Street Fair snapshots: Images of Encinitas’ annual spring event

North Coast Current

May 1, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, ENCINITAS STREET FAIR, Leucadia, Olivenhain, SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE

The Encinitas Spring Street Fair returned to Coast Highway 101 for the 36th year on April 27 and 28, running the length of the thoroughfare from D to J Streets. There was international food, live music, rides for children and a beer garden.

Respite from recent rains opens window for painted ladies

Roman S. Koenig

March 14, 2019

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, LATEST NEWS, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach

A swarm of travelers is riding in on light Santa Ana winds along the North Coast following this winter’s record rainfall. Painted lady butterflies, which have been observed in spots throughout the county over the past few weeks, have arrived in even more numbers in Encinitas and surrounding communities.

Cool on the Coast: ‘Faire’ amount of events this April

North Coast Current

April 19, 2018

Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Education, Encinitas, Oceanside, Region, Solana Beach

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Solana Beach and the region.

Family-friendly ideas for getting out this spring

StatePoint

March 18, 2018

Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE

Spring is the best time of year to get outdoors and spend some quality time with the family. Here are three ideas to shake off winter’s cabin fever and the most of the season. Take a hike Visit a state or national park and hit the hiking trails. Most parks have a variety of trails of varying diffi...

ENCINITAS: Egg hunt March 31 at Community Park

March 17, 2018

Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas

ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas presents its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be two live shows from the group Hullabaloo onstage at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Participants are...

CARLSBAD: Spring Festival, egg hunt, set for March 31

March 17, 2018

Filed under Carlsbad, CURRENT EVENTS

CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad’s EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road. The event features egg scrambles for children ages 6 and older, who want to race for their eggs, and one for children ages 5 and...

Cool on the Coast: March toward spring with these events

Michele Leivas

March 11, 2018

Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Food, Oceanside, Region

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido and the region.

Cool on the Coast: From fairs to fundraising, April events spring ahead

Michele Leivas

April 14, 2017

Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Food, North County, Oceanside, Region, Solana Beach

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Oceanside and Escondido.

Cool on the Coast: Stride into Spring with these March events


Michele Leivas

March 16, 2017

Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Food, La Costa, North County, Oceanside, Region, Solana Beach, Theater

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Oceanside.

Preserved Home: Sweeten the season with the tartness of lemon

Laura Woolfrey Macklem

April 19, 2016

Filed under NORTH COAST TASTE, Preserved Home

I love California’s abundance of citrus. I’ll never forget driving through the back roads of Temecula with the windows down as the fragrance of lemons filled the air. Growing up, my friend Veronica had several orange trees in her Escondido backyard, and it always seemed kind of magical to me.

ENCINITAS: Enjoy Family Discovery Days at lagoon center March 19-20

March 6, 2016

Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas

ENCINITAS — The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy hosts free Family Discovery Days on March 19 and 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center. Families can participate in an egg-themed trivia hunt, face painting with nature scenes, and arts and crafts to take home. They will also have the...