Halloween Event Guide 2019: Poway, S.D.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — October is here and the "spooky" season is upon us with its accompanying fall festivals, Halloween carnivals, Day of the Dead celebrations, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, trick-or-treat extravaganzas and more. Scroll through upcoming activities, and check out what's going on near you.

Happy Halloween, from Patch!
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BONITA:

Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze. Petting zoo, hay wagon & train rides, too!

• 5354 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita, CA. 91902

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CAMPO:

Through OCT. 27: Pumpkin Express at the Pacific Southwest Railway Park and Museum. A local tradition with decorated vintage railcars, two haunted trains, a pumpkin patch, and cast of ghosts and ghouls.

• Campo Depot, 750 Depot St., Campo, CA 91906

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CARLSBAD:

OCT. 19: Pumpkin Plunge & Halloween Movie. Halloween fun that ends with a movie while you float in the pool!

• Alga Norte Aquatic Center, 6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA

OCT. 19: Bat Chats & Friends. Costume contest, too!

• Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

OCT. 19: The Carlsbad Creepy Crawl. A Halloween-inspired pub crawl & fundraiser.

• The Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

OCT. 19 & 26: Brick-or-Treat Halloween Party Night 2019: LEGOLAND. An annual event for the whole family!

• LEGOLAND® California, One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

OCT. 26: Halloween in the Village. Features super fun games and pet-costume contest.

• State Street at Oak Avenue, across from Boys & Girls Club, 505 Oak Ave., Carlsbad, CA

OCT. 26: Boo Walk. Hosted by AK Martial Arts & Fitness.

• 6120 Innovation Way, Carlsbad, CA, 92009

OCT. 31: Trunk or Treat. With bounce house, food & face-painting.

• Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

Through NOV. 2: Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. Rides, pumpkins & spectacular corn maze.

• Carlsbad Strawberry Company, 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Through NOV. 2: Haunted Corn Maze Field of Screams. Be brave!

• Carlsbad Strawberry Farm Pumpkin Patch, 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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CARMEL VALLEY:

NOV. 1-8: Super Dentists Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program. Kids receive $1 for each pound of candy they bring.

• At offices in Carmel Valley, Chula Vista, Eastlake, Kearny Mesa, Oceanside.

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CHULA VISTA:

OCT. 26: 20th Annual Halloween Spooktacular. Fun includes costume contest, music & food.

• The Super Dentists. 2226 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915

NOV. 1-8: Super Dentists Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program. Kids receive $1 for each pound of candy they bring.

• At offices in Carmel Valley, Chula Vista, Eastlake, Kearny Mesa, Oceanside.

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CORONADO:

OCT. 16: Autumn Craft Workshop. Space is limited. Register soon!

• Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118

OCT. 18: Autumn Piano Concert Series: Bryan Vyore. "A potpourri of piano music."

• Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118

OCT. 18-19, 25-26, NOV. 1-2: Haunted Happenings Tour. Hear the spooky story of one guest ... who never left.

• Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, California 92118

OCT. 21-31: Ghost Roast & S’mores. Fun time with paranormal visit from Kate Morgan, resident ghost.

• Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118

OCT. 26: Hallo-wine & Spirits Party. "This year’s theme is Night of 1,000 Clowns."

• Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118

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DEL MAR:

OCT. 26: Fall Festival 2019: San Dieguito County Park. Perfect family excursion with pumpkin painting & critters.

• San Dieguito County Park, 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Del Mar, California 92014

Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin Station Fun & Train Rides. A full extravaganza with antique carousel, giant slides & more.

• Fairgrounds, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

Through NOV. 2: Scream Zone & Haunted Hayride. Face your fears -- three haunted attractions!

• The Del Mar Scaregrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, California 92014

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EL CAJON:

OCT. 25: HauntFest on Main. Live music, haunted car show & carnival rides.

• Prescott Promenade Park, 201 East Main Street, El Cajon, California 92020

Through OCT. 31: Haunted Lodge & Camp Calvera Trick or Treat Trail. Mazes, candy stations & more, courtesy of the Elks.

• El Cajon Elks, 1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, California 92019

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ENCINITAS:

OCT. 18-19 & 25-26: Boy Scouts' Annual Haunted Hotel. A local tradition!

• Olivenhain Meeting Hall, 423 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas CA 92024

OCT. 20: Sukkot Harvest Festival. Welcome the fall season!

• Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Road, Encinitas, Calif.

OCT. 23: Spooktacular 2019: Library. With entertainment & crafts.

• Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, California 92024

OCT. 27: Harvest Party & Trunk-or-Treat. Wear your costume!

• St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas, California, 92024

OCT. 31: Trick-or-Treat & SRF Monks' Pumpkin Display. Families have fun, plus jack-o-lanterns from Self-Realization Fellowship are awesome each year.

• South Coast Hwy 101 between Encinitas Blvd and K Street, Encinitas, CA

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ESCONDIDO:

OCT. 19: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardy. Day's fun includes four movies, too!

• Go2Grow Mentorship Program, 326 S. Kalmia, Escondido, CA 92025

OCT. 30: Pumpkin-Carving Contest 2019: Plan 9 Alehouse. A family-friendly good time.

• Plan 9 Alehouse, 155 E Grand Ave, Escondido, California 92025

NOV. 1: Annual Día De Los Muertos Festival. Friday kicks off four days of Day of the Dead events.

• California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd., Escondido, California 92025

NOV. 2: Tamale Festival. Don't miss the Chihuahua Costume Contest and Fashion Show!

• Grape Day Park, Escondido, CA

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4S RANCH:

OCT. 31: Trunk and Treat. Free event with decorated trunks and tailgates, candy and games!

• Stone Ranch Elementary, 16150 4S Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA, 92127

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IMPERIAL BEACH:

OCT. 26: Annual IB's Chills & Thrills. Costume contest, trick-or-treating & more.

• Portwood Pier Plaza, 940 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, California

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JULIAN:

OCT. 19 & 26: Haunted Harvest Hayride & Old-Timey Fun. Always a sell-out, so don't delay on tickets.

• Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Hwy 78, Julian, California 92070

Saturdays & Sundays OCT 5-27: 'Autumn Jubilee' Hayrides & Petting Zoo. Family day with old-fashioned fun like candle-dipping, pumpkin painting and cider pressing.

• Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Hwy 78, Julian, California 92070

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LA JOLLA:

OCT. 25-27: Haunted Aquarium: Sea Monster Mash. An annual tradition for San Diego County families.

• Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla 92037

Through OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkins & Kids' Fun. Features activities for children, so stop by!

• Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkins, 801 Pearl Street,La Jolla, CA 92037

OCT. 31: Pillage the Village & Dog-O-Ween. New this year: a pet party and canine costume contest.

• La Jolla Village, La Jolla, CA

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LA MESA:

OCT. 19: Avocado School's Annual Fall Festival. With carnival games & cupcake walk.

• Avocado School, 3845 Avocado School Rd, La Mesa, California 91941

OCT. 31: Trick-or-Treat 2019: Grossmont Center. "Trick or treat at all store and restaurant locations!"

• Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, California 91942

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LAKESIDE:

Through OCT. 31: Annual Oma's Pumpkin Patch. Hay mazes, "Cottonseed Mountain" and more seasonal fun for the kids.

• The Van Ommering Dairy Farm, 14950 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

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LEMON GROVE:

OCT. 25: Pumpkin Decorating With Deputies. Costume contest, too!

• Lemon Grove Branch Library, 3001 School Ln., Lemon Grove, CA 91945, (619) 463-9819

OCT. 26: Halloween Costume & Candy Party. The event is free.

• Lemon Grove Rec Center, 3131 School Lane Lemon Grove CA 91945, Lemon Grove, Ca

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OCEANSIDE:

OCT. 20: Neighborhood FALL FESTIVAL. Fun includes kids' haunted house & cake walk.

• San Luis Rey Valley United Methodist Church, 5570 Old Ranch Road, Oceanside, CA

OCT. 27: Dia De Los Muertos 2019: Old Mission San Luis Rey. Tickets just $2, but will sell out, so don't delay.

• Old Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave. Oceanside, California 92057

OCT. 29: Spooktacular Carnival. Enjoy rides, games, escape rooms, prizes & more!

• Oceanside High School, 1 Pirates Cove Way, Oceanside, CA, 92054

OCT. 31: Trick-or-Treat & Haunted House 2019: Boys & Girls Clubs. Family-friendly Halloween fun.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside, 401 Country Club Ln, Oceanside, California 92054

NOV. 1-8: Super Dentists Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program. Kids receive $1 for each pound of candy they bring.

• At offices in Carmel Valley, Chula Vista, Eastlake, Kearny Mesa, Oceanside.

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POWAY:

OCT. 19: 'Hoot, Howl & Prowl' 2019: Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. Come in costume!

• Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064

OCT. 26:Trunk or Treat 2019: Impact Martial Arts. Free to the community.

• Impact Martial Arts-Poway, 13454 Poway Rd, Poway, California 92064

OCT. 27: 'Once Upon A Halloween' Train & Haunted House. Haunted house, scary stories, carnival games & more. Admission free. Nominal fee for train rides, games & food.

• Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064

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RAMONA:

OCT. 25: Sugar Skull Decorating. Sweet activity for Day of the Dead.

• Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065

OCT. 26: Dos Picos Haunted Trails. Bring a flashlight, and costumes welcomed.

• Dos Picos County Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona, California 92065

OCT. 31: Trick or Treat - Halloween 2019: Main Street. Families, get your costumes ready!

• Main Street, Ramona, CA

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

OCT. 19-20: Fall Arts & Crafts Fair 2019: Bernardo Winery. "A truly ALL-Artisan fair."

• Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, San Diego, California 92128

OCT. 26: Rancho BEERnardo Festival. Festive community event in its 8th year.

• Webb Park, 16826 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Petting Zoo. Nonstop family fun with picnic area & hay rides, too.

• Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, 13421 Highland Valley Road,San Diego, CA. 92128

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RANCHO SANTA FE:

OCT. 26-27: Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival. Fun with mystical maze, mini pumpkin patch & animal encounters.

• Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067

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SAN DIEGO:

Through OCT. 31: Halloween-Themed Movies: Rooftop Cinema Club. Season classics, family favorites and more films in a most unique setting!

• Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place, 4th Floor Sport Terrace, Harbor Tower, San Diego, CA

FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS, Oct. 11–27: SD Zoo’s HalGLOWeen. Extended hours with with creepy, crawly fun for the whole family

• San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, California 92101

OCT. 19: 12th Annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival. A Home Start, Inc. fundraiser.

• Historic Burnham House, 3565 7th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103

OCT. 19: Witches Of Westgate Afternoon Tea 2019: Westgate Hotel. "Stay on for our best-dressed witch contest and witch-cackling competition."

• Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., San Diego, CA 92101

OCT. 19-20 & 26-27: Halloween Spooktacular 2019: SeaWorld. Jam-packed weekends of Halloween fun with costume parties, Sesame Street parades & more.

• SeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, California 92109

OCT. 25: BOOch Cocktail Contest. The coveted “San Diego’s Best BOOtail” award will be up for grabs.

• Elka Yoga & Wellness Center, 4166 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA, 92107

OCT. 25: Trick-or-Treat on India Street 2019: Little Italy. A fun, annual event where all ages dress in costume!

• Little Italy, India and W. Date Streets, San Diego, CA

OCT. 25, 26 & 31: Special Halloween San Diego Club Crawl: Exclusive Gaslamp. Tickets on sale.

• Gaslamp, San Diego, CA

OCT. 26: Disney•Pixar Coco In Concert. "Beautiful musical score played by the San Diego Symphony along with the live film."

• Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, CA

OCT. 26: Punch Bowl Social Halloween Party. With costume contest & "Hayride Hooch" punch.

• Punch Bowl Social, 1485 E St., San Diego, California 92101

OCT. 26: Thriller Flashmob 2019: Balboa Park. Bigger & better every year!

• Balboa Park, 2150 Pan American Rd W., San Diego, CA 92101

OCT. 26: WCKD Village - Halloween 2019 - Gaslamp Quarter. "A never-ending festival of nightmares."

• WCKD Village, 6th and Island, San Diego, CA

OCT. 27: Halloween & Trick-or-Treating at Liberty Station. With costume contest, obstacle course & pumpkin patch.

• North Promenade, Liberty Station, 2848 Dewey Rd, San Diego, California 92106

NOV. 1-8: Super Dentists Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program. Kids receive $1 for each pound of candy they bring.

• At offices in Carmel Valley, Chula Vista, Eastlake, Kearny Mesa, Oceanside.

NOV. 1-3: Day of the Dead 2019: Old Town. Multi-faceted, one-of-a-kind weekend!

• Old Town, San Diego, CA

Through NOV. 2: Haunted Trail of Balboa Park. Not for the faint-of-heart! Have fun ...

• Balboa Drive & Juniper, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

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SAN MARCOS:

OCT. 26: Annual Harvest Dinner 2019: Twin Oaks Valley Winery. Gourmet celebration of wine harvest season!

• Twin Oaks Valley Winery, 1575 Mulberry Dr, San Marcos, California 92069

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SANTEE:

OCT. 19: Halloween Spooktacular 2019: Cameron Family YMCA. Registration required.

• Cameron Family YMCA. 10123 Riverwalk Dr, Santee, California 92071

OCT. 19: Ladies at the Lake Fall Market. Get a jump on holiday shopping!

• Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA, 92071

OCT. 26: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat & Haunted House. Sweet time with pumpkin decorating & games.

• Carlton Hills School, 9353 Pike Rd, Santee,CA 92071

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SOLANA BEACH:

OCT. 27: Dia de los Muertos Festival. Features car show, music, food, altars & contests.

• La Colonia De Eden Gardens, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, California 92075

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VALLEY CENTER:

Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza 2019: Bates Nut Farm. A family-friendly romp with kids' activities, plus gourds galore!

• Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, California 92082

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VISTA:

OCT. 26: Dia de los Muertos. With entertainment, food, arts and crafts, altars, tractor-drawn wagon rides.

• Rancho Guajome Adobe County Park, Vista, CA

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If we missed your organization's Halloween or fall event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com

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