La Jolla will have its share of Halloween events in the coming days, whether they be ghouls at schools, costume bashes or friendly fall festivals. Here is a roundup of what’s in store: THURSDAY, OCT. 28 • 10:30 a.m., the La Jolla Library hosts Halloween story-time, crafts and trick-or-treating, 7555 Draper Ave.; free, (858) 412-6351 • 2:15 p.m., Muirlands Middle School hosts a fall dance in the school auditorium, 1056 Nautilus St.; free, (858) 459-4211 • 7 p.m., Dia de Los Muertos hands-on cooking class with chef Deborah Schneider, author of “Amor y Tacos: Modern Mexican Tacos, Margaritas and Antojitos.” Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave.; $70, $45 additional ticket, includes signed cookbook and dinner; [email protected], (858) 454-0347 FRIDAY, OCT. 29 • 8 a.m., The La Jolla Country Day School’s Lower School hosts a Halloween Parade, 9490 Genesee Ave.; free, (858) 453-3440 • 11:20 a.m., The Bishop’s School hosts a Halloween costume contest for 6th- through 8th-graders in the school dining room, 7607 La Jolla Blvd.; free, (858) 459-4021 • 2:15 p.m., 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 • 2:25 p.m., La Jolla Elementary School hosts a Halloween Parade on the upper field, 1111 Marine St.; free, (858) 454-7196 • 2:45 p.m., Bird Rock Elementary hosts a Halloween Parade on the upper field for all grades, 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave.; (858) 488-0537 • 3 p.m., Halloween “Art & Eat,” featuring cookie decorating and art bag craft project, prizes for those dressed in costumes, Harvard Cookie Girl, 7463 Girard Ave.; $5 • 4 p.m., Waybeyond and the nonprofit WitKids hosts a costume party with proceeds going to WitKids leadership programs, Westfield Mall / UTC, 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite E-25; $10, (858) 453-4386, www.witkids.com • 5 p.m., La Jolla Community Church and Eastgate Christian School host a Family Harvest Festival, 4377 Eastgate Mall; free, (858) 558-9020 ext. 208 SATURDAY, OCT. 30 • 1 p.m., Halloween carnival with games, face painting, costumes and rides, La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St.; free, (858) 552-1658 • 8 p.m., Halloween masquerade at Beaumont’s featuring December’s Children, 5662 La Jolla Blvd., costumes encouraged; free (858) 459-0474, www.beaumontseatery.com SUNDAY, OCT. 31 • The Congregational Church of La Jolla hosts a Halloween parade and potluck during their coffee hour, 1216 Cave St.; free, (858) 459-5045 • 11 a.m., Halloween “Art & Eat,” featuring cookie decorating and art bag craft project; prizes for those dressed in costumes, Harvard Cookie Girl, 7463 Girard Ave.; $5 • 5 to 7 p.m., Westfield Shopping Center of UTC hosts a “Scare Away Hunger Event” in conjunction with the San Diego Food Bank, 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite E-25. Bring at least one non-perishable food item to trick-or-treat at participating retailers; (858) 453-4386 MONDAY, NOV. 1 • 6 p.m., All Hallow’s Catholic Church hosts its Annual All Saints Mass & Dinner; Mass starts at 6 p.m., dinner to follow in parish hall, 6602 La Jolla Scenic Drive South. Donations accepted; (858) 459-2975
