9/23 – 10/29 (weekends) – Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld | SeaWorld, 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego | Included with park admission | Come in costume and explore an underwater Halloween Fantasea.

9/23 – 10/31 – The Pumpkin Patch – Bates Nut Farm | 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center | Pumpkin Patch open 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday | Pumpkin patch, pony rides, straw maze, rock climbing, kid n’ paint, food and more!

9/29 – 10/31 – The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park | Balboa Park – Marston Point, east of 6th Ave & Juniper | Refer to website for times | A stroll through the park you will never forget!

9/29 – 10/1 – La Mesa Oktoberfest | La Mesa Blvd between between Acacia and 4th Avenue, La Mesa | Check Website for Time | Traditional German celebration featuring dancing, food, beer gardens, Bavarian bands, arts & crafts, commercial booths, & kids’ carnival.

9/29 – 10/29 – Pumpkin Station – Del Mar | Del Mar Fairgrounds – East Parking Lot, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Mon – Thur 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Fri – Sun 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Ages 3 – 13 | Admission FREE | Pumpkins, rides, slides & jumps | Other locations include: Rancho Bernardo, Mission Valley, El Cajon, National City, Bonita.

9/30 – 10/1 – CRSSD Festival | Waterfront Park | Sat 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. &  Sun 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m   | $95 – $125 | 21 & up event | Blowout of dance music, DJ’s, and electronic leaning live acts.

10/1 – 10/31 – October Kids FREE at San Diego Zoo | San Diego Zoo | Throughout October Kids 11 and under free admission to the San Diego Zoo.

10/1 – 10/31 – San Diego Museum Council’s FREE Kids Admission | Kids 12 & under get FREE admission to 40 San Diego museums during the month of October with paid adult admission.

10/4 – 10/8 – San Diego Film Festival | Multiple locations check website.  | 10th birthday celebration showcasing best in American & International Cinema.

10/7 – 10/8 – Makers Faire San Diego | Balboa Park | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.   | $15 – $22 | Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do.

10/6 – 10/8 – Annual Polish Festival San Diego | St M Kolbe Roman Catholic Polish Mission, 1735 Grand Ave, San Diego | Friday (ages 21+) 5:00 – 12:00 p.m., Sat 2:00 – 12:00 p.m., Sun 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Admission $5 | Delicious Polish food, Beer Garden, merchandise & costumed song and dance performances.

10/6 – 10/7 – Annual Ocean Beach Oktoberfest | Parking lot & grassy area at Newport Ave & Abbott St, Ocean Beach | Friday 4:20 – 11:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Entrance donation $5 | Bavarian Oktoberfest with delicious food & drink, costumed music & dancing, fun games & Fun Run at 10:00 a.m.

10/7– 10/8 – La Jolla Art & Wine Festival | Village of La Jolla, Upper Girard Avenue | Sat 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. &  Sun 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m   | FREE | Proceeds go to area public schools and underfunded programs.

10/4 & 10/28 – The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show | Courtyard by Marriott, 530 Broadway St, Downtown San Diego | 6:00 p.m.|$64.55/pp, additional package upgrades available –see website.

10/11 – 10/17 – Fleet Week San Diego | San Diego Bay | Refer to website for times & locations | Thank our Sailors, Marines & Coast Guardsmen for their services.

10/20 – 10/21 – Haunted Birch Aquarium | Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Sea-themed tricky-treats, slimy encounters, spooky activities, dress up! | $20.00 | Purchase Tickets at 858-534-7336 or online.

10/21  & 10/28 – Haunted Tales aboard the ‘Star of India’ | Star of India, Embarcadero, Downtown San Diego | 6:00 – 9:15 p.m. | Lantern led tours of 45-60 minutes around the ship, ghostly tails and eerie legends from the Star of India’s past.

10/27 – 10/28 – San Diego Zombie Crawl | Gaslamp Quarter | 6:00 – 1:30 a.m. |$50/pp | Adults only | San Diego Zombie Crawl is your key to the city’s Most Ostentatious Halloween Parties in downtown San Diego.

10/28 – Hallo-‘wine’ & Spirits Party at The Del | Hotel del Coronado, Coronado | 7:00 – 12:00 a.m. |$125/pp | Adults only | Come in costume to San Diego’s most haunted hotel.

10/28 – Annual Monster Bash | Gaslamp Quarter, 6th Ave & Island, Downtown | 6:00 p.m. – midnight | $35 in advance, $65 at door | Live entertainment, food, dancing, cocktails, Costume contest with $5,000 CASH prize.

10/21 & 10/28 – Haunted Tales aboard the ‘Star of India’ | Star of India, Embarcadero, Downtown San Diego | 6:00 – 9:15 p.m. | Lantern led tours of 45-60 minutes around the ship, ghostly tails and eerie legends from the Star of India’s past.