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7th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN IN LA MESA VILLAGE Trick-or-Treating - Pet Costume Contest & More Friday, October 31, 2025 from 4 – 6 p.m. WHAT: The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) invites the community to take part in their 7th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Village event that features family-friendly trick-or-treating in downtown La Mesa. Dress up in costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag to collect goodies from participating businesses who will be handing out treats along La Mesa Blvd. and adjoining streets. There will also be fun, Halloween-themed stilt walkers cruising up and down La Mesa Blvd. (both sides of Spring Street) interacting with everyone – perfect for a selfie! We will also have a DJ playing fun tunes by the Fountain Courtyard near the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Stop, as well as a Balloon Artist. The La Mesa First United Methodist Church will host a free “spooky” organ concert at 4:30 p.m. playing a variety of Halloween-themed tunes. The church is located at 4690 Palm Ave. (corner of Palm Ave./Lemon Ave.). Guests can also enjoy spooktacular decorations at a variety of businesses, including our La Mesa Village Farmers Market vendors who will deck out their booths for the event. The Farmers Market will be taking place during the trick-or-treat event and add a fun element to the Halloween festivities! Additionally, Team Z Realty will feature a free selfie booth with an over-the-top theme – this year is “KPop Demon Hunters”! The Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest will take place at the Fountain Courtyard area next to the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station located at Spring St. and La Mesa Blvd. The Pet Costume Contest will feature three categories for pet owners to dress up their pet(s), including Scariest, Cutest, and Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. Participants can start checking in at 5 pm and judging will begin at 5:30 p.m. Shops and restaurants will also be open for business and visitors are encouraged to explore the variety of stores and eateries available while you are here for the festivities! WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2025 from 4 – 6 p.m. WHERE: La Mesa Blvd. between Acacia Ave. and Grant Ave., as well as a few adjoining streets. MORE INFO: For a complete list of participating businesses and details about the event, visit the La Mesa Village Association webpage at http://www.lamesavillageassociation.org/events/trick-or-treating-in-la-mesa-village.aspx.

Get ready for CluckFest, the official Del Mar Wine + Food Festival after party, hosted under the stars at Grand Social. Curated by Food Network personality and award-winning restaurateur Chef Michael Voltaggio, the evening serves up unforgettable flavors alongside spirited entertainment, with San Diego Wave FC joining as co-hosts. Guests will savor next-level comfort food from culinary talents including Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Executive Chef Bryn McArthur, Kelsey Murphy, Travis Swikard, and Emily Brubaker, plus local favorites like Crack Shack and Lia’s Lumpia. To pair, sip on craft tequila cocktails from Voltaggio’s Macardo 28 Tequila, inventive creations from Grill’n Time and Fierce & Kind, and a curated selection of wines from Magna Carta Cellars, Santa Barbara Winery, and Volatus Winery. Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

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Explore ceramic handbuilding & funky glazes! Tuesdays, July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 26 From 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Select a date from the drop-down menu. In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes, slips, glaze, and various experimental materials. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course with an artistic and creative approach to decorative designs. Inspired by printmaking, painting and drawing, we will explore image transfers, mark making, layering, stencils, and more! Through the use of technique and materials, students will explore the fusion of 2D art and 3D form. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. The instructor will have a wide array of custom decorative materials for use and sale. All materials provided. Additional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Ages 15+ welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Outdoor digital art at UC San Diego; ICA NextGen; San Diego Symphony and fireworks; "The Janeiad" at The Old Globe; "Consequential Dances" at Art Produce; Lambda Archives Intergenerational Exhibit at the Central Library; live music and more arts picks.

Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by the Whitney Shay Duo. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

Join San Diego based author Calvin Naraghi for a special meet and greet and book signing. Calvin will be signing copies of his gothic horror thriller "The House Rules," a recent bestseller in suspense and science fiction. Praised for its slow-burn suspense with the pace of a thriller, Naraghi's debut invites readers to enter Blythorne manor, where secrets hide behind every corner and horrors below every floorboard. Come chat with the author, grab a personalized copy, and learn about the upcoming sequel, "The Family Rites", set to release this fall. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/calvinnaraghi_writer/ Calvin Naraghi on Instagram and Facebook