Oct. 3-5: San Diego-Ensenada Regatta
11am: View or participate in a sailboat regatta in Todos Santos Bay near El Mosquito, a half mile north of central Ensenada. (Boat access through Marina Coral.) Info: Club Nautico Baja, tel. (646)175-7044; e-mail

Oct. 4: Oktoberfest Ensenada
Noon-6pm: A traditional celebration with German food, music, games, crafts and raffles at Quintas Papagayo Resort, 1.5 miles north of Ensenada at Km. 108. Tickets ($15dlls.) include 1 drink and full authentic German meal (two Oktoberfest sausages with condiments, sauerkraut, German rye, potato salad, dessert). Entertainment includes Rainer Schnitter on the accordion and the Pro-Musica Choir performing a selection of German folk songs and classical music. Proceeds benefit C.A.M.E. Women's Center. Info: Margit Gantt, tel. (646)174-7969; e-mail

Oct. 4-12: City Theater Month
8pm: A series of plays in Spanish with various Mexican directors at Teatro de la Ciudad, Av. Diamante, Ensenada. Admission $8-10dlls. Info: Teatro de la Ciudad, tel. (646)177-0392.

Oct. 5: Model Airplane Club
10am-1pm: Model airplane enthusiasts can fly their planes at the Ensenada Model Airplane Club paved mini-pista off Hwy. 1 just south of Estero Beach. Click for map. Info: Oscar Fernandez, tel. (646)177-4019.

Oct. 5: 3rd International Jazz Festival
Noon-7pm: Performers from Baja and Southern California include Ensenada Jazz, Extrazz Jazz, Lupillo Barajas & the Esteban Fabela Quintet, Fashe Vocal, and Gilbert Castellanos & the Romy Kaye Quartet. Free admission at the Riviera del Pacífico Open-air Theater, Blvd. Costero, Ensenada. Info: UABC Ensenada, tel. (646)176-3005.

Oct. 11 & 12: 23rd Annual Mexican Surf Fiesta
Top shortboard and longboard pros from all over the world compete for a purse of $12,000dlls. at Playas de San Miguel, Km. 99 Carr. Tijuana-Ensenada, just south of Ensenada toll gate. Hours: 7am-5pm Sat., 7am-2pm Sun. Spectators welcome. Info: Ricardo Dominguez Productions, U.S. tel. (858)780-8690; e-mail

Oct. 12: Dia de la Raza (Columbus Day) Celebrated in Mexico

Oct. 12: Club Compañeros de Baja Norte Brunch
9am-noon: Sunday brunch ($3.75dlls. donation) open to the public at the clubhouse on Calle Mazatlan #256 in Fracc. Acapulco, one mile south of Ensenada. Eat great food, meet new friends and assist charities through this local service club. Info: Pauleen Blake, tel. (646)177-5116; e-mail

Oct. 12: Model Airplane Club
10am-1pm: Model airplane enthusiasts can fly their planes at the Ensenada Model Airplane Club paved mini-pista off Hwy. 1 just south of Estero Beach. Click for map. Info: Oscar Fernandez, tel. (646)177-4019.

Oct. 12: Hispanic Day
Noon: A celebration of Ensenada's Spanish heritage with live entertainment, flamenco dancers and traditional foods in the gardens of Riviera Cultural Center, Blvd. Costero, Ensenada. Tickets ($15dlls.) include raffles, sardines, 1 beverage and choice of paella, bacalao or fava bean stew (served 2-4 pm). Info: Casa de España, tel. (646)178-7555.

Oct. 13: Columbus Day Observed (U.S.A.)

Oct. 15: Club Compañeros de Baja Norte Meeting
10:30am: General meeting open to the public at the clubhouse on Calle Mazatlan #256 in Fracc. Acapulco, one mile south of Ensenada. Luncheon to follow ($3.50dlls. donation). Meet new friends while assisting local charities. Info: Pauleen Blake, tel. (646)177-5116; e-mail

Oct. 17-25: International Music & Musicology Festival
Series of seven concerts featuring vanguard, classical or world music at Teatro Benito Juarez, Av. Guadalupe between Calles 2 & 4, Ensenada. Tickets $10dlls. or $60dlls. for all seven. Classes and workshops available. Info: UABC School of Arts, tel. (646)176-3005; e-mail

Oct. 19: Model Airplane Club
10am-1pm: Model airplane enthusiasts can fly their planes at the Ensenada Model Airplane Club paved mini-pista off Hwy. 1 just south of Estero Beach. Click for map. Info: Oscar Fernandez, tel. (646)177-4019.

Oct. 21-26: Expo Fiesta Viva 2003
10am-10pm: A fascinating exposition with over 100 booths promoting commercial, tourism, educational and industrial goods and services at Manzana Ocho, Blvd. Costero, Ensenada. Free admission. Info: CANACO Chamber of Commerce, tel. (646)178-2322 or 178-3770; fax (646)178-2975; e-mail

Oct. 24: Concert of Classical Music
6pm: The Monteverdi Chamber Choir and the Classic Ensemble perform choral compositions by Bach in the Francisco Zarco Hall next to Teatro Benito Juarez on Av. Guadalupe between Calles 2 & 4, Ensenada. Free admission. Info: UABC School of Arts, tel. (646)176-3005; e-mail

Oct. 25: 2nd Annual Fiesta del Tequila
Spend a day in Ensenada discovering the culture and libations of Mexico. Activities include a Tamales Brunch with shopping, Day of the Dead art exhibit and mariachi concert at Centro Artesanal; a lecture on pulque (the fermented juice of the maguey plant) with a sampling of pulques, tequilas and appetizers at the Riviera Convention Center; and gourmet dinner prepared with the delicate flavors of tequila at Restaurant La Tertulia. Package price $43dlls. Advance tickets are a MUST! For information and tickets contact Adalberto Pérez Meillón in Ensenada, tel. (646)175-7848; e-mail  For complete package with bus transportation from San Diego ($75dlls. p/p), contact the San Diego Museum of Man, tel. 619-239-2001; e-mail

Oct. 25-Nov. 8: Day of the Dead Exhibitions
Día de Muertos, celebrated on November 2, is one of Mexico's most traditional religious holidays as deceased loved ones are remembered with special altars, flowers, candles and their favorite foods. View elaborate commemorative altars as well as artisan works inspired by the Day of the Dead in Ensenada at Bazar Casa Ramirez on Av. Lopez Mateos 496-3, tel. (646)178-8209 and at Centro Artesanal on Blvd. Costero & Av. Castillo, tel. (646)175-7848.

Oct. 25: 3rd Fall Regatta
11am: View or participate in a sailboat regatta in Todos Santos Bay near El Mosquito, a half mile north of central Ensenada. (Boat access through Marina Coral.) Info: Club Nautico Baja, tel. (646)175-7044; e-mail

Oct. 26: Daylight Savings Ends

Oct. 26: Club Compañeros de Baja Norte Brunch
9am-noon: Sunday brunch ($3.75dlls. donation) open to the public at the clubhouse on Calle Mazatlan #256 in Fracc. Acapulco, one mile south of Ensenada. Eat great food, meet new friends and assist charities through this local service club. Info: Pauleen Blake, tel. (646)177-5116; e-mail

Oct. 26: Model Airplane Club
10am-1pm: Model airplane enthusiasts can fly their planes at the Ensenada Model Airplane Club paved mini-pista off Hwy. 1 just south of Estero Beach. Click for map. Info: Oscar Fernandez, tel. (646)177-4019.

October 31: Halloween

Oct. 31: Club Companeros de Baja Norte Halloween Party
1-4pm: Open to the public, the festive Halloween Party includes a burgers and dogs lunch ($4dlls. donation) and prizes for best costumes at the clubhouse on Calle Mazatlan #256 in Fracc. Acapulco, one mile south of Ensenada. Wear a costume and get a free drink! Meet new friends and assist charities through this local service club. Info: Pauleen Blake, tel. (646)177-5116; e-mail