La Jolla will have its share of Halloween events, whether they be ghouls at schools, costume bashes or friendly fall festivals. Here is a round up of what’s in store this season: FRIDAY, OCT. 22 • Encounter strange creatures and spooky music at the Haunted Birch Aquarium. 6 p.m., 2300 Expedition Way, (858) 534-7336, $15 SATURDAY, OCT. 23 • Sharpe Fitness and the Bird Rock Community Council will present Halloween Window Painting for children. 11 a.m., 5701 La Jolla Blvd., free • Encounter strange creatures and spooky music at the Haunted Birch Aquarium. 6 p.m., 2300 Expedition Way, (858) 534-7336, $15 • The Parent Connection will be hosting a family-centric day of activities full of magic, crafts and rides at the Fall Family Festival. 3 p.m., Nobel Athletic Fields and Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Drive, www.sandiegoparent.com, kids $5, parents free SUNDAY, OCT. 24 • The third annual Fall Fest will be taking place at La Jolla Shores. Noon. Avenida de la Playa, (619) 840-3482, $10, $5 in advance TUESDAY, OCT. 26 • The La Jolla Library will be hosting a spooky story time with professional freelance storyteller Harlynne Geisler, followed by trick-or-treating in the library. 6 p.m., 7555 Draper Ave., (858) 412-6351, free • “Haunted Hoedown” dance, 8:30 p.m., The Loft @ UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, (858) 822-2068, [email protected], free WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27 • The La Jolla Library’s monthly “craft for kids” program will feature a fun Halloween project. 2 p.m., 7555 Draper Ave., (858) 412-6351, free • The Riford Center will be hosting an adult costume party and a Halloween dance. 5 p.m., 6811 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 459-0831, $5 – $10 THURSDAY, OCT. 28 • Muirlands Middle School will be having a fall dance in the school auditorium. 2:15 p.m., 1056 Nautilus St., (858) 459-4211, free • The La Jolla Library will be hosting Halloween story time, crafts and trick-or-treating. 10:30 a.m., 7555 Draper Ave., (858) 412-6351, free • Dia de Los Muertos hands-on cooking class with chef Deborah Schneider, author of “Amor y Tacos: Modern Mexican Tacos, Margaritas and Antojitos.” 7 p.m., Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., [email protected], (858) 454-0347, $70, $45 additional ticket, includes signed cookbook and dinner FRIDAY, OCT. 29 • The La Jolla Country Day School’s Lower School will be having a Halloween parade. 8 a.m., 9490 Genesee Ave., (858) 453-3440, free • La Jolla Elementary School will be having a Halloween parade on the Upper Field. 2:25 p.m., 1111 Marine St., (858) 454-7196, free • Torrey Pines Elementary will be having a Halloween parade on the school’s blacktop. 2:15 p.m., 8350 Cliffridge Ave., (858) 453-2323, free • The Bishop’s School will be having a Halloween costume contest for 6th through 8th-graders in The Bishop’s School dining room. 11:20 a.m., 7607 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 459-4021, free • Bird Rock Elementary will be having a Halloween parade on the Upper Field for all grades. 2:45 p.m., 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave., (858) 488-0537 • The La Jolla Community Church and Eastgate Christian School are hosting a Family Harvest Festival. 5 p.m., 4377 Eastgate Mall, (858) 558-9020 ext. 208, free • Waybeyond and the non-profit WitKids will be hosting a costume party with proceeds going to WitKids leadership programs. 4 p.m., Westfield Mall / UTC, 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite E-25, (858) 453-4386, www.witkids.com, $10 SATURDAY, OCT. 30 • Halloween carnival with games, face painting, costumes and rides. 1 p.m., La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St., (858) 552-1658, free • Halloween masquerade at Beaumont’s, featuring December’s Children, 9:30 p.m., 5662 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 459-0474, www.beaumontseatery.com, costumes encouraged, free SUNDAY, OCT. 31 • The Congregational Church of La Jolla will be having a Halloween parade and potluck during their coffee hour. 1216 Cave St., (858) 459-5045, free