Events: Things to do include street fair, cultural bazaar, concerts, festivals, art shows and more

The free, family-friendly Encinitas Spring Street Fair event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25-26 along South Coast Highway 101. Organized by the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, the event features more than 450 vendors selling arts, crafts, and international food, plus several entertainment stages and a dog-friendly beer garden. Activities include children’s rides and family-friendly games and live performances. Visit https://www.encinitas101.com/spring-street-fair

The North Coast Symphony will put on a free concert, Dancing Around the World, featuring a musical journey across the globe, at 2:30 p.m. April 18 at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church. The program includes “Dance in the Hall of the Mountain King” by Grieg and the waltz from “Swan Lake” by Tchaikovsky, “Aragonaise” from Carmen Suite No. 1 by Bizet, and Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms. Visit www.northcoastsymphony.com.

Community fest at animal shelter

The Rancho Coastal Humane Society will put on a Community Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 at 389 Requeza St. Highlights include pet-related vendor booths, market, a beer garden, food, live music and kids’ zone. Visit rchumanesociety.org.

Art Night Encinitas is from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 at City Hall, Encinitas Community Center, Encinitas Library and Pacific View Arts Center along with participating galleries. The free community event includes artist talks and meet-and-greets, art workshops and demonstrations along with art exhibits. There will be a free shuttle between sites. Visit EncinitasCA.gov/ArtNight.

Gallery reception for Earth Day

Off Track Gallery hosts a reception, “Celebrating Mother Earth,” during Art Night Encinitas from 5 to 8 p.m. April 18 featuring fine art and handcrafted jewelry by local artists along with live music by The Bud Brothers, free refreshments and seed cards that attract essential pollinators to your garden. Discount on artwork. Visit sandieguitoartguild.com/off-track-gallery.

The Rhoades School’s Girl Rising Club cultural bazaar

The Rhoades School’s Girl Rising Club – a middle school girls-led club that works to raise money to give girls across Guatemala, Bangladesh, and the Philippines access to education – is inviting the wider community to attend their cultural bazaar on April 24 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., located at 910 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. This event is free to the public (no ticket required) and will feature students’ handmade crafts, jewelry, food and baked goods, and a raffle with prizes from local businesses that are available to purchase to support girls’ education worldwide.

Sorelle San Diego’s Spring Concert

Women’s chamber chorus, Sorelle San Diego, will present Heartstrings, a spring concert on Sunday, May 3 at 2:30 p.m. in Encinitas. Directed by Michelle Risling and accompanied by Anna Juliar, Sorelle will perform compelling choral works that examine the idea of the sacred and secular elements that commingle with every human soul. Concert repertoire will address spirit, music, technology, nature, community and more. Location: San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. Visit www.SorelleSanDiego.comSuggested donation $20 general / students free with ID

The 16th Annual Taste of Cardiff will be held Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The event will be held at restaurants and retailers in downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Restaurant Row along S. Coast Hwy. 101Presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street, the event will feature 20+ Sip Stops, 20 Tastes, 10 live bands and photos with friends in the vintage Camera Camper.For more information and to buy your tickets, visit: www.cardiff101.com/events

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 2026

The 33rd Annual Interfaith Community Gathering, “Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast”, will be held Thursday, May 7 from 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. at Encinitas Senior and Community Center (1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas).The event will be hosted by Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers and will feature faith-based groups, community providers, city officials and first responders sharing their “prayers” through meaningful community contributions, a news release stated.RSVP by end of the day Monday, April 20. $25 per person. Purchase via link at endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=96870301 or at: shorturl.at/vAFTL

Hutchins Consort to present April concert

On the last concert of the season, the Hutchins Consort will perform Bartok’s Divertimento, Gardel’s Por una Cabeza, Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody no 2, Mendelssohn’s Octet, among other pieces on Friday, April 17, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew´s Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Dr., Encinitas.To purchase tickets got to hutchinsconsort.org or purchase tickets at the door.

Encinitas Historical Society walking tours

The Encinitas Historical Society offers monthly walking tours of downtown Encinitas on the third Saturday of every month in 2026. The tours start at 10 a.m. leaving from the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse located at 390 West “F” Street. There is plenty of free parking nearby. On April 18, the tour will cover the north end of Coastal Encinitas from “F” to Encinitas Blvd. There is a nominal charge of $10 per person. Minor children and dogs are always free. Encinitas Historical Society is an all volunteer organization with tax exempt status and they accept all forms of payment. You may contact the Historical Society at 760-942-9066 or info@encinitashistoricalsociety.org with any questions.

San Dieguito Art Guild Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour

Eight North County properties will be open for the 29th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour to be held May 9-10. Each home offers a blend of art, architecture and distinctive gardens. Tour properties include dramatic subtropical and desert landscaping, a front yard devoted entirely to succulents, kinetic metal and mosaic art, resident goats and a stop with 17 fruit trees alongside proteas and exotic succulents. More than 30 Guild artists will exhibit and sell their work at the properties. Artwork includes paintings, ceramics, glass, gourd art, fiber arts, photography and jewelry. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets: $40 per person, starting early April; children 17 and under free. Tickets are available at Off Track Gallery (937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas), or online. Info: sandieguitoartguild.com

North Coast Symphony presents free family concert

Bring the family for a musical journey across the globe in Dancing Around the World, a free family concert by the North Coast Symphony, on Saturday, April 18, 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas. Hear the thrilling “Dance in the Hall of the Mountain King” by Grieg, the elegant Waltz from Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, the fiery “Aragonaise” from Carmen Suite No. 1 by Bizet, and the spirited Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms—plus more recognizable favorites. The concert is partially funded by a grant from the City of Encinitas. For more information, visit www.northcoastsymphony.com.

20th annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance

La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival

La Jolla Playhouse presents its annual WOW Festival from Thursday to Sunday, April 23-26, at several locations around UC San Diego’s campus in La Jolla. The four-day festival is mostly free. A few shows will be ticketed, with prices ranging from $10 to $29. lajollaplayhouse.org/wowfestival

34th Annual Global Earth Day at Balboa Park

The free 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival returns to Balboa Park on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., transforming the WorldBeat Cultural Center into a vibrant hub of music, culture, and environmental awareness. This free, family-friendly event draws thousands each year for a full day of live performances, cultural experiences, and eco-conscious programming.Event location is at 2100 Park Blvd., Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101. Visit www.worldbeatcenter.org for more information.

North Coast Rep to feature romantic comedy ‘Beau Jest’

Romantic comedy “Beau Jest” will be presented by the North Coast Repertory Theatre Wednesday, April 22 through Sunday, May 17. Beau Jest, by James Sherman, is a delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat, according to a news release. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self.A talkback with the director Omri Schein and cast is scheduled for Friday, May 1. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For the complete performance schedule and ticket information, call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through May 10 at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. Millions of giant tecolote ranunculuses are expected to bloom this season across 55 acres. Attractions range from a Butterfly Encounter, Artist’s Garden and Sweet Pea Maze to tractor wagon rides, concerts and wine-tasting events. Admission tickets must be purchased in advance online and are $27, $25 for seniors and military personnel and $17 for children age 3-10. Season passes are $65, $60 for seniors 60 and older, $40 for children 3-10. Visit theflowerfields.com.

North Coast Rep Spotlight Gala: An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner

All are invited to attend the celebration of North Coast Repertory Theatre’s 44th Anniversary Season on May 16, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. The evening will begin in the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. Attendees will then transition to their grand ballroom for a seated dinner, live auction items, Artists Advocacy/Paddle Raise and a hilarious performance by Rita Rudner. For tickets and more information, visit shorturl.at/t6YYv