# Halloween Carnival at Willie Henderson Sports Complex

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

- When: Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Willie Henderson Sports Complex, 1035 S 45th St, San Diego, CA 92113
- Ages: Ages 17 & under (as printed on the flyer)
- Price: Fee not stated
- 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

The Willie Henderson Sports Complex hosts a Halloween Carnival on the Friday evening before Halloween. The flyer lists a video game truck, a rock climbing wall, arts and crafts, a costume contest, carnival games, face painting and churros, aimed at children and teens 17 and under with their families. The climbing wall and game truck give older kids something to do while younger ones paint faces and make crafts. It runs three hours. No fee or registration is mentioned on the City listing.

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