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• The Haunted Ghost Town | Monday, Oct. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | San Dieguito Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas | $12-$22 | Ovation Theatre and The Heritage Ranch present their family-friendly guided tour of a haunted Gold Rush town.
• Queering the Table | Monday, Oct. 30 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego | Free | This exhibit discusses the queer Asian experience through art, performances, speeches, and food.
• Barbie Glitz & Glam | Monday, Oct. 30 + Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $50+ | This celebration of Barbie features music, auctions, and Halloween fun to support The Sister League of San Diego and women-owned businesses impacted by the Maui Wildfires.
• Vox Luminis | Monday, Oct. 30 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | St. James by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla | $25-$50 | Lionel Meunier leads the Belgium-based ensemble in a program of four early Bach cantatas.

• Trick-or-Treat | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 3-5 p.m. | Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center, La Mesa | Free | Go store-to-store to get candy, plus enjoy games, photo ops, and special guest characters.
• Main Street Goes Ghostly | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Downtown Coronado, Rotary Plaza, Coronado | Free | Coronado gets a scary makeover, and businesses will be handing out treats.
• Revenge of the ‘80s and ‘90s Halloween Party | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $25-$150 | Dance to killer beats from acts like IDOLX, Pretending Chrissie, and The Falling Doves.

• According to the National Weather Service, 59 of the past 70 Halloweens have been rain-free in San Diego. The dry spell is expected to continue this year, with a warm and sunny holiday. In case you were wondering, SD has no snowy Halloweens on record. (National Weather Service)

• US News and World Report’s 2023-2024 list named San Diego the most expensive city to live in the nation. The rankings factored metrics like the inflation rate, gas prices, and housing costs, referring to SD’s cost of living as the “sunshine tax” — you know, for “fall” (and year-round) weather like this. (USA Today)

• San Diego County released a draft of its Climate Action Plan meant to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically in unincorporated areas and county facilities. The blueprint focuses on ways to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2045, and the public can provide feedback through Jan. 4, 2024.

• Three local libraries were awarded funding from the state’s Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program. The Oak Park Branch Library received ~$9 million while Chula Vista received ~$19.5 million to upgrade the Civic Center and South Branch libraries. Renovations are expected to be completed in 2027.

• The city is seeking up to three artists to help design permanent artworks around the San Diego Black Arts + Culture District in Encanto. Applications are due by 4 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 2. If you need help with the application portal, sign up for 1-on-1 time with city staff.

• If you’re checking out the “Mamma Mia!” musical at San Diego Civic Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 12, keep an eye on the Sophie Sheridan character. She’s played by San Diego native and rising stage star Alisa Melendez, who recently starred in Broadway’s “Almost Famous.”

• According to WalletHub, San Diego is the No. 7 best Halloween city in the US. The seasonal study was based on 20 key metrics, including trick-or-treater friendliness, Halloween weather, and Halloween fun — three things we know our city has covered. (WalletHub)

• Did you know? The San Diego History Center offers ongoing screenings of “Balboa Park: The Jewel of San Diego,” a 30-minute documentary about the landmark’s history. The film plays once an hour, 10:15 a.m.-4 p.m., while the center is open Wednesday-Sunday.

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• DMTC said the stakes schedule includes 15 major events that, combined, carry gross purses of $2+ million.
• The gates typically open at 11 a.m., and first post is at 12:30 p.m.
• Top racing announcer Larry Collmus will once again call the races.
• Every Sunday, the Free + Fun promo includes free admission, seating, and 40% off Coors Light.
• Trackside events include College Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival on Saturday, Nov. 18, Thanksgiving Brunch on Thursday, Nov. 23, and the Beer & Cider Fest on Friday, Nov. 24.