Family in San Diego on Saturday, October 31, 2026

27 events across 19 venues in San Diego County on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Evening 1

5:00 PM
Encinitas Safe Trick-or-Treat 2026
Encinitas 101 (local guide + events) · Encinitas
A family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat event along South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, taking place from 5 to 8 PM on October 31st.
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Afternoon 3

1:00 PM
Valley Center Fiddle Club
Valley Center Library · Valley Center
Learn to play the violin and fiddle! All ages welcome. Suzuki method & classical technique with some old-time fiddling thrown in for fun! For more info, contact instructor Jamaica Rafael Dieter by calling 818-554-0744 or via email at jamaicadieter@gmail.com. Classically trained…
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1:30 PM
Construction Club
El Cajon Library · El Cajon
Craft activities and building challenges with LEGO bricks, geared for kids ages 4 and up. Offered by local high school students. No registration required.
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1:30 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Group
Campo-Morena Village Library · Campo
Come play the classic table top roleplaying game with other willing adventurers and staff.
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Morning 7

8:00 AM
Make & Take Craft
Descanso Library · Descanso
Come in with the kids and enjoy a self guided craft that's available all day long. Each week features a different theme. We look forward to seeing you here.
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10:00 AM
Make & Take Craft
Pine Valley Library · Pine Valley
Take home a new craft every week! Fun and creativity to enjoy at the library or at home.
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10:00 AM
50% off Encore Bookstore Sale
Vista Library · Vista
Friends of the Vista Library Encore Book Store: All books, CDs, and DVDs are 1/2 price. Cash and card accepted. The Friends of the Vista Library, which is comprised of volunteers, is an independent non-profit organization, which, through processing item donations, running the…
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10:30 AM
Discover & Play Saturday - Storytime
Rancho San Diego Library · El Cajon
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities.
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10:30 AM
Family Movie Matinee: Halloween Movie Marathon
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library · Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Spend some family time together watching movies with us in our air-conditioned community room. Popcorn and juice boxes will also be available. We'll be showing family-friendly Halloween-themed films all day! Please call the library for the planned movie titles. Cardiff Library:…
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10:30 AM
Dance Party Storytime
Poway Library · Poway
Dance along with fun storytime songs! All children are welcome. Geared toward toddlers 18m - 3.
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10:30 AM
Halloween Storytime
Imperial Beach Library · Imperial Beach
Join us for a special Saturday storytime themed for Halloween! We will enjoy songs and stories, followed by a craft and playtime. A small Halloween surprise will be given to caregivers for children who participate. Geared for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers, but children…
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All day / time TBD 1

All day
Emergency Food Pantry
Jacumba Library · Jacumba
Visit the library's emergency food pantry during open hours Tuesday thru Saturday.
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Ongoing / On view 15

On view · through Sat, Mar 6
LEGO® Galaxy NOW OPEN at LEGOLAND® California
LEGOLAND® California · Carlsbad
A new LEGO Galaxy themed area has opened at LEGOLAND California, offering immersive space-themed rides and attractions. The attraction is available through March 6, 2027.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
ALL-NEW Shark Encounter
Venue not listed · San Diego
A brand-new Shark Encounter exhibit or experience has opened at a San Diego attraction and is available through December 31, 2026. No additional details are provided beyond the title and dates.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
ALL-NEW Shark Encounter
San Diego · San Diego
A brand-new shark encounter experience at a San Diego attraction, running through the end of 2026. Details beyond the title and dates are not provided on this page.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
Candy Land Cafe!
Venue not listed · San Diego
An event or pop-up experience themed around the classic Candy Land board game, running through the end of 2026. No venue or further details are given on this listing page.
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On view · through Sat, Oct 31
Beachside Fall Fest at Belmont Park
Belmont Park · Mission Beach
A fall festival at Belmont Park along the beach, running from September 10 through October 31, 2026. The seasonal event celebrates autumn with activities at the iconic amusement park.
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On view · through Sat, Oct 31
Howl-O-Scream San Diego
Venue not listed · San Diego
A seasonal Halloween scare event at a San Diego attraction running from September 11 through October 31, 2026. No venue address or ticket pricing is given on this page.
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On view · through Sun, Nov 1
SeaWorld San Diego's Halloween Spooktacular
SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
SeaWorld San Diego hosts its Halloween Spooktacular seasonal event from September 11 through November 1, 2026. The family-friendly event features Halloween-themed activities at the park.
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On view · through Sun, Nov 1
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular
Venue not listed · San Diego
A Halloween-themed event series running from September 12 through November 1, 2026 in San Diego. No venue or specific time details are listed on this page.
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On view · through Sun, Nov 1
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND® California Resort
LEGOLAND® California Resort · Carlsbad
LEGOLAND California Resort hosts its annual Halloween-themed event, Brick or Treat, featuring trick-or-treating, LEGO builds, and family-friendly spooky fun. The event runs through November 1, 2026.
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Community Puzzle
Crest Library · El Cajon
Visit the Crest branch to help work on or start a community puzzle!
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Scavenger Hunt
Crest Library · El Cajon
Find all 9 pictures hiding in the Crest library and claim a prize! Youngsters, kids, teens, and families are encouraged to visit the library to find them all! Scavenger hunt images will change monthly with different themes and hiding places.
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Videogaming at Crest
Crest Library · El Cajon
It's not just books at the library: Crest has videogames for patrons to enjoy, too! Visit Crest during its open hours and ask the front desk staff for access to the original Xbox One or Nintendo Switch. Please be mindful of others who also want a turn!
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Explore, Learn, and Play
Crest Library · El Cajon
Bring your young children to explore, learn, and play at the Crest branch in the children's area free play space. We provide a variety of sensory and educational toys and activities.
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On view · Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31
October Scavenger Hunt: Creepy Crawlies!
Imperial Beach Library · Imperial Beach
Can you find all the bugs, spiders, worms, and other other ground dwelling organisms hiding in our children’s area? Find all them all and win a small prize. For children ages 4-12. While supplies last; one prize per day.
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On view · Thu, Oct 15 – Sat, Nov 7
Ofrendas Communitarias │Community Ofrendas
Vista Library · Vista
Community Altars: The community is invited to reserve a 2'x2' space to build an altar. 10 cubbies available, speak to staff to reserve. For public health and safety reasons, please no food items or lit candles. Installations begin Oct. 15th. All materials must be picked up by…
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