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The official page for County of San Diego Parks and Recreation.⁣
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🐝 Watershed Warriors: Tree Planting and Cleanup at Lamar County Park
📅 Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 - 11 a.m.
📍 Lamar County Park, 3180 Bancroft Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup! We will divert litter from our watersheds and keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean.

Our staff will have check-in ready for you on-site. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, some form of sun protection (sunscreen or a hat), and bring a water bottle or two! Staff will be providing everything else you will need!

📌 For more details: www.cleansd.org/events/watershed-warriors-spring-valley-lamar-county-park-2/

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🚩 The Goonies at Lake Morena on Saturday, Oct. 17th is cancelled. The movie will be rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 7. We apologize for any inconvenience. 🚩 by @sandiegoparks

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Don’t toss those pumpkins after Halloween, smash them! 🎃💥
Join us for Pumpkin Smash, a free, family-friendly event at @lakesidecommunityctr!

📅 Sunday, November 1 | 12:30-3:30 p.m.
📍 9841 Vine St., Lakeside, CA

Bring your jack-o'-lanterns for some smashing fun while helping divert organic waste from local landfills. We'll provide the bats and hammers, plus plenty of activities for all ages.

Enjoy:
🎃 Pumpkin smashing
🌱 Seed planting activities
♻️ Halloween costume donation opportunities
🌿 Free compost for your garden (while supplies last)
🎮 Games and family-friendly activities

After the event, pumpkins will be composted or repurposed, giving them a second life and supporting local sustainability efforts.

Planning to take home compost? Please bring your own shovel and container.

The event is free, but registration is encouraged:
cleansd.org/tag/pumpkin/

Hosted by the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with I Love A Clean San Diego.

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🐍 Reading with Reptiles
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
📍 San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea

Join us for our new Reading with Reptiles series -- a blend of storytime and live wild critters. The Solana Beach Library is heading to the San Elijo Lagoon! Bring the family for stories, crafts, and live reptiles every third Wednesday! Free, all-ages event.

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October in San Diego County Parks is packed with frightfully fun festivals and haunted hikes! From costume contests and crafts to live hawk encounters and pumpkin carving fun, there’s something for every ghost, goblin, and ghoul.

👉 Swipe for event details. Save the dates and join us for a spooktacular season!

Event info: sdparks.org/calendar

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October is Hawktober! 🦅 Celebrate our eighth annual tribute to San Diego’s hawks, owls and falcons with free workshops at parks, campgrounds and preserves across the county. Meet ambassador raptors up close, hear their incredible stories from our rangers, and learn fun facts about how they hunt, fly and thrive in the wild. Also, don’t forget to swoop up a set of limited-edition Hawktober trading cards at the events while supplies last!

To find a free raptor event near you, visit: sdparks.org/hawktober

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🪷 Yoga by the Lake with Women in the Wild
📅 Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
📍 Otay Lakes County Park, 2270 Wueste Rd, Chula Vista CA 91915

Join Women in the Wild to support breast cancer awareness in a calm, welcoming space with beginner-friendly yoga. After class, participants are free to explore the park, take in the scenery, or enjoy one of the short hikes.

Yoga class will start at 10:30am. Plan to arrive early to get checked in.

Please bring your own yoga mat and water.

We’ll also have breast cancer ribbon cookies for participants, while supplies last.

Wear pink to show support! Yoga instructor: Josie Duraso

Class will be held on the lawn by Area 3.
Allies welcome. No RSVP needed. Parking $5

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🎬 Practical Magic
🗓️ Friday, Oct 23 from 6 - 10 p.m.
📍Heritage County Park, 2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego

SAVE THE DATE! Watch the 90s classic, ‘Practical Magic’ on Ladies Night at Summer Movies in the Park.

We’re bringing a giant inflatable screen to the sloped lawn at Heritage County Park where beach chairs and blankets are recommended and picnics are encouraged.

Rangers will be on site with a Nature Discovery Table and to recommend nearby park adventures!

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FREE Things to do this weekend in San Diego County!

Looking for weekend plans? We've got you covered from Fall Festivals to Picnic with the Goats and everything in between...swipe to see what's happening near you!

👉 For event details, visit: www.sdparks.org/calendar
Inclement weather will cancel an event, please call ahead.

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🚩 The Goonies at Lake Morena on Saturday, Oct. 17th is cancelled. The movie will be rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 7. We apologize for any inconvenience. 🚩

This weekend, enjoy: The Addams Family, Hotel Transylvania, Coco, How to Train Your Dragon, The Goonies (CANCELLED!), and Casper.

🚩 Movies begin just 15 minutes after sunset (around 6:30 p.m.) 🚩

Bring your blankets, beach chairs, and picnics for a perfect evening under the stars. Some movies offer pre-show activities which begin at 5:30 p.m., check the website to learn more.

Visit SummerMoviesinthePark.com to see what’s playing!

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🥾 Hike-A-Thon Hike #3.1 (Bonus Hike)
📅 Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m.
📍Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve, 16286 CA-67, Ramona, CA 92065

FREE Parking at the Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve for this hike! Meet the group near the Mt. Woodson trailhead near Parking Area A (the southwest corner of the lot). Nature Unplugged will be leading this out-and-back hike which is about 4 miles round-trip with an elevation gain of roughly 1,200 to 1,500 feet. It is rated as moderate to strenuous.

Phone: (858) 513-4737 | sdparks.org

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🥾 Hike-A-Thon Hike #3
📅 Saturday, October 17 at 9 a.m.
📍 Dictionary Hill County Preserve, Ivy St., east of Ramona Ave., Spring Valley, CA

Dictionary Hill features a 2.1-mile trail with 360-degree views of San Diego and a rare butterfly ecosystem at the top. The hike is considered moderate, with an elevation of 565 feet, taking about 1-2 hours to complete. Meet at the kiosk at 2036 S Barcelona St, Spring Valley, CA 91977.

Park: (619) 644-5492 | sdparks.org

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