Totally awesome party! The New Children’s Museum is hosting this year’s fundraising event drawing on inspiration from the Eureka! exhibition and the great state we all call home. Plan to join on October 14, an evening of creativity and fun! Guests are encouraged to dress in a way that shows what California means to them. www.thinkplaycreate.org

Animal Exhibits! Kick-off the Joan Embery’s My Animal World exhibition on October 21 at the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center. Join San Diego native, Joan Embery, best known as the international ambassador for the San Diego Zoo and husband Duane Pillsbury for an evening of helping raise funds for programming at the museum as well as Joan’s conservation efforts. www.bonitahistoricalsociety.org

Charity Woof Cup! On October 22 The Charity Woof Cup which supports multiple charities in their efforts to raise money for their respective charities is hosting a charity exhibition. Matching a Grand Prix Rider and their mount with a handler and their agility dog to compete in a relay course, racing against the clock to win the charity event! www.westpalmevents.com

Hallo-Wine & Spirits! Celebrate Halloween at San Diego’s famous haunted Hotel del Coronado on October 29 at this year’s theme is “Vixens & Villains.” Wear your best costume and enjoy the 7th annual, adults-only, “Hallo-wine and Spirits” Party full of spooky surroundings, great eats, drinks and dancing until you drop! www.hoteldel.com

Scare Away Hunger! On October 29 join Feeding America San Diego for Scare Away Hunger event. Bring the whole family and take part in a special volunteer shift to sort, bag and box food for those in need in our community. Come wearing your best family-friendly costume – there will be prizes! Donations of healthy, non-perishable food are encouraged. www.feedingamericasd.org