Pumpkin Patch Storytimes at the Oceanside Public Library
It’s the time of year again for the Oceanside Public Library’s annual Pumpkin Patch story-times. The Pumpkin Patch programs will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Library and on Friday, October 30, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mission Branch Library. These special holiday storytimes will include fun, non-scary Halloween tales, songs and treats. All Pumpkin Patch storytimes are free and are geared for children seven years old and younger. Costumes are welcome. For more information, please call the Civic Center Library Children’s Desk at (760) 435-5600 or visit our Web site at www.oceansidepubliclibrary.org.
Fall Fun for Everyone at City Rec Centers this Halloween
Experience some fall festivities this season by attending the exciting events offered at several of Chula Vista’s recreation centers. Children, teens, parents and senior citizens can enjoy a variety of creative activities at little or no cost. The schedule includes a Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Day, Little Tikes Costume Carnival, and Family Movie Night at Montevalle Recreation Center; Fall Fest and Monster Bash Teen Dance at Loma Verde Recreation Center and even more Halloween fun at the Norman Park Center.
Halloween Fun,. Oct 21: Guests of the Norman Park Center can enjoy an afternoon of Halloween crafts and spooktacular; refreshments beginning at 10 a.m. Event is free of charge. Located at 270 F St. For information call (619) 691-5086.
Ghostly Greetings to Norman Park Women, Oct 22: Join the members and staff of Norman Park Center at 11 a.m. for lunch followed by a movie and the “Transylvanian Best-Dressed” contest with no cost to participate.
The center is located at 270 .F. St. For details about this event, call (619) 691-5086.
Little Tikes Costume Carnival Oct 25: Come enjoy a night of costume fun with your little ones ages 6 and under at the Montevalle Community Center. Start time is 5:30 p.m. and a children’s themed movie will be shown throughout the carnival. Plans include arts and crafts, picture taking, and a flashlight candy hunt to get everyone involved in the fun. Please register early as space is limited. Fee is $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents. The center is located at 840 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Pumpkin Carving Day,. Oct 28: Kids from ages 7-12 can enjoy an afternoon of pumpkin carving with friends at the Montevalle Community Center from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Pumpkins and supplies will be provided. The cost is $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents. The center is located at 840 Duncan Ranch Rd. For more information, call (619) 691-5269.
Bewitching Birthday Bash, Oct 29: Come celebrate yours or a loved ones September or October birthday
with .creepy crawly cake. and ice cream at 1 p.m. at the Norman Park Center. Birthday folks eat free and all others pay only $1 for the delicious desserts. The facility is located at 270 F St. More information can be obtained by calling (619) 691-5086.
Fall Fun for Everyone at City Rec Centers this Halloween
Pumpkin Decorating Day, Oct 29: Kids from ages 2-6 can enjoy an afternoon of pumpkin decorating with friends at the Montevalle Community Center from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Pumpkins and supplies will be provided. The cost is $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents. The center is located at 840 Duncan Ranch Rd. For more information call (619) 691-5269.
Family Movie Night, Oct 30: Why spend $12 a ticket for a trip to the movies? Come watch a movie with family and friends on the blimp screen at the Montevalle Community Center. There’s no charge to enter and all are welcome! The center is located at 840 Duncan Ranch Rd. For more information call (619) 691-5269.
Monster Bash Teen Dance, Oct 30: Middle and high school students ages 13-18 can dance all night from 8-11 p.m. A live DJ will be spinning the best hip-hop and top 40 music. Admission is only $5 with a valid school ID. Located at 1420 Loma Lane; call the Loma Verde Center at (619) 691-5082 with any questions or for more information.
Fall Fest, Oct 30: There is so much to do at the Loma Verde Center’s autumn festival this year and it’s all free of charge! The fun-filled activities include games, prizes, crafts, pictures, and a costume contest. The party runs from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at 1420 Loma Lane; call (619) 691-5082 for more information.
The Haunted Hotel is Now Open Through Halloween!
The doors to the Haunted Hotel have creaked open for the 2009 Halloween kicking off the Haunted Hotel’s 17th season. The Haunted Hotel is the longest running haunted house in San Diego and was voted by Haunt World Magazine as one of the top 13 haunted houses in America. The horror filled nights run through Halloween night. Experience adrenaline pumping scares in the Freddy Doll house, the Subway, the Crazy Clown Asylum, and the all new Hellevator!
Hours are: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 6pm to 1am. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except for October 26th and 27th)
The Haunted Hotel is located at 424 Market Street in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets are $14.99 at the door or online at www.hauntedhotel.com.
The Haunted Trail in Balboa Park is Now Open!
Located in the world famous Balboa Park, The Haunted Trail is San Diego’s only all
outdoor haunted attraction. The Haunted Trail is a stroll through the park you will never forget. Enter the mile long Trail through the twisted grove of pines and gnarled oaks. Visitors watch your back, you’ll never know which way the terror will hit you. True to form, the Haunted Trail is not for children under 10 or the faint of heart. Experience an outdoor terror that is simply too big to house indoors. This year the Haunted Trail is celebrating it’s 10th season of screams.
And back by popular demand the Carnival of Carnage Clown Maze. For a few extra bones you can experience over 3,500 square feet of Clown infested terror. When the sun goes down The Haunted Trail comes alive… with the dead! Open through October 31st. Hours are: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7pm to 11pm; Friday and Saturday 7pm to Midnight
(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except for October 26th and 27th)
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park and the Carnival of Carnange Clown Maze are located at Marston Point, just east of 6th and Juniper Street in Balboa Park.
Tickets are $14.99 or $19.99 for both haunts (The Haunted Trail and The Carnival of Carnange Clown Maze)
Buy tickets at the gate or online at www.hauntedtrail.net.
¡El Parque Balboa Celebrará Halloween con un “Escalofriante”Día Familiar!
El Parque Balboa es el lugar a visitar este Halloween, pues los niños podrán vivir “escalofriantes” y seguras aventuras en los 15 museos que abrirán sus puertas GRATIS para ellos, como parte de su espectacular Día de la Familia el próximo sábado, 31 de octubre.