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Come enjoy free presentations from Bates Nut Farm. Several years ago this event was established to educate the public about life on the farm. There will be ongoing presentations of the “Life of a Pumpkin” interactive module, Harvest Talk. Live entertainment from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.! Pumpkin Patch will be open! Tractor Hayrides • Farm Zoo • Straw Maze Don't miss the Antique Tractor Parades at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.! Admission is free. There is a cost for parking this weekend. Visit: https://batesnutfarm.biz/blogs/events/farm-education-youth-day Coming up: Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Parade + Annual Costume Contest and Parade Bates Nut Farm on Instagram and Facebook

Snow's Pony Rides and Farm Animal's will be here at Bates Nut Farm the first Saturday of every month! Children will enjoy 2 laps around our Farm Zoo and picnic area on one of Snow's adorable ponies. $14 per ride - cash or Venmo. Payment is given to Snow's Pony Rides and Farm Animal's prior to the ride. Come bring the kiddos over and enjoy Pony Rides on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.! Parking and admission are free. Visit: https://batesnutfarm.biz/blogs/events/pony-rides-1 Bates Nut Farm on Instagram and Facebook

With heat indices over 100 degrees across much of the country, it's hot out there. But is it too hot for kids to be outside?

Open Daily: Sept 26 through Oct 26 Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Pumpkin Patch: There is no charge to walk the pumpkin patch. All pumpkins are individually priced based on size. Mechanical Rides: 1 Ticket / $5 per child Swing Ride Ferris Wheel Train Ride (Children only) Sky Fighter Ride Car Ride Tubs of Fun Ride Antique Carousel: 1 Ticket / $5 per child. There is no charge for an adult accompanying a child on the carousel. Two Giant Slides: 1 ticket/$5 per person. Adults are required to have a ticket for the Giant Slides. *Socks are required on all slides. Train Jumpee: 1 ticket / $5 per child Petting Zoo: 1 ticket/$5 per person. Play Center: 1 Ticket / $5 per child Visit: https://pumpkinstation.com/del-mar-pumpkin-station/ Pumpkin Station & Pinery Christmas Trees on Instagram and Facebook

Harlequin Heartwarming author Kristi Hong leads this single-session idea workshop about writing your romance novel. We’ll explore the essential elements of a great love story—from character chemistry and emotional tension to classic tropes and satisfying endings. Class will include examples from popular romances, guided exercises, and peer feedback on your ideas. Come prepared to write! (Bring paper, pencils, laptops, etc.) San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Fall Equinox is that time of the year when the hours of daylight and nighttime are of equal length; it’s also the time of celebrating the harvest and preparing for the winter ahead. In this Equinox observance, we’ll gather in the Native Plant Learning Garden in Bird Park where we’ll be inspired by the expansive native plant garden. We’ll wander the paths along the dry stream beds, breathing in the scents of mint and sage, accompanied by bird song and bright butterflies, and discover the diversity of San Diego’s various and many native plants. During our time together, we’ll discuss Equinox lore and legend, explore our many links and connections with the season, and retreat into our notebooks and journals to harvest remembrances of summer-past and note our intentions for the coming season. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes, a sun hat. Bring your journals or notebooks and water. Plenty of free street parking is available adjacent to Bird Park on 28th Street. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Something happened. A series of events shaped your life. Now you want to write about them. But what format will you choose? In this in-depth workshop, we’ll investigate whether to take real-life events and use them as the basis of a memoir or a work of fiction–and how to make the right choice for your story. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Explore mindfulness-based writing using fun prompts to collectively inspire and deepen your intuitive expression. Participants in this one-session creative writing workshop will be inspired by a series of short, in-class prompts with a poem and pictures. The aim is to boost creativity and deepen each participant’s intuitive expression through contemplative practices. We will start this workshop with a brief mindfulness settling-in exercise—and a poem to accompany the session’s theme. And after each writing prompt, participants will be encouraged to discuss their work in small groups. This intuitive creation process is highly motivating; it enhances self-awareness and the flow of ideas and connection with others. This course is designed for every type of writer: novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, journalists, essayists, etc., with all levels of experience: from novice writers to seasoned authors. We will focus on the collective inspiration derived from a fresh series of fun and original writing prompts. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

An author platform is all about visibility and building an audience for your work. And here’s a surprise: Social media is only a small slice of the platform pie! In this workshop, we’ll clear up common misconceptions about what an author platform really is and explore the many components that make it thrive. You’ll assess your own strengths, identify areas to grow, and leave with a practical plan—and the confidence—to begin building a powerful, authentic platform that supports your writing career. This workshop is on Saturday, Sept.13, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @SDWI. Cost is $36 for Members & $42 for Non-Members. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

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