North County Events from Nov. 18-24

Thanksgiving is on the horizon and with it, some specialized coverage for the biggest shopping week of the year. North County Pipeline has teamed up with business associations across North County to showcase Small Business Saturday and “shopping small.”

The series of stories begins on Sunday from the San Diego North Economic Development Council with a look at where the money goes when shoppers keep their sales in their city or North County. This newsletter will also feature SMS and holiday events from other business organizations, along with a piece on Giving Tuesday.

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And as always, if you, or someone you know, would like to promote an event, send an email to ncpipeline760@gmail.com (subject line: The Grapevine) at least two weeks in advance. Please include time, date, address, link and keep it short and sweet!

Here are the latest events for the week of Nov. 18-24:

CARLSBAD

Nov. 21

A grinch! Check out New Village Arts’ production of “How the Goblin Stole Christmas: An Improv Show,”at 8 p.m.. This fully improvised holiday adventure will take you on a hilarious and unpredictable journey filled with quick wit, quirky characters, and side-splitting twists. Perfect for anyone who wants to add a little goblin mischief to their Christmas season, this show promises laughter, surprise, and a touch of holiday magic.

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Curtain’s up! Check out New Village Arts’ holiday production of “Miracle on 34th Street, A Live Muscial Radio Play.” Previews are Nov. 22-29 and opening night is Nov. 30, while the show runs through Dec. 24. Get tickets here.

Fix it! Join the City of Carlsbad from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, for a special holiday-themed Fixit Clinic and repair event. Bring your broken, non-working items — electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes and more — for assessment, disassembly and possible repair. Our team will provide workspace, specialty tools and guidance to help you troubleshoot and repair everyday items. Register here.

Tree lighting! Explore Leo Carrillo Ranch lit up with holiday lights, decorations, and a backdrop of classic holiday musical performance from 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 7. Watch the holiday tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. on the sand near the pool. Decorate holiday cookies, create crafts, participate in the ‘plush’ snowball fight and enjoy festive entertainment. Face painting, train rides, an outdoor movie and a special visit by Santa are also included. A holiday film will be featured at 6 p.m.

DEL MAR

Nov. 22

Racing is back! Check out the Del Mar Fairgrounds as the Bing Crosby season explodes from the gates on Nov. 15. The season runs through Dec. 1. Get tickets here.

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Holiday celebration! Check out Coastal Christmas at the Del Mar Fairgrounds from 4-9 p.m. on Dec. 13-15 and Dec. 20-23 and 26. There will be a holiday light trail, glice skating, photos with Santa, a wine walk, a holiday market, fun zone and much more!

ENCINITAS

Nov. 20

Free concert! Enjoy the music of Opera À la Carte San Diego, a women-run organization, which captivates audiences and fosters new opera lovers. The show is from noon-1 p.m. at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr.

Nov. 24

Street fair! Join the Encinitas 101 Mainstreet Association for its 40th annual Encinitas Holiday Street Fair on Nov. 24. The event runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at D Street and North Coast Highway with a stage at Moonlight State Beach.

ESCONDIDO

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Holiday kick off! Join the Escondido Chamber of Commerce for its 14th annual Community in Unity event from 5:30-8 p.m. on Dec. 5 at City Hall, 201 N. Broadway. There will be various local restaurants on display, entertainment, a toy and pajama drive and more. Get tickets here.

OCEANSIDE

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Turkey Trot! Take part in one of the biggest and longest running events at the O’side Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. There are multiple races for all ages and skill levels. The races start at the Oceanside Civic Center and cross through downtown, the harbor and finishes at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater.

Tree lighting! Join the city of Oceanside for its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Regal Cinema Plaza, 401 Mission Ave. There will be dance groups, craft booths, Santa Claus and much more.

SAN MARCOS

Nov. 18

Ho! Ho! Ho! Get your tickets for the city’s annual Breakfast with Santa. The annual event is on Dec. 7, but tickets are on sale. Tickets include a delicious pancake breakfast, entrance into three craft houses and a visit with Santa, who will take photos. Tickets are $10 per participant and is expected to sell out! The event is at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr., from 7:30-11 a.m.

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City hike! Join the city of San Marcos for a San Elijo Hills West tour and explore the canyons, hills and neighborhoods of westerly San Elijo. Trails to be included are the Canyon, Old Creek Ranch, Copper Creek, Quarry and Morgan Trails. This 4.75-mile route with 785’ of total elevation gain. The hike is from 9 a.m.-noon and hikers will meet at San Elijo Hills Park, 1105 Elfin Forest Rd.

Tree lighting! Join the city of San Marcos for its annual Christmas tree lighting celebration from 2-7 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the San Marcos Civic Center. There will be festive crafts, activities, vendors and more.

SOLANA BEACH

Nov. 18

Attention music lovers. Check out the famous BellyUp. This week’s lineup consists of Leonid & Friends (Nov. 19), 10,000 Maniacs (Nov. 20), The Expendables (Nov. 21), Atomic Groove (Nov. 22), ZZ Ward (Nov. 22) Marc Broussard (Nov. 23) and David Shaw (Nov. 24).

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Tree lighting! Join the city of Solana Beach for its annual Fletcher Cover Holiday Tree Lighting at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 8. There will be treats, hot cocoa and cider, Santa Claus and much more.

VISTA

Nov. 22

Holiday bazaar! Check out the New Haven Holiday Bazaar from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 22 at 1126 N. Melrose Dr. The kids and their student-run businesses display handcrafted woodworking and holiday candy and treats. Admission is free.

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Parade! Join the Vista Chamber of Commerce for its 66th annual Christmas Parade in downtown. This year’s them is Christmas at the Movies and floats will be decorated as their favorite holiday movie. The parade starts at 1 p.m.

Farmer’s Markets

The Grand Farmers Market runs from 2:30-7 p.m. every Tuesday on Juniper Street between Grand Avenue and Valley Parkway at Heritage Park. The market has a great selection of produce and meats with a variety of vendors.

The open-air San Marcos Farmer’s Market is year-round and is held every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at 251 N. City Dr. off Twin Oaks Valley Road and across from Cal-State San Marcos.

The State Street Farmer’s Market in Carlsbad is every Wednesday from 2:30-6 p.m. on State Street between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue. This lively market features amazing produce, organic eats, locally prepared food, live entertainment and an all-around good vibe.

*Note: The State Street Farmer’s Market spring/summer hours are 2:30-7 p.m. from March 10 through Nov. 3.

The Oceanside Farmer’s Market is held every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Sunset Market every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. at the corner of Pier View Way and Coast Highway. The popular market provides a delicious display of local produce, meats, flowers and nursery items!

The Vista Farmer’s Market is the county’s longest running market and is every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon, rain or shine at the San Diego County Courthouse, 345 S. Melrose Dr.

The Cardiff Farmer’s Market at Mira Costa College, 3333 Manchester Ave., runs every Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and features numerous international food vendors, food and plant vendors plus much more!

The Del Mar Farmer's Market is the second oldest in the region and is every Saturday from noon–4 p.m. on the lower outdoor parking lot at the Del Mar Civic Center, 1050 Camino Del Mar. This certified, non-profit market brings to the community a variety of fresh local produce, seafood, fresh coffee, locally prepared international specialty foods to enjoy on-site or to take home, artisan creations, and live music.

The Leucadia Farmer’s Market is every Sunday (except Easter) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Paul Ecke Central School, 185 Union St. in Encinitas. The market has a great collection of more than 30 certified growers, 10 certified organic and more than 70 total vendors.

The Bonsall Farmer’s Market and Open Air Faire runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday at Bonsall Elementary School, 31555 Old River Rd. The market highlights fresh garden-to-table locally grown fruits, veggies, hormone-free meat, local artisan cheese and much more.

The Solana Beach Farmer’s Market runs every Sunday from noon-4 p.m. (except on Easter, July 4, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day) The market features organic farmers with nature's finest produce to skilled artisans crafting one-of-a-kind creations, our vendor lineup is a celebration of local talent and creativity.

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