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Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld

Select nights through Oct 31 · Select nights
SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

San Diego's largest nighttime Halloween event, with haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and thrill rides.

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SeasonMulti-week

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

Select nights through Nov 1 · Select nights
Balboa Park, San Diego

An outdoor haunted trail and maze with elaborate sets and live scare actors. (One source says it opens Oct 1.)

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year

∞Any week

Gaslamp Artisan Market

Every Saturday and Sunday
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Local eateries, boutique shopping and waterfront dining.

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∞Any week

Liberty Public Market

Daily
Liberty Station, San Diego

Local eateries and shopping with waterfront dining.

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∞Any week

San Diego Farmers Markets

Every week
Various locations, San Diego

Fresh produce, flowers and goods at markets across San Diego County.

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