OCTOBER 2015 SAN DIEGO CALENDAR OF EVENTS [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="517"] October 2015 San Diego Events Calendar of Events[/caption] Sept 25 – Nov 1, The Haunted Trail – Balboa Park The Haunted Trail is a stroll through the park you will never forget. Enter the mile long trail through the twisted grove of pines and gnarled oaks. Visitors watch your back, you’ll never know which way the terror will hit you. Time: Refer to website for specific times/hours Location: Balboa Park, 6th & Juniper in Balboa Park For more information visit http://hauntedtrail.net Oct 2 - 25, Rise of the Jack O’ Lanterns Lighting up the night this October is the most unique and iconic family friendly fall event! Come see more than 5,000 hand-carved illuminated jack o’lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors arranged along a 1/3-mile scenic walking trail all set to an original music score. Time: Refer to website for specific times/hours Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido For more information visit www.therise.org Oct 2 - 31, Boomont Park Fall Festival and Haunt Celebrate Halloween all month long at Belmont Park’s Boomont Park Fall Festival and Haunt with a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating and a spooky roller-coaster. Check out the website for a complete list of all the frighteningly-fun Halloween activities. Time: Friday - starting at 5:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday - All Day. Location: Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego For more information visit www.belmontpark.com/BoomontPark Oct 2 - 3, La Mesa Oktoberfest Going 42 years strong -- the annual La Mesa Oktoberfest brings visitors and vendors from all over the region to La Mesa for a weekend dedicated to family, friends, great food and entertainment. This event has gone from a small street fair to a 2-day festival with over 100 vendors offering goods and services to over 100,000 attendees. Add great food, entertainment and of course, good old German brats and cold beer, and you have an event that has something for everyone! Time: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Location: Spring Street and La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa For more information visit http://www.lmvma.com/SeasonalEvents/Oktoberfest.aspx Oct 2 - 4, MCAS Miramar Air Show Join us at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar for the Miramar Air Show, the largest military air show in the nation. The theme for the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show is “A Salute to Veterans and Their Families.” Time: Check the website for a complete schedule of events Location: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA For more information visit www.miramarairshow.com/ Oct 3, Carlsbad Oktoberfest The Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest, a fall tradition, will bring thousands of people to enjoy German food (and beer!), live music, and entertainment for children. Refer to website for a complete list of activities and details. Time: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Location: Holiday Park, Chestnut Avenue and Pio Pico Drive, Carlsbad, CA For more information visit http://www.rotaryoktoberfest.org/ Oct 3, Pacific BeachFest Pacific BeachFest has something for everyone including a fish taco contest, surf competition, beach volley ball, craft beer, kids activities and music! Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, festival ends at sunset. Location: Pacific Beach Boardwalk between Diamond Street and Thomas Street For more information visit www.pacificbeachfest.org/ Oct 3, Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals The 19th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals kicks off as hundreds of San Diego’s speediest dachshunds will compete to become the top dog.  This year’s finalists will receive the opportunity to march with the Wienerschnitzel float in the nationally televised parade. Any dachshund may participate! Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA For more information visit http://sandiegobowlgames.com/wiener-dog-races/ Oct 3, Tour de Camp Pendleton Bike Ride Marines and civilians ages 6 and up… it’s an opportunity to ride on Camp Pendleton from the Northernmost point down Basilone to the air station, around through Stuart Mesa Road and Las Pulgas. While on your ride enjoy all the scenery Camp Pendleton has to offer; from rolling hills to wildlife, aircraft to barracks. Time: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside For more information visit www.mccscp.com/tour Oct 3 - 4, Maker Faire San Diego Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new! Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Location: Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego For more information visit www.sdmakerfaire.org/ Oct 3 - 4, Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego Get excited to be immersed into an amazing sensory overload as the streets of Old Town San Diego transform into a beautiful art display at this year’s Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego. Featuring contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and home décor artisans along with the Flavors of Old Town international foods, a wine tasting pavilion, and continuous live entertainment. Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Location: Old Town San Diego For more information visit www.oldtownsandiego.org/ Oct 10, Old Town’s Fall Festival - Fiesta de Reyes Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is kicking off the fall season with its annual Fall Festival. The museums and merchants in the state park will host family friendly games, activities and entertainment reminiscent of an old-fashioned harvest celebration. Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park For more information visit www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego Oct 10 - 11, La Jolla Art & Wine Festival The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival features the works of 150+ artists, entertainment, a gourmet marketplace, the Family Art Center, and a wine and beer garden. This two-day juried art show and fundraiser has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the most prestigious art & wine festivals in Southern California. Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday until 6:00 PM. Location: Girard Avenue and Prospect Street, La Jolla For more information visit www.ljawf.com Oct 10 - 11, CRSSD Festival CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more. Time: Refer to website for completer schedule Location: 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego For more information visit www.crssdfest.com/ Oct 11, Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase Calling all automotive enthusiasts! Join us in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter for the seventh annual Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase! Free to the public, this traffic-stopping show will draw the eye as Fifth Avenue is taken over once again from E Street to K Street. This well-known event is renowned for its exquisite display of high performance, classic, and rare vehicles exhibited in the historic heart of Downtown San Diego. Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: 614 Fifth Ave., San Diego For more information visit http://gaslamp.org/events/fifth-avenue-auto-showcase/ Oct 11, Little Italy FESTA! Now, the Little Italy Festa is the largest Italian American festival on the West Coast. Hip and Historic Little Italy welcomes over 120,000 attendees with the tantalizing sights, sounds and aromas of Italian culture. A full palette of Italian cuisine is complemented by traditional and modern Italian music, arts and crafts as well as a tribute to San Diego’s rich Italian American heritage. Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Location: Little Italy, 2210 Columbia St., San Diego For more information visit www.littleitalysd.com/events/little-italy-festa/ Oct 31, Nightmare on Normal Street Hillcrest’s one and only Halloween street party is taking place on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st! Join us if you dare for a scare! This corpse laden street fair and dance party celebration will bring you back to life. The events of the evening will include live entertainment, two bars and an “Infected “Infirmary haunted maze! Guests can also enjoy complimentary cocktails during our exclusive Hosted Hour between 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM (for the first 300 guests). Time: Starts at 6:00 PM Location: Normal Street., San Diego For more information visit http://fabuloushillcrest.com/events/nightmare-on-normal-street/