ENCINITAS – The annual Fall Festival, hosted by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association, returns Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival offers families and holiday shoppers a Sunday of venders,...

CARLSBAD – Noted Hollywood actor Andy Garcia will be on hand for the first La Costa Film Festival, which runs Oct. 24-27 at three venues in the area: Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, Cinepolis cinemas and...

ENCINITAS – Boy Scout Troop 2000 presents the 14th annual Haunted Hotel in Olivenhain from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 19, 20, 25 and 26. The Halloween-season takes place in the two-story, 128-year-old...

ENCINITAS – The Encinitas Historical Society hosts an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Old Schoolhouse, 390 West F St. The event marks the 130th anniversary of the school building. The...

CARLSBAD – In a combo exhibit of books and art, local author Rina Torri will be signing “No Rocking Chairs Yet” and showcasing her paintings at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad from 9 a.m. to...

SAN MARCOS – The Horse Heritage Festival & San Marcos Trails Day returns this year on Oct. 13, offering a 3-mile Ride & Stride and a variety of hikes along Twin Oaks Valley’s quiet and horse-friendly...

ESCONDIDO — The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater performs at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 1 and 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at the California Center for the Arts Escondido. The group, which has been voted Best Family Show in Las...

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Preservation Association will host two historical bus tours Sept. 28, on which attendees can visit and learn about 40 historical points of interest throughout the city. Each...

ENCINITAS — Encinitas Toastmasters invites residents to its open house Oct. 24, 7-8:30 p.m., to meet members and watch special guest speaker Norm Nomura, who recently won the local District Championships...

SAN MARCOS — Vista entrepreneur Art Barter, owner and chairman of Datron World Communications Inc. and president and CEO of Servant Leadership Institute, is set to receive the Palomar College Comet Award...

CARLSBAD — The public is invited to join the MiraCosta College President’s Circle at the “Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region” Oct. 9, 7:30-9 a.m. at the Grand Pacific Palisades Hotel...

SAN MARCOS — Palomar College’s remodeled and expanded performing arts complex, including the Howard Brubeck Theatre, reopens on Sept. 20. A grand opening will be held at 1 p.m. The project has added...