Robin’s Nest Rescue’s fourth annual fundraiser hits Ramona Oct. 11 with a pot-belly pig named Bubbles, alpaca painting and a dunk tank.

Nighttime rides through the Cays canals pair spooky organ music with black roses and chocolates for two to six passengers.

Free entry, Edwardian costumes, and a 1906 cable car — Poway's vintage auto show returns September 26.

Joe Cypher got his first Hot Wheels at age 4 in 1968. This weekend, he drives the real thing into San Diego.

Free luchador meet-and-greets, McDonaldland characters and drink samples hit Palm Avenue Saturday, but parking is tight.

Rooftop Cinema Club's September 25 screening sends 95% of ticket proceeds to the Dollywood Foundation's book program.

The mile-long scare trek through Marston Point's oaks kicks off September 25 with a new VIP Blood Red Carpet option.

The all-volunteer Poway Rodeo returns Sept. 25-26 with a bike giveaway for a child with disabilities and an after-party band.

Free flight-line seating returns to MCAS Miramar this month as the Blue Angels headline a show celebrating 250 years of American spirit.

The 56th annual Parade of Lights hits the water on two December nights, this time honoring 250 years of American liberty.

The stay-in-your-car scare fest expands to Anaheim, Lakewood, Montclair and Carlsbad this October, its largest footprint in six years.

Glowing reptiles, whimsical stilt-walkers and a mariachi band hit Balboa Park as kids 11 and under get in free.

The four-day event brings together earlier wave riders and a symposium on surfing and sustainability.