San Diego This Weekend – Saturday Edition

By Alex Wright | October 30, 2009

Halloween or not, there’s still plenty to do this October 31st. We have Halloween events and even non-Halloween events for people who are already too spooked out.  Here is a list of our picks from the best of San Diego Entertainment.

DANCING

HALLOWEEN MONSTER SWING JAM

TIME: October 31st, 2009. 8:30 pm

LOCATION: 7528 Claremont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111, (858) 565-9575, Visit their website for more information or to purchase tickets before hand at http://www.swingdancenow.com/Pages/Public/Events.aspx

INFO: This swinging party is held at the most central swing dance spot in San Diego. Tickets are $30 per couple.  Live music will be by Swingin’ Kings, and remember to bring your Halloween costume because they will be having prizes for the winner of costume contest.  If you are a beginner, there will be a free lesson before the party starts.

ENTERTAINMENT

RENAISSANCE FAIR

TIME: October 31st, 2009. 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM

LOCATION: 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA 92029

INFO: Are you into the Elizabethan time period… look no further! Escondido is having the ultimate renaissance fair with re-enactors, games, period music, and of course battle pageants.  Elizabethan period dress is suggested. Tickets range from $8.00- $16.00.  To buy tickets call 805-496-6036.

SEASONAL

HAUNTED TALES OF THE SHIP

TIME: October 31st, 2009. 5:00- 8:00 PM

LOCATION: San Diego Maritime Museum, 1306 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

INFO: Lantern led tours on the Star of India. Onboard the spooky ship will be a costume contest, games, and prizes.  This is event is for children of all ages.  Tickets range from $8.00-$14.00 and can be purchased by call this number 619-234-9153

SCREAM ZONE

TIME: October 31^st, 2009. 7:00-11:00 PM

LOCATION: 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014

INFO: The Del Mar Fairgrounds is transforming into a Halloween scream zone filled with a haunted house and barn, hay rides, and even the largest spinning tunnel in San Diego. Tickets range from $14.99-27.99. To purchase tickets you can visit their website at http://www.sdfair.com/screamzone/home.html or call them 858-755-1161.

CONCERTS

ALICE COOPER CONCERT

TIME: October 31th, 2009. 8:00 PM

LOCATION: 777 Harrah’s Rincón Way, Valley Center, CA 92082

INFO: Tickets range from$40.00-100.00, and you at least must be 21 years of age.  Call ahead to purchase tickets at 760-751-3100.

Let us know about your event and you could be on the next installment of San Diego This Weekend. Email event details to [email protected].