Become a foster

• County Animal Services
• Helen Woodward Animal Center
• San Diego Humane Society
• Rancho Coastal Humane Society
• The Barking Lot
• The Animal Pad — also offers a “temp foster” program for even shorter stays

Volunteer

• If you have experience with horses, consider Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Equine Hospital or Therapeutic Riding opportunities.
• Help with data entry, writing, or social media at The Barking Lot.
• Enroll your dog — and help the community — in San Diego Humane Society’s Animal Ambassador program.

Donate

• Boos & Bottles Halloween Party | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Pali Wine Co., 2130 India St., San Diego | Free | A DJ spins haunting tunes at this costume-clad bash with “Spooky Juice” and “Full Moon” wines available for purchase.
• “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” | Through Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | $25 | Center Stage Productions presents a musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel with songs from the animated Disney film.
• Taylor Swift Dance Party: “1989" Re-release | Friday, Oct. 27 | 9 p.m. | Brick By Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave., San Diego | $25 | Swifties, it’s your dance era — celebrate Taylor’s version of “1989" with this epic party.

• 5K Mutt Run/Walk | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7:30-11 a.m. | Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego | $50 | Wear your Halloween costume and bring your dog to this fundraiser run for Labs and More Rescue — make sure your pup is dressed up, too.
• Boo Bash 2023 | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pride Plaza, 1500 University Ave., San Diego | Free | Billed as “the queerest of its kind,” this inclusive Halloween block party for youth and their families features trick-or-treating, games, food, and a drag show.
• Owl-O-Ween | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 5-8 p.m. | The Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista | $30 | Enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating, mysterious animal encounters, dissections, eerie night hikes, creepy crawlers, and crafts.
• “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” in Concert | Saturday, Oct. 28 + Sunday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego | $52-$135 | The San Diego Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ Grammy Award-winning score as the film plays on the big screens.

• Fall Car Show At Belmont Park | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 3-6 p.m. | Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego | Free | This event features vehicles dressed up for Halloween, plus trunk-or-treating for kids.
• Trick-or-Treat on India Street | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Piazza della Famiglia, 523 W. Date St., San Diego | Free | Go business-to-business collecting candy and check out Piazza della Famiglia’s scary “Nightmare Before Christmas” makeover.
• Cultura Profética | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $55-$90 | The Puerto Rican reggae band jams on the Del Mar stage.

• Congressman Scott Peters recently led the charge to request $310 million from the Biden administration for emergency wastewater treatment. This seeks to address sewage spills from the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. The funding will need to be approved by both chambers of Congress. (Times of San Diego)

• No coins, no problem. Chula Vista has installed 435 new single-space smart parking meters. The devices accept credit and debit cards, contactless mobile payments, or the PARK SMARTER app. If you’re not a fan of change, coins are still accepted.

• Starting today, San Diego International Airport has opened new Terminal 1 entrances for vehicles and pedestrians near westbound North Harbor Drive. Drivers will find their new entry near Liberator Way, which comes up earlier than the prior entrance.

• Yun Tea House has opened in the Convoy District, brewing a variety of teas, iced beverages, and cloudy drinks topped with cheese foam. The shop is operated by SDB Restaurant Group — known for Steamy Piggy, Flama Llama, and Formoosa — and serves some items from its sister restaurants. (Eater San Diego)

• Boutique plant shop Eden San Diego announced it will be closing, with its final day of business this Sunday, Oct. 29. Before the University Heights store leaves, it’s offering customers 20% off everything.

• Country singer Chris Stapleton announced he will continue his “All-American Road Show” tour with a stop at Petco Park on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The “Tennessee Whiskey” singer will perform with guests Turnpike Troubadours and Elle King; general public tickets go on sale Friday, Nov 3.

• Waddle it be — Pearl, Pandora, or Astrid? SeaWorld San Diego is asking the public to vote on a name for its new Emperor penguin chick. You can cast your vote in the theme park’s poll through the end of the day on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

• Liberty Station’s centennial. On Oct. 27, 1923, the Naval Training Center was dedicated to the City of San Diego. The US Navy used the site for training until operations ceased in 1997, and it began being redeveloped as Liberty Station in 2000.

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