What's Happening in San Diego - October 2008
9/26 - 10/31
The Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds:
The Scream Zone promises to produce the most terrifying, spine-tingling, blood curdling experience. Call for times and ticket prices. Friday and Saturday, September 26-27; Friday-Sunday, October 3-5; Thursday-Sunday, October 9-12 & October 16-19; Thursday-Saturday, October 12-November 1.
858-755-1161 or www.sdfair.com
10/1 - 10/31
Fall on the Farm & Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm:
The premier site for pumpkins in San Diego County. Enjoy tractor hayrides, pony rides, food and picnicking. Open daily 9am-5pm.
760-749-3333 or www.batesnutfarm.biz
10/1 - 10/31
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park:
Goblins howling and monsters prowling everywhere you go. Are you ready for a walk on the Haunted Trail? 7pm-11pm all month long on the west side of the park at Marston Point near Balboa Dr & Juniper St. Admission $13.99 per person.
619-231-0131 or www.hauntedhotel.com
10/1 - 10/31
The Haunted Hotel:
Do you dare to walk the Haunted Hotel where ghosts and goblins dwell? 7pm-11pm all month long at Brokers Building (424 Market St). Admission $14.99
619-231-0131 or www.hauntedhotel.com
10/1 - 11/2
Lamb's Players presents 'The Light in the Piazza':
A beautiful story of a mother and daughter traveling in Italy in the summer of 1953, learning about love and when to let go of our children. Call or visit the website for performance dates and times.
Location: 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado
619-437-0600 or www.lambsplayers.org
10/1 - 10/26
Old Globe Theatre presents 'The Women':
This stylish and witty comedy about a group of wealthy Manhattan socialities comes to life on the Old Globe Stage in a major, large-scale production. Call or visit the website for performance times & tickets.
6-23-GLOBE or www.theoldglobe.org
10/3 - 10/5
La Mesa Oktoberfest:
La Mesa's famous traditional German celebration featuring dancing, food, Bavarian bands and more than 400 booths. At La Mesa Blvd.
619-440-6161 or www.eastcountychamber.org
10/3 - 10/31
Haunted Motel:
Two types of thrilling experiences - scary or slightly scary. Location: Westfield Mission Valley Mall (east of the AMC theatre) 6pm-12am. $15 general admission; $10 group rate; $5 child age 8 & younger. Each Thursday - Sunday during October.
619-328-6011 or www.timesscare.com
10/3
MCAS Miramar Air Show:
View spectacular aerial performances by civilian and military pilots including the Navy's Blue Angels. Witness a simulated combat demonstration, wingwalking and parachuting. Location: Marine Corps Air Station near Highway 15 & Miramar Road. Time: 9am-4pm. Admission/parking is free - for Grandstand/Special seating, call.
858-577-6000 or www.miramarairshow.com
10/4
San Diego Symphony Opus 2008 Opening Gala:
A spectacular start to the 2008-2009 season with a concert extravaganza at the newly renovated Balboa Theatre. Jajha Ling will conduct with special guest pianist Lang Lang.
619-570-1100 or www.sandiegotheatres.org
10/4
5th Annual FilAmFest:
A celebration of dance, crafts and history of Philippine traditions. Location: Paradise Valley Rd (Potomac St & Gilmartin Dr). Time: 11am-6pm.
504-390-3271 or www.webkalusugan.org
10/4 - 10/26, 10/31 - 11/2
Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld:
Weekends only during October, enjoy special shows, tons of treats and festive family fun celebrating Halloween.
www.seaworld.com
10/4
Taste of Del Mar & Art Stroll:
Sample a variety of culinary creations offered by Del Mar's finest restaurants while strolling downtown Del Mar and experiencing local and regional artists. Live musical entertainment.
858-755-1179 or www.delmarmainstreet.com
10/4 - 10/31
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND:
Weekends only. Trick-or-treaters 12/under can gather Wonka candy and other surprises in a souvenir bag on the Brick-or-Treat Trial.
760-918-5346 or www.legoland.com
10/4 - 10/5
Julian Apple Days Festival & Oktoberfest:
Apply Days in Julian is a family fun tradition with all things apple! Location: Menghini Winery (at the junction of Farmer's Rd & Wynola Rd). Starts at 10am; $3 adult. Oktoberfest will be held at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church from 10am-4pm both days, with Bratwurst, beer and oom-pah music.
www.julianappledays.com; www.julianca.com
10/5
21st Annual Mission Bay Triathlon:
The race features a 500-meter swim at Ski Beach, 15K bike ride around Fiesta Island and 5K run at Mission Bay. Enter as an individual or a member of a relay team. Start time 6:30am at Ski Beach.
858-268-1250 or www.kozenterprises.com
10/5
23rd Annual Tour de Poway:
Test your stamina and tour the back roads of Inland & Coastal North County. Start time 7am at Old Poway Park. Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch after the ride. Admission: $45. Call for more information.
858-679-1027 or www.tourdepoway.com
10/8
Smokey Robinson at Pala Casino:
Concert starts at 7:30pm in the Palomar Starlight Theater. Tickets start at $45. For more information, check www.palacasino.com.
10/11
2nd Annual Ocean Beach Oktoberfest:
Enjoy traditional German festivities with food, drink and fun games. Location: Parking lot at Newport Ave & Abbott St. Time 10am-8:30pm. Admission: $3 Individual Beer Garden or $5 for two.
619-302-0517 or www.oceanbeachsandiego.com
10/11
4th Annual Tierrasanta Oktoberfest:
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Tierrasanta with delicious German food, beer and polka music. Location: Tierrasanta Park & Rec Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Time: 3pm-9pm.
858-268-0044 or www.tierrasantakiwanis.org
10/11
SDSU Aztecs vs Air Force / KGB Sky Show:
Enjoy an exciting game of college football at Qualcomm Stadium, with the famous KGB Sky Show afterwards. Starts at 6:30pm.
Ticketmaster 619-220-TIXS (8497)
10/17 - 10/19
Oktoberfest in Ramona:
Come to Ramona and enjoy an expanded beer and wine garden, lots of great food, vendors and traditional Bavarian music. Tim Flannery performs on Saturday 10/18. Location: Ramona Outdoor Community Center at 5th and Aqua Lane.
760-789-1311 or www.ramonachamber.com
10/18
Mud Run in Oceanside:
A challenging 10K run with hills, tire obstacles, low sand crawl, river crossings, mud walls, tunnel crawls and the final 30-foot mud pit. Register early! No race day registration. Starts at 9am at Lake O'Neill, Camp Pendleton. Check the website for race entry info.
www.camppendletonraces.com
10/19
Escondido Street Faire:
The 2nd largest street faire in California! Features over 700 booths, food and entertainment. Takes place from 9am-5pm on Grand Ave between Centre City Parkway & Ivy.
760-745-2125 or www.ci.escondido.ca.us
10/19
11th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer:
You can help to make strides against breast cancer by participating in this walking event. Starts at 7am at Balboa Park - Laurel St & Balboa Dr. Call for information on raising pledges.
619-682-7422 or www.cancer.org
10/25
4th Annual Boulevard Boo! Parade & Carnival:
Put on your Halloween costume and march in the parade at 11am at El Cajon Blvd & 59 St. Enjoy carnival festivities at Clay Park with games, food, beer and music by the "Eve Selis Band".
619-582-1093 or www.booparade.com
10/25
21st Annual Light the Night 5K Run/Walk:
Show your concern against crime by joining fellow citizens on a nighttime 5K run/walk that will be illuminated by police vehicles. There will be a costume contest, food, beer, music and more. Starts at 5pm at the Old Navy Hospital parking lot in Balboa Park.
619-298-7400 or www.kathyloperevents.com
10/25 - 10/26
Escondido Renaissance Fair:
The age of chivalry will be recreated at Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane, from 10am-6pm both days. $5 parking. Call or check the website for ticket prices.
805-496-6036 or www.goldcoastfestivals.com
10/25
16th Annual Nightmare on Normal Street:
Normal Street will not be normal tonight! Enjoy the Halloween costume contest, food, drink and music. Location: Normal St between University Ave & Blaine St. Starts at 6pm. $5 admission.
619-692-2077 x 247
10/26
Halloween in the Village of Del Mar:
Come to Del Mar for trick-or-treating and enjoy arts and crafts, magic show, refressments and a costume contest.
858-755-1179 or www.delmarmainstreet.com
10/28
Vince Gill at the CA Center for the Arts:
Enjoy the music of Vince Gill, Winner of the 2008 Grammy for Best Country Album. On Escondido Blvd, 2.5 Blocks off of Valley Pkwy. Concert begins at 8pm. Call or visit the website for ticket prices.
800-988-4253 or www.artcenter.org
10/31
Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead):
The Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town honors the Day of the Dead with altars of sugar skulls and traditional handmade papier-mache, wood and terra cotta decorations.
www.oldtownsandiego.org
10/31
Halloween Monster Bash in the Gaslamp:
This ghastly event is presented by Southern Comfort. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 6pm-12am on the outskirts of the Gaslamp on 7th Ave between Market and J St and on Island Ave between 6th & 8th Ave. Age 21 & over only.
619-233-5008
10/31, 11/1
Haunted Hamlisch, A Winter Pops Concert:
The Ghost of Symphony Hall haunts the finest orchestra in town as the "spirited" Mr. Hamlisch evokes some spooky tunes from other composers dead and... undead! Call or visit the website for tickets.
619-235-0804 or www.sandiegosymphony.com
October 2008 Charger games:
For further details visit their website www.chargers.com
Sunday, 10/5 - 10am @ Miami
Sunday, 10/12 - 5:15pm New England
Sunday, 10/19 - 10am @ Buffalo
Sunday, 10/26 - 10am @ New Orleans
Information subject to change without notice.
All times and locations subject to change without notice. Call to confirm.
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