October Event Calendar San Diego

Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices. Photo courtesy of SeaWorld San Diego

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Kids FREE San Diego. During the entire month of October, kids 12 & under receive free admission at many art, cultural, and science museums and historical sites in San Diego County. To view participating museums visit www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.

HalGLOWeen. Enjoy “fang-tastic” entertainment, interactive games and costume fun. Fri.–Sun., 5–9 pm through Oct. 31. Kids free all October. Visit website for tickets. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org

Fall Fest at Belmont Park. Rides and attractions, pumpkin patch and more. Through Nov. 14. Also Fall Nights every Friday, 5–8 pm. 3146 Mission Blvd. Visit www.belmontpark.com for tickets.

FREE La Mesa Oktoberfest. German festivities for all ages. Today, 4–10 pm; tomorrow, 10 am–10 pm; Oct. 3, 12–8 pm. 8361 Allison Ave., La Mesa. www.lamesaoktoberfest.org Oktoberfest. Authentic German food, Oom-pah music and more. Today, 4–10 pm; tomorrow, 12–10 pm; Sun., 12–9 pm. $31–$41, under 21 free. German American Societies of San Diego, 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon. www.germanclubsandiego.org

FREE “Cruella.” 5:30 pm. Sage Canyon Neighborhood Park, 5252 Harvest Run Dr. www.summermoviesinthepark.com

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND. Enjoy notso-spooky entertainment, dance parties, live music, costumed entertainers and safe trick-or-treating. Saturdays in Oct., 3–8 pm. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Visit www.legoland.com for tickets.

Classics in Concert. Three ballets including the classic tutu ballet of ‘Paquita’ after Marius Petipa, the enchanting ‘Elegies’ and the fast-paced ‘Gottschalk Festival.’ Today & tomorrow, 8 pm; Oct. 3, 2:30 pm. Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave. Visit www.cityballet.org for tickets.

FREE Pacific Beachfest. Family-friendly, music packed event. 11 am–7 pm. Along

SeaWorld Spooktacular Trick-or-treat, explore the decorated trail and meet all sorts of colorful characters. Weekends through Oct. 31. Included with park admission. Kids free all October with paid adult. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. Visit www.seaworldsandiego.com for hours and tickets.

Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Days.

Hands-on animal encounters, trick-or-treat stations, entry into the “Eerie Expedition”, crafts, a hay maze and a mini pumpkin patch. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & 31. 9 am–1 pm. $40, ticket includes 4 people. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe. Registration required at www.animalcenter.org.

Julian Autumn Jubilee. U-Pick veggie and pumpkin garden, hayrides, petting zoo, crafts and more. Weekends, through Oct. 30. Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am–5 pm. Visit website for ticket prices. Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. www.fortcross.com

FREE Mission Fed ArtWalk. View and purchase artwork, enjoy music and dance performances and participate in interactive art experiences. Today & tomorrow, 11 am–6 pm. Piazza della Famiglia, 555 W. Date St., Little Italy. www.littleitalysd.com