November 14th - January 4th | Lightscape at the San Diego Botanic Garden
Encinitas: Featuring exciting new installations along with returning fan favorites, this one-mile loop has been reimagined to surprise and delight visitors. Get tickets here.
November 22nd - January 4th | Holidays at LEGOLAND
Carlsbad: Experience the Holidays at LEGOLAND where the entire Resort is bursting with holiday cheer. Expect the giant LEGO tree, seasonal shows, holiday characters, and more! Snag your tickets here.
November 23rd | Encinitas Holiday Street Fair
Encinitas: A cherished tradition along picturesque Highway 101 that brings the community together to revel in the magic of the holiday season. Learn more about this event here.
November 27th | North County Turkey Trots
Throughout the area there will be turkey trots to get you moving before a big Thanksgiving Feast! Check out the ones in Oceanside, Encinitas, Fallbrook, Lake San Marcos, and 4S Ranch.
November 29th | Small Business Saturday
North County It's always a good time to support small businesses! Celebrate local vendors by shopping Carlsbad Village, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, and Del Mar Village.
November 29th | Holiday Bazaar
Carlsbad: Join North County Art Gallery from 10am - 8pm, for a day of crafts, hot chocolate, cookies and more. Local artists will be selling holiday gifts and the gallery will light up at 5pm. Learn more.
December 4th | Holiday Tree Lighting
Oceanside: The City of Oceanside kicks off the Holiday Season with a splash! The annual Tree Lighting event will take place in conjunction with the Holiday Sunset Market. See here for more info.
December 5th | Heritage Tree Lighting
Encinitas: The Encinitas Historical Society will host the 31st lighting of the Encinitas Heritage Tree to kick off the City of Encinitas holiday season. Learn more.
December 6th | Encinitas Holiday Parade
Encinitas: Themed Peace by the Pacific, the annual parade will celebrate the joyful, laid-back spirit of this beachside town. Learn more!
December 6th | Holiday at the Rancho
Carlsbad: Experience a classic holiday setting at the City of Carlsbad’s Holiday at the Rancho, a festive day spent at Leo Carrillo Ranch! Snag your tickets here.
December 6th | Vista Christmas Parade
Vista: The theme for this year's parade is Rockin Around the Christmas Tree, with each float decorated as favorite holiday songs! Don't miss it!
December 7th | Holiday Tree Lighting
Solana Beach: Head to Fletcher Cove for the annual tree lighting festivities in Solana Beach! There'll be a visit from Santa, sweets, treats, hot cocoa, and more - see here.
December 7th | Holiday Festivities at Del Mar Village
Del Mar: Stroll the festively decorated streets, sip some beverages at the Winter Taste & Sip, get a photo with Santa, and attend the tree lighting ceremony on this festive day in downtown Del Mar! See more.
December 7th | Holly Jolly Holiday Market
San Marcos: Celebrate the season with local shopping, holiday gifts, seasonal eats, a kid’s zone, live music, and a visit from Santa Claus. Read more here.
December 12th - 26th | Coastal Christmas
Del Mar: Celebrate the season seaside at this holiday experience at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Wander through twinkling lights, sip on hot cocoa, ice-skate on their eco-friendly rink, and more! Take a look here.
December 13th | Red Nose Run
Del Mar: A fun run & walk on beautiful Del Mar beach that is family and dog friendly. Choose your distance - 3K or 5K! Register here.
December 13th | Parade of Lights
Oceanside: Bring a blanket, some hot chocolate and pick a comfortable spot to watch this years Parade of Lights celebration in the quaint Oceanside Harbor. Date subject to change so stay up to date here!
January 31st | Kids New Years Eve
Carlsbad: "Midnight" comes early for families at LEGOLAND, celebrating the New Year together without missing their bedtimes. LEGOLAND California creates fun for the entire family at San Diego's largest Kids' New Year's Eve Party! See more.
Weekly Farmers & Artisan Markets
Carlsbad: Wednesdays 2:30-7pm
Encinitas: Sundays 10am-2pm
Leucadia: Sundays 10am-2pm
Oceanside: Thursdays, 9am-1pm
Vista: Saturdays, 8am-12pm
