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Get ready for a vibrant and unforgettable Día de Los Muertos celebration in Old Town San Diego, happening from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3, 2024! This year’s event promises an experience filled with culture, tradition, and fun for the entire family. Explore Over 40 Unique Altars (Ofrendas):Take a stroll through the heart of Old Town and immerse yourself in the beauty of more than 40 uniquely crafted altars. Each ofrenda honors loved ones who have passed, showcasing stunning artistry and heartfelt traditions. Family-Friendly Activities: Head to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, where you’ll find amazing art, hands-on activities, and educational opportunities to learn more about the rich traditions of Día de Los Muertos. Shop for Treasures: Explore a fabulous street market brimming with unique treasures, artisan crafts, and special keepsakes that capture the spirit of the celebration. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind items while supporting local artists. Special Events: Movie Night: On November 1, watch a free screening of the beloved film The Book of Life under the stars. It’s a magical way to kick off the festivities! Candlelit Procession: On November 2, join our annual candlelit procession, a beautiful tradition that illuminates the streets of Old Town as we honor those who have passed. Catrina Contest: Embrace the iconic imagery of Día de Los Muertos by entering the Catrina Contest. Show off your creative attire for a chance to win prizes! Mark your calendars now and be part of this extraordinary celebration of life, love, and memories. Old Town San Diego warmly invites you and your family to this incredible event, where culture and community come alive. Visit: Día de Los Muertos Celebration – November 1-3, 2024 Old Town San Diego on Instagram

Gather your squad and their pups for a night of fierce competition at Wags and Witches: Team Trivia and Costume Spooktacular! Dress your team and your dogs in matching themed costumes and prepare to take on spooky trivia questions. Whether you’re dressed as a pack of superheroes, a haunted circus crew, or a classic monster mash, creativity is key! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, trivia champs, and most creative team theme. Let the games (and treats) begin! Please RSVP! Spots are limited! Parking is available at 3829 29th Street and is $1 per hour. If you bring your parking ticket, we'll reimburse you a $1 with any purchase! Pure Pawsh on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an extraordinary event featuring: *Two performances by the beautiful Ballet Folklórico Toltecatl *Dancing to a lively Norteno band *An upbeat Mariachi Band to serenade you during the dinner buffet *Our founder and teacher extraordinaire, Sol Carrola, will speak about our mission of breaking the chains of poverty, and learning disabilities and giving hope to children who need it most *The 50/50 raffle will feature drawings for awesome prizes, and then—drumroll—half the jackpot! This is a fun and lively event, but know that your ticket purchase, donation, or sponsorship will be the launch pad for our next phase! Earlier this year, we raised the funds to purchase 2 acres of land in Rosarito Beach, Baja, Mexico, to build a life-changing education and vocational center for autistic, special needs, and underprivileged children. A local architect has kindly donated his time and talents and started the plans for grading and plans for our purpose-built facility. These children face challenges that most of us can’t imagine, but we can turn their obstacles into opportunities with your support. Presented by Beat The Cycle Inc.

Celebrate Halloween with all treats and no tricks! Join us at TrueCare’s family-friendly Monster Mash Wellness Bash, in partnership with California State University San Marcos Mobile Wellness Initiative, City of Oceanside Housing & Neighborhood Services and Oceanside Unified School District. We will be providing drug prevention education alongside important safety information to help you keep your kids’ holiday fang-tastic! Lots of fun activities for the kids too: Kids costume contest Face painting Interactive kid-friendly “Boo Mobile” Ricos antojitos (delicious snacks) Our compassionate Mission Mesa Pediatrics, Oceanside Dental, Women’s Health and WIC teams will have special spine-tingling crafts, giveaways, and un-BOO-lievable prizes! Don’t miss out on these other offerings during the festival: “Boo Mobile” services include medical and dental screenings, and flu vaccines Get your child’s height and weight unmasked to check their terror-ific growth. Is Medi-Cal giving you a fright? Our spook-tacular Enrollment Services specialists will be onsite to answer questions and guide you through the process.

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Join us for the 6th Annual 2024 Halloween in La Mesa Village trick-or-treating event! This is a FREE community event and provides a fun & safe environment for all! WHEN: Oct. 31, 2024 from 4 - 6 p.m. WHAT: The La Mesa Village Association will host its 6th annual Halloween in La Mesa Trick-or-Treating event. It will be a spooktacular event as the downtown Village gets into the Halloween spirit by handing out treats to our community. This is a free, family-friendly event for all to enjoy. Dress up in costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th St. - Acacia and adjacent streets (both sides of Spring St.). Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag to collect all those goodies! WHERE: Downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. and adjacent streets between 4th St. - Acacia (both sides of Spring St.)! Entertainment*Halloween-Themed Stilt Walkers - spot fun-themed characters walking down La Mesa Blvd. for a frightfully fun selfie! *Halloween-Themed Organ Concert at the La Mesa First United Methodist Church, located at 4690 Palm Ave./La Mesa Blvd. Their organist will play a "spooky" variety of Halloween tunes you're sure to enjoy beginning at 4:45 p.m.! 3rd Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume ContestDress up your pet for a fun Halloween costume contest! Melissa McCune Realty is hosting this year's event and it's bigger and better than ever! Click here for the flyer for details! WHAT: Dress up your pet(s) and enter them into one of the following categories at the event - "Most Creative", "Spookiest", "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo", "Cutest" and "Funniest"! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category, plus "Boo Bags" for the first 50 attendees! Guests can also enjoy a FREE photo booth for pictures with your pet, special guests, on-site vendors sharing treats for the pets and families and just good fun for all! WHERE: It all takes place at the Fountain Courtyard by the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station (near Yogurt Mill) Shops and restaurants will be open for business and we encourage participants to explore the variety of stores and eateries we have to offer while you are here for the festivities! Trick-Or-Treat Locations - Stay Tuned!

If your pet is ready to dress to impress, enter them in the La Mesa Village Association’s 3rd annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest! You and your pet could win prizes for "Most Creative," "Spookiest," "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo," "Cutest" and "Funniest" costumes! There will be prizes for top three pets in each category and Boo Bags for the first 50 attendees! Guests can also enjoy a free photo booth, spooky special guests, vendors sharing treats for the pets and families, and just good fun for all! Visit: http://www.lamesavillageassociation.org/trick-or-treating-in-la-mesa-village La Mesa Village Association on Facebook / Instagram

Welcome to Hilton San Diego Bayfront’s second annual BooFront Pet Costume Contest! All donations for our BooFront Pet Costume Contest will go to the San Diego Humane Society. Canine Ambassadors will be in attendance. Come get in a snuggle and learn about the amazing things San Diego Humane Society does all year long. Upon arrival, check-in with your dog in costume. You’ll be entered into our onsite giveaway! You'll also have a chance to connect with the community through local San Diego dog businesses in attendance. ON SITE PRIZES 1st Prize – $100 food & beverage credit at Hudson & Nash 2nd prize - $50 food & beverage credit at Hudson & Nash 3rd Prize - one pet entrée from the pet menu at Hudson & Nash Must be present to win Voting will take place at 12:30 p.m. Pups and their parents should be ready to walk the blue carpet and get their picture taken at Noon Participants and spectators will be given one voting slip. They are to cast one vote in the ballot box. Winners will be announced by 1 p.m. SOCIAL MEDIA PRIZE Chance to win an overnight stay at Hilton San Diego Bayfront on our Treat Your Pet Program. Select images from the event will be displayed on social media by Tuesday, 10/29. Our social media followers will like this post, tag your friend in the comments, and follow #hudsonandnashsd, #hiltonbayfront for a chance to win. Contest from Tuesday, Oct. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 31. Winner to be announced Friday, Nov. 1. Boofront Pet Costume Activities: Walk the doggy runway on the blue carpet. Caricature artist available to capture you and your four legged family member(s). First come, first served. $10 each (sorry, cash only). Grab a pup cup from Starbucks and a drink for yourself. Enjoy 20% off for lunch at our on-property, dog friendly restaurant, Hudson & Nash. Discount cards provided at check-in desk. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Instagram

Admission is $65 Members, $75 Non-Members and includes dinner and a sampling of a historic cocktail libation. Experience San Diego during the Victorian era (1837-1901) with a lively presentation of artifacts and oddities from the San Diego History Center and the Women’s Museum of California archives. A thespian ghost host will share both spine-tingling stories and historic Victorian tales from San Diego’s Gaslamp District, Old Town, and Villa Montezuma. Prizes will be awarded to those who come dressed in their ghostly best! Beer, wine, and a special cocktail will be available for purchase. Ticket includes dinner and a sampling of a historic libation. We are dying to see you there! This is a 21+ event Visit: https://sandiegohistory.org/event/dine-and-doom/ San Diego History Center on Instagram and Facebook

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