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Killer events to have a deathly good time this Hallween season

Published Thursday, 21-Oct-2004 in issue 878

Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

Returning for the 2004 Halloween season is the Haunted Trail, San Diego’s only all-outdoor haunted attraction. Located in world famous Balboa Park, the Haunted Trail is a stroll through the park you will never forget.

Call (619) 231-0261 for more information.

Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight

(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except Oct. 25 and 26)

Haunted Trail runs through Oct. 31.

Located at Marston Point, just eat of 6th and Juniper in Balboa Park.

The Haunted Hotel

Zombies rule this year’s Haunted Hotel as you will live the horror of Night of the Living Dead, feel the rage of 28 Days Later and be chased by the undead from Dawn of the Dead. Experience the terror of these and many more of your favorite movies.

Call (619) 231-0131 for more information.

Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except Oct. 25 and 26)

The Haunted Hotel runs through Oct. 31.

Located at 424 Market St.

Blood Bayou

Step into the immense catacombs of this nightmarish Victorian building. This year, the all new Blood Bayou brings Southern hospitality you’ll never forget. Wind your way through this demented labyrinth that lies beneath Market Street.

Call (619) 231-3611 for more information.

Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except Oct. 25 and 26)

Blood Bayou runs through Oct. 31.

Located at 530 Market St.

Saturday, Oct. 30

The Stones ‘Spook Rock’ Halloween Dance

Proceeds benefit Alumni Association.

Includes cash prizes, refreshments, costume contest and 50/50 raffle. Sound by DJ Matt and DJ Mateo.

Stepping Stone

3767 Central Ave.

7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight

Sunday, Oct. 31

Nightmare on Normal Street

This fabulous evening of fun will include a costume contest, with more than $1,000 in prizes up for grabs. The parade of costumes will be emceed by the “Outrageous Nicole.” The event includes the ever-popular beer garden, which will warm up the cool Halloween evening, along with male and female go-go dancers and one of San Diego’s hottest DJs. Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra will provide lively entertainment as well. Come and dance in the streets under the stars!

A $5 donation will be accepted at the entrance to support the work of The Center. However, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Normal Street between University Avenue and Blaine Street

(619) 692-2077 ext. 247

Bar Events

Friday, Oct. 29

Bacchus House — Jack O’ Lantern Contest, prize awarded at midnight. Black Out Party with DJ Ruben Casas

The Flame — Pimp ’n’ Ho Ball

Numbers — Bad Kitties’ Zombie Prom

Six Degrees — Horns and Halos costume party

Saturday, Oct. 30

Bacchus House — Ghouls & Goblins Ball, costume contest – $500 in cash and prizes, DJ Jon Williams

The Brass Rail — Celebrate Halloween with a special Noche Latino. Drink specials, costumes and surprises

Club Montage — DJ Chris Cox (Thunderpuss) plus $1000 cash and prizes

The Flame — Halloween Candy

Hamburger Mary’s — Costume party hosted by Trixie. $300 first, $150 second and $50 third place. Contest at 10:00 p.m.

Numbers — Pimp ’n’ Ho Ball

Rich’s — A special Reach, “Night of the Living Househeads”, San Francisco DJ David Harness and San Diego DJ Markalan

San Diego Eagle — Worship, a night of fetish and kink. Crosses, chains, whips, smoke, fire and chant. There will be no electric lights, just candles. Come “Worship” with us

Six Degrees — Lick Bush election party with live bands and costume contest

Sunday, Oct. 31

#1 Fifth Ave. — Party on Sunday. Judging on patio at 10:30 p.m., with emcee Sweetie D. Best costume $100, most original $50 and sexiest $50

Bacchus House — Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Party) costume contest — $500 in cash and prizes. Club Domingo Uncut, showtime 9:30 p.m., DJ Ruben Casas

Bourbon Street — Halloween costume contest hosted by Nicole. $500 in cash and prizes. Judging begins at 9:00 p.m.

Club Montage — DJ Bryan Pfeifer plus $1,000 cash and prizes

The Flame — Tricks and treats at The Flame’s Halloween Party

Flicks — Cash and prizes for everyone in costume.

Pecs — Oktoberfest, Becks $3 drafts

Rich’s — Alien, costume contest at 12:00 midnight, hosted by Babbette Schwartz. Cash prizes to winners

Six Degrees — Jamaican Me Crazy party with costume contest .