October Family Events in San Diego

Imaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic.”

An enchanting interactive walk-through light spectacular with millions of lights, enchanted forests and more. Tues.–Sun., 7–11 pm. Through Nov. 10. $21. Las Americas Premium Outlets, 4211 Camino De La Plaza. www.imaginarium360.com/san-diego/

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Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

Kids FREE San Diego. Restaurants, attractions, museums and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiego.org/kidsfree

SeaWorld Spooktacular. Set sail for a spooky family-friendly event featuring pirate entertainment, a candy quest, magical mermaids and more. Fri.–Sun., through Nov. 3. Included in admission. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com/sandiego

Panda Ridge at the Zoo. This new innovative panda habitat includes lush landscapes, shade trees for climbing and rolling hillsides that allow Yun Chuan and Xin Bao to navigate and explore vertically. Open daily. 2920 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.com/giantpandas

FREE Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. Scarecrows displayed Tues.– Sat., Oct. 1-31.  Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, Oct. 8-31; Scarecrow Kids Corner, Oct. 5 & 12, 9 am–1:30 pm (Farmers Market 111 N.

Main Ave.) and Harvest Fair, Oct. 20. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

FREE Enchanted Meet & Greet. Today, “Villains” & Oct. 8, “Alice in Wonderland Characters.” 3–6 pm. Westfield Plaza Bonita, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. www.westfield.com

Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” Through Oct. 13. Starting at $47. The Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park. www.theoldglobe.org

Old Town Haunted Walking Tour. Explore Heritage Park, The Whaley House and more. Through Oct. 31, 7 & 9 pm. $42. 2454 Heritage Park Row. www.hauntedsdoldtowntours.com

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FREE Cajon Classic Cruise. Wednesdays through October 30. 5–7:30 pm. Main & Magnolia, downtown El Cajon. www.cajonclassiccruise.org thursday | 3

UltraStar Cinemas Discount Thursdays. 50% off all movie tickets and popcorn.

7510 Hazard Center Dr. Showtimes: www.ultrastarmovies.com friday | 4

Riveropolis. An interactive water-play experience that uses the magic of running water to inspire creativity and community building through an interactive miniature river. 9 am–5 pm. $24.95–$27.95. Blue Beach, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu

La Mesa Oktoberfest. Giant pretzels, bratwurst, schnitzel, biergartens, German Polka and more. Today, 4–10 pm; tomorrow, 10 am–10 am; Oct. 6, 12–8 pm. Starting at $15. La Mesa Village. www.lamesaoktoberfest.org

Haunted Corn Maze. Fridays & Saturdays in Oct., 7–10 pm. Carlsbad Strawberry Fields, Cannon Rd. & I-15. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com

Oktoberfest in El Cajon. Kids’ zone, games, music and more. Through Oct. 6. Fri., 4–10 pm; Sat., 12–10 pm; Sun., 12–6 pm. 1017 S. Mollison Ave. Tickets: www.germanclubsandiego.org

HalGLOWeen. An enchanted forest at Polar Bear Plunge, live music, acrobatic spider performers and more. Every Fri.–Sun. in October, 5–9 pm. Included with admission. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org

KPBS Kids Event. Meet and greet, story time, crafts and more. 10 am–12 noon. $11.50. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org

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Brick-or-Treat. Grab your costumes and get ready to “boo-gie” down with tons of candy, an awesome show lineup, exclusive LEGO characters and more. Weekends in October. Included with admission. LEGOLAND California, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: www.legoland.com

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular. Silly, not-too-spooky fun. Weekends through Nov. 3, 10 am–6 pm. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com

Julian Autumn Jubilee. Hayride, petting zoo, activities and more. Weekends through Oct. 27. Saturdays, 10 am–5 pm & Sundays, 11 am–5 pm. Fort Cross, 4425 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. Tickets: www.fortcross.com

Pumpkin Express. Train rides, pumpkin decorating, haunted train cars and more. Weekends through Oct. 27. 10:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $20.95–$43.95. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. Reservations: www.psrm.org

FREE Pacific Beachfest. Family-friendly, music-packed event. 9 am–7 pm. Felspar to Thomas St. www.pacificbeachfest.org

FREE “Haunted Mansion” at Waterfront Park. Movie starts at 5 pm. 1600 Pacific Hwy. Full schedule: www.summermoviesinthepark.com

Autumn Festival at the Safari Park. A country dance party led by scarecrows, an entertaining autumn maze, live music and more. Weekends in Oct., 9 am–5 pm. Included with admission. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. https://sdzsafaripark.org

Belmont Park Fall Fest. Pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, kids activities and more. Through Oct. 27. 3146 Mission Blvd. Tickets: www.belmontpark.com/fallfest

Visit https://www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/events-calendar for more events in October.