Carlsbad hosts Hot Rods and Cool Treats Carnival
The City of Carlsbad hosts Hot Rods and Cool Treats Carnival and classic car shows.
The event features vintage carnival games like can-knock-down, ring toss, and frog hopper. Attendees can build their own sundae at the ice cream bar, and vote on their favorite classic car.
Other activities include live performances covering the oldies, face-painting, crafts and a fun zone.
Carnival game tickets and food will be available for purchase, including hot dogs and root beer floats.
No registration is required to attend the event.
Date: May 11
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Pine Avenue Community Park, 3333 Harding Street, Carlsbad
Cost: Free
Experience an Iconic Era of Music History at “Live from Laurel Canyon” Concert Event
Music enthusiasts can step back in time and relive the iconic era of American folk rock with a 90-minute, one-night-only concert event, “Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock,” at the historic Balboa Theatre.
Date: May 11
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego
Website: https://bit.ly/LFLCSanDiego
Cost: Tickets range from $45 to $76
Oceanside Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Oceanside will celebrate Arbor Day with a community tree planting at Fireside Park. Bring gloves, close-toed shoes, and water. Sign in onsite.
Date: May 11
Time: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Fireside Park, 401 Parkside Drive, Oceanside
Cost: Free
3rd Annual Monarch Butterfly Festival
San Marcos Lions Club will host the 3rd annual Monarch Butterfly Festival. The event will feature vendors, food, art and crafts, and live entertainment. There will be free vision screenings for attendees.
Date: May 18
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 1020 Rose Ranch Road, San Marcos
Cost: Free
Vista Strawberry Festival Returns for 13th Year
The Vista Strawberry Festival is set to make a vibrant return for its 13th annual celebration. Scheduled for May 26, this family-friendly event promises a day filled with strawberry-themed excitement and activities.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in their most festive berry attire and come prepared with their sweetest strawberry smiles. The festival will feature a wide array of attractions, including contests, a dedicated kids’ play zone, live entertainment, art displays, a film festival, and a bustling marketplace with vendors offering a variety of goods.
Date: May 26
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Downtown Vista Village
Website: Vista Strawberry Festival
Cost: Free
VW Mania at the Cajon Classic Cruise
The VW Mania at the Cajon Classic Cruise will feature family-friendly activities, food, live entertainment, and classic cars.
No registration is necessary to participate in The Cajon Classic Cruise.
Date: May 22
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 165 East Main Street and Magnolia Avenue in Downtown El Cajon.
Website: https://downtownelcajon.com/cajon-classic-cruise-car
Cost: Free
Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening at Pacific Coast Plaza
The public is invited to the grand opening celebration of Nordstrom Rack at Pacific Coast Plaza. Attendees can enter to win a $1,000 Nordstrom Rack Gift Card.
Date: June 6
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 2168 Vista Way, Oceanside
Website: https://www.nordstromrack.com
Bro-Am Beach Fest
Grammy Award-winners Switchfoot will host the Bro-Am Benefit Party and Beach Fest in North County.
The event includes a concert with special guests, local musical artists, and athletes, contests, a marketplace, vendors, food and drinks.
Proceeds from the event support A Step Beyond, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Feeding San Diego, Monarch School, and Save the Music Foundation.
Date: June 15
Time: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
Website: www.broam.org/events/2024beachfest
Cost: Free