Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week
My candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open… ~ Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
1. Sunday, October 16– Live Haunted House 
A “live” haunted house packed with a combination of costumed actors, animatronics and Hollywood-grade special effects. The Fright Institute boasts one of the largest Halloween destinations in California with over 6,666 square feet of fear.
7:00p to 11:59p
Fright Institute, Carlsbad, CA
All Ages Welcome
Price: $13
2. Monday, October 17– Charitable Foundation Social
Enjoy refreshments and entertainment as the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation kicks off the 2012 Grant Year for Arts and Culture.
5:30p to 7:30p
Miniature Craftsmanship Museum, Carlsbad, CA
FREE
(760) 929-2800
18 and up
3. Tuesday, October 18– Comedy by Lauren O’Brian
Lauren O’Brien is a comedian turned morning radio personality on “The Mikey Show” on San Diego’s FM 94/9. She happened upon her first comedy gig back in 2004 when she was in desperate need of fast money. Answering a craigslist ad that read “Get Paid to Have Fun” proved to be the first time that Lauren would actually enjoy going to work. She starred as the very respectable “Office Party Drunk” in an Internet campaign for the SD Union Tribune that quickly became a worldwide viral video.
7:00p
Belly Up Tavern,Solana Beach, CA
Price: $8.00 / $10.00 day of show
(858) 481-8140
4.Wednesday,October 19– Pumkin Station
This event is located in the East Lot, across Jimmy Durante Boulevard from the Fairgrounds.
It is ideal for children aged 3 to 13 and includes pumpkins, and several children’s rides, slides and jumps. School programs are available for children to learn about the harvest of the season.
Pumpkin Station offers a wide variety of gourds, squashes, Indian corn, and pumpkins. Admission is free, but tickets are sold for rides.
9:00a
Del Mar Fairgrounds
5. Thursday, October 20– Bluegrass Jam Session
These family friendly jams are geared toward encouraging novice players to join in on the fun. The pickin’ might be a tad slower, but the good-natured vibe rivals any jam held in bluegrass mecca west of the Mississippi, such as Fort Collins, Co.
Come bring your instrument or just come, kick-back and enjoy!!
Today’s Pizza & Salad, Encinitas, CA
Free
Phone: (760) 753-9700
6. Friday, October 21– Haunted Acquarium: Shipwrecked
Discover what lurks beneath the surface at Haunted Birch Aquarium: Shipwrecked! Enjoy close encounters of the fishy kind, BOO-gie down with Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters, and explore our wreckage for sunken treasures. Wander the aquarium’s galleys for tricky treats and discover a sea of glowing creatures while having a monstrous good time. Dress to impress!
6:00p to 9:00p
Birch Aquarium at Scripps,La Jolla, CA
(858) 534-7336
7. Saturday, October 22– Behind -the- Scenes Safari
Take an inside look at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center during this exclusive two-hour tour. You’ll learn about the history of veterinary services at the Park as well as see the state-of-the-art facilities we now use to provide our animals with the best of care. Participants ages 6-17 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Tours are offered on Saturdays only, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Book online or call 619-718-3000 or 800-407-9534. Same-day purchase on site subject to availability.
11:30a
San Diego Zoo Safari Park (formerly the Wild Animal Park), Escondido, CA
Price: $70
