Bring your little ghouls, ghosts and goblins to Mission Valley for a spooktacular Halloween Trick-or-Treat event!

October 31 | 3PM

Halloween

Trick-or-Treat at Mission Valley

It’s that time of year again—pumpkin pickin’ season is here!!! Whether you’re preparing for a neighborhood pumpkin carving contest or just looking to create the perfect front porch ensemble, we've got you covered. Follow these tips to make sure your jack-o-lantern turns heads this year:

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin

It all starts with selecting the right canvas—a great pumpkin! When visiting your local pumpkin patch, pay close attention to size. Make sure it’s large enough to fit a candle or light inside. Don’t forget to give the pumpkin a little knock—if you hear a hollow sound, you’ve found the perfect pumpkin to carve! Feel free to also place the pumpkin on a flat surface to check for any wobbling. A steady pumpkin is much easier to carve, especially if you want to create a symmetrical design.

Use a Dry-Erase Marker

Ready for some clean, and professional-looking lines? Try swapping your permanent marker for a dry-erase marker when outlining your design. This way, any mistakes can be easily wiped away, giving your pumpkin a clean finish. You can also create a stencil for your design and then use the dry-erase marker to transfer over the design!

How to Cut Open Your Pumpkin

Surprisingly, there’s more than one way to cut open a pumpkin! Traditionally, people cut around the stem at the top to scoop out the insides, but here are two other techniques to try this season:

Cut from the bottom: This allows you to place the pumpkin over a candle that sits directly on the ground for a secure fit.

Cut a square in the back: This method provides easy access for placing a candle inside without disturbing your design.

Try out different methods and see which works best for you!

Break out Your Ice Cream Scooper

Forget getting messy with your hands—grab your ice cream scooper! It’s perfect for removing seeds and carving out the inside of your pumpkin with ease, leaving you with smooth surface to work on.

Get Creative Beyond the Jack-O-Lantern

Who says you have to carve a jack-o-lantern? This year, why not try something different? You can etch a unique design, paint your pumpkin in vibrant colors, use craft supplies, food dye, or even use it as a vase for a beautiful fall flower arrangement. You can take your pumpkin design to the next level — the sky's the limit when it comes to decorating this year!Get inspired and make your pumpkin the spooktacular star of the season! Grab your pumpkin, friends, and family, turn on some fun music, and get decorating. Happy pumpkin carving!

Oct 22, 2024

Spotlight

Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Pumpkin This Season

Planning a Halloween get-together can be a lot of fun, but it does require a good amount of preparation. It can be easy to feel like you are going to miss something or not have exactly what you need! Today we are going to talk about the Halloween get-together must-haves you need! We know everyone will be talking about your party for months!

 

1) Spooky Décor

Your Halloween get-together absolutely requires some amazing décor. Whether you want to go extremely spooky and put skeletons with spiders and webs or you want to go a traditional route with pumpkins and witches, you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for. Be sure to put some décor throughout the location as well as create great Halloween centerpieces on the tables. 

 

2) Food and Drinks

The food and drinks can be some people’s favorite parts of a get-together or party. There are endless ideas for Halloween-themed treats such as cupcakes, charcuterie boards, brownies, rice crispy treats, and much more. Food coloring will be your best friend as you can easily change the colors of treats to orange, red, or even green. Making a Halloween-themed punch can be an easy drink option. 

 

3) Themed Music

You can find Halloween-themed playlists online and this is the perfect addition to a Halloween get-together. Whether you choose to play the music from your phone or have a speaker to connect to, your guests will love the addition to the Halloween theme. 

 

4) Halloween Games

Games are sometimes the best part of a party and with a Halloween party you can easily find themed games to play. If you have an outdoor area, you can play a themed cornhole game, you can dunk for apples, play Halloween bingo, or give out costume awards. 

 

5) Party Favors

A great way to end a fun Halloween get-together is to hand out some form of Halloween party favors. These can be a simple treat or a full cup of goodies including food, candy, and even a koozie with the party date. 

 

If you make sure that you have these Halloween get-together must-haves then you will be more than prepared and ready to plan the Halloween get-together of the year. Your guests are bound to have a good time!

Oct 17, 2024

Must Haves For A Halloween Get-Together

Your porch becomes the perfect spot to showcase seasonal decor as the weather cools. 

By incorporating warm lighting, seasonal plants, and autumn-inspired decorations, you can transform your porch into a welcoming space that reflects the beauty of fall. The best part? You don’t need a big budget to make an impact. Here are five tips to get started:

Pumpkins & Gourds: Arrange a variety of pumpkins, gourds, and fall plants like mums for a natural, seasonal touch.

Warm Lighting: On your porch, use lanterns, string lights, or candles to create a soft, welcoming glow.

Wreaths & Garlands: Add a fall wreath or garland to your door, incorporating leaves, pinecones, and berries.

Outdoor Rugs: A cozy outdoor rug in warm tones will make your porch feel like an extension of your indoor space.

Cozy Textiles: Add blankets and pillows to your seating area for warmth and extra comfort.

You can easily create a cozy and inviting porch that impresses your neighbors and guests with a few simple touches.

Oct 15, 2024

Transforming Your Porch for Fall: Decor and Style Tips

Bring your little ghouls, ghosts and goblins to Mission Valley for a spooktacular Halloween Trick-or-Treat event!

Children and their families are invited to visit participating stores to collect Halloween candy (while supplies last). Each store will be clearly marked to guide families on their candy hunt.

Thursday, October 31st

3PM – 6PM

Participating stores throughout Mission Valley

Plus, join us for a special 30-minute performance of “The Little Old Woman Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams, presented by Trinity Theatre. This interactive and engaging performance is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and promises to be a delightful treat for the whole family.

Thursday, October 31st

3PM - 3:30PM

AMC Court

The performance is free of charge, but pre-registration is encouraged.Click here to pre-register.

After the show, your family can meet the actors at the Trinity Theatre space located next to Outback (near the Target entrance).

October 31 | 3PM - 6PM

Event

Help us welcome Santa to his cabin and his new home for the season!

Enjoy a festive atmosphere with crafts and free hot coco while supplies last. We will be raffling off a free photo package worth $49.99 that will get you 9 prints with Santa including 2 5x7, 2 4x6 and 4 wallet sizes. Plus you get to take a 6x8 holiday postcard. 

Thursday, November 21

6PM-6:30PM

AMC Court

The Santa’s Arrival event is free of charge and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.

November 21 | 6PM - 6:30PM

Santa's Arrival 

Meet & greet Santa and the gang and enter to win a FREE Santa photo package!

Saturday, 12/2

9AM-11AM

AMC Theatres Court.

Enjoy breakfast treats from Panera Bread and an appearance from Santa 9AM-10AM. Enter to win a FREE Photo Packages and enjoy special visits with Elsa, Anna and Olaf, plus, festive snow flake stilt walkers and elves.

There will be an ornament crafting station, face-painting and fun photo moments. During this event, USMC Toys for Tots will be present, distributing 1,000 toys to deserving area children.

We can't wait to see you!

December 14 | 9AM - 11AM 

Breakfast With Santa and Friends 

Mondays, December 2, 9 & 16

Pet owners are invited to bring their furry four-legged friends to a special pet photo session with Santa!

Event Dates and Times: 

Monday, December 2 | 5:30PM - 7PM

Monday, December 9 | 5:30PM - 7PM

Monday, December 16 | 5:30PM - 7PM

Each pet will receive a goodie bag with treats, a toy, and a bandana with purchase of a photo package. 

While supplies lasts. Limited supply. First come, first served. 

Reservations are not required, but encouraged to help reduce overall wait time.

To make a reservation, click HERE.

Click "Events"

Select "Pet Parties" to view available time slots.

December 2, 9 & 16

Pet Photos With Santa 

We’re defying gravity at Mission Valley with a magical celebration of the Wicked movie premiere!

Friday, November 22

4PM - 7PM

Outside of AMC Theatres

Step into our Emerald City Photo Moment with appearances by Glinda and Elphaba, Dorothy and Scarecrow. Enjoy face painting, a craft station, and wicked beats from our DJ.

Plus, enter to win prizes from participating Mission Valley retailers, including AMC Theatres!

Plus, stop by the Trinity Theatre booth where kids can sign up for year-round theatre classes and performances!

It’s an evening of Wicked fun you won’t want to miss. See you in Emerald City!

November 22 | 4PM - 7PM

Wicked Movie Premiere Event 

Join us for a festive story time experience with SDPD Officers at Target Mission Valley!

October 23 | 3PM

Located near the food court inside of Target 

1288 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108

Feel free to come dressed up!

October 23 | 3PM

Storytime With Officers at Target

Visit Mission Valley on November 9 and enjoy a performance from the Navy Band Southwest Destroyers Rock Band during San Diego's Fleet Week!

Saturday, November 9

12PM-1PM

Nordstrom Rack Court

The Destroyers are Navy Band Southwest’s high-energy Popular Music Group that specializes in a wide array of musical genres ranging from current popular music to jazz, dance, and country. This dynamic and highly versatile ensemble is equally at home rocking out a festival stage or supporting receptions in support of military leaders and heads of state. The Destroyers perform for audiences throughout the Southwest in support of Commander, Navy Region Southwest.

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November 9 | 12PM - 1PM 

Destroyers Rock Band 

Centennial Real Estate Management L.L.C.

Mission Valley is a retail complex consisting of a traditional open-air shopping mall in San Diego - California.

Trick-or-Treat at Mission Valley

Santa's Arrival

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