OCTOBER 2006 Special Events Calender

Please call to confirm all times, dates and performances, as they are subject to change without notice.

9/15 - 11/15
Annual Julian Fall Apple Harvest:
Enjoy autumn foliage, art shows, entertainment and seasonal foods, such as apple pie and cider, in the scenic mining town of Julian. Special events on weekends.
760-765-1857 or www.julianca.com

9/23 - 10/28
Fleet Week 2006:
Heralded as the largest military appreciation event in the nation, Fleet Week San Diego offers civilians an opportunity to learn about the military by experiencing fighter jet demonstrations, touring Navy ships and taking part in military traditions. Held at various places throughout San Diego County.
619-858-1545 or www.fleetweeksandiego.org

9/30 - 10/1, 10/7 - 10/8
Octoberfest in El Cajon:
Traditional family-oriented German festival on two weekends in October from noon to midnight. Beer garden, games, dancing and food. German-American Club parking lot & clubhouse, 1017 S. Mollison, El Cajon.
619-442-6637

10/1 - 10/31
Children's Month at The San Diego Zoo:
Children, 11 and under, will be admitted free to the San Diego Zoo during October, 9am-4pm. School groups, call Education Department.
619-234-3153

10/2
Yom Kippur

10/2
Zoo Founders Day:
In honor of the founding of the San Diego Zoo, everyone is admitted free.
619-234-3153 or www.sandiegozoo.org

10/6 - 10/8
Octoberfest in La Mesa:
Traditional German celebration featuring dancing, food, Bavarian bands, arts & crafts and commercial booths. Fri & Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12noon-6pm. La Mesa Blvd between Acacia & Fourth Streets. Take East County trolley to La Mesa Blvd station.
619-462-3000

10/8
Little Italy Annual Fiesta:
The historic business district of downtown San Diego's Little Italy will be alive with music, fine Italian food, specialty crafts and vendors booths. 10am-6pm, Little Italy, India & Date Streets.
619-233-3898 or www.littleitalysd.com

10/9
Columbus Day

10/10 - 10/15
Broadway San Diego - Movin' Out:
"Movin' Out" brings 24 Billy Joel classics to electrifying new life as it tells the story of five lifelong friends over two turbulent decades. It all adds up to one unforgettable Broadway musical The New York Times calls "even better the second time around!"
www.broadwaysd.com

10/11 - 10/15
Disney on Ice - Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey:
Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they travel to four magical destinations all in one action-packed ice production that continues for nine performances. iPayOne Center.
Tickets: 619-220-TIXS or www.ticketmaster.com or www.disneyonice.com

10/12
More than 50 Wines from vineyards near and far, entertaining cooking demonstrations, wine & vineyard artwork by Ann Rea and Karen Kauffman, meet local winemakers, local Brewery Beer Tastings and Outdoor Grilling, a bounty of food provided by "Chef of the Year" Executive Chef Jeff Thurston, and much more!
619-557-9441 or www.balboafoodwine.com

10/12 - 10/19
San Diego Asian Film Festival:
Presents films, videos and workshops to the public celebrating the work of Asian artists from around the world. Showcases feature films, shorts and animation.
Please call for information: 858-650-3459 or www.SDAFF.com

10/13 - 10/15
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show:
Aviation expo featuring the Blue Angels, a consumer aviation fair with static displays and exciting aviation performances. Fri, Sat & Sun: 9am-4pm, with twilight show on Sat only from 530-830pm. Admission & parking: free.
www.miramarairshow.com

10/14
Pacific BeachFest:
This large, free outdoor event on the beach and boardwalk near the Crystal Pier features sandcastle art, live music, a children's play area, volleyball tournament and a fireworks display after sunset.
www.pacificbeach.org

10/16
National Boss' Day

10/17 - 10/22
Broadway San Diego - Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy:
European flair, imaginative theatrics and world-class acrobatics. "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" is an all-new adventure that takes audiences soaring into a magical forest through the air and on stage. An international cast of graceful aerialists, spine bending contortionists, vine swinging characters, strong men and balancers bring this jungle dream to life in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, inventive choreography, puppeteering and dazzling costumes. "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" is an exhilarating journey the entire family can experience together.
www.broadwaysd.com

10/18 - 10/22
7th Annual Del Mar International Horse Show:
Attracts more than 250 of the finest Hunter/Jumper riders and horses. Highlights of the four day horse show include the World Cup Grand Prix of Del Mar.
Tickets and schedules: 858-792-4252 or www.jumpdelmar.com, www.sdfair.com

10/21
A Taste of Del Mar & Art Stroll:
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Del Mar as you partake in fabulous dining and exquisite art as you stroll the village of Del Mar. The self guided tour down the quaint streets allow one to experience one of a kind art from local artists. The hours are 10am-4pm. Tickets are $25.00, available from 619-233-5008 or www.delmarmainstreet.com or www.signonsandiego.com

10/27 - 10/29
41st Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival:
Event featuring art and crafts, Miss Borrego Springs Pageant Friday evening, parade Saturday at 11am, entertainment Saturday and Sunday at Christmas Circle.
760-767-5555 or 800-559-5524

10/27 - 10/29
Harvest Festival in Del Mar:
The Harvest Festival offers unique art and craft items from more than 300 exhibitors in a lively festival atmosphere, with artists on-hand, live family entertainment and gourmet specialty foods. Del Mar Fairgrounds, Fri & Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. One ticket is good for all three days.
415-447-3205 or www.harvestfestival.com

10/29
Daylight Saving Ends

10/29
Gaslamp Quarter FallBack Festival:
This festival brings the history and culture of the Gaslamp Quarter and Old San Diego alive for children and families. Features entertainment, demonstrations and food. 11am-4pm, Island Avenue between 4th & 5th Avenues, downtown San Diego.
619-233-5008 or www.gaslampquarter.org

10/31
Halloween

10/31 - 11/5
Broadway San Diego - Doubt:
"Doubt," Broadway's most honored play of the last season, is the winner of the 2005 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize. This provocative production leaves audience members deep in discussion long after the curtain has fallen. In a rare event for a national tour, "Doubt" will tour with its original Tony Award winning star.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTS:

-Old Town Trolley Tours presents the Ghosts & Gravestones tour, a frightseeing adventure that takes guests to some of the oldest areas of the city, unearthing local legends of ghosts and their favorite haunts.
www.oldtowntrolleytours.com

-Screamin' good times await in downtown San Diego at the Gaslamp Quarter's two popular annual haunted houses, open 9/30 - 10/31. The Haunted Hotel at 424 Market Street features rooms from Hollywood's favorite horror films. At Frightmare on Market Street, 530 Market Street, guests encounter a maze of frightening rooms in the basement of a historic Victorian building.
www.hauntedhotel.com

-More thrills and chills await guests at the Del Mar Fairground's massive Scream Zone, open 9/29-30, 10/6-8, 12-15, 19-22, and 25-31. Featured frights include a new 3-D ghost maze, 25-room house of horror, haunted hayride, and thrilling midway rides.
www.thescreamzone.com

-You are invited to run for their lives on the Haunted Trail of Terror at Marston Point in Balboa Park, 9/30 - 10/31. The trail opens at sundown.
www.hauntedhotel.com

-LEGOLAND California joins in the Halloween fun 10/21-22 and 10/28-29 with its Annual Brick-or-Treat Celebration. Children under age 12 can trick-or-treat with a souvenir goodie bag along the Brick-or-Treat Trail, and much more Halloween Fun!
www.legoland.com

-"Nightcrawlers" will enjoy the annual Monster Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter on October 28. This annual outdoor music festival in the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter features bewitching live bands and an extreme costume contest. This ticketed event is for ages 21 and up.
www.gaslampquarter.org

-You are invited to San Diego's uptown community of Hillcrest for devilish delights during Nightmare on Normal Street, an annual Halloween street party and costume contest held on October 28 at the San Diego LGBT Community Center. Festivities include food, a beer garden and other entertainment.
www.thecentersd.org

Schedule compliments of LandAmerica Commonwealth.