Calendar • September

friday | 20

FREE Goff Family Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, photo ops and more. Through Oct. 31. Sun.–Thurs., 9 am–8 pm, Fri. & Sat., 9 am–9 pm. Liberty Station, 2830 Perry Rd. www.gofffamilypumpkinpatch.com

FREE Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro. World-class female surfers, activities, entertainment and more. Through Sept. 22. Oceanside Pier. www.supergirlsurfpro.com

FREE Movies in the Park: “Wonka.” Games and vendors before movie starts; movie at sunset. La Mesita Park, 8855 Dallas St. www.cityoflamesa.us

Lake Poway Fall Camping Series. Set up your tent then hike, fish and more. Today & Sept. 27. 1 pm through tomorrow, 10 am. $31 per car. 14644 Lake Poway Rd. Register: www.poway.org

saturday | 21

Family Safety Day “Hanging with Heroes.” Meet the everyday heroes that keep us safe and explore their emergency service vehicles. 10 am–1 pm. Starting at $10. Mission Valley Shopping Center, 1640 Camino Del Rio N. http://sandiegomoms.com

FREE Artwalk Carlsbad. Fine art, music and more. Today, 11 am–6 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–5 pm. Carlsbad Flower Fields, Armada Dr. www.artwalksandiego.org

FREE Adams Avenue Street Fair. Carnival games, craft booths and more. Today, 10 am–10 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–6 pm. Normal Heights. www.adamsavenuebusiness .com/adams-avenue-street-fair

Coastal Cleanup Day. Join I Love a Clean San Diego and protect our oceans from litter and debris. 9 am–12 noon. For site locations visit www.cleanupday.org.

Vista Viking Festival. Today, 10 am–8 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–6 pm. $5–$27; 5 & under free. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. www.vistavikingfestival.com

FREE Summer Twilight Walk. Bring a flashlight and learn about changes that occur at dusk. 6:15–8:15 pm. Bushy Hill Dr. & Father Junipero Serra Trail. www.mtrp.org

Summer Concert Series. 7:30–9 pm. $10. Wood House at Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net

Kids in the Garden: Veggie Critters. 10 am–12 noon. $5. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. Preregister at farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com. https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org

Panda Ridge at the San Diego ZooThe all-new innovative panda habitat includes lush landscapes, trees for climbing and hillsides that allow Yun Chuan and Xin Bao to explore vertically. Open daily. 2920 Zoo Dr., Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.com/giant-pandas

Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure. A 90-minute on-the-water show featuring a widely creative pirate theatric troupe and sail crew staged aboard the 16th century Spanish galleon San Salvador. 10:30 am & 12:45 pm. $35–$85. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. www.sdmaritime.org

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party. Watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the dark. Today, 12:30 & 7:30 pm & tomorrow, 2:30 pm. $22.50. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com

Pacific Islander Festival. Entertainment, food, music and crafts. Today & tomorrow. Mission Bay. Details: www.pifasandiego.com

FREE DogFest San Diego. Gather your friends, family and dogs for an afternoon of fun. 1–4 pm. Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 1293 Amorlite Dr., San Marcos. www.canine.org/dogfestsandiego

sunday | 22

San Diego Restaurant Week. Over 100 restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods. Through Sept. 29. Full list of restaurants: www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

Belmont Park 5K. Family-friendly fun and scenic routes along the Mission Beach Boardwalk. Belmont Park. Register:  www.belmontpark.com

FREE ARTS DISTRICT Summer Music Series. Outdoor musical performance. 4–7 pm. Liberty Station, North Promenade, 2848 Dewey Rd. www.libertystation.com

BunnyFest. Kids crafts, face painting and more. 10 am–4 pm. $5; 5 & under free. Liberty Station, 2705 Cushing Rd. www.sandiegobunnyfest.org

Peltzer Pumpkin Farm. Pumpkins, petting farm and more. Through Oct. 31. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 9 am–8 pm. $2–$3. 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com

thursday | 26

Fleet After Dark. Dive into the (After) Dark side of the Fleet for an evening filled with unparalleled excitement. For ages 18+. 6–9 pm. $24.95. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

friday | 27

FREE Miramar Air Show. Immersive experiences, static displays and daytime shows featuring military demo teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds. Starts at 8 am. Through Sept. 29. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Miramar Way. www.miramarairshow.com

Poway Rodeo. Bull riding, barrel racing, Kids Zone and more. Today, 7:30 pm & tomorrow, 1 & 7:30 pm. $17–$26; kids $1 at 1 pm show. Poway Valley Riders Association Arena, 14336 Tierra Bonita Rd. www.powayrodeo.com

FREE Música en la Plaza. Immerse yourself in a celebration of culture and music and enjoy vibrant music under the stars. 7:30 pm. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Lyric Courtyard, 340 Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org

FREE Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more. Through Oct. 31. Fri., 2–8 pm; Sat.–Sun., 10 am–8 pm. $5–$7. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com

Fun Animal Friday. Story time, hands-on activity and an animal meet-and-greet. 10–11:30 am. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org

Mission BayFest. Music festival. Through Sept. 29. 3119 Mariners Way. Tickets: www.missionbayfest.com

Oktoberfest in El Cajon. Kids’ zone, games, music and more. Through Sept. 29 & Oct. 4–6. Fri., 4–10 pm; Sat., 12–10 pm; Sun., 12–9 pm. 1017 S. Mollison Ave. Tickets: www.germanclubsandiego.org

FREE Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch. Through Nov. 2. Wed.–Fri., 4–8 pm; Sat., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., 12–8 pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). 1924 E Mission Rd., Fallbrook.  www.fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com

FREE Pumpkin Station. Petting zoo, pumpkins, ferris wheel and more. Rides require a separate ticket. Through Oct. 27. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am–7 pm; Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. Mission Valley, 1750 Camino Del Rio N.; Del Mar, 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; National City, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com

FREE Pumpkin Station Farms. Train ride, corn maze, petting zoo and more. Fee for some activities. 9 am–6 pm. Rancho Bernardo, 13421 Highland Valley Rd. & Bonita, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com

saturday | 28

National Parks Fee FREE Days. All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/feefree-parks.htm

“Welcome Home!” Jacobs Music Center Opening Night. Celebrate the joyful reopening after four years of complete modernization and renovation. 6 pm. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave. www.sandiegosymphony.org

FREE La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. Over 160 artists, live entertainment, familyfriendly activities and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–6 pm. La Jolla Village, Girard Ave. www.ljawf.com

Trolley Dances. Green line trolley with stops in downtown San Diego. Today & tomorrow. $40. www.sandiegodancetheater.org/trolleydances

sunday | 29

FREE Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire. Family friendly event with music, kids activities and more. 11 am–7 pm. Mountain Vista Dr. www.encinitasoktoberfest.com

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