ONGOING EVENTS
Carlsbad Village Farmers Market
Wednesdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00pm
Daily Whale Watching- December through March
www.sandiegowatching.com
JANUARY
Keebler Kids Marathon Mile
January 24, 2009
7am Registration, 8am Mile races start
Carlsbad Marathon & Half
January 25, 2009
www.carlsbadmarathon.com
Del Mar Antique Show
January
www.calendarsshows.com
FEBRUARY
Walk for Life and Health
February
7:00am to 12:00pm
760- 730-1471
MARCH
Pacific Coast's Men's Doubles Championships
March
www.ljbtc.com
The Flower Fields
March through May
9:00am-6:00pm (seven days a week)
5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
760 431-0552
www.theflowerfields.com
Junior Carlsbad
April 5, 2008
www.eliteracing.com/jrcbad.html
APRIL
Carlsbad 5000
April 6, 2008
www.eliteracing.com/carlsbad.html
Flower Show - Quail Botanical Gardens
April
March of Dimes Walk America
April 19, 2008
Encinitas Street Faire
April 26-27, 2008
www.encinitas101.com
MAY
Del Mar National Horse Show
April 17-May 4, 2008
www.sdfair.com/horseshow
Carlsbad Village Street Faire
May 4, 2008
Largest One-Day Street Faire
www.visitcarlsbad.com
Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises with Hornblower Cruises
May 11, 2008
Treat mom to a spectacular time on a Hornblower Cruise.
www.hornblowerholidays.com
Birch Aquarium Grunion Groupies
May through June
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
KIFM Jazz Festival
May 24, 2008
www.gaslamp.org/
SeaWorld Summer
May through August
www.seaworld.com
JUNE
SeaWorld Summer
May through August
www.seaworld.com
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine
Jun 6 - 8, 2008
www.tvbwf.com
Fiesta Del Sol - Solana Beach
Jun 7 - 8, 2008
858 755-4775
San Diego County Fair Del Mar Fairgrounds
Jun 14 - Jul 6, 2008
www.sdfair.com
U.S. Open - Torrey Pines
Jun 9 - 15, 2008
www.usopen.com
Camp Pendleton World Famous Mud Run
Jun 7, 2008
www.camppendletonraces.com
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show
Jun 19, 2008
www.encinitas101.com/classic.htm
La Jolla Festival of the Arts
Jun 28 - 29, 2008
www.lajollaartfestival.org
JULY
Red, White and Boom Celebration
Jul 4, 2008
LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad
http://www.legoland.com
Vista Moonlight Amphitheatre
July through August
www.moonlightstage.com
Del Mar Horse Racing
Jul 16 - Sep 3, 2008
www.dmtc.com
SEPTEMBER
ArtSplash
September 20 - 21, 2008
Times: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
http://carlsbadartsplash.org
A wave of art, entertainment and great food will hit Carlsbad’s scenic Armada Drive on September 22-23. The art extravaganza will feature over 100 chalk artists transforming the street into a virtual asphalt art gallery.
The two-day event has become a favorite for these pavement Picassos, who truly enjoy creating their ephemeral masterpieces for all to view. The hillside venue with its spectacular ocean view attracts artists from throughout the state.
Attendees to the festival will enjoy incredible chalk art street paintings, fine artists demonstrating and selling their original creations, delightful family activities, delicious specialty foods and a variety of entertainment creating a lively atmosphere.
Free admission and parking. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Location is on Armada Drive between Palomar Airport Road and Cannon Drive, just east of I-5.
Scream Zone
September through October
Times: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
http://www.sdfair.com/screamzone/
The Scream Zone celebrates its 10th anniversary with all-new scares. See the Web site for details.
Triple Haunt (all 3 attractions): $26.99
Double Haunt (The Chamber plus House of Horror or Haunted Hayride): $17.99
Single Haunt (House of Horror or Haunted Hayride): $13.99
Hours:
Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00PM to midnight
Other days (when open), 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Parking: $9.00
For more information, please contact:
http://www.sdfair.com/screamzone
Del Mar Fairgrounds
858-755-1161
info@sdfair.com
OCTOBER Scream Zone
September through October
Times: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
http://www.sdfair.com/screamzone/
The Scream Zone celebrates its 10th anniversary with all-new scares. See the Web site for details.
Triple Haunt (all 3 attractions): $26.99
Double Haunt (The Chamber plus House of Horror or Haunted Hayride): $17.99
Single Haunt (House of Horror or Haunted Hayride): $13.99
Hours:
Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00PM to midnight
Other days (when open), 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Parking: $9.00
For more information, please contact:
http://www.sdfair.com/screamzone
Del Mar Fairgrounds
858-755-1161
info@sdfair.com
25th Annual MS Bike Tour
October 11 - 12, 2008
www.biketofinishms.com
Cyclists will pedal closer to a cure for multiple sclerosis from Orange County to San Diego in the 25th Annual MS Bike Tour.
The MS Bike Tour is a memorable, fun-filled weekend cycling adventure featuring fully-supported 100 or 150 mile scenic routes along Southern California’s scenic coastline, delicious food and refreshments, live entertainment, prizes, shuttle transportation, and an overnight village in Carlsbad.
In 2006, the MS reached capacity for the fourth year in a row with 2,000 riders raising more than $2.4 million. All proceeds from this annual event fund vital programs, research and services for the 18,000 individuals affected by MS throughout San Diego, Orange and Imperial counties.
Don’t miss out on all the fun.
Brick-or-Treat
October
http://www.legoland.com
LEGOLAND® California's annual Brick-or-Treat Celebration is stirring up a cauldron of spooky, kooky thrills. And we’re on the look out for fun-loving spirits to join the celebration that will include costume contests, silly characters and our enchanting Brick-or-Treat trail offering goodies to satisfy every child's sweet tooth. Needless to say, this means we’re looking forward to welcoming you and your family.
NOVEMBER
Carlsbad Village Street Faire
November 2, 2008
Times: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
http://www.kennedyfaires.com/carlsbad.htm
Beautiful and balmy days in the coastal city of Carlsbad beckon you to the largest one day street faire anywhere!
The Village Street Faire features over 850 unique vendors with a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, unique clothing, items from around the world, and more. Children's rides, an international food center, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast guarantee that you'll find fun for the whole family!
Parking for this very popular event is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use the complimentary shuttles that run to and from the faire every 15 minutes. The shuttle pick-up locations are at the northwest corner of Sears at Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza Camino Real (Highway 78 and Jefferson) as well as at the Poinsettia Coaster Station (Poinsettia exit off of I-5).
We look forward to seeing you at the faire!
The Village Street Faire is located in the Carlsbad Village in the vicinity of Grand Avenue east of Carlsbad Blvd. 760-945-9288.
Poinsettia Festival
November 23, 2008
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
http://www.kennedyfaires.com/encinitas.htm
Balmy days in the coastal city of Encinitas beckon you to join us on beautiful Coast Highway 101.
Browse among 400 unique booths featuring a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, clothing, items from around the world, and more.
In the fall, children's rides, two stages of live entertainment, and the Poinsettia Flower Pavillion at the annual Encinitas Poinsettia Festival, ongoing since 1989.
LEGO Christmas Tree Lighting
November
http://www.legoland.com
There are many famous Christmas trees across the country but there is only one place in the US where you can find a 30-foot Christmas tree made from LEGO bricks.
More than 245,000 forest green DUPLO bricks will click together to create a 30-foot tall holiday tree at LEGOLAND. Adorned with more than 240 ornaments and 100 holiday candles, this will be the fifth time a LEGO brick tree will tower over The Beginning in the Park.
Please join us for the official lighting ceremony, including special guests and entertainment, at 5:00 pm.
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