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Hawk Watch is an informative educational Biologists Talk and Q&A with falconry or ambassador raptors for you to see up close and personal! The outdoor program lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (restrooms available) and is followed by an option for additional roadside observations of wild raptors and other wildlife including a Bald Eagle nest where you'll drive your own car less than 2 miles on paved roads and come and go at your leisure. Biologists and local expert volunteer observers will help you spot and identify birds and show them to you through our high-powered professional telescopes. In the event of rain, we will still have the educational program inside the Art Barn Gift Shop, but the usual falconry flight displays will not occur in the barn. There is no hiking portion of Hawk Watch, but we recommend wearing sturdy shoes for uneven terrain and going on your own to the nearby Ramona Grassland Preserve hiking trail after the program. Hawk Watch is wheelchair accessible, and we recommend using one if walking on uneven terrain could be a safety hazard for you. We hope you can make it! Wildlife Research Institute on Facebook / Instagram

This two-part program brings together music, poetry, and performance for an evening of boundary-crossing storytelling. In Act One, improviser Wilfrido Terrazas and poet Ronnie Yates explore the liminal space where their disciplines meet—Terrazas’s music shaped by the Mexico City poetry scene, Yates’s poetry by Houston’s improvised music world. The duo’s first-ever live collaboration promises an adventurous dialogue of words and sound. Act Two presents "The Mexican Husband" (2019) by Fabiola Carranza, a bilingual reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s "The Jewish Wife" set in contemporary Los Angeles. The play follows a couple’s final night together before the husband flees across the border to avoid deportation—an unflinching, poetic meditation on immigration, separation, and resilience in the face of systemic injustice. Visit: https://www.projectblanksd.org/salty-series-2026 Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

Spend a day in the garden with Ellen Speert discovering how nature can be both a healer and a mirror for your mind, body and spirit. With gently guided activities and a slow, meditative pace, we will use poetry and art making to reflect on what is most important in our lives. No art experience necessary.

Indulge in a delightful Holiday Tea experience with us. Following this enchanting tea, immerse yourself in the magic of the season as the talented dancers from Scripps Performing Arts Academy present the timeless holiday ballet: The Nutcracker tea will be followed by a narrated, abridged version of the show. December 22 & 23 | 1p.m., 2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Show Times Visit: Nutcracker Tea Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate the joy of the season with a family-friendly event in the heart of Clairemont Mesa. Fun for the whole family! Take a trip down Candy Cane Lane this holiday season! Featuring Christmas-themed arts and crafts, games, and treats, visit our booths and Santa storytime. Enjoy a hot cocoa bar at the end of your journey. With fun giveaways, kids and parents alike will have a fun, festive time! Reserve tickets today. Featuring - Cookie decorating - Holiday games - Giveaways - Arts & Crafts - Photos with Santa - Santa Storytime - Christmas temporary tattoos The Potter’s House Clairemont: Website

Now in its 24th year, the Día de Los Muertos Festival proudly continues its celebration in Downtown Oceanside, honoring culture, community, and tradition. This multi-cultural festival celebrates the traditional Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a fun family-friendly event with retail and food booths. Featuring traditional live entertainment, community and family altars built in memory of loved ones with marigolds from Mellano flowers. Visit: https://www.friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org/ Oside Dia on Instagram and Facebook

Experience the magic of "Summer Nights" at our Artist Open House on August 15, from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA). This special exhibit features local artists whose work captures the mood, mystery, and glow of summer after dark—from twilight skies and city lights to late-night reflections and dreamlike scenes. Meet the artists, explore the stories behind the work, and see how summer nights inspire creativity. Enjoy light refreshments, ambient music, watch a guest artist at work, and connect with fellow art lovers, neighbors, and creatives. All are welcome! Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on November 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ARTS after Dark: Oil Pastel Still Life Painting! We’ll learn different techniques for oil pastel painting, have the opportunity to practice them on different paper textures, and will collectively paint a still life scene. The event will be led by our amazing ARTS Teaching Artist, Jerry Scott Lopez. A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on Facebook / Instagram

Whether you’ve finished your book or are just getting started, if you want to be published, you’ll need to put together a query — which is not just a letter but an entire package of materials. In this two-hour, hands-on workshop, we’ll cover what you need to know to be sure your book submissions are the best they can be. You’ll learn tips for query letters, the difference between a summary and a synopsis, what you need to have ready for agents and editors, and what to expect during the process, from query to contract. Wherever you are in the journey, come ready to do some in-class writing, brainstorming, and goal-setting. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (5-7 p.m.) (ZOOM, live) San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation transforms downtown into a magical Winter Wonderland, December 6 and 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. both days. Families can play in real snow, make festive crafts, and visit Santa while enjoying seasonal food, drinks, and holiday shopping. This free community event brings the magic of the North Pole to the heart of Escondido – a cherished tradition and the perfect way to welcome the holiday season! Additionally, the City of Escondido is rolling out a Yiftee gift card program where you can purchase gift cards that can be redeemed at a variety of Escondido businesses. For more information, please visit https://artcenter.org/event/winter-wonderland-festival-2025 California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram