There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend events guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play!

What to KnowOur Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.comLike our mission always, our guide will do its best to span the county — north, south, east, and west — to bring you fun, fresh and affordable things to do in San DiegoHave an event to share? Please send an email to Brenda.Gregorio-Nieto@nbcuni.com

Friday, Oct. 17

El Cajon’s Hauntfest
4-9 p.m. at Downtown El Cajon | Free
Usher in the Halloween season with this family-friendly festival that features live music, costume contests, carnival rides, a haunted car show and more. While in El Cajon, stop by the Magnolia Theatre for the Haunted Circus at 7 p.m. Secure free tickets here. 

Brick-O-Treat Monster Park 
Through Nov. 1 at LEGOLAND | Included with park admission 
LEGOLAND’s Halloween-themed season is back. Visitors can enjoy family-fun activities, limited-time food and drinks, and a costume contest. 

Rio Kiley 
8 p.m. at Petco Park | $37+ 
American indie rock band Rilo Kiley is coming to Gallagher Square at Petco Park with special guest Waxahatchee.

&Juliet
Through Oct. 19| $57.25+
This new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek.”

Bayfest
All weekend long in Mission Beach| Tier 4 tickets still available
This reggae music festival features Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, Rebelution and more.

Saturday, Oct. 18

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park 
Through Nov. 1 at Balboa Dr. and Juniper Rd. | $34.99+ 
One of San Diego’s scariest trails is back this Halloween season. Attendees can go through the 3,500 square foot eXperiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail that winds through Marston Point. 

Native American Heritage Festival 
10-5 p.m. at Grape Day Park in Escondido | Free 
The Native Youth Foundation is hosting the first annual Native American Heritage Festival. The family-friendly event will honor Native communities with music, food and much more. 

Reneé Rapp 
8 p.m. at Cal Coast Credit Union Theatre | $76+ 
American singer-songwriter and actress Reneé Rapp is making a stop in San Diego.

48th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
10 a.m. at the Bernardo Winery| Free
Over 125 Hand-picked vendors from across Southern California, with everything from handmade jewelry, soaps, paintings and sculpture, local honey, clothing, pottery, items for the home and garden and much more.

Fort Cross Haunted Harvest in Julian
7:30 & 8 p.m. at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures|$30 per person
The Curse of Clementine returns to Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures. Prepaid registration is required to attend.

Sunday, Oct. 19

Movies at the Park
Runs through Nov. 1 | Free
Pack your beach chairs, blankets and favorite picnic snacks, and head to your neighborhood park for a movie night under the stars. Find out what’s in store this week, here. 

Halloween Spooktacular 
Every weekend through Nov. 2 at SeaWorld San Diego | Included with park admission  
This year’s Spooktacular has interactive activities, trick-or-treat stations, and a pumpkin patch. 

Howl-O-Scream San Diego
Through Nov. 1 | 7 p.m. at SeaWorld San Diego | $45+
The fifth annual Howl-O-Scream is back in San Diego for this Halloween season. Visitors can experience haunted horses, scare zones, and more. This is a separately ticketed nighttime event.

11th Annual Links at Petco Park 
Through Oct. 26 | Spectators: $31; Preferred: $123.90; Premium: $278.80
The nine-day event will celebrate a round of golf Halloween-style as golfers are transported through a spooky Haunted Golf Trail within the ballpark.