Things to do: Upcoming Halloween events, concerts, theater and more

23rd Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event in Encinitas

The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association will present its 23rd Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thousands of costumed trick-or-treaters and other revelers will stroll through South Coast Hwy 101, from Encinitas Blvd. to K Street. Many downtown Encinitas businesses stay open late to welcome trick-or-treaters with candy.Kids also enjoy Halloween-themed activities and games in The Lumberyard Courtyard, courtesy of the 101 Artists Colony, plus dancing to the live music of Bucket Ruckus. There will also be a pumpkin display in front of the SRF Books & Gifts shop along the sidewalk. Families can enjoy free kids’ crafts and free parking at the new Pacific View Arts Center community center. For more information visit www.encinitas101.com.

Haunted Hotel Olivenhain

The historic grounds of the Olivenhain Meeting Hall will be transformed into a Haunted Hotel Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25 at 423 Rancho Santa Fe Road. There will be spooky scenes ranging from a Haunted Swamp, Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory and a Witches’ Lair to a Candy Mystery Trail. Actors are Scouts, ages 11 to 17.There will be games at the carnival and refreshment to purchase. Tickets are $8; cash and credit are accepted at the door. The event is a fundraiser for Scout Troop 2000. For questions, email troop2kcommunityoutreach@gmail.com.

12th Annual Encinitas Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration

The 12th Annual Encinitas Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12 p.m.—4 p.m. at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus (3333 Manchester Ave.).The event will include live music, dance performances, art workshops, a community altar, delicious food, and family-friendly activities honoring this cultural tradition, and more. Admission is free — all are welcome. Visit encinitasarts.org for more information.

Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep will present a show with chilling storytelling in the adaptation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Heimbuch in collaboration with Jon Ferguson as its next student production.“This adaptation inspires creative staging that tickles the imagination,” Cole said in the news release.The show runs a daring 90 minutes with no intermission and aims to excite audiences throughout. Performances are Oct.16 through Oct. 19 in North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Theatre School Studio Space: 985 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach. Show times are 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, and 18, and 2 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19. Call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055.

Community Dance Party features Octoberfest theme

The Sandpipers Square Dance Club hosts its monthly Community Dance Party on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena Street, Encinitas. Participants will learn square dancing basics at this fun event. Singles, couples and families all welcome. Casual attire. Partner and dance experience not needed. Oktoberfest bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad and apple pie served following the Dance Party. Donation $10 and free for children. Learn more at SandpipersSquareDanceClub.org.

Del Mar Pumpkin Station

Festivities include a carousel, rides, giant slides, a Ferris wheel, a train jump, a petting zoo and a play center, along with a pumpkin patch from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays now through Oct. 26 at 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Ticketed attractions include mechanical rides, giant slides, a jumpee activity, petting zoo and antique carousel. Tickets are $5. Free admission and parking. Visit pumpkinstation.com.

Haunted Corn Maze

The Carlsbad Strawberry Company is once the site of a haunted corn maze this fall. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation is also part of this Haunted Corn Maze, which turns the strawberry fields into a terrifying labyrinth.The Haunted Corn Maze is recommended for teenagers and adults. Also, 50% of the proceeds from the corn maze go to the foundation, according to the Carlsbad Strawberry Company. 7 to 10 p.m. Every Friday and Saturday from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1. 1050 Cannon Road, Carlsbad. $40-$60. aguahedionda.org/haunted-corn-maze

Halloween Spooktacular

There will be trick-or-treating in costumes, carnival-style games, spooky characters and music from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona. Children receive a bag to collect candy, while supplies last. Admission is free. Visit theforumcarlsbad.com/events.

Jurassic Fright at Pumpkin Patch

Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Oct. 3 through Oct. 31 at 1050 Cannon Road, Carlsbad. There’s a haunted corn maze, marigold fields, bounceland, Jurassic Fright, a tractor ride and sheep, goats and rabbits. Admission is $15; free for kids 3 and younger plus fees for activities. Visit carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com/pumpkin.

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.

San Dieguito Park’s Fall Festival

San Dieguito County Park will host a free Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by San Diego Parks and Recreation and supported by Nature Collective, the event is perfect for nature lovers and families alike with activities and hands-on crafts, environmental education booths and live animal encounters. At 11 a.m. there will be a Hawktober presentation followed by a costume contest and parade at 12:12 p.m. The festival will also include face painting and a bounce house.Participants are encouraged to bring reusable bottles and cups to enjoy refreshments and help keep the event eco-friendly. Free street parking is available and parking in the park is $5. The park is located at 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. For more information, call (858) 755-2386.

Assistance League holds Comedy Night

The nonprofit, volunteer-run Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito hosts a comedy night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the New Village Arts Theater. Comedians Jesse Egan and Brianne Bonner will perform. There will be appetizers provided by League members and a cash bar. Tickets are $15 through Oct. 10 at ALRSD’s Thrift Shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd. After Oct. 15, tickets are $20 and may be bought at the door, if not sold out. Visit www.ALRSD.org.

Local author to hold book signing

Local author Leslie Johansen Nack will hold a book signing of her newest work, “Nineteen: A Daughter’s Memoir of Reckoning and Recovery,” about her road to healing after “her battle with addiction following a traumatic childhood,” at 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at Barnes & Noble, 1040 N El Camino Real, Encinitas. “Nineteen” concludes Nack’s story that chronicles her path to sobriety and a renewed sense of hope. Visit www.lesliejohansennack.com.

Encinitas movie in the park

The city of Encinitas will host a free outdoor screening of “Hotel Transylvania” on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Cardiff’s Glen Park. The event is an opportunity to enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and low-backed chairs as well as movie snacks and drinks to enjoy (no glass containers). Activities will begin at 5 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. Glen Park is located at 2149 Orinda Drive.Find more events by visiting our website at encinitasadvocate.com.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church to present film series about solving homelessness

“Until we’re all Home”, a film series about solving homelessness is being held in October, sponsored by Faith in Action, an advocacy and education ministry of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Encinitas.The events will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas.• Featuring videos from Community Solutions, a national organization that works to create a lasting end to homelessness that leaves no one behind, and envisions a more equitable society where homelessness is never inevitable, inescapable, or a way of life.• Presentation of “Functional Zero” homelessness in a SoCal beach community• Followed by Q & A with a panel of local experts on the subject

Death Cafe

Hosted by Selena Jong of Moving Through — Death Doula (www.movingthrough.org) At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to have refreshments and discuss death. This event’s objective is to increase awareness of death helping people make the most of their lives. The event creates an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites all. Free admission. Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., reoccurring every fourth Saturday of the month. Location: Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive Encinitas. www.deathcafe.com Please RSVP at Meetup: The Death Network or email selenajong@gmail.com

‘Hollywood to Broadway’ concert

The award-winning Coastal Communities Concert Band, with more than 75 musicians from throughout San Diego County, will present “Showtime! From Hollywood to Broadway” at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St. Admission is $20; $15 for seniors; students are admitted free. Tickets (cash only) are at the door and at www.cccband.com or 858-761-8421.

Nature walk focuses on ‘Fall Crawl’

The Batiquitos Lagoon will hold a free, family-friendly, hourlong, docent-led nature walk at 10 a.m. Oct. 18. “The Great Fall Crawl” will focus on spiders and tarantulas that live near the lagoon. Wear hats and sunscreen and bring water. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Open to all ages. Visit batiquitoslagoon.org.

‘Echoes Through Time’ concert

The North Coast Symphony will give a concert of classics and contemporary works titled “Echoes Through Time” at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena. Admission is $18, $15 seniors/students/military, free for children 18 and younger. Visit www.northcoastsymphony.com.

Humane Society runs animal camp

The Fall Animal Camp at Rancho Coastal Humane Society runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20-24 for children ages 6 to 11. The educational camp includes hands-on interaction with animals along with arts, crafts and outdoor activities. For more information, email education@sdpets.org, visit www.sdpets.org, or call 760-753-6413.

Assistance League holds clothing drive

The nonprofit Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito holds a Kids Clothing Drive throughout October in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Assistance League is partnering with One Safe Place to provide children’s clothing in size 2T to preteen for families affected by domestic violence. Bring gently used items to the ALRSD Thrift Shop, 1542 Encinitas Blvd. Visit www.alrsd.org.

Library Friends hold book sale

The Friends of the Encinitas Library will hold a half-price book sale of the entire Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore, 540 Cornish Drive, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18. Members of the Encinitas Library Friends have pre-entry from 9 to 10 a.m.; membership is offered at the door; dues ranges from $20 to $500. Visit www.encinitaslibfriends.org.

Historic Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour

The Encinitas Historical Society offers a fun educational walking tour of downtown Encinitas on the third Saturday of every month. the tours begin at 10 a.m., starting at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, located at 390 West F Street. There is plenty of free parking available. On Oct. 18, the tour will concentrate on the north end of the historic Coast Highway. Next month, on Nov. 15, the tour will cover the south end of the Coast Highway. The Encinitas Historical Society has implemented a suggested donation of $10 per person. The Encinitas Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status, and accepts cash, checks, or credit/debit cards. Children and dogs are always free. You may contact the Encinitas Historical Society at (760) 942-9066 or info@encinitashistoricalsociety.org with any questions.

San Diego International Film Festival

The 24th annual San Diego International Film Festival returns for five days of movie magic running Oct. 15-19. Over 100 films are being screened and there will be red carpet events, actor and director appearances and live musical performances. This year’s festival is taking place at various venues, including The Lot La Jolla, AMC Theatres at Westfield UTC, Belly Up Tavern and The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices vary based on time of film and the type of event. Visit sdfilmfest.com for more information.

Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium will host trick-or-treating, live music and games from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and Oct. 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.

HalGLOWeen

The San Diego Zoo hosts 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.

Haunts of Balboa Park

One of San Diego’s largest Halloween experiences is at Balboa Park. The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park gives visitors two different experiences. The eXperiment Maze presents 3,500 square feet of twists and turns through various spooky encounters with childhood fairy tales remixed in Halloween-themed costumes such as “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.”The Haunted Trail takes visitors outdoors through a path with dense fog and several haunting installations with zombies, a ghoul bus, a graveyard filled with ghosts, chainsaw maniacs and more. Sept. 26 through Nov. 1. Balboa Drive and Juniper Road, San Diego. $34.99-$49.99. hauntedtrail.net

SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream

Back for the fifth time is SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream. This Halloween activation modifies the theme park into a haunted playground with eight scare zones. Guests can expect to see spooky creatures, a graveyard, a carnival of chaos and five haunted houses. There will also be music and live entertainment stages, themed bars and speakeasies. Plus, certain amusement park rides will be open. Select nights now through Nov. 1. $44.99-$144.99. seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream

Trunk or Treat at car museum

The San Diego Automotive Museum puts on its annual Trunk or Treat from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at 2080 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park. Children collect candy from the museum’s collection of classic and exotic cars on the museum floor. Costumes are encouraged. Admission is free for children under 12 and for parents accompanying their children in costumes. Visit sdautomuseum.org.