SD Weekend: Day Of Dead Street Fair; Pumpkin Express Train; Brew Fests

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 22.

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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'Kids Free October': Lions Tigers & Bears Animal Rescue, Alpine

Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Petting Zoo: Bonita

'Boo At The Zoo' Flashlight Tour: Wild Wonders Sanctuary, Bonsall

'Pumpkin Express' Halloween Train: Pacific Southwest Railway, Campo

Pumpkin Patch, Farm Critters & Corn Maze: Strawberry Fields, Carlsbad

Haunted Corn Maze: Strawberry Fields, Carlsbad

'Brick-Or-Treat' Monster Party: Legoland, Carlsbad

Artisan Faire, Carlsbad

Free Kid Admission: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Sesame Place San Diego 'Halloween Spooktacular': Chula Vista

Hotel Del Coronado Haunted Happenings Tours: Coronado

Fall Fest Weekends: Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Kids' Rides: Fairgrounds, Del Mar

'Scream Zone' Haunted Scaregrounds: Fairgrounds, Del Mar

Wicked Spooky Afternoon Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar

St. Madeleine Sophie's Center 'Spookeasy' Fundraiser: El Cajon

Old Marshal Scotty's Playland Haunted Amusement Park: El Cajon

Historical Downtown Walking Tour, Encinitas

Fall Gardening Workshop Series, Encinitas

Those Witches Be Crazy, Encinitas

Scout Troop's Halloween 'Haunted Hotel': Olivenhain/Encinitas

'Haunted Ghost Town': San Dieguito Heritage Ranch, Encinitas

'Savage Gardens' Carnivorous Plants Exhibit: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Autumn Festival: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido

'Kids Free' Month For Ages 11 & Younger: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido

Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm, Corn Maze & Petting Zoo: Escondido

Splitrock Festival, Fallbrook

'The Haunted Forest' Halloween Walk: Banner Ranch Julian

Sunset Pier Walks: Birch Aquarium At Scripps, La Jolla

REAL SIMPLE Weekend: Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, La Jolla

Patchwork's Chunky Yarn Pumpkins (+ Wine Flight), Wine Works, La Mesa

Oma’s Family Farm Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo & Wagon Rides: Lakeside

Historical Society Archives Open House, Lemon Grove

Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Lemon Grove

Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Kids' Rides: Mission Valley

Día De Los Muertos Celebration: Westfield Plaza Bonita, National City

Plaza Bonita Pumpkin Station, Petting Zoo & Kids' Rides: National City

Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival: Downtown Oceanside

O-Side Theatre Company 'Sleepy Hollow': Oceanside

Kings of La Jolla Live Band, Pit Stop Diner, Oceanside

Fall Festival, Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: Mellano Family Farm, Oceanside

Boo Bash Market, Oceanside

Rancho BEERnardo Festival: Webb Park, Rancho Bernardo

Surviving the Holidays Grief Share Program, Rancho Bernardo

Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival: Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe

'Witches High Tea' Halloween: Westgate Hotel, San Diego

Halloween Movies: Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero, Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego

The Haunted Trail At Balboa Park: San Diego

SeaWorld 'Howl-O-Scream': San Diego

SeaWorld 'Spooktacular' Trick-Or-Treat Trail & Hay Maze: San Diego

'HalGLOWeen' SD Zoo Halloween Festivities: San Diego

Free, SD Zoo Admission For Kids, 11 & Younger: San Diego

'HalGLOWeen' SD Zoo Halloween Festivities: San Diego

Free, Family Fun Fest- Halloween: Salvation Army Kroc Center, San Diego

An Evening with: Fleetwood Max, Music Box, San Diego

'Breakfast With The Littlest Pumpkin' & Kids' Fun: San Marcos

Haunted Hayride & Ghost Stories: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel

Brews & Bites Festival Fundraiser: Santee

'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde': North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach

'Howl-o-ween' Doggie Costume Contest & Halloween Parade: Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

Halloween Costume Contest & Parade: Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

Halloween Trick-Or-Treat: North County Square, Vista

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ALSO SEE:

San Diego Halloween Events 2023: Pumpkin Patches & Trick-Or-Treats

Oktoberfest 2023: San Diego Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

Haunted Houses 2023: San Diego Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• Orange County Weekend: Vampirates Dinner; Zoo 'Boo'; Racetrack Halloween Carnival
• Inland Empire Weekend: 5 Million-Light Wonderland; CarnEvil Ball; Tram Snow-Guess
• LA Weekend: Jack-O'-Lantern Glow Strolls; Haunted Car Wash; Art Fair
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Giant Bounce House; Haunted Hangar, Corn Maze & Trains

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