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North County and San Diego Events November 2024

North County and San Diego Events November 2024 Pam Fraser. Picture of a holiday table with pumpkins, squash, fall leaves, candles and wine classes

North County and San Diego Events for November

North County and San Diego events in November remind us why living in San Diego is so great! November starts with a Dia de los Muertos festival, and brings many other fun events including Fleet Week, Beer Week, the Carlsbad Village Faire and racing at Del Mar. Plus, there are several Veterans Day celebrations and turkey trots along with a fun hike and bike ride.

We end the month with seasonal celebrations including a hayride, Christmas tree lighting and a holiday street fair. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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North County and San Diego Events for June

North County and San Diego Events for June Pam Fraser, picture of San Diego County Fair

North County and San Diego Events for June

Summer fun is here! June has so many great North County and San Diego events! Of course, there’s the San Diego Fair, but there are also art walks, festivals, concerts, plays, bike rides, surfing contests, Highland games, an Independence Day parade and more. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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North County and San Diego Events for March

North County and San Diego Events for March Pam Fraser picture of white vase with a clover plant

North County and San Diego Events for March

North County and San Diego events in March are full of galas and golf! Plus, there are all kinds of fun outdoor things to do like walks, hikes, runs, car shows, daffodil shows, music fests, even a pirate plunge! We’ve got a film festival, chili cookoff, pancake breakfast and a nighttime ocean experience. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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North County and San Diego Events for November

North County and San Diego Events for November Pam Fraser yellow, fall leaves

North County and San Diego Events for November

North County and San Diego events in November bring lots of fall fun! We’ve got Fleet Week, a Día de los Muertos celebration, beer week, hikes and bike rides, holiday fairs, Del Mar racing, a jazz fest, turkey trots and Christmas tree lighting. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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North County and San Diego Events March 2019

North County and San Diego Events March 2019 Annual Spring Home/Garden Show

Annual Spring Home/Garden Show
March 1 – 3
Location: Del Mar, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd

Now in its 34th year, the Spring Home/Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds for a three-day extravaganza. There’s inspiring real "Garden Masters" landscapes, hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, educational seminars, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts. Plus you get easy, one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside.

The show focuses on San Diego-area experts, services, products, and businesses. Visitors find everything they need to save time and money improving, refreshing, or remodeling their home and outdoor surroundings. You’ll find the latest in appliances, garden lighting, fencing, security systems, baths and sunrooms. Tickets purchased online are $5. Regular admission is $8.


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North County and San Diego Events January 2019

North County and San Diego Events January 2019

North County and San Diego Events January 2019

2019 Juried Biennial Cannon Art Gallery

2019 Juried Biennial
December 2 – January 13
Location: Carlsbad, Cannon Art Gallery, 1775 Dove Ln

The Cannon Art Gallery 2019 Juried Biennial was juried by Robert L. Pincus, a renowned art critic and writer, and Maria Mingalone, the Executive Director of the Oceanside Museum of Art. The exhibition features 60 works by 46 artists who live or work in San Diego County.

Over the past 20 years, the William D. Cannon Art Gallery’s Juried Exhibitions have become an important showcase for the work of both emerging and mid-career artists in San Diego County. Since 1999, more than 500 artists have appeared in the Gallery’s juried exhibitions.


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North County and San Diego Events March 2018

North County and San Diego Events March 2018

The Flower Fields
March 1 – May 13
Location: Carlsbad, 5704 Paseo del Norte

The Flower FieldsFor over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of north San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in southern California.

  • Hours: Open to the public seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Prices: Adults: $16.00 Seniors 60+: $14.00 Children 3-10 yrs.: $8.00 Children 2 yrs. & under: Free
  • Season Passes: Adults: $35.00 Seniors 60+: $30.00 Children 3-10 yrs.: $18.00

The Flower Fields are an alcohol and tobacco free environment. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted onsite. No Bicycles, hoverboards or drones are permitted.


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North County and San Diego Events January 2018

North County and San Diego Events January 2018

San Dieguito River Park North County and San Diego Events January 2018San Dieguito River Park
January 1,7,13,14,15,18,20,21,28
Location: Escondido, 12655 Sunset Dr

The San Dieguito River Park hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from volunteer activities to bird walks.

January events include hikes, nature photography workshops, bird walks, mountain biking, farmers markets, trail and habitat restoration, crafts and yoga. Just click on the events calendar to find your next event!


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North County and San Diego County Events – March 2017

North County and San Diego County Events - March 2017

The Flower FieldsThe Flower Fields
March 1 – May 14
Location: Carlsbad, 5704 Paseo del Norte

For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in southern California.

  • Hours: Open to the public seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Prices: Adults: $14.00 Seniors 60+: $13.00 Children 3-10 yrs.: $7.00 Children 2 yrs. & under: Free
  • Season Passes: Adults: $30.00 Seniors 60+: $25.00 Children 3-10 yrs.: $16.00

The Flower Fields are an alcohol and tobacco free environment. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted onsite. No Bicycles, hoverboards or drones are permitted.


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