Oktoberfest 2008: Traditional German celebration featuring dancing, food, beer gardens, Bavarian bands, arts and crafts and children's carnival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow in La Mesa between Date and Fourth streets. Information: lmvma.com/lmv_oktoberfest.html or (619) 462-3000.
Halloween fun: Kids come in costume and trick-or-treat from noon to 6 p.m. today through Nov. 2 at SeaWorld, 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego. Halloween stage shows, photos with costumed characters. The celebration is included with admission price of $51. Information: seaworld.com.
Disney on Ice: Hosted by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pinocchio and many more Thursday through Oct. 12 at the San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12. Cost: $16.50 to $52.50. Information: disneyonice.com or (619) 220-6600.
Patio show and sale: More than 30 juried glass artists will be exhibiting their art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Saturday and Oct. 12 at Spanish Village Art Center, between the San Diego Zoo and the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. Information: artglassguild.org or (619) 702-8006.
Free workshop: Learn how to make a Mexican sugar skull, a traditional folk art from central and southern Mexico used to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library, 13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego. Supplies included, and space is limited. Registration/information: (858) 538-8159.
