Community events in San Diego County: From Rolling Pumpkins Festival to Boo Bash

CARLSBAD

Día de los Muertos at historic hacienda

The Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park holds a free open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1-2 at the historic home and gardens of Hollywood legend Leo Carrillo, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane. Highlights Nov. 1 include crafts, food truck, face painting, an ofrenda, and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. dance performances by Ballet Folklorico de Tapatio de San Dieguito and a concert featuring Jarabe Mexicano. Sunday’s highlights include children’s craft activities and a community ofrenda. Admission is free. Visit https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/programs-and-events/special-events/dia-de-los-muertos.

Halloween festivities at pumpkin patch

Haunted corn maze, marigold fields, bounceland, Jurassic Fright, tractor ride and sheep, goats and rabbits are among the fall attractions at the Carlsbad Strawberry Company’s pumpkin patch, which is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 at 1050 Cannon Road. Admission is $15 per person, free for kids 3 and younger, plus fees for some activities. Visit carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com/pumpkin.

Genealogy buffs discuss ‘Salem Witchcraft Hysteria’

North San Diego County Genealogical Society hosts John Putnam for a presentation on “The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at the City of Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave. Free. For those attending remotely, the Zoom link is at nsdcgs.org.

Brick-or-Treat

Legoland California holds its Brick-or-Treat Monster Party on weekends in October with entertainment, dance parties, live music, costumed entertainers and trick-or-treating. The party is included with park admission. As part of its Halloween season celebration, there will be costumed characters, décor and seasonal treats daily through Oct. 31. Visit legoland.com/california/things-to-do/seasonal-events/halloween.

Free genealogy Class

North San Diego County Genealogical Society will present a one-day Beginning/Refresher Genealogy Class from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Free, but registration is recommended at president@nsdcgs.org.

 Community Music Day

The Museum of Making Music hosts a Community Music Day Birthday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 to celebrate the nonprofit’s 25th year. Festivities include musical treasure hunt for all ages, tour through the museum galleries using a treasure map, prizes and Make and Play activity for kids. Museum admission for the event is “Pay What You Wish.” RSVP at www.museumofmakingmusic.org or call 760-304-5844.

CHULA VISTA

Ofrenda competition

The annual Día de los Muertos celebration in downtown Chula Vista is from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1. The family-friendly community event includes an Ofrenda Competition, Catrín & Catrina Ensemble contest, live music and dance performances, car show, kids crafts and artisan vendors at Mercado by Las Jefas Market along with treats, food and photo ops. Visit downtownchulavista.com.

Community trick-or-treat event

Village Walk at Eastlake hosts kids ages 12 and younger dressed in costume and accompanied by an adult at a free trick-or-treat event from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Bring a bag to collect your treats or pick up a free treat bag and a coupon booklet at the Halloween table near Mission Federal Credit Union. Then stop by participating businesses with a bright orange pumpkin in their windows. Village Walk at Eastlake is on Eastlake Parkway and Miller Drive. Visit shopvillagewalk.com/special-events.

CITY HEIGHTS

CORONADO

Mainstreet Goes Ghostly

Witches and ghosts will be wandering throughout Coronado’s central downtown from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and merchants are set to welcome trick-or-treaters for the Mainstreet Goes Ghostly event hosted by Coronado Mainstreet. Visit coronadomainstreet.com/mainstreetgoesghostly.

DEL MAR

Rose gardeners host talk

The Del Mar Rose Society hosts Beth Van Boxtel for a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 on “Beautiful Blooms with Beth,” about how to grow a gorgeous rose garden. Van Boxtel is a certified consulting rosarian and Rising Star Award recipient from the American Rose Society. The presentation will be at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd. Visit delmarrosesociety.com.

EL CAJON

Rolling Pumpkins festival

Find a petting zoo, rides, carnival games and pumpkins at the Rolling Pumpkins festival through Nov. 1 at Parkway Plaza, 415 Fletcher Parkway. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For details, go to visitparkwayplaza.com.

ENCINITAS

Free concert features gospel music

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego will give a concert featuring gospel music at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, as part of the San Dieguito UMC Concert Series. The music celebrates unity, hope and community. Free Admission.

Community trick-or-treating

The free annual Safe Trick-or-Treat will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Many downtown businesses will have goodies for kids. Costumed trick-or-treaters can stroll South Coast Highway 101, from Encinitas Boulevard to K Street. There will be Halloween-themed activities and games for kids along with entertainment. Visit encinitas101.com.

Day of the Dead celebration at library

A Día de los Muertos celebration is from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Highlights include ballet folklorico and mariachi performances along with artmaking workshops. The cultural celebration includes a community ofrenda where folks can leave mementos and notes to loved ones who have passed away. Free admission. Visit www.encinitasca.gov.

Exhibit features basket and gourd art

The Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild hosts an art show, “Nature’s Bounty,” through Nov. 2 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The 32 basket and gourd artworks by 14 artists are made from nature, out of materials ranging from willow, grasses and yucca to rushes. Some art is for sale. The community center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 760-943-2260.

Haunted Hoedown

Olivenhain Farms hosts its Haunted Hoedown to celebrate the Halloween season. Festivities include a haunted house and haunted trail (scary and not-so-scary versions), carnival games, food, treats and costume contests and farm animals along with a beer garden, pumpkin decorating contest, music and dancing. The Haunted Hoedown is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at The Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Entry is $10; $5 for kids. Visit https://www.olivenhainfarms.com/service-page/haunted-hoedown?referral=service_list_widget.

ESCONDIDO

Día de los Muertos festival

The free 30th annual Día de los Muertos festival at the California Center for the Arts Museum, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., is from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 with an artwalk, live music, food vendors, folklorico dance groups, community ofrendas and a catrina contest along with artisan market, kids’ crafts and face painting. Performances in the Concert Hall start at 5 p.m. The Marigold Bar will be serving drinks and there will be dancing to the tunes of DJ Mike Zee. The museum will be open with free admission, showing the current exhibition, “Light Among Shadows: The Night of the Dead in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán” and “XICANA! San Diego.” Visit artcenter.org/dia-de-los-muertos.

Art sought for exhibit honoring veterans

The Escondido Art Association will accept artwork for its  “Honoring Our Veterans” exhibit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the EAA gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave. The exhibit runs from Nov. 5 to Dec. 5. Visit www.escondidoartassociation.org.

Assistance League holds Benefit Boutique

The nonprofit Assistance League Inland North County hosts a Benefit Fashion Boutique fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 featuring shopping, champagne, music and mingling at its Chapter House in Escondido, 2068 East Valley Parkway. Visit www.assistanceleague.org/inland-north-county.

FALLBROOK

Scarecrow Days

The annual Fallbrook Scarecrow Days run through Oct. 31. Scarecrows are on display at businesses and residences throughout Fallbrook. A Scarecrow Kids Corner is at the Fallbrook Farmers Market with fall crafts, games and an art contest for kids from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Visit fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

Halloween Festival

The Rainbow Valley Grange will host a community Halloween Festival with food, entertainment and nearly 50 local vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Grange, 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd. Highlights include costume contests, trick-or-treating, kids corner, carnival games, face painting and craft table. Visit fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

Pumpkin picking

The Fallbrook Pumpkin Patch at The Vineyard 1924 offers a wide variety of pumpkins to choose from.  The pumpkin patch is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 2 at 1924 E. Mission Road. There are weekday specials and special events on weekends, including beer, wine, food trucks and live music. Visit fallbrookpumpkinpatch.com.

IMPERIAL BEACH

Celebration with mariachi, ballet folklorico

Imperial Beach’s annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration is from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at Veterans Park, 1075 Eighth St. Highlights include a ballet folklorico performance, mariachi band, community ofrenda, face painting, sugar skull decorating, Ribbons of Remembrance and food trucks. Visit imperialbeachca.gov/672/Dia-de-los-Muertos.

Fleet Reserve auxiliary holds craft fair

The Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 289 based in Imperial Beach, will hold its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at 659 Silver Strand Blvd. There will be a variety of handmade crafts and gifts by local artists along with music, photo booth and food. The craft fair serves as a fundraiser to support local scholarships for the families of local Navy, Marines and Coast Guard members. Free admission.

JULIAN

Howl-O-Ween tours at wolf center

The California Wolf Center, a nonprofit working on the recovery of wolves in the wild, will host its annual Howl-O-Ween tour at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the conservation facility, Tall Pine and K Q Ranch roads. Visitors can make Halloween-themed items like pumpkin-spiced meatballs to share with the center’s ambassador wolves during their tour, in a fun, spooky setting. Costumes are welcome. Tours are $65; free for kids 4 and younger. Advance reservations are required. Visit californiawolfcenter.org/tours.

LA JOLLA

Trunk-or-Treat

A community Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 on Draper Avenue between La Jolla Presbyterian Church and La Jolla Recreation Center. Highlights include chili with toppings, apple cider and pie in a cup. For questions, email lizzetf@ljpres.org.

 Halloween Creepy Candy Crawl

An afternoon of trick-or-treating, costumes and family fun from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 throughout La Jolla Village, hosted by the La Jolla Village Merchants Association. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/creepy-candy-crawl-tickets-1740323537549?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Underwater pumpkin patch celebration

Birch Aquarium will host trick-or-treating, live music and games from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at 2300 Expedition Way. Scuba divers will transform the aquarium into an underwater pumpkin patch with their underwater pumpkin carving skills. Visitors will also have access to the new Living Seas exhibit. This is a family-friendly event and ocean-themed costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $40-$45; discount for members; free for children 2 and younger. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/halloween-aglow.

LA MESA

Trick-or-Treat at mall

A free community event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, with costumed characters, face painting, games, candy and photo ops. Pick up a map and free pumpkin bag at guest services and trick-or-treat your way around the center. Visit grossmontcenter.com.

Halloween in the village

The La Mesa Village Association hosts a Halloween event from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31  in downtown La Mesa. The event, between Grant Avenue and Acacia Avenue, and on adjoining streets, includes trick-or-treating at participating businesses, a Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest, stilt walkers, a balloon artist, a DJ, a spooky organ concert at 4:30 p.m. at La Mesa First United Methodist Church, 4690 Palm Ave., and farmers market. Check-in for the Pet Costume Contest is at 5 p.m. and judging will begin at 5:30 p.m. Visit lamesavillageassociation.org.

OCEANSIDE

Holiday Quilt and Craft Show

St. Thomas More Women’s Guild will put on a holiday Quilt and Craft Show for the community from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at 1450 South Melrose Drive. Handmade gift items will be sold ranging from quilts, table runners, tea towels, aprons and baby items to placemats, Christmas ornaments and holiday table decorations. Free admission and parking. Cash and checks accepted for purchases. For questions, email AnnamarieM@stmoside.org or call 760-758-4100,ext. 191.

Haunted Market

The Oceanside Sunset Market’s Haunted Market is from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at 401 Pier View Way. The free, family-friendly event includes trick-or-treating, costume parade, vendors, scream contest and other contests for kids and adults. Visit mainstreetoceanside.com.

Free choral concert for All Saints Day

A free choral concert by the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra & Chorus honoring All Saints/Souls Days will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at St. Margaret’s Church, 4300 Oceanside Blvd. The program, conducted by Dr. Angela Yeung, features selections by composers Cristobal de Morales, Marc-Antoine Charpentier and Josef Gruber, with soloists Irene Marie Patton and Frank Hallock. Parking is free. Voluntary contributions appreciated. Visitgsdmusicoterie.org/events/annual-celebration-of-all-saints-and-all-souls-oceanside.

Lifelong Learning group hosts lectures

The MiraCosta Lifelong Learning Group hosts two lectures Oct. 31 on MiraCosta College’s Oceanside Campus, in the Board Room of Administration Building 1000, and via Zoom. At 1 p.m., art educator Robin Douglas will give a presentation on Leonardo da Vinci and will discuss his works and life. At 2:30 p.m., Marilyn McPhie, professional storyteller and president of Storytellers of San Diego, will present San Diego Ghost Stories. Free. Visit www.miracosta.edu/life.

Mellano’s Fall Festival

Mellano Farm Stand is holding its Oceanside Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October at the family farm, 5714 N. River Road. Highlights include tractor rides around the farm, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, along with music, local vendors, children’s crafts, panning for gems and a farm stand full of fresh flowers and produce, including local honey. Visit mellanofarmstand.com.

Bike the Coast is back

The annual Bike the Coast event returns Nov.1 on Highway 101 with an expected 1,600 bicycle riders on various scenic courses, ranging from 7 to 100 miles. Open to participants of all ages and experience levels. All participants begin and end their rides at the Oceanside Pier, site of the Bike the Coast Finish Festival. The festival will feature local food and drinks, live rock music by Gone Blonde and a beer garden. Visit www.bikethecoastsd.com.

POINT LOMA

Hallo-Wine Fall Festival

The 18th annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival, hosted by Home Start, a nonprofit that works to prevent child abuse and strengthen families, is from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25 outdoors at a private estate with view of the ocean in Point Loma. Highlights include seasonal tastings from dozens of local vendors, including bites, desserts, boutique wines, hand-crafted beers, craft spirits and festive mocktails along with live entertainment, lawn games and prize drawings. Tickets and details are at https://e.givesmart.com/events/KC6/

Parkinson’s Support Group meets

The Point Loma Parkinson’s Support Group will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 28 at Point Loma Café, 4865 N. Harbor Drive, to “Meet, Greet and Eat.” There will be a no-host brunch and presentation on setting up a Vial of Life, POLST & Parkinson’s Medical Safety Program Forms. Reserve at doloresviolacohenour@gmail.com.

RAMONA

Annual Motorcycle Rally

The 9th Annual Ramona Motorcycle Rally is Nov. 1, with gates opening at 10 a.m. at 421 Aqua Lane. The event include bike show, racing biker games and live music by various bands. Bike show registration is at 10 a.m. and costs $25. Admission for spectators cost $20 per person; free for kids 10 and younger, active military and veterans with ID. For more information or tickets, visit ramonachamber.com/motorcyclerally.

Fall plant and craft sale

The Ramona Garden Club holds a fall plant and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at Ramona Oaks Park, 25341 Pappas Road. The club’s next meeting is Nov. 12 at Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way. The featured presentation is on “What’s This Bug, and what do we do about it?” Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and the presentation is at 12:30 p.m. Visit ramonagardenclub.com.

Pumpkin Patch with petting zoo

Mountain Valley Ranch’s pumpkin patch featuring an assortment of pumpkins, gourds and corn is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. There’s also a corn maze, corn cannon and petting zoo. Hay rides are offered on weekends, while pony rides are available all day on weekends and from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Mountain Valley Ranch is at 842 Highway 78. Visit mountainvalleyranch.com.

RANCHO BERNARDO

Baroque orchestra gives concert

The Kensington Baroque Orchestra will perform a concert, “Baroque Conversations,” at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s second-floor community room, at 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, as part of the Friends of the RB Library’s 26th annual Chamber Concert series. The program will include music by Scarlatti, Oritz and Telemann, among others. The music will be performed on historical instruments by Pama Lynn Broeckel (violin), Susan Willis-Powers (harpsichord), Ulla Sinz (recorder), Cathe Sobke (Baroque guitar/recorder), and Sandra Stram (viola da gamba). Free. Visit friendsoftherblibrary.org.

Oasis puts on ‘Catalog Pick Up Party’

San Diego Oasis, a nonprofit that offers healthy aging programs for older adults, will put on a “Catalog Pick Up Party” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. There will be free catalogs of Oasis’ programs for ages 50 and older along with mini-demonstrations of some classes, free food and opportunity drawings. No registration.

Pumpkin farm festivities

Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm will have a corn maze, petting zoo, tractor hay wagon and train ride, along with sunflowers from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31 at 13421 Highland Valley Road. Admission is free; tickets for attractions are $5 each. Some attractions close early. Visit pumpkinstation.com/pumpkin-farms/rancho-bernardo-pumpkin-farm for more information.

Art workshop for community

The North County Society of Fine Arts holds an art workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Oasis Center’s Live Oak Room, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. Jami Wright, a member of the Watercolor Society and the Foothills Art Association, will teach how to paint a desert landscape in watercolor. Cost is $50; $40 for members. Pre-register at ncsfa.org/workshops.

World affairs discussion group hosts talk

The World Affairs Council North County will host Dr. Wen Chen for a presentation at 10 a.m. Oct. 30 on “China’s Global Impact” at the Remington Club retirement community, 16916 Hierba Drive. Chen will cover how U.S. national security is impacted by Chinese computer software and hardware. The mission of the World Affairs Council is to foster global understanding and friendships in the local community and around the world. Visit www.northcountyworldaffairs.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Family Trunk-or-Treat

The Village Church hosts a free family-friendly Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating and snacks from decorated cars parked next to the church playground, along with games and crafts and stories about the love of Jesus, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at 6225 Paseo Delicias. Church-friendly costumes are welcome. Visit VillageChurch.org/trunk-or-treat.

SAN DIEGO

Old Town Día de los Muertos

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park hosts a Día de los Muertos celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2. There will be live entertainment on the Fiesta de Reyes stage, traditional and contemporary Día de los Muertos altars, professional face painters, art demonstrations and catrinas at the plaza. Highlights include live mariachi music and folklorico dancers. Visit www.parks.ca.gov/EventDetails/17798.

Halloween at the Station

Liberty Station puts on its annual free, family-friendly Halloween celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 26. Highlights include a Hollywood car show, trick-or-treating, live DJ entertainment, crafts, inflatable obstacle courses, a cornhole tournament, crafts and costume contest for all ages with prizes. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for the Feeding Heroes initiative to help local military families in need. Halloween at the Station is at 2751 Dewey Road. Visit libertystation.com/events/halloween-at-the-station.

Fall Back Festival

The 25th Annual Fall Back Festival is from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 on the streets around the iconic Davis-Horton House at Fourth and Island avenues. The event brings folks back in time with historic hands-on learning, old-fashioned amusements and cultural demonstrations. Highlights include blacksmith demonstration, Kumeyaay drum circle, penny candy booth, pie-eating contest, butter churning and candle making demonstrations, face painting and balloon art.

BeerFest at boardwalk

Belmont Park’s annual Beachside Fall Fest returns to the beachfront boardwalk each weekend through October with live “Pumpkin Jam” performances, seasonal treats, free trick-or-treating on Sunday and special events like Trunk or Treat and the second annual BeerFest on Oct. 26. Kids ride free during October with purchase of an adult wristband. Visit belmontpark.com.

Candlelight procession

Old Town’s Immaculate Conception Church hosts a candlelight procession for Día de los Muertos at 5 p.m. Nov. 2. This year’s procession will include Aztec dancers, catrina contest winners and Old Town park staff in 1800s period attire. The free event begins in front of the church, 2540 San Diego Ave., heading down San Diego Avenue and ending at El Campo Santo Cemetery. Visit oldtownsandiego.org/ddlm.

Trick-or-Treat on India Street

Little Italy’s annual trick-or-treat event is from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 on India Street with local businesses handing out candy, Halloween music and “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed decorations at Piazza della Famiglia. Visit littleitalysd.com/events/trick-or-treat-on-india-street.

Hospice marks Día de los Muertos

The Elizabeth Hospice will put on a Day of the Dead celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at its Mission Valley office, 8989 Rio San Diego. The family-friendly cultural event features a potluck, crafts, music and storytelling. Bring a dish to share. RSVP at community@ehospice.org.

HalGLOWeen at zoo

The San Diego Zoo hosts HalGLOWeen, a Halloween-themed family extravaganza, with entertainment, food, dance parties and interactive festivities starting at 5 p.m. weekends in October. Highlights include Boo Crew, Spider’s W.E.B., Python Path, Spooky Spectacles, a Boolahoops dance party, featured creatures and Dr. Zoolittle’s Tricks & Treats among other attractions. Visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/halgloween.

Stories by Master of the Macabre

Performances of “Poe and More Poe,” featuring stories by Edgar Allan Poe, will be at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 1 at Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights. The performances are co-directed by Rachael VanWormer and Veronica Murphy and hosted by Write Out Loud. Tickets are $30 at writeoutloudsd.com.

Día de los Muertos at SeaWorld

Catrina statues in traditional dresses will welcome guests Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 as SeaWorld observes Día de los Muertos. There will be ofrendas with mementos and flowers honoring loved ones who have passed and traditional Day of the Dead music along with foods such as conchas, pan de muerto, chamango and hot Cheetos elote in a cup, as well as micheladas and margaritas. Visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com.

Boo Bash

The Boo Bash family-friendly Halloween celebration is from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the nonprofit Junior League of San Diego’s historic headquarters at 210 Maple St. in Bankers Hill. The event includes trick-or-treating, face painting, crafts, games, music and light refreshments. Tickets are $25; $5 for children under 12; proceeds support the league’s community work. Visit event.auctria.com/69fc4a2c-c58c-4313-ae01-ed39928e08a9.

Halloween Family Day at train museum

There will be Halloween-themed crafts, games, costume contest and candy from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park, sponsored by First 5 San Diego. Admission ($10-$20) includes all activities, and kids 12 and younger get in free with a paid adult. Visit sdmrm.org/halloween.

Bayside Boo at Seaport Village

Seaport Village will put on “Bayside Boo – Spirited Night by the Bay” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 with spooky music, treats and dancing in the moonlight. Seaport Village is at 849 W. Harbor Drive. Visit seaportvillage.com.

Day of the Dead at cemetery

A Día de los Muertos event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Greenwood Mortuary and Crematory, 4300 Imperial Ave., with folklorico dancers, mariachi band, Aztec dancers, car exhibit, face painting and food trucks. A Catholic prayer service is at 10:30 a.m.; remembrance service is at 11 a.m. Visit greenwoodmemorial.com.

Screening of ‘Unsung Heroes’ documentary

Foundation for Women Warriors hosts a free virtual screening of “Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots” at 4 p.m. Nov. 12. The documentary highlights the heroic sacrifices of women who served in the American military and is produced by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard. Visit foundationforwomenwarriors.org.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 25 and folks can drop off unwanted prescription medications for disposal at a number of locations throughout San Diego, including from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at one of nine county sheriff’s stations, to help prevent misuse and accidental poisoning:

Alpine Sheriff’s Station – 2751 Alpine Boulevard, AlpineEncinitas Scripps Hospital – 354 Santa Fe Drive, EncinitasFallbrook Sheriff’s Substation, 388 East Alvarado St., FallbrookImperial Beach Sheriff’s Substation – 845 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial BeachLakeside Sheriff’s Substation, 12365 Parkside St., LakesideRamona Sheriff’s Substation at Albertson’s, 1459 Main St., RamonaRancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station, 11486 Campo Road, Spring ValleySan Marcos Sheriff’s Station – 182 Santar Place, San MarcosValley Center Sheriff’s Substation, 28201 N. Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center.

For more drop off locations, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.

SAN MARCOS

Car buffs gather

The North County chapter of the Palomar Model A Ford club meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 to discuss upcoming tours and car tips at the Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments and socializing follow the program. All Model A owners and enthusiasts are welcome; moderns also welcome. Visit palomarmodelaclub.org.

SANTEE

Blood drive at City Hall

The city of Santee and The American Red Cross host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Santee City Hall in Building 8A. Donors will be entered for a chance to win a Six Flags Magic Mountain or Knott’s Berry Farm ticket. Visit www.cityofsanteeca.gov.

VALLEY CENTER

Bates Pumpkin Patch

Hay rides, a petting zoo, a straw maze, a bounce house and slides and pony rides on weekends along with food and lots of pumpkins and gourds are all part of the festivities through Oct. 31 at Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Valley Woods Road. The farm is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays with free parking, and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. There is free admission and $10 parking on October weekends. Activity tickets are $2.50 each. Visit batesnutfarm.biz.

VISTA

Novemberfest at botanic garden

The 11th annual Novemberfest featuring tastings of craft beer, cider, mead, kombucha and wine is from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive. The festival also includes live music, food, craft booths, face painting, photo booth and raffles. Proceeds support the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens and the Amigos De Vista Lions Club. Must be 21 or older to attend. No children or dogs. Tickets are $45 at altavistabotanicalgardens.org/novemberfest.

Paint & Pour fundraiser

The Vista Silver Star Foundation, a nonprofit that helps local seniors stay active in the community, hosts a Paint & Pour from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Aegis Living at Shadowridge, 1440 S. Melrose Drive. Attendees can sip wine and have hors d’oeuvres  while creating a painting to take home. The event is led by a local artist. Cost is $25; proceeds benefit the Vista Silver Star Foundation. RSVP by Oct. 28 at vistasilverstar.org/Donate.

Car show with Halloween twist

Pride of Vista Lions Club hosts its Muscles on Main Street Car Show with a Halloween twist from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at 25 Main St. with trunk-or-treating. Highlights include a costume contests, a kids’ game area, a DJ and music, and classic cars and motorcycles. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. Car registration entry fee is $35. Proceeds support the Lions’ community service programs. Visit musclesonmain.square.site.

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