Things To Do This Halloween Weekend

All Weekend

Stayin Alive: Music of the Bee Gees

When: Friday and Saturday, 8pm

Location: Copley Symphony Hall

How much: $20-$72

In the late 1970s, The Bee Gees performed on one of the top-selling movie soundtracks of all time: Saturday Night Fever. This weekend, salute The Bee Gees with the Symphony and the “Stayin’ Alive” tribute band performing all of your favorites, including “More Than a Woman,” “Night Fever,” “How Deep Is Your Love”…and all the hits that created an international disco sensation! More information…

Scream Zone at Del Mar

When: All weekend, 7pm-midnight

Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds

How much: $14.99-$27.99

Looking for a good scare? Test your courage at The Scream Zone! Located on the Del Mar Fairgrounds, The Scream Zone is a collection of haunted attractions, food, vendors, and more. Some of this year’s attractions include The Haunted Hayride, The House of Horror, and The Chamber. Visit their website for more information.

 

Friday

Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

When: Call (619) 298-8687 for availability

Location: Old Town San Diego, 4010 Twiggs Street

How much: $18-$25

Old Town Trolley Tours invites you to explore our premier “frightseeing” tour, Ghosts & Gravestones Night Tour. Prepare yourself for an evening of fun, scares, and ghost stories as you are guided through one of America’s most haunted cities. Hear local tales of murder and mayhem, mixed with a good dose of humor and history.

The Glass Menagerie

When: 8pm

Location: The Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St.

How much: $43-$47

The Glass Menagerie is Tennessee Williams’ most deeply personal and haunting play. Cygnet Theatre Company brings you this masterpiece—a touching tale of lost dreams, family bonds and survival. See it now through October 30!

 

Saturday

Flagship Haunted Harbor Cruise

SOLD OUT!

It’s going to be a scary good time aboard the special Halloween dance party, brought to you exclusively by San Diego’s Flagship Cruises & Events. Dig up your most ghoulish friends and best Halloween costume, and come out for a night full of screams out on the water! Enjoy the lit up San Diego skyline with dancing, music, food, and drinks.

Spooky Sleepover at the Zoo

When: Saturday 4pm until Sunday 9am

Location: San Diego Zoo

How much: $119-$139

Get into the spirit of the season during the San Diego’s Zoo’s Spooky Sleepover at the Zoo, and meet animals that wear their colorful costumes all year-round. For families with children ages 4 and older.

Old Town Fall Festival

When: Noon-4pm

Location: Old Town State Historic Park

How much: Free

Fall crafts and children’s activities a la San Diego in the 1870s will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the central plaza at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Many merchants surrounding the park will have activities as well. For more info, visit www.fiestadereyes.com.

Halloween Family Day

When: 11am-3pm

Location: Various Balboa Park locations

How much: Kids free, Adults $35 admission to all museums

Over a dozen museums are treating families to free admission for children 12 and under during the 3rd Annual Balboa Park Halloween Family Day. In addition to free children’s admission with a paid adult, participating museums and cultural attractions will present a spooky array of hands-on activities, crafts, special tours, storytelling, and other free goodies from 11am to 3pm.

 

Sunday

Symphony Spooktacular

When: 2pm

Location: Copley Symphony Hall

How much: $15-$25

A symphony concert is delightful, but can it be frightful? Join the San Diego Symphony for a scary and fun afternoon conducted by their new assistant conductor, Ken-David Masur. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy the familiar music inspired by spooky stories, ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night. It’ll be frighteningly spooktacular!

3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos

When: 10am-4pm

Location: Old Mission San Luis Rey

How much: Free

Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is a Mexican cultural celebration that will transform Old Mission San Luis Rey, “King of the Missions” into an all-day community event. Over twenty-thousand attendees will enjoy the largest festival of its kind in San Diego County. The mission will come alive with entertainment at this family-friendly event including mariachi bands, local ballet folklorico dancing groups, Aztec entertainers, elaborate alters and much more.

Ocean Beach Canine Carnival

When: 10am-4pm

Location: Dusty Rhodes Park, Sunset Cliffs and Nimitz Blvd.

How much: Free to attend, $7-$10 to register

Ocean Beach Kiwanis presents the Sixth Annual Ocean Beach Canine Carnival—a “Howl-o-Ween” carnival for dogs and their best friends. There will be lots of fun, food, crafts, costumes, and tons of prizes!

 

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