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The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair is a cherished tradition that brings the community together to revel in the magic of the holiday season. Stretching along the picturesque 101 Coast Highway along downtown Encinitas, the fair is a collaboration of local businesses, artisans, and entertainers, all coming together to provide residents and visitors with over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors, four entertainment stages, children’s rides, bike valets, a kid/dog-friendly beer garden with live music, and more! Take advantage of free family fun and entertainment, hosted by Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association. This event is a reflection of our town's commitment to fostering community spirit and celebrating the holidays in style. The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair is more than just an event; it's a celebration of community, creativity, and the magic of the holiday season. With its festive decor, local artisans, culinary delights, and family-friendly activities, the fair promises an immersive and heartwarming experience for all. So, don your coziest holiday sweater, bring your loved ones, and get ready to embrace the joy of the season in the heart of Encinitas. Visit: https://www.encinitas101.com/holiday-street-fair Encinitas 101 MainStreet on Instagram and Facebook

From yoga and spa days to arcade games and outdoor adventures, KPBS staff share their top self-care experiences and spots around San Diego this year.

Don't miss your chance to see the exhibit - on view through Dec. 14. The Cannon Art Gallery will be closed Dec. 15, 2025 to Feb. 15, 2026 for upgrades. The William D Cannon Art Gallery is thrilled to host "Printed & Stitched", which examines the storied overlap between printmaking and textiles. This exhibit features 58 original artworks created by members of the California Society of Printmakers and Studio Art Quilt Associates of California & Nevada regions. Visit: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/cultural-arts/gallery-exhibitions

Sen. Alex Padilla was never officially in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, but his national profile led many to believe that he’d be a favorite to win.

KPBS Staff picks of the most compelling books of 2025 and a few 2024 holdovers that demanded a spot on our list.

Enjoy the world’s largest all-women’s surf, music & lifestyle festival Sept 19–21 in Oceanside! Admission is FREE! Super Girl Surf Festival is bringing a full weekend of women’s surf, sports, music and empowerment to Oceanside, California. Watch 100 of the world’s top female surfers compete and 1,500 women competing across 10 different sports just steps from the Oceanside Pier. Enjoy an action-packed festival village filled with interactive brand activations, female art expositions, a female leadership panel, female-led health and fitness classes, and FREE live music from artists like Lupe Fiasco, Plain White T’s, Artikal Sound System, Surfer Girl, Pearl, and Jakob Nowell of Sublime. Admission is completely free and open to the public. Join us at the Oceanside Pier for an unforgettable community celebration of female strength and confidence. Full schedule and updates available on the event site and socials (@SuperGirlPro).

"Like a Rolling Stone" is the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute, bringing together two of San Diego’s most respected bands—Custard Pie and The Brian Jones Rock ’n’ Roll Revival—to the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA). This unique production blends storytelling and music, with each band delivering a powerful 60-minute set packed with the Stones’ greatest hits. Six String Society on Facebook / Instagram

KPBS Staff picks for where to hike, camp, birdwatch, bike and make the most of San Diego's sunshine and open spaces.

In a comical retelling of The "Princess and the Pea," a faraway kingdom faces a royal dilemma — no one can marry until Prince Dauntless finds a suitable princess. Unfortunately, his overbearing mother, Queen Aggravain, rejects every eligible princess with her outrageous “royalty tests,” leaving the whole kingdom romantically frustrated. Desperate to marry his true love, Sir Harry sets out to find a match for Dauntless — and returns with Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unconventional noblewoman from the swamp. Her free-spirited ways clash with the Queen’s image of royal perfection, but she quickly wins the hearts of everyone, especially Dauntless himself. Full of laughter, charm, and catchy tunes, Mary Rodgers’ "Once Upon a Mattress" is a delightful, family-friendly musical that’s sure to entertain audiences of all ages. Performances take place at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA. Visit: oceansidetheatre.org/fall-youth-theatre-academy/ Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. Yale Strom performs Jewish folk music from Central and Eastern Europe. Strom is a trailblazer in the klezmer revival. Klezmer is characterized by its lively rhythms and melodies. Yale Strom on Instagram