ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden presents its Garden of Lights during the month of December. More than 100,000 sparkling lights will illuminate the garden for the holiday season. There will also be a Poinsettia Garden, which will offer several varieties of festively decorated poinsettias. Live music will also be featured nightly from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit the Garden of Lights Dec. 7-23 and 26-30 from 5 to 9 p.m. The garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. More information: 760-436-3036. Online: www.sdbgarden.org/lights.htm.

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