Halloween events are happening all over along with a number of Harvest or Fall Festivals, including the Fall Festival of Gems and Stagecoach Sunday in Fallbrook, and the Ren Faire in Escondido. Oktoberbest is still going strong. Del Mar is hosting a Wine + Food Festival, and La Jolla is hosting a Spirits Festival. There are International Film Festivals going on in San Diego and Fallbrook/Bonsall. Del Mar has a lot going on at the fair fields, in addition to the Pumpkin Patch. This is the big season for Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center. Scarecrows are back in Fallbrook!
Outdoor movies:
Still a fair number of outdoor movies being shown, some with a Halloween theme:
https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/events-grid/
Some Halloween events:
Haunted Ghost Town:
Oct. 18-27, Heritage Ranch, Encinitas, family-friendly https://www.hauntedtown.org/
Haunted Trail of Balboa Park:
Sep. 27-Nov. 2, Balboa Park, San Diego https://www.hauntedhotel.com/
San Diego Zombie Crawl through the San Diego Gaslamp District, dates/times TBD, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-san-diego-zombie-crawl-1-halloween-club-celebration-in-the-gaslamp-tickets-460434902187?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Disneyland: Aug. 23-Oct. 31, https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/disneyland-halloween.html
No Scream Zone in Del Mar this year, intended to come back next year.
More events listed here at these links:
https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/san-diego-events-october.html
https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/san-diego-halloween-events.html
Oktoberfest:
La Mesa Oct. 4-6 (largest in San Diego)
El Cajon Sep. 27-Oct. 6
Ocean Beach Oct. 11-12
Julian Oct. 1
Carlsbad Oct. 5
Pacific Beach Oct. 5 https://www.pacificbeachfest.org/
https://www.sandiego.org/campaigns/fall-in-san-diego/oktoberfests.aspx
Bill Magee:
Nov. 16, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 1:30pm
Nov. 28, Father Joe’s Village, San Diego 6am
Oct. 10, Something Wonderful, the songs of Stevie Wonder by The Kogee Soul Reprise with Jonny Tarr Quintet, The Centre at Vintana, Escondido, GA $15
Oct. 18, HalloGras Cruise 2024, 5-11pm, lots of great bands, food, GA $59, VIP dinner/cruise $155, Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego
Oct. 24, Custard Pie, Bellamy’s live on the Patio, Escondido 6-9:30pm
Nov. 7, Jesse Ray Smith & Kimmi Bitter, Belly Up, Solana Beach 8pm
Nov. 21, Sea Monks, Bellamy’s live on the Patio, Escondido 6-9:30pm
Nov. 29, 27 Club, Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7pm $30+
Ron Ebel:
Oct. 11, Vista Elks 5:30-9:30pm
Oct. 18, Fallbrook Art Gallery 4:30-6pm
Gone Blonde:
Oct. 4, Pour House, Oceanside 5pm
Oct. 18, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
Oct. 25, Encinitas Elks Club 7pm
Nov. 2, Bike the Coast Finish Festival, Oceanside Pier 11am-3:30pm
Nov. 22, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
Custard Pie:
Oct. 24, Six String Society presents Live at Bellamy’s, Escondido 6pm
Nov. 2, Encinitas Elks Lodge, 5pm
Nov. 9, Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, Encinitas 8:30pm
Nov. 23, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
Cool Rush Band:
Oct. 5, Red Eye Saloon, Fallbrook 8pm
Oct. 12, Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Oct. 13, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
Oct. 18, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Nov. 9, Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Nov. 15, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Nov. 16, Red Eye Saloon, Fallbrook 8pm
Nov. 23, Ocean Hills Country Club, Oceanside
Lifetime Rocker:
Oct. 3, Live Band Karaoke, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Oct. 4, Temecula Sports Lounge, Temecula 8pm
Oct. 5, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm, Kelly’s birthday
Oct. 11, Harrah’s Casino, Valley Center 8pm
Oct. 24, Bob Seger Tribute Band, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Oct. 25, Oak Mountain Winery, Temecula 6pm
Nov. 8, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 8:30pm
Nov. 15, Harrah’s Casino, Valley Center 8pm
Nov. 22, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Nov. 30, Pepe’s Cantina, Canyon Lake 8pm
Anthony Cullins:
Oct. 2, Cardiff Library, Cardiff 7pm
Oct. 3, Village Roots, Fallbrook 6pm
Oct. 12, Casa Estrella, Fallbrook 5:30-8:30pm
Nov. 8, Heritage Beer Co., Oceanside 8-11pm
Nov. 15, Casa Estrella, Fallbrook 5:30-8:30pm
Nov. 21, Oceanside Sunset Market 5-9pm
Nov. 23, Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, San Diego 6pm
Dec. 1, with Earl Thomas & The Gospel Ambassadors, Encinitas Library 2pm
Daring Greatly:
Oct. 11, Navajo Live, San Diego 8pm
Oct. 12, Ocean Beach Oktoberfest 3pm
Oct. 25, Mozambique, Laguna Beach 9pm
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Tony Suraci:
www.tonysuracimusic.com and www.thehighwaymanshow.com
Pretending Chrissie:
Oct. 12, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
Oct. 23, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Nov. 1, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Dec. 28, Return of the 80s w/ Talking Threads, Quartyard, San Diego 5pm $17.85
http://pretendingchrissie.com/
Raynaldo Martine:
Bonsall:
Harlow’s Lounge has live music scheduled semi-regularly, check their website for the current updates. Open Thursday-Saturdays 4-10pm
Fallbrook:
Oct. 1-31, Scarecrow Days! All over town!
Oct. 12-13, Fallbrook Bonsall Int’l Film Festival, River Village, www.fbiff.org
Oct. 20, Harvest Faire, downtown 9am-4pm, food, crafts, vintage vehicles, contests, live music in the beer garden
Oct. 26, Halloween Treats, downtown 11am-1pm
Oct. 26, Halloween Festival, Fallbrook Community Center 4:30-7:30pm
Nov. 3, Comedy Night at the Coal Bunker, $20, full menu available 7pm
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Parade, downtown 10am
Nov. 15, Holiday Masterpiece Market, handmade art for sale 4-8pm
Nov. 30, Village Artisan Faire, 9am-3pm
Dec. 7, Christmas Parade 5pm
Dec. 13, Holiday Wine & A Bite Art Walk $35, limited to 150 attendees 5:30-8:30pm
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
Stagecoach Sunday:
Oct. 6, Fallbrook Land Conservancy, 11am-3pm, live music, BBQ lunch, stagecoach rides, beer/wine, auction/raffle, more
https://www.fallbrooklandconservancy.org/
Warrior Avenues:
There are two donation drives currently in progress: for school supplies and for basic hygiene items for our military personnel. Full details are on the website. Other resources available in support of active military, spouses and veterans.
Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:
Oct. 27, new location at Jackie Heyneman Park on S. Mission under the gazebo, bring your own chairs, 2-5pm, now the 4th Sunday of each month. For more information email Daniel at eminentsun@icloud.com
Fall Festival of Gems:
Oct. 13, Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, 123 W. Alvarado, free admission and parking
https://fallbrookgemandmineralsociety.wildapricot.org/
Fallbrook Farmers and Artisan Market:
Saturdays 9am-1:30pm, on Main between Hawthorne and Fig, more info 760-728-5845 or info@fallbrookfarmersmarket.org
This is an informative website about Fallbrook you may want to check out: www.everythingfallbrook.org
Fallbrook Art Center:
Aug. 31-Oct. 4, 27th Annual Galaxy of Glass Exhibition: Capturing Light – Art & Nature
Oct. 18-Nov. 9, Best in Show-Top Artists & People’s Choice, all mediums, Ron Ebel will be performing Oct. 18, Laine’s art will be on display as a People’s Choice winner
Nov. 22-Dec. 31, Int’l Holiday Show, all mediums
Village Roots Deli & Tap Room:
Oct. 3, Anthony Cullins 6-9pm
Oct. 5, Nathan James & The Rhythm Scratchers
Oct. 19, D.on Darox & The Melody Joy Bakers 6-9pm
https://www.villagerootsdeli.com/events-1
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
Oct. 4, Play Misty for Me, Clint Eastwood (1971)
Oct. 11, Sorry, Wrong Number, Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster (1948)
Oct. 18, Bedknobs & Broomsticks, Disney (1971)
Oct. 25, The Bride of Frankenstein, Boris Karloff (1935)
Nov. 1, The Great Gatsby, Robert Redford and Mia Farrow (1974)
Movies 7pm, doors 6pm $10
Check their website for late updates
Live Events:
Oct. 12, La Bamba movie night event by Groupe N. County 7pm, more details to follow
Oct. 19, Annual Monster Bash, costumes encouraged, DJ SeanTilDawn, 7-9pm $15/$20
Nov. 1, The Great Gatsby movie night fundraiser by Fallbrook Food Pantry 7pm $12/$15
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Fallbrook VFW Post 1924:
Lots of special events and meals, brunch, Bike Night last Friday of the month, and more, open to the public.
Monserate Winery:
Vista:
Moonlight Theater:
Moonlight Concert Series runs March – October:
Oct. 3, Dream Like Taylor:
Oct. 4, When Disco was King
Oct. 5, Dead Man’s Party: Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman Tribute
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum special events:
Oct. 19-20, 26-27, Antique Engine & Tractor Show
Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 Holiday Lights
Regular events ongoing
Escondido:
Live at The Centre:
This is the second year the Centre is hosting a concert series in collaboration with the Six String Society on the Moonlight Veranda (3rd floor), food and drinks, tables and cabanas available for purchase, free parking. Last date in the series this summer:
Oct. 10, Something Wonderful, the songs of Stevie Wonder by The Kogee Soul Reprise with Jonny Tarr Quintet, The Centre at Vintana, Escondido, GA $15
https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/
Renaissance Faire:
Oct. 26-27, Nov. 2-3, Felicita County Park, Escondido
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
Center for the Arts:
Sep. 13-Oct. 6, Jersey Boys, various times
Oct. 4, San Diego Tijuana Int’l Jazz Festival 6:30pm
Oct. 12-13, Michael Jackson: King of Pop 7pm/6pm $43-$53
Oct. 12, Steam Powered Giraffe’s Skeleton Hoedown 7pm
Oct. 13, Love Notes, A Musical Journey 6pm $15
Oct. 13, Sound Meditation and Body Movement w/ Noriko Whitfield 11am $30
Oct. 20-21, Black Violin – BV20: Then & Now $40-$170
Oct. 24, Museum Film Screening: There Once Was an Island
Oct. 25-27, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, various times
Nov. 1, Museum Dia de los Muertos Festival 4-9pm
Nov. 15-17, The Piano Men: Beatles Edition, various times
Nov. 16, City Ballet of San Diego presents Dracula $42-$118
Nov. 29, Six String Society presents 27 Club
Nov. 30, Flamenco Sur Dance Co. presents Desplante!
Dec. 2, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Dec. 3, Irish Christmas in America
Dec. 6-7, Carols by Candlelight, Richie Furay on Dec. 6, Rodney Atkins on Dec. 7
Intimate Classic Series:
Oct. 27, Eugene Drucker & Friends $30-$66
Nov. 10, Matt Herskowitz $30-$66
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
The Grand – Ritz Theater:
Oct. 12, Tyrus – What It Is
Oct. 17-19, Alice in Wonderland Jr. by Project Performer Productions
Oct. 20, 80’s Flashback
Nov. 16, Ho’omaika’i (Thankful), 10th Halau Anniversary Ho’ike
Nov. 21, Classic Seger: Bob Seger
Nov. 22, Rock Legend Tributes: Rolling Stones and Peter Frampton
Dec. 8, Christmas with the Piano Man: Billy Nation
Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue
https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8
Welk Theatre:
Oct. 2-30, Never Die Young: James Taylor tribute, Wednesdays 7pm
Nov. 6-27, Fortunate Son: CCR tribute, Wednesdays 7pm
Dec. 4, 11, 18, Don’t Stop Believin’, Journey tribute, Wednesdays 7pm
Dec. 15, 19, 21, 22, A Magical Holiday Celebration, various times
https://tickets.thewelksandiego.com/
Ramona:
The Barn, weekend bands start 8:30 or 9pm, varies
Thursdays: DJ Keahi 6:30pm, line dancing
First Saturdays: Fiesta Night 9pm
Friday and Saturday live music varies
Ramona Mainstage on Main Street, formerly the Ramona Theatre, has been refurbished and updated. The original grand opening was in 1947. Now a performing arts facility, there is live music scheduled regularly. Doors open 7pm.
San Marcos:
My Yard Live:
Live music Fridays-Sundays, Karaoke Thursdays, Trivia Night Wednesdays, Dueling Pianos first Friday of each month.
Carlsbad:
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays (most) 5pm
Oct. 4, SoRockBlue
Oct. 5, Circa Sonic
Oct. 12, Pretending Chrissie
Either their website is not updated yet or they are doing something differently now, the schedule was only posted through Oct. 6.
Friday and Saturday evenings: taking reservations and reservations are required for parties over 8, $30/person minimum.
Coyote Bar and Grill:
Live Music:
Saturdays 1-4:30pm and 6-10pm
Sundays 1-4:30pm and 5-9pm
Tuesdays-Friday 6-10pm
Mondays, Karaoke 6-10pm
Oct. 9, Half Shot 6pm
Oct. 13, Cool Rush Band 5pm
Oct. 15, Jimmy and Enrique 6pm
Oct. 26, Jimmy and Enrique 1pm
Nov. 22, Gone Blonde 6pm
St. Michael’s by the Sea:
https://www.carlsbad-village.com/events/calendar-of-events-2024
Oceanside:
https://visitoceanside.org/events/
Mellano Farm Stand Fall Festivals, weekends:
Sep. 25-Nov. 3, pumpkin patch, corn maze, food trucks, live music, vendors, other special events
Nov. 2-3, Dia de los Muertos & Marigold U-Pick Festival 10am-4pm
Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights, https://www.coomberwines.com/calendar
Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday 5-9pm
This link also has information on the various artisan and gift markets in Oceanside.
Del Mar:
Del Mar Fairgrounds:
Sep. 29-Oct. 27, Pumpkin Station, East Parking Lot 9am-7pm
Oct. 5-6, Fall Home & Garden Show
Oct. 5-6, Great Train Show
Oct. 11-13, Harvest Festival & Craft Fair, https://harvestfestival.com/
Oct. 18-20, Gem Faire
No Scream Zone this year, intended to be back in 2025
https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events
Del Mar Track:
Racing season will be back Oct. 31 – Dec. 1
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival:
Oct. 2-7, special events, Grand Tasting at Surf Sports Park Oct. 5-6
The Sound:
Solana Beach:
Belly Up:
Fridays, Atomic Groove: Get Your Groove Back Happy Hour 5:30pm, $12
Full schedule, some shows sold out
San Diego:
San Diego Int’l Film Festival:
Oct. 16-20, San Diego and La Jolla, https://sdfilmfest.com/
San Diego Spirits Festival:
Oct. 19-20, Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla
www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com
Bella Vita Fest:
Oct. 19-20, Little Italy, San Diego
https://www.artwalksandiego.org/bellavita/
The Shell:
Oct. 3, Experience Hendrix 2024 Tour: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Taj Mahal, and many more!
Oct. 4, Clairo: Charm ’24 Tour
Oct. 5, Louis the Child presents A Day in the Sun 2024 North American Tour 2:30pm
Oct. 6, The Avett Brothers
Oct. 11, Omar Apollo
Oct. 12, Fit Athletic Yoga 9:30 am
Oct. 13, Porter Robinson
Oct. 14, Still Woozy-Loveseat Tour
Oct. 15, Leon Bridges: The Leon Tour with Hermanos Guitierrez
Oct. 26, Dia de los Muertos with Mariachi los Camperos
And more!
Snapdragon Stadium (at SDSU) opened for sports, monster jams, concerts
https://snapdragonstadium.com/
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre:
Diverse series of concerts/events
https://as.sdsu.edu/calcoast/events
The Magnolia:
The Magnolia, formerly the East County Performing Arts Center, has been fully renovated and is now open and hosting a variety of events year-round, including concerts, movie nights, beer festivals, street fairs, etc. 210 E. Main, El Cajon
https://www.magnoliasandiego.com/venue-info
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay:
Concerts through Nov. 17 with some shows sold out.
https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/
Humphrey’s Backstage Live is fully booked
www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/events
Tio Leo’s: live music is back Tuesday-Saturday at the Napa Street, San Diego, location. All three restaurants are open. www.tioleos.com
Aquarius Bar & Grill, Mission Bay:
Live music every day but the website only shows a few days at a time. Check there for current info.
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
SeaWorld: Halloween Spooktacular 11am-6pm, Howl-O-Scream from 7pm. Fireworks most weekends. www.seaworld.com
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org free organ concerts every Sunday 2-3pm
Birch Aquarium is open, advance reservations required, live cams, virtual events available. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum is open, virtual events available too www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org
Liberty Station:
https://libertystation.com/events/calendar
Petco Park sports and concerts:
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-events
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/category/concerts-at-petco-park/
San Diego Brewers Guild has a link for the current status of local breweries that is constantly being updated here, including live music www.sdbeer.com
Pechanga Arena sports, concerts, monster trucks:
https://pechangaarenasd.com/events/category/concerts/
San Diego Food Bank:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank feeds about 400,000 military and civilian people per month, year-round. Please help them feed the hungry in our local communities. They are doing an enormous job!
http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, open and with a fully booked schedule, reservations.
Temecula:
http://www.temeculaevents.org/
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Season tickets available for purchase, regular ongoing events
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
Old Town Blues Club, live music Thursday-Sunday
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
More Temecula activities and information:
Thornton Winery:
The Champagne Jazz Concert Series runs through Oct. 13. Their Friday night concert series runs through Oct. 18.
Wineries:
This website has a comprehensive and detailed list of the status of the wineries and what they are currently offering.
Pala Casino, all times 8pm unless noted otherwise:
Indoor concerts:
Oct. 4, Strangelove – Depeche Mode Experience
Oct. 5, War
Oct. 11, Desperado – tribute to the Eagles
Oct. 12, Billy Ocean
Oct. 13, Bronco
Oct. 26, Taylor Swift tribute
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
Oct. 1, The Cult – 8424
Oct. 19, Teddy Swims: Everything but Therapy 2024 Tour
Oct. 25, Jeff Dunham: Still not Canceled, comedy
Oct. 26, Dear Heart
Nov. 23, America
Dec. 6, Penn & Teller
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
Oct. 4, Tower of Power, 56th Anniversary Tour
Oct. 5, Jerry Seinfeld, comedy, 2 shows
Oct. 12, Battle of the Burgers 12pm
Oct. 17, Spice Wannabe: Spice Girls Tribute
Oct. 18, Majid Almohandis
Oct. 20, Nurse Blake Shock Advised Tour
Oct. 25, Oingo Boingo Former Members
Oct. 26, Justin Willman Illusionati Tour
Nov. 1, Super Diamond
Nov. 1, Halloween Bash at Kelsey’s
Nov. 9, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Nov. 14, Rick Springfield and Richard Marx
Nov. 15, Patti Labelle-The 80/65 Tour
Dec. 7, Kenny G -Miracles Holiday and Hits
Dec. 20, Air Supply
Dec. 28, Thunder from Down Under – Untamed 2024 Tour
Valley View Casino in Valley Center, 8pm:
October schedule not posted yet
Bates Nut Farm:
Sep. 19-Oct. 31, Pumpkin Patch is open
Oct. 5-6, Bates Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair
Oct. 12, 33rd Annual Scarecrow Contest
Oct. 19, Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade
Oct. 20, Annual Costume Contest and Parade
Nov. 2-3, Christmas on the Farm Arts ‘n Crafts Fair
Nov. 3, East County Cruisers Car Show and Toy Drive
Nov. 16-17, Mud Girl Run
Nov. 29-30, Santa’s Coming Craft Fair
Dec. 13-14, Christmas in Valley Center
https://batesnutfarm.biz/p-9224-events.html
Quotes for the moment:
💜He loved October. Had always loved it. There was something sad and beautiful about it—the ending and beginning of things. Jacqueline Woodson, If You Come Softly, contemporary American author
🍂Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that autumnal beginning, as if last year’s mistakes had been wiped clean by summer. Wallace Stegner, 20th century American author
🌞And then the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep, and the autumn awakened. Raquel Franco, contemporary poet
💝Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit. Henry David Thoreau, 19th century naturalist and philosopher
💖No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face. John Donne, The Autumnal, 16th century poet and scholar
🍁Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus, 20th century French philosopher and author
As always, feel free to forward this to anyone who may appreciate it. Today, and always, I send blessings of love and laughter to all!! May you all stay safe, healthy and well!
Mahalo,
Annette 😇
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