San Diego Events - October 6th - 14th

October 5, 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 

 

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 

 

U.S. Open Water Ski Racing     October 12-14

A prestigious 3-day water ski racing event will take place to determine the National Champion in 25 classes. Participants include skiers and boats from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Spain, and Italy. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Mission Bay (near Fiesta Island & Ski Beach) Cheryl Ruston (714) 994-4572 or www.nwsra.net 

 

FLEET WEEK (MCAS Miramar Air Show)     October 12-14

The theme for this 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force is "Thunderbirds Over Miramar". Watch a thrilling performance by the Thunderbirds; performances by civilian and military pilots. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Miramar (Marine Corps Air Station near Highway 15 & Miramar Rd.) Admission $5.00-$28.00 (adult grandstand seating) ~ $3.00-$18.00 (child grandstand seating) Kathryn Putnam (858) 577-6000 or www.miramarairshow.com

 

LPAF No Excuses 5K Fun Run/Walk     October 13

You can choose between a non-competitive 5K fun run or walk. Lake Miramar is a beautiful place with a wide flat paved roadway and lakeside footpath. It’s a popular place for people to go fishing, boating, cycling, and walking. 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Admission $20.00 (adult) ~ $10.00 (child) Ami Askins (858) 672-3600

 

13th Annual Little Italy Precious Fiesta     October 13-14

Little Italy will come alive with the largest Italian festival outside of New York City! Take pleasure in fine wine, lively music, and delicious food. See creations of incredible sidewalk chalk art, and a motorsport show. A shoppers paradise will offer a wide range of fine Italian merchandise. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. India Street. Christopher Gomez (619) 454-1596 or www.littleitalysd.com 

 

12th Annual Polish Festival     October 13-14

The St. Kolbe Maximilian Polish Church is hosting a two-day festival in Point Loma. The best-tasting Polish sausages are on the menu! You’ll enjoy a day of delicious cuisine, cocktails, crafts, music, and costume dance performances. 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Pacific Beach (alley between Grand Ave. & Thomas St. near Kendall St. behind the St. Kolbe Maximillian Church) Anna Russell (858) 254-1806

 

3rd Annual Tierrasanta Oktoberfest     October 13

The German tradition of Oktoberfest is a celebration of the harvest when crops are gathered from the fields. It’s a time to feast on delicious German food (bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, & beer) and to listen to polka and oompah music. 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Tierrasanta Park & Recreation Center (11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.) Hani Shatila (858) 268-0044 or www.tierrasantakiwanis.org

 

Oktoberfest at the High Dive Bar & Grill     October 13

The High Dive Bar & Grill will be expanding its parking lot to accommodate more people who are coming to celebrate Oktoberfest. You can dress up in German costume attire or come as you are. Ready-to-serve micro-brewed beer and scrumptious BBQ’d dinners will be awaiting your arrival. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. High Dive Bar & Grill parking lot (1801 Morena Blvd. near Asher St.) Ingrid Qua (858) 395-9503

 

Carmel Mountain Ranch Fall Festival     October 14

Carmel Mountain Ranch is hosting a community showcase of local musicians, artists, businesses, schools, and service organizations. The event offers an idea of what the community is about. There will also be over 300 vendor booths, 2-stages of performing entertainment, a Fun Zone, and a car show. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Carmel Mountain Road (between Stoney Peak Dr. & Highland Ranch Rd.) Gary Powers (858) 487-1767 or www.sdncc.com

 

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