San Diego Events - October 1st - 7th

September 28, 2007

The Haunted Hotel     October 3-28

Dare to walk inside the basement of a haunted hotel where skeleton bones rattle and ghosts and goblins dwell. 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Broker’s Building (424 Market St. near 4th Ave.) Admission $13.99. Robert Bruce (619) 231-0131 or  www.hauntedhotel.com

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park     October 3-28

Dare to walk in the darkness of night past a graveyard and under tree branches where spiders and bats hide! 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Balboa Park (west side of park at Marston Point near Balboa Dr. & Juniper St.) Admission $12.99. Greg DeFatta (619) 231-0131 or www.hauntedhotel.com 

Memchune Junior Surf Contest     October 5

The surf is up and the surfers are ready to go! Come and view the amazing water sport of surfing as the contestants "catch the waves" at this contest. 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. La Jolla Shores (surf zone) Karl Luber (619) 528-3543

3rd Annual FILAM Arts & Cultural Festival     October 6

A Filipino-American festival will showcase a celebration of dance, crafts, and history that aims at sharing Philippine traditions with the residents of Paradise Hills. 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Paradise Valley Road (between Potomac St. & Gilmartin Dr.) Liezl Mangonon (619) 436-9684

Trolley Dances 2007     October 6-9

A special touring event allows you to take a ride on the San Diego Trolley where you can see professional dance performances at different trolley stations. 11:00 am - 2:30 pm. Tours begin at the City College Trolley Station near the new Smart Corner store, Park Boulevard Trolley Station, & the Broadway Trolley Station. Admission $25.00 (general trolley pass) ~ $20.00 (senior trolley pass) ~ $10.00 (student trolley pass) ~ FREE (person in wheelchair/child in stroller) Information desk (619) 225-1803 or www.sandiegodancetheater.org 

Karl Fest     October 6

Oktoberfest at the Karl Strauss Brewing Company where persons age 21+ can come and have a good time. Beer, live music and tasty food. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Karl Strauss Brewing Company (5985 Santa Fe St.) Admission $10.00 (includes 5 4-oz. beers) Melody Daversa (858) 273-2739 x-335 or www.karlstrauss.com

10th Annual Pacific Beach Fest     October 6

It’s a day filled with beach volleyball, surfing, sandcastles, kite flying, sand dancing, music, food, and a fireworks show. 11:00 am - 7:30 pm. Ocean Blvd. (between Thomas St. & Garnet Ave.) Angela Verdenacci (619) 843-2192 or www.pacificbeachfest.com

Fiesta Island Time Trial Series     October 7

Cyclists of all ages are coming to Fiesta Island to compete at cycling. The event offers recreational riders and young riders an ideal location to experiment with competitive cycling in a safe and controlled environment. 7:00 am - 9:00 am. East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island Roadway). Admission $20.00 (adult) ~ $10.00 (child) Jeff Lyons (619) 300-4025 or www.fiestaisland.com

22nd Annual Tour de Poway     October 7

There’s a ride for every level of cyclist. All rides will begin and end in Poway. The tour will wind along beautiful back country avocado groves to the Pacific Ocean. 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Admission $40.00 (Century 104-mile ride) ~ $40.00 (Metric 62-mile ride) ~ $40.00 (50-mile ride) ~ $30.00 (26-mile ride) ~ $30.00 (18-mile ride) ~ $10.00 (BBQ Dinner ticket) K.C. Butler (858) 679-1027 or www.tourdepoway.com 

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