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Coastal Collectors Expo 2026 is Southern California’s largest free trading card and collectibles event. This full-day show brings together collectors, hobbyists, and vendors from across the region to buy, sell, trade, and explore rare and unique collectibles. The expo features more than 60 curated vendors offering Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, One Piece, Lorcana, vintage packs, sealed product, graded cards, and more. Attendees can enjoy giveaways, live entertainment, food and drinks, and indoor and outdoor areas for trading and socializing. Hosted by Cards & Collectors, BallinZC, Alolan Shack, and Dezidex, the event welcomes collectors of all experience levels, families, and hobby enthusiasts looking to connect with the local community and discover rare finds. Parking: Free onsite parking Contact: Ryan – (619) 734-6771 | ryan@cardsandcollectors.com More Info & Vendor Registration: CardsAndCollectors.com Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Address: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 Admission: Free, all ages welcome Cards & Collectors on Facebook / Instagram

Join The San Diego River Park Foundation for a festive nature-themed holiday celebration at Grant Park! If you have been wanting to check out this exciting new nature education center and eco-park, this is your chance while enjoying good cheer with neighbors and fellow nature-lovers! RSVP HERE: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1164531 Questions: email jake@sandiegoriver.org Festivities Include: - Holiday music and good cheer - Cookies and cider - Solar-cooked food bites (weather depending) and solar cooking demonstration - Wreath making ($25 suggested donation) - Coastal native wildflower seed planting - SD River themed art for sale with unique holiday gifts - Rollin' with the River San Diego River Trail tour (please sign up for the tour) - Fun educational booths and presentations - Project Wildlife animal ambassadors No Sock Drive: we welcome donations of items to be put in a care packages that we hand out to people experiencing homelessness in the riverbed. Thanks to generous donors we have enough socks, but appreciate donations of the following items: - Wet Wipes - travel packs of 20, biodegradable preferred - Toothbrushes and toothpaste - 1-gallon re-sealable bags (for the care packages) - Rain ponchos (individually wrapped) - Individually wrapped protein or food bars - soft are preferred (we'd like to include 6 in each package) - Warm hats or caps Location: Grant Park Parking: Enter the Park and park in open spots available. To reduce emissions, consider carpooling or taking public transportation (closest trolley stop is Rio Vista San Diego Trolley Stop, which is a 8 minute walk away.) San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

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