Happy Wednesday! The weekend is nearly here, so here are a few things you can do to have a little fun during your much-deserved break:
Big Horse Feed Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze (File: Kerri S. Mabee/SWRNN)
38000 Highway 79 South, Temecula
Get ready for the ghoulish, truly spooky Vampire Vail Halloween Festival at Vail Lake Resort. Guests are invited to take part in a Haunted Hay Ride, a Jurassic Forest that features lifelike sculptures of the prehistoric creatures, courtesy of local artist Ricardo Breceda and more. The weekend event runs from 4 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Parade of Planes in Palm Springs
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Aviation Summit will feature more than 70 planes taxiing from Palm Springs International Airport to the Palm Springs Convention Center, where the convention will be held Oct. 11-13. For information on the conference, go to www.aopa.org/summit.
Field of Screams: The Haunted Stadium
500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore
What better way to get pumped up for Halloween? All the creepiest, craziest pranks will be waiting for you at the 6th Annual “Field of Screams: The Haunted Stadium” at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore. Doors open to the public now through Halloween.
33515 Rancho California Road, Temecula
Bel Vino’s Harvest Clam Bake will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Tickets for wine club member are $65, non-members $75. Prices include four glasses of wine or beer. Additional live Maine Lobsters are available for purchase for $25. Reservations are required and tickets are non-refundable. To make reservations for one or an entire group, please call 951-676-6414 or email amber@belvinowinery.com.
Look to the skies at Miramar in San Diego for one of the most exciting sky shows in the nation. This popular annual event takes flight Oct. 11-14. Admission, parking and blanket seating are free.
Halloween will soon be here and that’s when the ghosts of Southern California –- most especially those in San Diego –- are expected to make their frightening reappearances at notable local landmarks. This is your chance to see some truly spooky sights.
2129 Main Street, Julian
The forecast calls for temperatures to start cooling. So, why not take a quick drive east of Temecula to Julian where the popular apple harvest is currently underway through Oct. 21. Get your fill of apples and perhaps stop for a slice of warm pie.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Presented by the Fine Arts Network Theatre Co., this Mel Brooks’ smart comedy will have theater-goers rolling in the aisles. This one presents some adult themes, so leave the little ones at home. Shows are planned Oct.11-21 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
33320 Temecula Parkway, Temecula
You know it is officially fall when Temecula’s Big Horse Feed & Mercantile opens its popular corn maze and fall fun to thousands of residents and fans throughout the region. The festivities officially kick off Oct. 6 and run through Halloween.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Stop in and check out the Textures Fiber Arts Annual Exhibit 2012. Admission is free. Simply step inside the intimate art venue and browse the collection of this unique visual art form. To learn more, visit www.temeculatheater.org.
2900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake
The true spirit of Bavaria will come to life in Big Bear Lake through Oct. 27. The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest represents Southern California’s most authentic Oktoberfest, which takes pride in being the closest thing to the original celebration in Munich, Germany.
Locations throughout Southwest Riverside
Is that a nip of fall in the air? The nights are cooling down, and hot air balloons are once again dotting the crystal clear blue morning skies. Click above and check out our eight great ways to embrace autumn in Southwest Riverside.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Music is always happening at The Merc in Old Town Temecula. Friday’s feature good old fashioned rock ‘n roll and Saturday’s ImproVacations at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Then, it’s Classics at The Merc at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $11.
Let SWRNN know about your future events at events@swrnn.com.
Kerri S. Mabee can be reached at kerri.mabee@swrnn.com. Follow me on Twitter @kerrimabee.
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