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Ten San Diego Events in October 2005
1)
The Scream Zone - October 1 thru October 31
The Scream Zone features a 25 room 3-D haunted attraction inhabited
by creepy creatures, rides and screamin' good times. Located
at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Sunday-Thursday: 7-11pm and Friday
& Saturday: 7-midnight. Closed on some days... for exact
dates and more information, pleas call 858-755-1161 or visit
www.sdfair.com
2) Octoberfest in El Cajon - October 1-2 & 8-9
Traditional family-oriented German festival on two weekends
in October from noon to midnight. Beer garden, games, dancing
and food. This event takes place at the German American Club
parking lot and clubhouse, 1017 S. Mollison in El Cajon. For
more information, call 619-442-6637.
3) FREE
Admission to the San Diego Zoo - October 1 - October 31
Children, ages eleven and younger, will be admitted FREE to
the San Diego Zoo during the whole month of October. On October
3rd, everyone is admitted FREE in honor of the founding of the
San Diego Zoo. For more information, call 619-234-3153.
4)
Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm - October 1 thru October 31
The premier site for pumpkins in San Diego, visitors will enjoy
selecting their pumpkin for Halloween. Open daily from 9am-5pm,
the farm offers a straw maze, tractor hay rides, and picnicking.
For more information call 760-749-3333 or www.batesnutfarm.biz
5)
Haunted Hotel, Frightmare & Trail of Terror- October 1 thru
October 31
This 2005 Halloween season will bring your worst nightmares
to life. The Haunted Hotel is located downtown
at 424 Market St. This year's Haunted Hotel is ruled by horror
movies that will make you scream. Frightmare on Market
Street, located at 530 Market St., opens for its 11th
bone chilling year of haunting the Gaslamp Quarter. The
Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is San Diego's only all
outdoor haunted attraction. The Haunted Trail is a stroll through
the park you'll never forget. For more information, visit www.hauntedhotel.com
or call 619-231-0131.
Monster Manor (Mira Mesa) as it once again
arises on the spot where it was burned down by an angry mob.
A very interactive haunt, this 4,000 square foot Halloween haunted
house is a drug-free, alcohol free, intergenerational, entertainment
experience for San Diego. It is designed and operated entirely
by volunteers. For more information visit www.monstermanor.org
6) Oktoberfest in La Mesa - October 7, 8 & 9
Traditional German celebration featuring dancing, food, Bavarian
bands, arts & crafts and commercial booths. Friday 5-11pm,
Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday noon-6pm. Located on La Mesa Blvd.
between Date & Fourth. For more information, call 619-462-3000
or visit www.lmvma.com
7)
Little Italy 11th Annual Festa - October 8 & 9
The historic district of Little Italy will be alive with music,
fine Italian food, specialty crafts and commercial booths. This
event is FREE and features "Chalk La Strada", an Italian
street painting festival. Open from 10am to 6pm in Little Italy,
India & Date Streets. For more information, call 619-233-3898
or visit www.littleitalysd.com
8)
Miramar Air Show - October 14, 15 & 16
This is the 50th year for this outstanding aviation expo featuring
the Blue Angels, a consumer aviation fair with static displays
and exciting aviation performances. Open 9am-4pm with a twilight
show on Saturday from 5:30-8:30pm. Admission and parking is
FREE. For more information, call 858-577-1000 or visit www.miramarairshow.com
9)
Lyric Opera San Diego Season 2005 - October 14 thru October
30
San Diego's popular Lyric Opera company presents their 2005
Season at their new location, the North Park Theatre. Presentations
will include some of the greatest masterpieces of the comic
opera, including "The Mikado". For tickets and more
information, call 619-231-5714 or visit www.lyricoperasandiego.com
10)
Escondido Street Fair - October 16
The Escondido Street Faire is the second largest in California
and features live entertainment as well as over 700 booths
showcasing arts & crafts, a farmers market and international
foods. The Street Faire takes place from 9am to 5pm and is
located on Grand Avenue between Centre City and Ivy. For more
information, call 760-745-2125 or visit www.ci.escondido.ca.us
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