Top Attractions in Encinitas

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Encinitas. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live!

Fri, Apr 10, 2:30 AM UTC · Epstein Family Amphitheater · 9480 Innovation Lane, San Diego, CA

Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live! is a ground breaking mixed media concert featuring a diverse all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! Created for theatergoers of all ages, it is an electrifying one of a kind dance and storytelling experience. Get to know the..

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Exhibition: “Animals” by the RSF Art Guild

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Rancho Santa Fe Library · 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

The Rancho Santa Fe Library’s Media Room (17040 Avenida de Acacias, RSF) is currently featuring the exhibition “Animals” by the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Enjoy a beautiful collection of paintings celebrating the diversity and charm of animals. The show is open to the public Monday through...

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Celebration of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · International Cottages Lawn Area · Unknown, CA

Join the House of Turkiye at Balboa Park in celebrating the joy of April 23rd! Celebrate the excitement of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with the nostalgic spirit of classic holidays. You’ll enjoy a Children’s Festival filled with fun activities, games, and performances, produced by...

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Vinyl Club - Music Jeopardy

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Oceanside Public Library · 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, Oceanside, CA

Join us in the theater and test your music knowledge against the community in two riveting rounds of Music-themed Jeopardy!

Graduate Spring Festival

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM UTC · Conrad Prebys Music Center · 9410 Russell Lane, San Diego, CA

The Graduate Spring Festival is a three-day festival across the Conrad Prebys Music Center (including the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, Recital Hall, Experimental Theater, and immersive spaces) featuring panels, posters, presentation concerts, installations, and evening concerts. Plus guest...

State of Biodiversity Symposium

Starts in 11 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

Every year, we host an annual State of Biodiversity Symposium, bringing together scientists, conservationists, and nature lovers to discuss biodiversity in our region and how we can continue to preserve it. Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 5–9 PM to celebrate transnational and multidisciplinary...

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Bee & Butterfly Sustainability Festival

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Valley Center Library · 29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA

Join us for Valley Center's 6th Annual Bee & Butterfly Sustainability Festival FREE & OPEN TO ALL Celebrate bees, butterflies, and pollinators! Pick up a Pollinator Passport and collect stamps and freebies at our community booths and tables loaded with activities and crafts including mammoth...

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Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+)

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

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Education Station

Wed, Apr 8, 4:00 PM UTC · South Carlsbad SB · Carlsbad, CA

Time : 1 pm – 3 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and a positive attitude! What NOT to bring : food, drinks (besides water), unleashed pets What we’l l do : Have you ever wondered what's inside the small...

Bloom Bash

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.–midnight Presented by our Title Sponsor The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and.

Exhale to Create: 1 Day Art Workshop

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Institute of Contemporary Art Central · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

Engage in a unique meditative art practice where each exhale takes you closer to beautiful art forms and a calmer mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed to slow down your heartbeat, and feel the gentle rhythm of your..

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Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–7

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House of Romania Lawn Program

Sat, Jun 20, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · International Cottages Lawn Area · Unknown, CA

The annual Lawn Program of the House of Romania is held every year on a Saturday or a Sunday. The entertainment is provided by different folk music and dance groups every year, performing in regional traditional costumes and depicting Romanian heritage art and culture.

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Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

May 16 – Sep 8 · San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

This exhibition marks the centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrating a select few of the many thousands of important works of art added to the collection in its recent history. Since the Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1926 as the Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego, it has...

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Freaney & Friends Concert

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Fallbrook Library · 124 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA

Enjoy local pianist Bob Freaney and other talented musicians from around the region as they perform classical pieces. This month's guest is Sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library

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Sunday Concert

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 3, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Spreckels Organ Pavilion · Unknown, CA

SUNDAY CONCERTS A relaxed and fun way to enjoy one of San Diego´s most iconic venues. One hour performances all year-round shine or rain.

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House of Türkiye Childrens Day Celebration

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · International Cottages Lawn Area · San Diego, CA

Join the House of Turkiye in celebrating the joy of April 23rd! Celebrate the excitement of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with the nostalgic spirit of classic holidays. Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Balboa Park – International Cottages Lawn Area You’ll...

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San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

Sat, May 23, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary....

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Guitar Ensemble Concert

Sat, May 9, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lemon Grove Library · 3001 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA

Come enjoy an afternoon of traditional classical guitar and contemporary compositions performed by the San Diego Classical Guitar Ensemble (SDCGE). No registration required.

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The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum

The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum · 3190 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010, Carlsbad, CA

The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum is a museum in Carlsbad, CA with a packed calendar of events and activities. Exhibits and attractions include .020 Opposed 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Aero Engine, “Dominator” Model Aircraft Engine, “Green Dragon” Model Airplane Engine, “KEN” Single-Cylinder, A

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Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

Friday, April 24 8:00 a.m.–noon Member Benefit Enjoy early access to Art Alive Vote for your favorite works from the Art Alive Floral Exhibition Members get early access! Art Alive returns with a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations this April 24–April 26. Talented floral designers...

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Patrick Watson | Uh Oh Tour

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM UTC · Epstein Family Amphitheater · 9480 Innovation Lane, San Diego, CA · Ages 18+

Patrick Watson composes, performs, and records his albums with his long-time bandmate and collaborator and multi-instrumentalists Mishka Stein and Olivier Fairfield. The Canadian artist reached gold and platinum status in over multiple countries (including five certified gold albums in Canada), and.

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House of Denmark

Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · House of Denmark · San Diego, CA

The annual lawn program is held on the first Sunday in June each year. As the 4th of June is “Grundlovsdag” the day the Danish Constitution was signed and transferring the oldest Kingdom in the World from a Monarchy rule of law to a Parlamentary rule of law. The Danish Royal family is still...

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Books & Art: Found Object Books

Tue, May 19, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art · 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA · Ages 18+

Tuesdays, March 17 and May 19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Atrium Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling, and creative making inspired by the photography of Graciela Iturbide. Drawing from her poetic images of landscapes, objects, and communities, this workshop invites...

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Art of Reading Book Club

Sat, May 9, 5:15 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

Saturday, May 9 10:15 a.m.–noon SDMA Boardroom Be part of the Art of Reading Book Club, where art, literature, and art history converge. Join fellow Museum Members as we discuss, The Devil in Montmartre A Mystery in Fin de Siècle by Gary Inbinder. A murder shocks Montmartre—and Paris fears Jack the.

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Storytime Engineers

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · San Diego Air and Space Museum · 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

Dates and Themes Oct 11 (Pumpkin Chunkin’) and 14 (Free Tuesday) I Believe It Flies Create a bird sculpture Imagine the impossible flying Nov 11 (Free Tuesday) Astro”tot” Launch a rocket Pretend to be an astronaut Dec 29 and Jan 2 Winter Wonderland Make a snow globe Read stories about winter...

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Art Alive Floral Exhibition

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA · Ages 7–17

April 24–April 26, 2026 Saturday, April 25 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2026 event draws inspiration from the Museum’s...

Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Diego History Center · 1649 El Prado, Suite #3, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an evening of music, history, and celebration. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego African...

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Art Alive Garden of Activities

In 2 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, 92101, San Diego, CA · Ages 10–17

Sunday, April 26, 2026 noon–5:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden Create your own floral-themed works of art. Great for families, youth, and creatives of all ages, the Garden of Activities is a hands-on, floral-themed creative experience during Art Alive weekend. Step into.

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The Nat

The Nat · 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, CA

The Nat is a childrens museum in San Diego, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, Living Lab, The Backyard, Nature Trail at The Nat and 4 more. Offers Talks & Workshops. Features air conditioning. Hosts upcoming events including kids programs.

The Art of Stillness: 1 Day Art Workshop

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Institute of Contemporary Art Central · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

Engage in a calming meditative painting practice where repetitive lines and patterns, soothing theta frequency music guide you toward stillness, grounding and an alpha state of mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed...

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Art, Peace and Story

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

Join Annie Macpherson, children’s book writer and illustrator, in an expressive art class with meditation for adults. In this course, the guest will use meditation and various expressive arts practices to uncover their purpose so that they may persevere during times of difficulty, transition, and...