January 15th | Sips & Science
Encinitas: Spend the evening learning from SDBG President & CEO Ari Novy in his presentation, "Plants Are (Almost) Everything." He'll explore how botanic gardens engage the public to nurture a healthier planet. Register here!
January 16th - 19th | Jurassic Quest
Del Mar: Four days of dinos at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! Experience life-size dinosaurs, ride a dino, dig for fossils, create crafts, and more. Purchase tickets for this family event here.
January 17th | 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.
January 18th | Carlsbad Marathon
Carlsbad: Run a full marathon, half, or 5K in beautiful Carlsbad - the most scenic winter race! Sign up here.
January 23rd | Music by the Sea
Encinitas: Music by the Sea’s very own Artistic Director, cellist Paul Tseng, opens the 2026 Season with an evening of music usually heard with cello and orchestra. For tickets and more info on the series, visit their website here.
January 25th - Feb 1 | San Diego Restaurant Week
Throughout the County: Held twice a year, this week-long event features special prix-fixe menus at hundreds of our county's best restaurants. See the website for a full list of participating restaurants.
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 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
