The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: Oct. 4-6

Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Oct. 4  to Sunday, Oct. 6.

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Friday

Scarecrow Days: For the whole month of October, Fallbrook is hosting its Scarecrows Days. This event features homemade scarecrows, made by the community, scattered throughout Fallbrook. The public is invited to take photos and take part in the scarecrow scavenger hunt. Now through Oct. 31. 111 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. facebook.com/Fallbrookscarecrowdays 

Haunted corn maze opens this weekend: During the fall, the strawberry fields also serve as a haunted corn maze at the Carlsbad Strawberry Company. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation helps create this Halloween event that is recommended for teens and adults. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. Nov. 1-2. 1050 Cannon Road, Carlsbad. $25-$45. aguahedionda.org/haunted-corn-maze-2024

Haunted Amusement Park: The haunted amusement park is designed as a trail meant to frighten guests as they maneuver their way through 1960s carnival rides such as bumper cars, a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel. There is also a circus maze, graveyard and slaughter house. This haunted park is about a one-mile walk. 7 p.m. Oct. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 31. Nov. 1-2. 14011 Ridge Hill Road, El Cajon. $25-$35. scaretrail.com 

‘Jersey Boys’ closing weekend in Escondido: CCAE Theatricals presents the final weekend of this Tony Award-winning musical story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $40-$100. (442) 304-0505, theatricals.org

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”: Palomar College presents this fast-paced comedy that condenses all of the Bard’s plays into 97 wacky minutes. Opens Friday and runs through Oct. 13. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos. $10-$16. palomarperforms.com

“A View from the Bridge”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s 1955 drama about a frustrated Brooklyn longshoreman struggling to find his place in the world and his family. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. and Sundays. Through Oct. 13. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $52-$74. (858) 481-1055, northcoastrep.org

Free museum ission for kids: The San Diego Museum Council runs the Kids Free San Diego program Oct. 1-31. Children ages 12 and younger can get free ission with a paid adult to more than 50 museums, aquariums/zoos, gardens, state parks, historic sites and other family-friendly attractions throughout San Diego County, ranging from the USS Midway Museum and Fleet Science Center to Birch Aquarium and San Diego Air & Space Museum, Some locations are free for the entire family or offer pay-what-you-wish ission year-round. A list of participating museums is at sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree.

“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express”: The Old Globe presents Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of the 1934 murder mystery novella. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 13. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. $47 and up. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org

Aoife O’Donovan’s ‘All My Friends’: ArtPower at UC San Diego will present the Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter performing her song cycle with the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus and San Diego Children’s Choir. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Epstein Family Amphitheater, UC San Diego, La Jolla. $20-$100. (858) 534-1430, artpower.ucsd.edu

“Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show”: Cygnet Theatre presents this campy sci-fi/horror musical spoof about a couple who stumble upon a colorful mix of residents at a remote mansion, including the transvestite space alien/mad scientist Frank N. Furter. 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Nov. 20. Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town San Diego. $39 and up. (619) 337-1525, cygnettheatre.com

“Sweeney Todd”: San Diego Musical Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s horror musical-opera about a vengeful barber killing off his enemies in Victorian England. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 20. 4650 Mercury St., Kearny Mesa. $60-$70. (858) 560-5740, sdmt.org

“Primary Trust”: La Jolla Playhouse presents Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a many who must rebuild his life and community after losing his job. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 20. La Jolla Playhouse’s Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UC San Diego, La Jolla. $39-$94. (858) 550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org

“The Importance of Being Earnest”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents Oscar Wilde’s witty comedy about a pair of Victorian-era bachelors both romancing women under the pseudonym Earnest. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 10. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $38-$82. (619) 437-6000, lambsplayers.org

Taste of Oceanside: For the 10th time, Oceanside celebrates its local cuisine with the two-day Taste of Oceanside. The first day of the event is a VIP experience at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Guests will sample food from Oceanside chefs, hear live music and explore the museum. The VIP ticket gives people access to both event days. On the second day of the event, ticketed visitors can either walk or take a free trolley to the various restaurants and bars participating in the Tate of Oceanside. 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday. $20-$160. mainstreetoceanside.com/taste-of-oceanside

“Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors”: The Old Globe presents this 90-minute parody of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel but set in the present day with a narcissistic bed-hopping playboy vampire. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 3. Old Globe’s Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Balboa Park. $45 and up. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org

San Diego Symphony: “Resurrection”: To celebrate the reopening of the Jacob Music Center, the orchestra will perform Austrian composer Thomas Larcher’s “Time” (co-commissioned by the symphony) and Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony. Music Director Rafael Payare conducts, sopranos Angela Meade and Anna Larsson, and the debut of the San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave., downtown. $39-$120. (619) 235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org

“Paradise” digital art exhibition: J.T. Burke will open a solo exhibit of digital art inspired by costume jewelry and found objects that explore themes of life, death and mythology. Opens today and runs through Jan. 17. Artist’s reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday . Mandell Weiss Gallery, 2650 Truxtun Road, Liberty Station, San Diego.libertystation.com/do/jt-burkes-paradise-makes-its-san-diego-debut

Saturday

East Village Oktoberfest: Unique among Oktoberfest celebrations at this time of year, the East Village version combines the best in German and Mexican culture. Find loads of beer, activities, Mexican food and vintage car displays at the event. Visitors are invited to wear traditional dirndl, lederhosen and other German attire and can hear a mix of Bavarian, Rock, Cumbia, Raggae, and other styles of music from Lady Hosen, Alicia the Band and DJ Boogie Blanco. Dogs are invited, too, and Quartyard steins will be available while supplies last. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego. $5.95. eastvillageoktoberfest.com

La Mesa Oktoberfest: Find free German-themed festivities for all ages in the La Mesa Village with German food, including schnitzel and giant pretzels, Polka bands and dancing, along with “Bark-toberfest” Dachshund races, “Glücklich” Games and a fashion show. Highlights include an artisan alley craft fair with handmade items ranging from candles and soap to jewelry, a pumpkin patch and a children’s carnival and Ferris wheel along with Palm Avenue Pub & Grub. 4 to 10 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Biergarten VIP es are from $15-$45. Festival ission is free. lamesaoktoberfest.org.

Taste of North Park: Over 40 restaurants, breweries, cafes and retail stores are participating in the 13th annual Taste of North Park this year. Businesses such as Mabel’s Gone Fishing, Bivouac Ciderworks and Working Class will provide food and drink tastings. The event will also have live music and art on display. Ticketed guests can grab their punch cards at four check-in stations: Bluefoot Bar and Lounge, Louisiana Purchase, Original 40 Brewing Company and Thai Time. 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. $50-$70. northparkmainstreet.com/taste-of-north-park

Sunday

Poway Fall Festival: A wine and beer garden, food trucks and children’s activities are some of the attractions at this year’s Poway Fall Festival. There will also be various vendors, a classic car show and live music. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Midland Road between Poway Road and Hilleary Place. Free. poway.com/poway-fall-festival 

“White Savior”: Bodhi Tree Concerts will present a reading of Catherine Filloux’s new play about cancel culture, political polarization and how divided families can find common ground. It will be followed by a post-reading converation with the writer, League of Women Voters and community . 7 p.m. Sunday. Vision Center, 4780 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego. Free, but RSVP required at bodhitreeconcerts.org/white-savior.

Le Salon de Musiques: “Brahms, the Fervent Romantic”: Program includes works by Mozart, Spohr and Brahms. 4 p.m. Sunday. La Jolla Women’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave., La Jolla. $69-$120 (includes high tea buffet with Champagne). (310) 498-0257, lesalondemusiques.com

Anat Cohen Quartetinho: La Jolla Music Society presents this concert of international jazz artists. 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The JAI@Conrad Prebys Performing Art Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $73-$83..theconrad.org/events

“Human/Nature”: The newly opened Art Gallery at the Unity Center presents an exhibit of photography by Jan Phillips that celebrates the incredible oneness of things. Opens Sunday with a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and runs through Nov. 17. 8999 Activity Road, San Diego. (858) 689-6500, livingkindness.org

“Polvo de Luz / Stardust”: Art Produce Gallery in North Park presents a solo exhibit of new paintings by Marianela de la Hoz. Now showing through Nov. 16. Artist talk, 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 13. 3139 University Ave., San Diego. artproduce.org