This is the weekend for all things spooktacular – you might want to visit some of my recommended haunts!  New restaurants occur in SF on a daily basis, we have discovered some delicious meals for you. The World Veg Festival is here, and you can explore all things vegan and vegetarian at this event to learn why a plant based diet is ethical and healthy. And yes Pumpkin almond milk lattes ARE good for you, of course!

Boo Around the Bay

Hey Tomatoes – what will you be for Halloween?  If you are a Tomato, most likely you have no wee ones counting their candy haul, nor do you need to attend the annual school costume parade. However, if you are like me and still enjoy the festivities that come with this fall holiday (yes I will be rummaging through the costume box) then here are a few ideas to help you celebrate without a raging party or a sugar rush.

Winchester Mystery House

Now may be the time to finally visit this San Jose iconic mansion, especially since it debuted in a movie this year. The 13^th Door is their new fall show where guests are taken on a candle lit journey through 13 doors whose purpose and secretes the Winchester widow took to her grave. Brave souls will roam the halls along a new, longer and maddening maze that is sure to rattle even the most skeptical tomatoes. Now through the 31^st.  Get the details.

HaHa Halloween

Get your laughs on at Cobb’s Comedy Showcase on all Hallow’s eve where the giggles will outweigh the frights. See up and coming comedians as they hone their craft at 8:00 p.m. on the 31^st. Tickets are free, so get there early for a good seat. You may even get heckled! www.cobbscomedy.com

PianoFight Does Halloween

PianoFight is a community-driven Indy arts venue that partners with local artists to make great shows, mouth watering eats and fab cocktails. This unique space is the home base for local non-profits like Tenderloin Walking Tours amongst others. At night, the laughs and talent arise. Every time you take a bite of a tasty burger or enjoy a show, you help keep this community-centric creative space vibrant and thriving.

Among other entertaining events this month, on the 31st Sleepover with Sam and Molly will have you giggling in your cocktail. This is a variety show dedicated to comedy, nostalgia, and staying up past lights out. This month, Sam DiSalvo and Molly Sanchez invite you to their party full of stories from Halloween parties past, tarot readings, and definitely not a killer on the loose. www.pianofight.com

Oct. 27. World Veg Fest 

Hey Tomatoes – you are probably aware of the inundation of articles, blogs and podcasts touting the benefits of eating a plant-based diet. The

WVF brings together vegetarians and vegans, as well as curious non-vegetarians and flexitarians, to celebrate World Veg Day, featuring plant-based nutrition experts, dynamic speakers, cooking demos, and delicious veg products that the whole family can enjoy.

This is a great event for those who want to taste test some truly amazing vegan and veg eats and get some tips on how to cook plant based tasty meals. Saturday the 27^th at the San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9^th Ave. Golden Gate Park from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. $10. Get the details.