February 7th - 14th | Hearts of Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad: A week-long celebration featuring 600 handcrafted blown glass hearts and multiple ways to participate! Explore the village discovering hidden hearts Feb 7-13, participate in the 90-minute scavenger hunt on the 14th, and finish with donating blood! Learn more.
February 14th | Keep Del Mar Green
Del Mar: Join the Del Mar Village Association in this community cleanup! It'll start at the 17th Street Del Mar Lifeguard Station and then groups will spread out across the beach, parks, and nearby streets. End it by enjoying a pancake brunch! See more here.
February 14th | Valentine's Day Dinner Specials
Valentina, Encinitas
Herb & Sea, Encinitas
VAGA Restaurant, Encinitas + Galentine's Dinner on the 13th!
Glass Box, Del Mar
Lilian's, Rancho Santa Fe
February 21st | Docent-Led Walk
Carlsbad: Head down to the Batiquitos Lagoon for an easy 90-minute walk to learn the interesting ways wildlife use to protect themselves from us and other species - everything from itch to pain to venom and poison. Learn more.
March 1st - May 10th | Carlsbad Flower Fields
Carlsbad: Step into a sea of color at the world’s largest ranunculus flower fields where 80 million vibrant blooms stretch as far as the eye can see! Secure your tickets here.
April 22nd | Sips & Science
Encinitas: Spend the evening learning from San Diego Botanical Garden's Conservation Manager Rachel Sadowski in her presentation, “Preserving and Protecting Otay Mountain’s Hidden Flora." Grab tickets here.
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