Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum — Attraction in Vista

So we got a magazine that advertises various halloween events throughout San Diego and we found this one that said trick or treating at this tractor museum. We decided to take our son their to have a little fun.

When we got there and found the entrance we paid 10 dollars for entry and made our way inside. We went to the first building we saw and after about 15 mins of waiting we asked the person at the store how the trick or treating worked they explained and my son stood there in is costume and said trick ir treat. The lady after a long pause seemed a bit annoyed and went to the back to get some candy for him. We then proceeded to go around to each store as she had described and every store we went to after the first had no candy and didnt even have an interest in giving candy. The whole event seemed more like a political statement than it was for kids to come and have some fun. It was like a trump rally disguised as a Halloween event. Very few masks and absolutely no social distancing. The tractor operators drove through wearing trump shirts.

It was like an alternate reality it was very outdated and not kid friendly at all. Very disorganized and just a complete mess. The people were rude and unfocused on what had brought people their in the first place. Even admitting they were not prepared for candy for the kids. So why advertise that in the first place. It was halloweenish but not in the way you would expect from a Halloween event. It provided scares but not due to anything related to halloween. Just like a trump rally its outdated, confused and out of touch with reality. People covid is a real thing and perhaps at the very least put on a mask so others dont have to worry about catching your virus. And when you advertise trick or treating please make sure your prepared with candy to give the kids no one is interested in whom you...

My primary reason for being there was to participate in a "Celebration of Life" for a very long time friend and fellow truck driver!! A Convoy preceded the "Cel. of Life." There is a sm. campground on site where all of the Convoy participants parked. A lg. grassy park area was reserved to hold the event. The park included several shade trees, park benches/tables, a fairly lg. covered stage, and sm. cafeteria type building. I've always been impressed w/ horsepower. Why not check out the things that used steam to create power?? Very cool place. Lots to do here. A multitude of events could be held here. I think admission was only $5-$6?? P.S. (handicapped) I am in a wheelchair. All of the roads and/or walkways contained dirt only. (that I remember?) But no worries. Everything is fairly flat, groomed and compacted. The management appears to be doing a great job with this facility!!!!! I will be planning a day next summer to come and explore everything. I hope this review is helpful. I'm sorry if any of the descriptions are misleading...

My husband wanted to go, and the weather was predicted to be perfect for spending time outdoors. It also sounded like something I could take our new dog to practice being around people and noises, but didn't think it would really interest me much. I was right about the dog aspect, but wrong about it not being interesting. There was so much more than old engines and motors. There were barns filled with all kinds of interesting "stuff", and wonderfully informative people who were happy to explain and share their knowledge about the items on display; working looms, amazing antique clocks, blazing forges where blacksmiths hammered red hot iron, antique sewing machines, carpentry and wheelwright tools, and so much more. Families with kids, from toddlers to teens, seemed to be enjoying the sights and activities like tractor rides, hands-on demonstrations like corn grinding and weaving, including some farm animals to meet and pet. A pleasant, fascinating, and inexpensive way to spend a day...