The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas is proud to offer Adventure Guides, unique experience for parents and their children to enjoy weekend excursions at some of the best camping spots in Southern California.
The holiday season officially gets underway with The Lighting of the Forum, a festive evening of fun for the whole family from 6-9pm. Enjoy a live stage show featuring the Crown City Bombers from 6-7pm, followed by Santa’s grand arrival on a horse-drawn wagon at 7:20pm, welcomed in style with an escort by the La Costa Canyon High School Marching Band. A holiday light show and magical snowfall will take place just after Santa flips the switch to light the tree. Complimentary refreshme
Dog Days of Summer August 12, 2018 | Encinitas Community Park The 13th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer, presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas, is a free event from 11am-6pm featuring more than 100 dog-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies, and a carefully curated “Makers Market Row.” Bring…
U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge August 31-September 3, 2018 | Broadway Pier & Landing For the seventh year, a top global sand-sculpting competition will be held on San Diego’s waterfront. More than 300 tons of sand will be brought in for this family-friendly event, where 12 world master sculptors from around the world will compete for…
Summer Music Series Saturdays through July 28, 2018 | The Forum Carlsbad The Forum Carlsbad hosts its third annual Summer Music Series with free concerts. Taking place from 1-4pm in the Anthropologie Court, the 2018 series will offer an exciting lineup of music in a variety of genres, kicking off with a performance by Upstream…
Rediscovering Oahu Ko Olina is the island’s new destination Posted on June 4, 2018 The island of Oahu is still far and away the most popular destination in the Aloha State. That doesn’t mean everyone is only headed to Honolulu and Waikiki. A rapidly growing destination just a short drive from Honolulu on West Oahu is…
Peruvian Flair: Pisco Posted on June 1, 2018 Walk into Pisco and your eyes are instantly drawn to a rainbow of parasols lining the ceiling. The décor hints of the Technicolor dishes to come and conveys just part of the pizzazz of one of South America’s most vibrant culinary cultures. Carlsbad’s new Peruvian gem is…
Chocolate in the Garden May 12, 2018 | San Diego Botanic Garden Spend the Saturday before Mother’s Day at San Diego Botanic Garden’s Chocolate Festival. From 9am-4:30pm, the event features dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain, and more. This family-friendly event also includes lots of children’s activities and a variety of Mother’s…
Gator By The Bay May 10-13, 2018 | Spanish Landing Park The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego presents its 17th annual festival, Gator By The Bay, featuring four days of live music with more than 100 musical acts and performances on seven stages. The festival also features a wide array of Southern culinary…
April In Bloom April 21-29, 2018 | The Forum Carlsbad This nine-day public celebration features entertaining activities and shopping opportunities. On Saturday, April 21, from 1-4pm, a high-energy runway show staged in front of the Apple store will highlight the latest in spring and summer styles from various Forum retailers. Complimentary bites from center restaurants…