Halloween Events and Happenings About Town

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Those looking for a ghoulishly good-time, look no further as we’ve compiled some of the city’s top Halloween events and happenings:

It's Showtime! PB’s Mavericks Beach Club will be completely transforming the 15,000 square foot beach bar into Beetlejuice this year for Halloween. Party-goers can visit the five themed bars - Beetlejuice's graveyard, the twisted circus, sandworm land, afterlife, and the waiting room for the afterlife! Plan to visit starting Wednesday, October 30th through Monday, November 4th. The holiday weekend will kick off on Thursday, October 31st with DJ sets throughout the evening. And the ultimate Halloween weekend bash will take place on Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd. Join for themed drink specials, DJ’s, and roaming entertainment like sword swallowers, fortune tellers, acrobats, and more. VIP tables will be available, text or call (858)-256-6423 or email BottleService@maverickssd.com. 860 Garnet Avenue

Novo Brazil Brewing Company is hosting its Novo Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 25 at its Eastlake brewery and taproom beginning at 5:00 p.m. The all-ages event is free to attend and it features music from Orange County-based cover band Those Guys, which will perform from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., and food vendors like Tijuana-based Tortas Washmobile by Pedro Fuentes and Fuego Marino. A spooky market will have several local vendors selling goods, and prizes will be given out for guests in the best costumes. 901 Lane Avenue

Cococabana and Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar, located within Downtown Oceanside's The Brick Hotel, will transform its first and fourth floor venues for two Halloween parties! On Saturday, October 19th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, prepare for an Angels and Devils theme. On Saturday, October 26th, prepare to enter another party transformed into heaven and hell! Two levels of music will be available at both parties. 408 Pier View Way 

Calling all witches and wizards - Duck Dive is inviting you to get in the spirit of Halloween with Harry Potter Trivia Night, on Wednesday October 23rd! Trivia begins at 8:00pm, and participants can enjoy magical concoctions inspired by the Wizarding World throughout the evening. To secure your spot for Harry Potter Trivia Night, teams must call to make reservations after buying tickets, which can be purchased by clicking here. Seating is limited, so be sure to call (858) 273-3825 to reserve your spot before the Great Hall fills up. Whether you're a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff, come dressed in your house colors, gather your fellow wizards and witches, and get ready to compete for glory. 4650 Mission Boulevard

Common Theory Public House in Otay Ranch is giving out free candy to all kids on Halloween. The family-friendly restaurant offers a kids menu with a smashburger (with choice of fries or orange slices), chicken tenders (fries or orange slices), pasta, and flatbread. 1980 Optima Street

Arely's French Bakery is offering a sweet way to enjoy the spookiest time of year. Available now through October 31st, indulge in decorated shortbread Halloween cookies! Stop by the Clairemont family-owned bakery for these tasty treats. 4961 Clairemont Drive, #A

barleymash is preparing for "A Barley-Boucher Halloween Party" complete with all-things-Adam Sandler on Saturday, October 26th. Cocktail specials, giveaways, and a best-dressed contest will all keep this very special Halloween party going. On the corner of Fifth Avenue and Market Street, this is the place-to-be in the heart of the Gaslamp! 600 Fifth Avenue 

Grab your Handbook for the Recently Deceased and head over to The Smoking Gun for a Beetlejuice-themed celebration on Friday, October 25th through Sunday, October 27th as well as Thursday. October 31st. Sip on the Shake Señora Milkshake, Lydia's Punch, Paranormal Martini, and the Beetlejuice Cocktail while indulging in Witch Doctor Wings, "Day-O" Double Cheeseburger, Five-Finger Shrimp Cocktail, and Beetle Buns!  555 Market Street

Hasta Mañana Cantina, located just steps from the Gaslamp Quarter sign, is preparing for their first Halloween after opening this Spring! Several specialty cocktails will be available to get you in the spooky mood, including Smoky Shades with lime, grapefruit, pamplemousse, mezcal, and soda, Los Muertos with lime, agave, activated charcoal, and serrano-infused tequila, and a secret-recipe Pumpkin Pie Shot! 310 Fifth Avenue