# Halloween Carnival at Southcrest Recreation Center

> Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Southcrest Recreation Center, 4149 Newton Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free
- Organizer: City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department
- Official page: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/event-calendar
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Southcrest Recreation Center in southeastern San Diego throws a free, family-friendly Halloween Carnival on the Wednesday evening before Halloween. Expect music, face painting, crafts and a costume contest over three hours, so kids should come dressed up. It is a neighborhood event suited to preschool and elementary-age children with their families; older kids can help younger siblings with crafts. No registration is mentioned on the City listing. The center is on Newton Avenue in Southcrest.

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