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North County and San Diego County Events – January 2016

North County and San Diego County Events - JanuaryNorth County and San Diego County Events – January run the gamut from great music and art exhibitions to fun sporting events. Happy New Year!


Charles MoxonLux Art Institute Welcomes Resident Artist Charles Moxon
January 1 – 2
Location: Encinitas, Lux Art Institute, 1550 South El Camino Real

Charles Moxon’s portraits are reminiscent of 17th-century Dutch Old Masters, to which he adds the observational detail and hyper-reality of contemporary photorealism. His use of lighting and fluid paint strokes calls to mind Vermeer, with a similar layering of transparent glaze to create depth. As described by Rankin’s Hunger Magazine, "Charles’ eye for detail, technique and life-like qualities are astonishing."

Recently, Moxon has begun painting actors and models as a way to explore the theme of performance, both on the stage and in our everyday lives. While artist-in-residence at Lux, Moxon plans to continue in this vein by painting a local actor, musician, surfer or other type of performer. His process will include photos and sketches as he works toward a final oil painting.

The Artist Pavilion is open 1:00 to 5:00 pm on January 1 and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on January 2.


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North County and San Diego County Events – December 2015

North County and San Diego County Events - DecemberNorth County and San Diego County Events – December include tree lighting, parades, holiday lights and lots of fun activities. Happy holidays!


LEGOLAND Holiday Snow Days and Winter NightsLEGOLAND Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights
December 1 – January 3
Location: Carlsbad, One LEGOLAND Dr.

Build a snowman with LEGO® accessories and throw real snowballs at colorful targets. Experience the magic of Winter Nights with shows, music, and twinkling lights.

There’s even a food truck with yummy treats served by Santa’s Elves. Stay for the nightly fireworks over Miniland USA, December 26 – 30. Witness the lighting of a 30-foot tall LEGO Christmas Tree and enjoy live entertainment with LEGO Friends Live. A life-sized LEGO Brick Santa and Reindeer make the perfect family photo. Check the website for specific dates.


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North County and San Diego County Events – November 2015

NovemberThere’s quite a variety of fun events in North County and San Diego County in November.


Carlsbad Village FaireCarlsbad Village Faire
November 1
Location: Carlsbad Village

More than 100,000 people will take in the beauty of our seaside city while browsing through unique booths, indulging in delectable eats and enjoying family entertainment when the largest one-day street faire in the nation returns next month.

The Carlsbad Village Faire will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 1, 2015. Now in its 41st year, the free event has grown to be so popular that it not only continually attracts people from all over Southern California, but also from other states. Some visitors even plan their vacations around the bi-annual event.

Just like at past faires, over 900 vendors will sell everything fathomable, including clothes, accessories, plants, household products, art, antiques and home decor. The international food court will once again feature more than 50 booths serving everything from Thai to Hawaiian cuisine. The children’s area will entertain youngsters with games, a super slide, a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, face painting and arts and crafts.

The Rotary Club of Carlsbad’s beer and wine garden will entertain fairgoers with a large screen TV and live bands. The Kiwanis Club of Carlsbad will continue its more than 25-year tradition of hosting a pancake breakfast at the Carlsbad railroad depot. The meal, which includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, will be served between 7 a.m. and noon.

Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street, and all of the cross streets in between, will be closed for the event. To make parking more convenient, complimentary shuttles will run to and from the faire. Shuttles will pick up and drop off passengers at the Poinsettia Coaster Station and the northwest corner of Sears at Westfield Plaza Camino Real.


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North County and San Diego County Events – October 2015

OctoberNorth County and San Diego County bring us scary Halloween events, the Miramar air show, sporting events and lots of fun festivals this month.


Miramar Air ShowMCAS Miramar Air Show
October 2 – 4
Location: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Welcome to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, home of the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, and the largest military air show in the nation.

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San Diego County Events – September 2015

San Diego County Events September 2015North County and San Diego County have all kinds of fun things to do in September.


45th Annual Barona Powwow45th Annual Barona Powwow
September 4 – 6
Location: Barona Indian Reservation, Barona Sports Park
Join the Barona Band of Mission Indians for a weekend of dancing and dress contests, camping, drums and cultural immersion. Dancers will be competing for over $60,000 in prize money!


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Events in San Diego County – August 2015

Events in San Diego County August 2015August in North County and San Diego County offers a lot of great indoor and outdoor fun!


Semper Tri and Devil Dog DuathlonSemper Tri & Devil Dog Duathlon
August 1
Location: Camp Pendleton
Triathlon, duathlon and 7K fun run for Marines and civilians ages 13 and up. Closed roads for run and bike courses. T-shirts, swim caps, transition and on-course mechanical support Sag vehicles, timed results and awards are included with your registration.


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Events in San Diego County – July 2015

Events in San Diego County July 2015Below are just some of the fun, educational and entertaining events in San Diego County and especially North County for July.


Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
July 1 – August 2
Location: The Old Globe, Balboa Park
Fresh off his Tony Award-winning smash, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Darko Tresnjak returns to the Globe to helm one of the greatest romantic musical comedies of all time. Cole Porter’s witty and high-spirited songs will transport you into the wings as a touring company gets ready to open a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew, starring a divorced couple whose offstage battles threaten to bring down the curtain. Get ready for a sizzling summer evening that’s simply “Too Darn Hot”!


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Events in San Diego County – June 2015

June San Diego County EventsBelow are just some of the fun, educational and entertaining events in San Diego County and North County for June.


San Diego County Fair2015 San Diego County Fair
June 5 – July 5
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Start your summer at the 2015 San Diego County Fair – Friday, June 5 through Sunday, July 5 (closed Mondays and the first two Tuesdays). For centuries, people across the world have traveled to World’s Fairs to celebrate innovations, art and agriculture. In 1915, people flocked to San Diego for the Panama-California Exposition, held in Balboa Park. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this milestone event, and the history and influence World’s Fairs have had on the modern-day, the 2015 San Diego County Fair theme is A Fair To Remember: A Celebration of World’s Fairs and Balboa Park.


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San Diego County Events – May 2015

MayBelow are just some of the fun, educational and entertaining San Diego County events for May.

Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
May 1 – 3
Mission Valley and Old Town
Don’t miss the 32nd annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo 2015, a San Diego tradition since 1983. This celebration in Old Town is the largest event of its kind in Southern California. Three days of music, food and fun.

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San Diego County Events – April 2015

AprilBelow are just some of the fun, educational and entertaining San Diego County events for April.

Legacy Of The Land  April 1 – May 3
Region: North County Inland
Travel through the stunning landscape of California’s rural, urban, ocean, and park sceneries representing the Golden State as it was yesterday, is today, and will be in the future. Three exhibitions in one, “Legacy of the Land” at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido will be an unparalleled collection revisiting our historic roots.

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