San Diego Events – October 2009

September 30, 2009

THE HAUNTED HOTEL    Thru October 31  6pm-midnight. Brokers Building (424 Market St.) $14.99. (619) 231-0131 or www.hauntedhotel.com

THE HAUNTED TRAIL   Thru October 31  7pm-midnight. Balboa Park (west side of park at Marston Pt along Balboa Dr. near Juniper St.) $14.99. (619) 231-0131 orwww.hauntedhotel.com

THE SCREAM ZONE    Thru October 31  Del Mar Scaregrounds. 7pm-midnight (11pm non-weekend days). $14.99 to $27.99. 858-755-1161 or www.sdfair.com/screamzone

SAN DIEGO TOUR DE FAT BICYCLE PARADE   Oct. 3   Carnival to bolster bicycles as viable tools for sustainable transportation. Cyclists are encouraged to arrive in costume with their decorated bikes. In conjunction with "Tour de Fat Festival". 10-11am. 6th Ave./Laurel St. (858) 279-3049 or www.tourdefat.com

APPLE DAYS FESTIVAL    October 3-4  Saturday 10-9pm and Sunday 10-5pm. $3.00 for adults, 16 and older. Children, 15 and under, are free.  Apple  Days  takes   place   at  Menghini   Winery. www.julianappledays.com

MARINE CORPS MIRAMAR AIR SHOW  October 2-4  Aviation expo. Hours: 9:30am-4pm, twilight show 5:30-9pm. Admission & parking: Free. 858-577-1000/858-577-6365. Special seating (grandstand, box seat, and chalet): 619-220-TIXS. www.miramarairshow.com

TROLLEY DANCES 2009  October 3-6   Ride the San Diego Trolley and watch professional dance performances at different trolley stations. 10am-3:30 pm. Begins at the BayFront/E St. Trolley Stop in Chula Vista. $30.00 (general trolley pass) ~ $20.00 (senior trolley pass) ~ $15.00 (student trolley pass) -FREE (person in wheelchair/child in stroller/child age 4 & younger) (619) 225-1803 or www.sdmts.com

ANIMAL BLESSING & ADOPTION EVENT  October 3   Blessing of the animals and a special animal adoption at Balboa Park. Pet expo offering animal-related products, items, services, and information. 1:00 pm -4:00 pm. Wanda Wainman (619) 997-1317

EDUCATE! FOUNDATION OKTOBERFEST October 3   2-6pm. Standley Park lawn area (3585 Governor Dr.) Brook Feerick (858) 337-5578 or www.uc-educate.org

TOUR DE POWAY   October 4   All levels of ability with course lengths of 26-miles, 53-miles, 63-miles, and 102-miles. 7:00 am -  4:00 pm. $45.00. (858) 679-1027 or www.tourdepoway.com

ECOLIFE FOUNDATION WALKING4WATER   Oct.4   Water conversation: 5K non-competitive walk, a kids fun run and post event expo. 10am- 4pm. East Mission Bay. $25. (760) 740-1346 or www.walking4water.com

POLISH FESTIVAL SAN DIEGO    October 9-11  4-11:00 pm. St. Maximilian Kolbe R.C, Polish Mission, 1735 Grand Ave., Pacific Beach. Leszek Langiewicz (858J 272-7655 or www.polishmission.org

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE  October 10  3-mile walking tour that travels inside the San Diego Zoo. 7-11am. $15-$30 (includes event t-shirt, goodie bag, zoo admission pass for October 10th) Leisha Battles (760) 692-2900 or www.inmotionevents.com

LA JOLLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL  October 10-11  Artists from Southern CA and Northern Baja. 9am-5pm. Girard Ave. btwn Pearl St. & Gentor St. $10 (age 12-adult) ~ $5 (age 3-11} ~ FREE (age 2 & younger) (858) 349-4769 or www.lajollaartandwinefestival.com

LITTLE ITALY FESTA   October 10-11  Largest single-day Italian festival outside of New York City is happening in Little Italy. 10am-6pm. Christopher Gomez (619) 233-3898 or www.littleitalysd.com

OCEAN BEACH OKTOBERFEST  October 10  Traditional German festivities and a bit of beach pride. 10am-8:30pm. $3.00 (1-person entry into the beer garden) ~ $5.00 (2-person entry into the beer garden) (619) 302-0517 or www.oceanbeachsandiego.com

PACIFIC BEACHFEST   October 10  Music, a fun run, sandcastles, sand dancing, surfing, beach volleyball, and shopping on the beachfront. Fireworks show near Crystal Pier. 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. (619) 814-5574 or www.pacificbeachfest.com

TIERRASANTA OKTOBERFEST   October 10  3:00 pm -  9:00 pm. Tierrasanta Park & Recreation Center (11220 Clairemont Recreation Center) Hani Shatila (858) 268-0044 or www.tierrasantakiwanis.org

MS BAY TO BAY BIKE TOUR  October 11-12  Begins in Orange County and finishes in San Diego. 9am-2pm. $60 (registration fee) + $400 (sponsorship pledges) (760) 448-8413 or www.biketofinishms.com

5TH AVENUE AUTO SHOWCASE   October 11  Showcase collection of high performance vehicles (including CCCA, American sport cars) are on display in the Gaslamp Quarter. 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Laurel McFarlane (619) 233-5008 or www.gaslamp.org

RANCHO PENASQUITOS RECREATION COUNCIL OKTOBERFEST  October 16   6:00 pm -10:00 pm. Hilltop Recreation Center (9711 Oviedo Way) Alex Davis (619) 985-5839

RAMONA OKTOBERFEST    October 16-18  Ramona Outdoor Community Center at 5th and Agua Lane. 760-789-1311 or www.ramonachamber.com

STEP OUT WALK TO FIGHT DIABETES  October 17  Post walk celebration. 8am-12pm. Pt Loma-Liberty Station. (619) 234-9897 x-7433 or www.diabetes.org

OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO ART FESTIVAL  Oct. 17-18  Artists come to San Diego to display their creations at an art festival. 10am-6pm.  (619)  233-5008  or www.oldtownartfestival.com

STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER  October 18  Individuals are invited to be team leaders who will organize teams to raise pledges. Balboa Park. 7:15am-1pm. (619) 682-7422 or www.cancer.org

HAUNTED BIRCH AQUARIUM-LA JOLLA   Oct. 23-24   6-9 p.m. $15 per person for public and $11 per person for members. 858-534-7336 or www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

FALL 2009 FACELIFT  October 24  One block in City Heights will be revitalized by volunteers. 8am-3pm. (619) 563-4014 or www.chworks.org

PARK OKTOBERFEST  October 24  10:00 am -10:00 pm.  David Cohen (619) 203-8584 or www.npoktoberfest.com

BOULEVARD Boo! CARNIVAL  October 24  In conjunction with the "Boulevard Boo! Parade". 12-6pm. Clay Park (Seminole Dr. near Art St. & El Cajon Blvd.) (858) 273-5395 or www.booparade.com

HALLOWEEN IN THE VILLAGE  October 25  Come to downtown Del Mar for trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, a magic show, refreshments, costume contest. 858-755-1179 or www.delmarmainstreet.com

OCEAN BEACH KIWANIS CANINE CARNIVAL  October 25   Doggie merchandise, doggie games, and sniffin1 good food. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. $5 – $8 (costume contest for dogs) (619) 225-8705 or www.oceanbeachkiwanis.org

MONSTER BASH   October 31  Adults will have a haunting good time. 5:00 pm. Gaslamp Quarter. $20.00 – $25.00. Laurel McFarlane (6191233-5008 or www.mcfarlanepromotions.com

HALLOPALOOZA 2009  October 31  Music and games. 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm. Tierrasanta Blvd. (858) 576-0007 x-117 or www.hallopalooza.com

NIGHTMARE ON NORMAL STREET  October 31  Halloween   costumes and mingling about in entertaining fashion. 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Hillcrest. $5.00. (619) 692-2077 x-247 or www.thecentersd.org

ESCONDIDO RENAISSANCE FAIR  October 31-Nov. 1   Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, 10am – dusk both days. Adults: $16, Children 5-11: $8, Seniors (62+): $14, Parking: $5, Adult Weekend Passes: $26, includes all entertainment and plays. 805-496-6036 or www.goldcoastfestivals.com

 

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