Wednesday, October 13, 2010

What's Happening in San Diego - October 2010

 October 1 - October 31 - THE HAUNTED HOTEL
424 Market Street; San Diego, California
Phone: (619) 231-0131
Website:  http://www.hauntedhotel.com/pages/main
Dare to step into a haunted hotel where ghosts and goblins dwell and errie sounds abound and creepy things reach out to touch anything alive! Location: Broker's Building basement. $15 (Sunday thru Thursday); $17 (Saturday & Sunday)

October 1 through October 31 - THE HAUNTED TRAIL AT BALBOA PARK
7-11:45pm    San Diego, California
Phone: 619-231-0131
Website: http://www.hauntedhotel.com/pages/main
Halloween is just around the corner and a haunted forest in the darkness of night awaits you with eerie sounds and lurking shadows. Balboa Park (west side of the park along Balboa Dr. near Juniper St) $15

October 1 - October 3 - LA MESA OCTOBER FEST
La Mesa, California  Phone: 619-462-3002
Website: http://www.lamesavillage.com/
You don't want to miss 6 city blocks filled with over 300 craft booths, 3 beer gardens and children's carnival. La Mesa Village. Fri & Sat: 11am-11:30 pm; Sun: 12-6pm

October 1 - October 3 - FLEET WEEK MCAS MIRAMAR AIR SHOW
9am - 4pm  San Diego, California  Phone: 858-577-1000
Website: http://www.miramarairshow.com/
A magnificent aerial show featuring te Navy's Blue Angels and the Canadian Snowbirds, plus over 200 displays of aviation technology.

October 1 - MARINES: A TRADITION OF UNCOMMON VALOR
Marine Corps Air Station; Miramar, California  9:00am
MCAS Miramar Air Show promises flying performances by many military and civilian performers (including U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Canadian Snowbirds), static displays, fly-bys, food, more. Admission: Free

October 1 - CHECK-IN TIME AT HAUNTED HOTEL
Downtown, San Diego, California
Phone: 619-696-7227
Experience all kinds of terror in this hostelry "full of new spine-tingling, skin-crawling effects". Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except October 25 and 26. Admission $15.99- $25.99.

October 1, 3 and 22nd - HUMPHREY'S CONCERT BY THE BAY
San Diego, California ; Phone: 800-745-3000

Website: http://www.humphreysconcert.com/
Don't miss the end of the season line up with Keali'i Reichel America and Gabriel Iglesias. Visit the website for show times and prices.

October 1 - October 31 - JULIAN APPLE DAYS FESTIVALS
Julian, California; Phone: 619-889-6222
Website: http://www.appledays.com/
The "as American as apple pie" tradition continues through October in celebration of their famous pies and ciders.

October 1 - October 31 - LAMB'S PLAYERS THEATRE PRESENTS "THE GLORY MAN"
San Diego, California; Phone: 619-437-6000
Website: http://www.lambsplayers.org/
A play that brings to life the story of Clarence Jordan, a preacher and Greek scholar set in a rural Southern world. Check the website for dates and tickets.

October 2 - SAN DIEGO BURRITO RUN
East Mission Bay; San Diego, California  Phone: 858-277-8780
Website: http://www.sillysandiego.com/
Proceeds will be donated to World Vision for victims of natural disasters. 9am -12pm East Mission Bay $20. Contact Emily Wright

October 2 - October 31 - HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR AT SEA WORLD
1:00pm - 6:00pm  San Diego, California
Website: http://www.seaworldspooktacular.com/swcspook.html
An ocean of Halloween fun! Trick-or-treat for goodies and meet amazing sea creatures. Spooktacular included with park admission.

October 2 - October 3 - BATES NUT FARM PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, California
Phone: 760-749-333
Website: http://www.batesnutfarm.biz/
In addition to plenty of pumpkins, you'll enjoy BBQ, arts and crafts and live entertainment.

October 2 - October 30 - LEGOLAND BRICK-OR-TREAT- CELEBRATION
Carlsbad, California
Website: http://www.legoland.com/
Join in the Halloween fun every Saturday in October with lots of great activities for the kids.

October 2 - WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS
Liberty Station  San Diego, California  Phone: 310-918-1350
Website: http://www.walkforautismspeaks.org/
Take part in 5k family fun walk. Donation. 8am - 12pm

October 2 - TASTE OF DEL MAR & ART STROLL
Del Mar Village  Del Mar, California  Phone: 858-755-1179
Website: http://www.delmarmainstreet.com/
Day's events included ticketed restaurant and wine and beer tasting (1-4pm), art stroll (10am-5pm), pet stroll, live music, kids' art. 10am - 5pm; Taste is $40. Stroll is free.

October 2 - SAN DIEGO TOUR DE FAT FESTIVAL
Balboa Park  San Diego, California   Phone: 828-279-3049
Website: http://www.newbelgium.com/LegalPurchasingAge.aspx?ReturnUrl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.newbelgium.com%2fevents%2ftour-de-fat.aspx
It's a traveling carnival to bolster bicycles as sustainable transportation. 11am - 5pm.

October 2 - OKTOBERFEST BY EDUCATE
3585 Governor Drive  San Diego, California  Phone: 858-337-5578; 2-7pm
Website: http://www.uc-educate.org/
Come for a great German feast amid music, games and contest for all ages. Standley Park lawn area.

October 2 - BEACH TO BAY 5K FUN RUN
Mission Beach  San Diego, California 7:00 am
Runners are encourage to wear costumes. Check-in at 7am; racing begins at 8am just north of Belmont Park on sand at Mission Beach Blvd, finishes at Mariner's Point Bonita Cove - Mission Beach; Admission $15-$30

October 2 - IT'S OOM-PAH-PAH TIME!
Holiday Park  Carlsbad, California  12pm
The 28th Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest promises German food, German music, grape stomping, dancing, children's activities. Music by Roger and the Villagers, Pacific Coast Community Band, MiraCosta Windjammer Band.

October 2 - 4TH ANNUAL SHAMU & YOU FAMILY WALK
San Diego, California 7:30am

Website: http://www.inmotionevents.com/
This is a rare opportunity to travel inside a portion of SeaWorld in the morning before it opens to the public. Enjoy a post-event celebration with activities, music and refreshments.

October 2 - RHYTHM ON THE VINES WINE/MUSIC FESTIVAL - SOUTH COAST WINERY IN TEMECULA
34843 Rancho California Road  Temecula, California  Phone: 951-587-9463 x7210
Come by for a romantic fall evening and listen to the sounds of Kenny G.

October 3 - TOUR DE POWAY
7:00am - 4:00pm Poway, California
Phone: 858-679-1027
Website: http://www.tourdepoway.com/
Bicyclists can choose between different course lengths; 62-miles, 50-miles, 24-miles, or 18 miles. Ride through sub-cities, avocado groves and scenic back country roads. $50

October 8 - October 10 - BAZAAR DEL MUNDO'S SANTA FE MARKET
Old Town; San Diego, California
Website: http://www.bazaardelmundo.com/
Experience Southwest arts, culture and entertainment. At the corner of Juan & Taylor Sts in Old Town.

October 8 - 15TH ANNUAL POLISH FESTIVAL IN PACIFIC BEACH
1735 Grand Avenue Pacific Beach, California
Phone: 858-272-7655
Website: http://www.polishmission.org/
For adults only, 21+. Enjoy Polish folk dancing, music, wine and imported beer. St. Maximillian Koble RC Polish Church. 5:00 - 11:00pm

October 9 - JACK JOHNSON AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES
7:00pm  San Diego, California
Phone: 619-299-2583
Website: http://www.houseofblues.com/
Enjoy Jack Johnson and his "To the Sea Tour". Doors open approximately 6:00pm.

October 9 - 10 - 16TH ANNUAL LITTLE ITALY FIESTA
Fir Street  San Diego, California  Phone: 619-233-3989 6:30-9:30pm
Website: http://www.littleitalysd.com/
As a kick-off to the proceeding day of Italian festivities, there will be an outdoor showing of the film "Marcello, Marcello".

October 10-11 - OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO ART FESTIVAL
10:00am - 6:00pm  San Diego, California  Phone: 619-233-5008
Website: http://www.oldtownfestival.com/

October 10 - FIFTH AVENUE AUTO SHOWCASE
Gaslamp Quarter  San Diego , California  Phone: 619-233-5008 12:00 - 4:00pm

Website: http://www.gaslamp.org/

October 15 - RANCHO PENASQUITOS OKTOBERFEST
9711 Oviedo Way; San Diego, California    Phone: 619-685-5839
Hilltop Community Park 6:00-10:00pm

October 16 - SILENT FILM NIGHT, A CHAPLIN QUARTET
1245 7th Avenue  San Diego, California  8:00pm
Four outstanding short comedies from Chaplin's Mutual Film period when he developed his "Little Tramp" persona. Copley Symphony Hall.

October 16 - 29TH ANNUAL MS BAY TO BAY BIKE TOUR
9:00am - 2:00pm  Orange County, California   Phone: 760-448-8413
Website: http://bikecas.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=14192&pg=entry
This 2-day event begns in Orange County (Huntington Beach) and finishes in San Diego (Hospitality Point). $60 Registration + $400 (pledge)

October 17 - GAELIC STORM
143 So. Cedros Solana Beach, California
Website: http://www.gaelicstorm.com/
Gaelic Storm's compelling and original arrangements steeped in Celtic melodies, combine rhythms that broaden the musical horizons of the Celtic music genre. Belly up Tavern. Visit their website for showtime and ticket prices.

October 17 - 13TH ANNUAL MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Balboa Park  San Diego, California Phone: 619-682-7422   7:00am
Website: http://www.cancer.org/
Individuals with a personal commitment to the cause are encouraged to form teams and raise pledges for research and awareness. (Laurel Street/Balboa Drive)

October 17 -IT'S A GREEN DAY FESTIVAL
1142 Coast Blvd  La Jolla, California  Phone: 818-993-8056  9:00am
Website: http://www.thegreenexpo.net/
Show appreciation of our planet Earth by learning was to keep it healthy and alive. The event embraces Eco-awareness with exhibitors, speakers, activities and more. Ellen Browning Scripps Park.

October 17 - PETER PUPPING AND FRED BENEDETTI
Carlsbad Village Theater   Carlsbad, California  2:00pm
The guitarists perform from their five-album set, the Here Comes the Sun. Live Music Admission: $17 - $20.