The City of San Diego has a fun lineup of seasonal activities planned for kids of all ages this fall season to get everyone into the spirit of Halloween. Fall Festival events are planned at multiple recreation centers and parks throughout the City and promise a spooktacular time.

More than 35 events are planned throughout the month of October, and include carnivals, costume contests, games, arts and crafts, outdoor movies, lots of candy, and much more. Events are free to attend and open to all ages.

“The fall season is a great time for families to get out and celebrate the season at activities we have planned all across the City of San Diego,” said Andy Field, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department. “Our team has worked hard to provide a lineup of safe, family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy and we hope you can join us.”

Events are planned for this weekend – both Friday and Saturday – at various sites with activities including a carnival, movies in the park, and crafts and pickleball. In addition to the sample of the activities listed below, many more events can be found on the Parks and Recreation Department’s Event Calendar.

• Paradise Hills Recreation Center’s Spooky Bash on Friday, Oct. 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center’s Halloween Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 2-4 p.m.
• Mira Mesa/Gil Johnson Recreation Center’s Movie in the Park: “Hotel Transylvania 4” on Saturday, Oct. 19, activities begin at 4 p.m., movie starts 15 minutes after sunset.
• Azalea Recreation Center’s Halloween Carnival on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 2-5 p.m.
• Montgomery Waller Recreation Center’s Pumpkin Carving Night & Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 4-6 p.m.
• Southcrest Recreation Center’s Second Annual Spook-Crest on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 5-8 p.m.
• Torrey Highlands Neighborhood Park’s Movie in the Park: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on Friday, Oct. 25, activities begin at 4 p.m., movie starts 15 minutes after sunset.
• Golden Hill Recreation Center’s Halloween Carnival on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-7 p.m.
• Linda Vista Recreation Center’s Monstarz Mash on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-7 p.m.
• North Clairemont Recreation Center’s Halloween Carnival on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-8 p.m.
• Chollas Lake Park’s Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 12-2 p.m.

To find an event near you, visit the event calendar which includes an extensive listing of seasonal events, as well as several other activities for community members to participate in across San Diego. Residents can also visit their local recreation center for more information.

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 40,000 acres of park assets, including more than 400 parks, 26 miles of shoreline, 60 recreation centers, 15 pools, 13 skate parks and plazas and three golf courses. For additional information regarding the City’s park system, visit sandiego.gov/parks-and-recreation.