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Pumpkin patches to visit this fall in San Diego County
The Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station
The Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station features gourds galore. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
In our best ghoul voices, this is Halloween, this is Halloween. 🎶

The season has us dreaming of picking our perfect pumpkin — and we have a feeling you’re right there with us.

So, we’ve harvested 10 pumpkin patches across San Diego County offering family-friendly fall fun. Gourd big or go home, right?

Oma's Pumpkin Patch San Diego

A trip to Oma’s isn’t complete without some tasty seasonal treats.

Photo via @sd_girl_eat_world

  • 2022 Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm | Open through Mon., Oct. 31 | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center | Free admission; $8 parking on weekends | The longtime family-owned farm busts out its finest gourds and autumn events.
  • Oma’s Pumpkin Patch | Open through Sat., Oct. 29 | Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside | $11+ | Reserve your spot ahead of time for the East County attraction featuring pumpkins, play zones, and wagon rides.
Pumpkin Patch at Carlsbad Strawberry Company

The Carlsbad Strawberry Company’s fields have gone from red to orange.

Photo via @carlsbadstrawberrycompany

  • The Pumpkin Patch at Carlsbad Strawberry Company | Open through Sun., Nov. 6 | Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 1050 Cannon Rd., Carlsbad | $6, kids under 5 free | The strawberries may be gone, but the pumpkins are out in full force; add the corn maze, tractor rides + petting zoo to make a whole day of it.
  • Goff Family Pumpkin Patch | Thurs., Sept. 29-Mon., Oct. 31 | 2830 Perry Rd., Liberty Station | Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. + Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Free admission | This “pop-up” patch will feature ~10,000 pumpkins for the picking, festive photo opportunities, lawn games, and beer on tap every Friday + Saturday.
  • Pumpkin Station | Fri., Sept. 30-Mon., Oct. 31 | Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. + Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Mission Valley, National City, Bonita, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo | Free admission; cost of activities vary | These patches span five locations and offer pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and a petting zoo.
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  • Beachside Fall Fest | Daily through Mon., Oct. 31 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Belmont Park | Free admission; cost of activities vary | The Mission Beach landmark is all decked out for autumn — peep the specialty treats + seasonal go kart track. 🍂
  • “Cats” | Tues., Sept. 27-Sun., Oct. 2 | Times vary | San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave. | $45+ | Put your paws together for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning musical. 🐈
  • Craftoberfest | Runs through Sun., Oct. 3 | 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Liberty Public Market | Free | A German-inspired festival with specialty food, music, games + a tap takeover. 🍻
Wednesday
  • Santee Farmers Market | Wednesdays | 3-7 p.m. | Corner of Mast + Carlton Hills boulevards | Free | Locally-grown fruits, veggies, baked goods, hummus, flowers, candles + more at this East County gathering. 🍎
  • Double Peak Brewing Co. Trivia | Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 1801 Diamond St. Ste. 101, San Marcos | Free | Answer questions, grab a pint, and win prizes. 🍺
  • San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Wed., Sept. 28 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park | $40+ | The rivalry continues. ⚾
  • Fair@44 International Market | Wednesdays | 4-7 p.m. | 4350 El Cajon Blvd. | Free | Eat global cuisine + shop locally at the neighborhood gathering place on The Boulevard. 🌎
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Weather
  • 85º | Heat Advisory in effect through 8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 28 | 0% chance of rain
  • The temps are warm across the region this week — and San Diego County and its partners are operating 97 Cool Zones for those seeking respite from the heat. Locals can also call 2-1-1 for more info, or to schedule a free ride to their nearest Cool Zone. 🧊
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 6:40 a.m.
  • Set: 6:39 p.m.
Tide
  • Low: 4:26 a.m. + 5:02 p.m.
  • High: 10:39 a.m. + 11:07 p.m.
  • Water Temperature: 69º
Development
  • CH Projects’ transformation of the historic Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows begins on Sat., Oct. 1. The hospitality group will temporarily shut down the North Park hotel for a $26 million overhaul that includes seven new bars + restaurants. The makeover is expected to be completed by spring of 2023. 🏗️ (Eater San Diego)
Open
  • North Park, Meet Cute — a new indie bookstore dedicated entirely to the romance genre, located at 4048 30th St. As the shop’s website notes, “It’s a place for romance readers (and the romance-curious) to meet up, hang out, and generally get nerdy about kissing books.” It’s open at 11 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 💖
Sports
  • With a 2-2 draw against Orlando Pride, San Diego Wave FC clinched a spot in the NWSL Playoffs next month — becoming the first expansion team in the league’s history to do so during an inaugural season. The team’s final 2022 home match is this Fri., Sept. 30, at Snapdragon Stadium. ⚽
  • San Diego State University’s women’s soccer team met a king over the weekend: LeBron James. The NBA legend posed for a photo with the team, who thanked him for his “kind words.” Go, Aztecs. 🥅
Outdoors
Eat
  • Pendry San Diego’s Provisional Kitchen will host a Chef’s Collaboration Dinner Thurs., Oct. 6-Sat., Oct. 8. The five-course tasting menu features seasonal dishes created by the restaurant’s Executive Sous Chef Brandon Sloan + Rancho Valencia’s Executive Chef Christopher Gentile — and you can add wine pairings. Reservations are available. 🍲
Plan Ahead
  • The Barrio Art Crawl set for Sat., Oct. 29, will have a Halloween spin. Expect a 4 p.m. candy giveaway on Logan Avenue, themed photo opportunities, a costume contest + “trunk-or-treating” at Chicano Park at 6 p.m. The community event is free. 🍭
  • The Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista will host its after-hours Halloween party — dubbed Owl-O-Ween — on Sat., Oct. 29, from 4:30-7 p.m. The event will include mysterious animal encounters, night hikes, trick-or-treating, crafts, food + more; costumes are encouraged. Get tickets. 🦉
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The Gold Finch has landed 🥯

Modern Jewish delicatessen Gold Finch lands in Torrey Pines
Gold Finch deli San Diego
Gold Finch is now officially open in Torrey Pines. | Photo via Kimberly Motos
A new, 1,800-sqft Jewish delicatessen has laid roots in Torrey Pines — Gold Finch — located at 3040 Science Park Rd., at the Muse life-science campus.

The full-service eatery brings a modern spin to the traditional Jewish deli, with its menus rooted immigrant culture and Ashkenazi + Sephardic-style cooking. You can find everything from bakery staples like bagels, bialy, and knish to sandwiches, salads, and sides. 🥪

Gold Finch is owned by restaurateur Tracy Borkum of Urban Kitchen Group — the name behind local hot spots like CUCINA urbana in Bankers Hill, CUCINA enoteca in Del Mar, and Artifact at the Mingei in Balboa Park.

“This has been a long-awaited passion project, and I’m excited to share our interpretation of what a modern delicatessen in a great city can be,” Borkum said.

The restaurant is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., for breakfast + lunch — and we hear weekend brunch is coming soon. 🍳
THE WRAP
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Today’s issue was written by Monica.

Editor’s pick: Remember those Icee slushies you used to love as a kid? 🥤

Well, I recently tasted a couple of adult versions of the drink over at Fernside in South Park: The Blue Hawaiian (rum, lime, pineapple, Blue Curaçao, coconut) and Watermelon Mint Daiquiri (rum, lime, watermelon, mint). The cute Icee-inspired cups were the cherry on top. 🍉

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