October in San Diego means a lot of events around town. From the Miramar Air Show to Oktoberfest to Halloween - there is lots to do as autumn hits full swing. Plus, the weather is still pretty warm and nice, so there are lots of things to do outdoors. Here's a list of some suggestions on things to do in October.
Oct. 4 - Book Signing: Jamie Lee Curtis
Actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis signs Big Words for Little People, her "eighth hilarious picture book" (co-authored by Laura Cornell). Call for signing restrictions: 858-454-0347. Warwick's Bookstore, 4 p.m. Free. 7812 Girard Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037Oct. 5 - Film: Le Rose del Deserto
San Diego Italian Film Festival continues with Mario Monicelli's Le Rose del Deserto screens on Sunday (3 p.m.), followed by David Ferrario's Dopo Mezzanotte (6 p.m.). Museum of Photographic Arts, 3 p.m. Free. 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101Oct. 5 - Nature Walk: "Tracking the Wiley Coyote"
Naturalist Susan Cunningham leads hike including introduction to identifying coyote footprints and sign. Moderate walk covering nature trail, East Ridge, Ranch House, and other trails will last about two hours. 760-839-4680. Daley Ranch, 8:30 a.m. Free, 3024 La Honda Drive, Escondido, CA 92027Oct. 5 - Build a Scarecrow
Create a scarecrow man, woman, child or dream up a unique scarecrow creature to decorate for fall season during family workshop. Bring an old shirt, pair of pants, worn-out shoes; additional materials, instruction, snack provided. Fee for additional child or adult: $8. Registration: 619-660-0614 x10. Water Conservation Garden, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019Oct. 6 - Film: Up the Yangtze
Film highlighting "changes and costs fueling China's economic leap" screens for Film Forum series. "China's Three Gorges Dam is altering the landscape and the lives of people living along the fabled Yangtze River; countless ancient villages...will be submerged, and two million people will lose their homes and livelihoods." In Mandarin and English with subtitles. 619-236-5800. San Diego Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free, 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101Oct. 12 - 14th Annual Little Italy Festa
Come and enjoy over 120 Italian Food & Crafter Booths, 2 stages of entertainment, Gesso Italiano (Italian Chalk): Little Italy's Chalk Painting Event, a Stickball Tournament and a Beer & Wine Garden. Load up the family, friends & pets and come to the Largest Italian Festival outside of New York City. This event is held on India Street between Ash and Grape Streets from 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
