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Mall-o-Ween Returns to Mershops North County Mall for a Spooktacular Celebration! October 13— Mershops North County Mall invites families from across North County to celebrate the return of its annual Mall-o-Ween celebration on Saturday, October 25, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. This beloved community event promises a frightfully fun afternoon filled with candy, costumes, crafts, and more—all conveniently indoors and perfect for all ages! Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best and enjoy: - Costume Contest in Center Court with prizes for standout looks - Spin-to-Win Giveaways for a chance to snag fun surprises - Crafting Stations for kids to create their own spooky masterpieces - Trick-or-Treating at participating stores throughout the mall “We’re thrilled to bring back Mall-o-Ween as a safe, family-friendly Halloween tradition,” said Nicole Shaw, Marketing Director at Mershops North County Mall. “It’s one of our favorite ways to see our community come together, kids in costumes, parents having fun, and stores joining in the spirit of the season.” The event is free and open to the public, offering a ghoulishly good time for children and families to celebrate Halloween in a safe, festive environment. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Mershops North County Mall, 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA About Mershops North County Mall Mershops North County Mall is North County’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, located in the heart of Escondido, California. The center features a dynamic mix of national and local restaurants and family-friendly experiences all in a vibrant, indoor environment. Dedicated to serving as a community hub, Mershops North County Mall regularly hosts engaging events, seasonal celebrations, and partnerships that bring people together. For more information, visit https://www.northcountymall.com/ or follow @northcountymall on social media.

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A concert celebratng All Saints and All Souls Days with music by Cristobal de Morales, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, and Josef Gruber. The Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra and Chorus is directed by Dr. Angela Yeung, with featured soloists Irene Marie Patton, soprano, and Frank Hallock, baritone. Free admission with free-will donation at the door. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/all-events/ for program updates and further inquiry. Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Facebook / Instagram

Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. This course is designed to inform and empower aspiring engineers and designers to unleash their creativity while sharpening their technical skills. This is an in-person program for youth in Grades 3 - 5. Registration is encouraged. Carmel Mountain Ranch Library on Facebook

Join us for a magical Disney’s Descendants-themed camp while school is out! Students will sing, dance, and act to the music and stories of their favorite Villain Kids while discovering their own inner star. Seaside Arts Center on Facebook / Instagram

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