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Día de los Muertos: Honoring Janitzio Island Traditions La Vista Memorial Park presents its annual Día de los Muertos celebration with a special tribute to Janitzio Island's sacred traditions. This authentic cultural event features altar displays, traditional music, cultural performances, and a candlelit night vigil ceremony. Families are invited to bring offerings to honor their ancestors in this beautiful Mexican tradition that celebrates the continuity of life and death. Free admission. Main celebration 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., park open until midnight for traditional night vigil. Altar and headstone decorating competitions with prizes. 3191 Orange Street, National City. Visit: https://lavistamemorialpark.com/ La Vista Memorial Park on Facebook

Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and nonstop entertainment at The Shout! House Dueling Piano Bar this Thursday, October 31! Doors open at 6 p.m. Dueling Piano Show starts at 6:30 p.m. featuring our powerhouse performers Eric, Martha, Dave & Courtney — bringing your favorite hits, Halloween anthems, and audience requests to life in one unforgettable show! Costume Contest Come dressed to kill (or slay!) and compete for prizes in our annual Halloween costume showdown. Late-Night Happy Hour (10–11 p.m.) Enjoy half-off cover for walk-ins and half-off seltzers and domestic bottles — the perfect way to keep the spooky vibes going all night long! Don’t miss Nightmare on 4th Ave — where music meets mayhem and the pianos get possessed! Reserve your table now for guaranteed seating and a hauntingly good time. TABLE RESERVATIONS VIP PACKAGES When it comes to live music and unforgettable experiences in San Diego, Calif., The Shout! House delivers excitement like no other. Our renowned dueling piano show features two talented performers at face-to-face grand pianos, creating an electric atmosphere that View this event on Facebook

North City, San Marcos is hosting its first-ever Classic Car Show, celebrating craftsmanship, design, and the culture that defines Southern California’s car scene. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can explore 50+ stunning vehicles on display, ranging from vintage classics and woodies to modern, exotic, and high-end showpieces, and a Classic Car Restoration Exhibit by Conservative Auto Body Shop. Appealing to drivers of all ages, the Family Friendly event features a Toddler Street Course of electric ride-on cars and scooters around a custom racetrack, and a Head-to-Head DieCast Cars Race Course, as well as other activities and lawn games. A live DJ will set the vibe with music, raffle prize giveaways, and announcements throughout the day. Trophies will be awarded in multiple categories, including Best of Show. Guests will have a chance to win gift cards to North City’s local eateries. There will be plenty of food and beverage options from popular neighborhood spots like Christophe Rull Patisserie, A Lo Fresco, Buona Forchetta, Maya’s Cookies, Wynston’s Ice Cream, Milonga Empanadas, and Draft Republic. This free community event also gives back, with proceeds benefiting a California State University San Marcos scholarship fund. Get revved up for a good cause and enjoy a lively day in North City filled with cars, music, and good food. North City on Facebook / Instagram

Hundreds of mourners bearing bright bouquets and clutching each other in grief gathered at a funeral in Sydney on Thursday for a 10-year-old girl who was gunned down in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.

Spine-tingling dance tunes from many different genres/eras, plus dance games, treats, and prizes. Costumes encouraged. Waltz & Such on Facebook

President Trump's lawsuit alleges that the BBC's fall 2024 documentary was "a brazen attempt" to harm his re-election. The BBC has apologized but rejects his claim.

Come trick-or-treating on Adams Avenue at 40+ businesses and enter our costume contest for a chance to win cash prizes of $100, $50, $25! Costume contest categories include Best family or group costume Best children’s costume Best adult costume Best pet costume Empty heading How To Enter Pose in front of our Halloween Haunt poster in front of any of the participating trick-or-treat locations Tag @adamsavesd for a chance to win CASH PRIZES up to $100 in each category Entries must be posted by or before 6 p.m. on Saturday 11/1! Winners will be announced on Monday 11/3

Liberty Station invites the community to join us for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration! Gather in Ingram Plaza for live entertainment with a DJ set, a Hollywood car show, inflatable obstacle courses, crafts, activities, and trick-or-treating throughout Liberty Station for all to enjoy! All ages are encouraged to come decked out in their most elaborate costumes and participate in our costume contest. Registration is not needed for the costume contest. This year we will have five categories: Ages 0-6 Ages 7-15 Ages 16+ Group Pets Special prizes courtesy of Liberty Station businesses will be awarded to the winners! We hope to see all you ghosts, ghouls, and goblins there! Date: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 Location: Ingram Plaza Time: Noon - 4 p.m. What: Halloween at the Station We are partnering with the Rotary District 5340 and Feeding San Diego to participate in the Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive for our Halloween at the Station event. Liberty Station is asking attendees to support by donating nonperishable food items. The food collected will support military families and veterans in bringing meals home through Feeding San Diego’s Feeding Heroes initiative. Feeding San Diego works with a network of partners that serve the military community to provide nutritious meals to active-duty military families and veterans. Feeding San Diego’s most needed food items include: Peanut Butter Pantry Staples Ready-To-Eat Meals Soup No glass containers, please. Visit feedingsandiego.org/utch to donate today! Every $1 donated helps provide 2 healthy meals to people facing hunger in San Diego County. Thank you for your support! More information on the food drive here: https://rotary5340.org/Stories/uniting-to-combat-hunger-food-drive

Get ready for a day of friendly competition, community spirit, and local flavor at the inaugural OMBAC on Third: Pickleball & Cornhole Tournament, coming to Downtown Chula Vista on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC), this first-of-its-kind event will transform Third Avenue between E and F Streets into a lively sports arena with roughly ten pickleball courts and thirty cornhole courts, all to benefit the Chula Vista Fire Department Heritage Foundation. Players and spectators alike can enjoy a full day of fun, food, and local entertainment. Third Avenue will be lined with local vendors and food options, while a beer garden on Davidson Avenue will feature craft brews from some of Chula Vista’s favorite breweries. Whether you’re competing for the top prize or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great way to support a meaningful cause while celebrating the best of the community. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Chula Vista Fire Department Heritage Foundation, which provides humanitarian aid, education, and career guidance for those pursuing fire suppression careers. Team registration is $100, with a cash prize for winners. For more information or to sign up, visit the tournament registration page OMBAC - Old Mission Beach Athletic Club on Facebook Third Avenue, Chula Vista on Instagram

ABOUT THE EVENT Step into El After Life — where tradition meets celebration. This Día de los Muertos, the Chula Vista Center honor the roots of this celebration while making art and culture accessible to the entire community, transforming the mall into a space where memories are shared, traditions are alive, and everyone feels connected. FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES TO EXPECT - Community Altar: Community members can upload a photo of loved ones to honor with offerings and remembrance. - Art Exhibition by Art Through The Glass - Vendors & Artisan Market - Catrin & Cartina Contest Prizes - Panteon Art Installation - Live Performances: DJ Sets & Folklorico by Ti’Pai Academy - Face Painting by Gabby’s Face Painting - Dia De Los Muertos Art Making Stations by Cr34tive Gathering - Gifts, Photo Opportunities & More! THE EXPERIENCE Marigolds guide the way, candles flicker like heartbeats, calaveras represent our loved ones, and we share meals in their honor. Each year, during Día de los Muertos, the worlds of the living and the dead overlap. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, this celebration honors the return of our loved ones, a ritual cherished by Mexicans around the world who gather to remember, share stories, connect to their homeland and celebrate life. El After Life celebrates how stories, rituals, and offerings live across generations. Through art, we set the table for those who came before us and invite them to share a night of laughter, love, and song. We invite the community to participate in this unique celebration of Día de los Muertos. Where art becomes an ofrenda, a luminous bridge between worlds. Best of all, this is a free event created for the community and everyone is encouraged to take part in honoring, remembering, and celebrating together. ADMISSION IS FREE Free & open to the public — bring your family, friends, and community. JOIN THE COMMUNAL ALTER Honor your loved ones as part of El After Life Submit a photo on the El After Life Page to honor a loved one and be included in our Community Altar at Chula Vista Center. We will print and frame your photo as part of this year’s Día de los Muertos celebration. Follow Us on Instagram @visitchulavistacenter