North County and San Diego Events for January
January’s North County and San Diego events offer something for everyone! We’ve got celebrations and festivals of all kinds, a golf tournament, auto show and the Carlsbad Marathon. You can experience King Tut, the oceans at night and learn about stars and dinosaurs. Need home upgrades or remodeling? That’s here for you too. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
San Diego International Auto Show
Dec. 30-Jan. 2
Features a huge variety of new vehicles under one roof from top global manufacturers. Be among the first in the U.S. to see San Diego debuts of newly unveiled vehicles not yet in showrooms. We have exciting, fun new features including family entertainment and interactive activities.
San Diego Convention Center
858-550-0080 / www.sdautoshow.com
San Diego Brew Fest
Jan. 7
The event will feature over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 of San Diego’s best food trucks as well as cover bands and lawn games.
12-4pm / NTC Park, Liberty Station
www.sandiegobeerfest.com
Cyclovia Encinitas
Jan. 8
Encinitas’ car-free, open street event where you can explore downtown Encinitas on bike, foot or anything you power yourself. Check out the great shops and dining, plus enjoy a bicycle safety rodeo, bike skills course, bike and helmet decorating station, info booths and more.
10am-2pm / Coast Highway from D St. to J St.
encinitas101.com
Borrego Springs Film Festival
Jan. 12-16
The 10th annual BSFF offers single venue screenings, great local attendance, a catered opening gala, a filmmaker networking event, our Saturday party, panel discussions, workshops, a grand award ceremony, and much much more.
Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
760-518-0509 / www.borregospringsfilmfestival.org
Poway Winter Festival
Jan. 13-14
Come build a snowman, sled down the snow hill, roast marshmallows by the campfire, make silly faces in our free photo booth, or take a spin around the skate rink. There is bound to be something for everyone! A variety of old favorites and exciting new food vendors will be on-site. There will be no ATM machines at the event, so please plan accordingly.
Fri. 6-9pm, Sat. 3:30-8:30pm / Poway Community Park
858-668-4671 / poway.org
Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND California
Jan. 14
1-mile fun run for kids of all ages and abilities. Before the doors open to the public, they’re opened for us to enjoy the sights and sounds of LEGOLAND®! Participants can run, walk, skip or stroll, or even be pushed in a stroller or carried on a back as they wind through the park and back out to the finish line. A portion of each registration will be donated directly to Merlin’s Magic Wand.
6:30-10am / LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad
www.legoland.com/california
Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Jan. 15
With miles and miles of breathtaking ocean views with outstanding course support and entertainment, come join thousands of runners as they tackle the coastline in beautiful Carlsbad. This has been a San Diego event since 1978 and hosted in Carlsbad since 1989.
6:15am-1pm / The Shoppes at Carlsbad
inmotionevents.com
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Jan. 17
Worldbeat Cultural Center is celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with a family event with live music, guest speaker, vendors, and more. Featuring: Pato Banton and The Now Generation, Antoinette Rootsdawtah, I-One Angeles, Empress Akua, Nichelle Monroe, Haitian Dance, Junkyard Dance Crew, and guest speaker Rev. Shane Harris!
1-4:30pm / WorldBeat Center, Balboa Park
619-230-1190 / www.worldbeatcenter.org
Jurassic Quest
Jan. 20-22
The world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. See our herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs, meet our trainers, baby dinos and watch a live interactive raptor show. You don’t want to miss The Quest interactive adventure, dinosaur rides, giant fossil dig, inflatables, fossil science exhibit, soft play area and MORE!
Fri. & Sat. 9am-8pm, Sun. 9am-6pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
833-486-3466 /
www.jurassicquest.com
Star Walk XXI
Jan. 22
Learn beginner astronomy concepts, about specific stars, constellations and simple astronomy facts and principles. Tonight’s features: The Phases of the Moon; Where is the New Moon? Flying Horse, Flying Dragon, and Flying “W” constellations are brilliant; Quadrantids Meteor Shower is still around; All Visible Planets on display. We recommend you bring an LED flashlight with red filter, or red lens cover, binoculars, warm clothes,
blanket and/or ground cloth.
5:30-7pm / Double Peak Park, 900 Doubler Peak Dr, San Marcos
www.san-marcos.net
Farmers Insurance Open
Jan. 25-28
An official PGA TOUR event. We are excited to welcome fans back to the course for this year’s tournament to experience San Diego’s premiere social and golf event. Don’t miss out on the breathtaking views, world-class golf, and an unrivaled experience at Torrey Pines.
Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla
858-886-4653 / www.farmersinsuranceopen.com
Oceans at Night
Jan. 26
A first-of-its-kind event that invites a 21+ audience to experience an immersive blend of art, science and technology after hours. The new monthly series celebrates the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark. Oceans at Night features interactive experiences highlighting ocean phenomena that occur at night including bioluminescence and biofluorescence, while creating a fun, adults-only atmosphere with live music, a glow lounge with life-sized games, glowing nighttime dives and epic ocean views.
6:30-9:30pm / Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla
858-534-3474 / aquarium.ucsd.edu
Beyond King Tut
Jan. 27-Mar. 26
Commemorating the historic discovery of King Tut’s tomb 100 years ago, the exhibition brings the National Geographic archives to life. With nine galleries to explore, visitors wind through the story of a young boy to discover how he changed the ancient – and modern – world.
Sun. to Thurs. 10am-8pm, Fri. to Sat. 10am-9pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
beyondkingtut.com
San Diego Home Improvement Expo
Jan. 28-29
Shop the best deals on kitchen and bath remodeling, home décor and lots more! What really sets the SD Home Improvement Expo apart? We feature real content and real knowledge direct from expert representatives of various professional home improvement and maintenance organizations and via the expertise of the exhibitors themselves.
Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm /
Del Mar Fairgrounds
sandiegohomeimprovementexpo.com
Enjoy January’s North County and San Diego events! Do you have North County or San Diego events that you’d like included here? Just let me know, and I’ll add them for you.
Please excuse any errors or omissions and let me know if there’s anything that needs fixing. Check with the organizations holding these events for costs, tickets, availability, changes, limitations and important details.