October is Filipino-American History month, honoring and celebrating the events, experiences, and lives of Filipino people in America and their impact on society. Enjoy a free afternoon of music, food, crafts for kids and fun for the whole family celebrating this annual commemoration. Cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 will be awarded in a Karaoke contest, several Filipino food vendors will sell traditional dishes, live music from Harana Band, dance performances, a kids zone and presentations from local community partners will entertain visitors all afternoon. Local youth Titus Bonifacio will be reading and signing copies of his award-winning book, Landon, the Superhero of the Worlds at 2 p.m. during the event inside the Otay Ranch Town Center branch of the Chula Vista Library located at the mall. A work from the heart and mind, Landon, the Superhero of the Worlds tells the story of a shy young boy who uses true belief in one’s self, obedience to parents and goodness to overpower evil and change a villain’s heart.

Various Otay Ranch Town Center merchants and community partners will be handing out free food samples and coupons and hosting other activations, including choices from Nestle Toll House Cafe, Hot Dog on a Stick, Vitality Bowls and more. Chula Vista brewery Novo Brazil will host a Beer Garden offering a selection of their award-winning beers also from 12-4 with all proceeds benefitting the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in San Diego. The brewery recently announced they will be opening a second, larger location and full-service restaurant at Otay Ranch Town Center in 2019.