Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week
“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” –Albert Pine
1. Sunday, November 20– Encinitas Fall Festival
This festival, previously known as the Poinsettia Festival, is a ready-made bazaar for holiday shoppers and weekend fun seekers. This year, on Sunday, November 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., fair-goers will enjoy a day where coastal breezes meet people gathering to shop, eat, be entertained and enjoy the community’s Historical district. The festival will feature over 450 vendor booths showcasing various arts, crafts, gifts, food and more. The 200 shops and 40 restaurants and eateries along the Coast Highway from D to J Streets will be open and ready for business. Live music will be playing at two venues: The Lumberyard Courtyard Stage, located at The Lumberyard and the Community Stage, close to F Street. Both stages will feature the best in local entertainment.
2. Monday, November 21– Film: Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball
Lady Gaga performs in a concert taped at New York’s Madison Square Garden in February, 2011. Includes behind-the-scenes footage.
7:00p
Regal Cinemas Oceanside Stadium 16
Oceanside,CA
3 Tuesday, November 22– Attention Chocolate Lovers
You know we all love it and now is your chance to make beautiful chocolates for the holidays. Indulge your senses as you learn how to make molded chocolates and truffles! Bring your love of chocolate to this magnificent party as you’ll be working hands on. An apron and container to take home your goodies is suggested.
$65.00
10:00a to 1:00p
Alchemy of the Hearth
San Marcos,CA
4.Wednesday, November 23– Hawaiian Party
Wednesday is Hawaiian Party night with Hula and Ukulele strumming. Come dance, sing along or play along. Enjoy a great evening in the magical Hawaiian Islands.
6:00p
Today’s Pizza & Salad
Encinitas,CA
5. Thursday, November 24– Relive The Holiday Classics
Join the world famous Alley Cats as they croon through the holidays with a ’50s and ’60s a’capella Doo Wop flair. All your holiday favorites at the Welk Theatre opening November 10th and running through New Years Eve! The perfect way to relive the holidays of the ’50s and perfect for the entire family!
1:00p
Welk Resort Theatre
Escondido,CA
6. Friday, November 25– Christmas Train
Please celebrate the Holidays with us in this special production offered by the Museum and its volunteers, in cooperation with the Mountain Empire High School. Reservations are required (at Santa’s request) for all trips. The fun begins at the lighted Campo Depot with fun and good cheer. Once the Limited leaves the Depot Santa’s Elves will serve cookies and hot chocolate. The Elves will visit with the passengers as the Limited rockets toward the North Pole. An on-board book reading of a famous train Christmas story leads up to the magical arrival at Santa’s Workshop. Santa will board the train for the return trip to Campo and will visit with all the children on the train (both large and small). The Elves invite the children to wear their pajamas, just make sure they’re dressed warmly! Online ticket purchase available.
7:00p
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
Mountain Empire,CA
7. Saturday, November 26– Good Guys 1st Fall Nationals
Giant outdoor and indoor car show featuring over 2,000 hot rods, customs and classics through 1972 vintage sprawled throughout the world famous Del Mar Fairgrounds. Show & shine, vendor exhibits, swap meet, car corral, live music, autocross road course and lots more family fun! Cruising, fun and automotive fellowship in ol’ Del Mar!
8:00a to 5:00p
Del Mar Fairgrounds
