17 Fun Things to Do in San Diego in October, San Diego, California
Below are some of the fun things to do in San Diego in October from festivals to theme park holiday events to the scariest Halloween events and more.
Sea World also hosts it’s own night time event called Howl-O-Scream, which happens on select nights from September 27th - November 2nd.
During the day time park hours there are kid friendly activities, but the evening event is not recommended for small children.
The event takes place on September 14th, 21st, and 28th, and select Saturdays and Sundays in October.
They are known for their apples, so definitely do some apple picking while you’re there and bring home some apple pies.
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Bates Nut Farm offers a pumpkin patch and other fun Fall activities beginning on Thursday, September 19th.
They show films seven nights a week at their venues in San Diego, the LA Arts District, Downtown LA, and El Segundo.
Movies include: Hocus Pocus, Friday The 13th (1980), Coraline, Halloweentown, Practical Magic, Edward Scissorhands, Scream (1996), Halloween (1978), The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Addams Family (1991), Rocky Horror Picture Show, American Psycho, and A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Sea World also hosts it’s own night time event called Howl-O-Scream, which happens on select nights from September 27th - November 2nd.
During the day time park hours there are kid friendly activities, but the evening event is not recommended for small children.
The event takes place on September 14th, 21st, and 28th, and select Saturdays and Sundays in October.
They are known for their apples, so definitely do some apple picking while you’re there and bring home some apple pies.
If you click the link above, it goes to another blog post on our site of the Best Things To Do in Julian in the Fall.
Bates Nut Farm offers a pumpkin patch and other fun Fall activities beginning on Thursday, September 19th.
They show films seven nights a week at their venues in San Diego, the LA Arts District, Downtown LA, and El Segundo.
Movies include: Hocus Pocus, Friday The 13th (1980), Coraline, Halloweentown, Practical Magic, Edward Scissorhands, Scream (1996), Halloween (1978), The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Addams Family (1991), Rocky Horror Picture Show, American Psycho, and A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 17 Fun Things to Do in San Diego in October
Guide Location: USA » San Diego
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Eva Keller
Read it on Author's Website: https://discoveringhiddengems.com/things-to-do-in-san-diego-in-october/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » San Diego
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Eva Keller
Read it on Author's Website: https://discoveringhiddengems.com/things-to-do-in-san-diego-in-october/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Sea World
- Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
- Rooftop Cinema Club
- The Pearl
- Ingram Plaza
- San Diego Zoo
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Belmont Park
- Taste of North Park
- El Cajon
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