations at the San Diego Civic Theatre to celebrate the beginning of this exciting season. Evening performances: Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee: Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Visit sdopera.org for tickets and more information.
Poway Symphony Orchestra to open 2024-2025 Concert Season with famed Romeros Guitar Quartet
The Poway Symphony Orchestra will open its 21st concert season with “A Trip to Spain with The Romeros,” presenting a program of lively Spanish-inspired music and featuring the world-renowned Romeros guitar quartet. The concert will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. at the Poway Center for Performing Arts. The Romeros will be joining the Poway Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto Andaluz for four guitars and orchestra. The concerto was written in 1967 specifically for the Romeros and celebrates their ties to Andalusia with typical Spanish rhythms, themes and melodies, while allowing the guitarists to shine individually and as a group. Tickets for “A Trip to Spain” are now on sale at powaycenter.com or by calling the box office at 858-748-0505. For more information, visit powaysymphonyorchestra.org
