Family events in Encinitas, CA

Keep pets feeling their best with convenient, budget friendly care at Kahoots. Available services include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trims and additional options. Walk ins are welcome for most services, while teeth cleanings require an appointment. Care is provided by Advanced Pet Service.

Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms offers a relaxed weekly golden hour gathering on the Lawn with live music, farm fresh flavors, and plenty of room to unwind. A rotating lineup of local musicians sets the soundtrack as the sun drops behind the fields, with styles that can include 60s folk, southern rock, flamenco inspired guitar, and pop rock. Come hungry for tacos from Huerta Taco Stand, pizza from Fox Point Pizza, bites from the Harvest Market Café, and meals from Haven Farm + Table. Harvest Market and the Farm Bar feature drink specials such as $10 margaritas and $5 rotating Fox Point Brewing Co. beer. Outside food or beverages are not permitted. Happy hour tractor train tours add a playful ride around the property with stops to meet and feed some of the animals. Giant Jenga, cornhole, and wide open space make it easy for all ages to relax and play. Bring chairs or blankets to settle into the grass and enjoy the tunes and views. Dogs are welcome on the Lawn on a leash, but they are not allowed in the Farm or Garden areas. All ages are welcome.

Set at Bressi Ranch Village Center, this Summer Social Hour offers a relaxed, open-air watercolor session where participants of all ages can paint a personal mini masterpiece. A DJ provides the soundtrack, lawn games add a playful break, and a make-your-own soda bar keeps the creativity flowing. No prior art experience is needed.

Soccer Shots brings its summer season to Poinsettia Community Park with engaging sessions for children ages 2 to 8. The Mini program introduces the basics of the game to toddlers, focusing on using their feet, dribbling and simple rules through lively games, songs and steady encouragement. The Classic program helps preschool and early elementary players build core skills like dribbling, passing and shooting with imaginative activities, while also highlighting character themes such as respect, teamwork and appreciation. Designed to keep kids active and smiling, these age-appropriate classes are part of a lineup offered across San Diego County.

Explore Encinitas history on a summer bus tour taking place at the Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse.

Explore Fox Point Farms on a guided tour that brings the farm to life. Ride the tractor train with a farm ambassador who shares how crops are grown using regenerative practices and what is currently being cultivated. Meet the animals and help reduce food waste by offering them overripe vegetables. Discover how the farm’s micro-economy works, including growing, brewing, coffee roasting and making, cooking and baking, herbalism, and the role of live music and community events. Tours follow the familiar format of the regular farm experience, with the added tractor train ride. No advance booking is needed, and tickets are available for purchase on the farm.

This Oceanside adoption event at Petco features rescue dogs and puppies who are ready for loving homes. Attendees can meet, pet, and play with the pups, explore adoption and foster options, and learn about ways to volunteer during the event. Friends and families are invited to spend time with the animals, and every interaction, from a quick visit to fostering or adopting, helps these dogs take a step closer to a forever home.

Petco hosts a dog adoption event focused on finding loving homes and rallying support for the pups. Visitors can meet adoptable dogs, offer to foster to help them transition more quickly into permanent homes, volunteer their time, or simply stop by to share some attention and playtime. The aim is to connect dogs with caring families while encouraging community involvement that makes a difference.

Music and games come together at North County Mall as DJ MandyMixes spins feel-good tracks while participants enjoy bingo rounds with prizes. This all-ages, family friendly event is set in Center Court on Level 1, and participation is free.

Neon nights light up Omni La Costa Resort & Spa with themed pool parties that blend creativity, play, and summer fun after dark. Enjoy extended access to the Splash Pool, glow in the dark lawn games, and a movie by the water. S’mores kits and popcorn are available for an added fee, and food and beverages can be purchased on site.

Explore Fox Point Farms on a guided tour led by a farm ambassador. Meet the animals, see what is being grown, and learn how regenerative practices bring food from soil to table. The experience includes a ride on the tractor train and an opportunity to feed the animals with overripe vegetables, which helps cut food waste. You will also get a window into the farm’s network of small enterprises, from crop cultivation and brewing to coffee roasting, cooking and baking, herbal work, and the community gatherings and live music that bring the place to life. No advance booking is required. Tickets are sold on site.

A free live music experience for kids featuring Kathryn the Grape brings upbeat songs and interactive fun to North County Mall. Children can sing, move, and participate throughout the show while families enjoy a friendly atmosphere. It is a lighthearted way to share music and make lasting memories together.

Meet adoptable rescue dogs at Petco in San Marcos, where friendly pups are ready to find their new families. No appointment is required, though you can arrange in advance to meet a specific dog and the rescue will hold that pup so it is available during the event. Each dog comes with health records and has received comprehensive care, including vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick prevention, a microchip, and spay or neuter. Adoption fees vary by dog and start at $250, and a portion is tax-deductible to support the charity’s care for more than 500 dogs. For details or to schedule, call or text 888.508.8943.

An affordable veterinary clinic provides a wide range of vaccines to help keep pets healthy while keeping costs down. Most services are available without an appointment, and teeth cleaning for dogs and cats requires scheduling with the store. In partnership with Advanced Pet Service, veterinarians and technicians offer individual vaccines or packages, testing, microchipping, and nail trimming.

Explore the Gym Leader Challenge with a weekly constructed Pokemon tournament. The focus is on easy to build decks and long lasting value, and prize support encourages growth of this Eternal format. Entry is $6. Store credit is added to a shared prize pool for each participant and distributed to the top finishers. A Pokemon Professor organizes and runs the event.

Children's Museum of Discovery presents a summer camp for inquisitive kids who enjoy solving problems and exploring new ideas. Campers engage with museum exhibits, participate in guided, hands-on projects led by education staff, and make new friends. Activities span engineering challenges, paleontology-themed discovery, and space science, offering plenty of chances to imagine, experiment, and create. Programs are organized by age, with one group for ages 4 to 5 and another for ages 6 to 8.

A lively line dancing event takes place at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas. It welcomes dancers of every skill level and all ages. Short lesson segments happen throughout the event to help beginners get started and give returning dancers new steps, with social dancing in between. Song requests are encouraged for the social portions.

At Fox Point Farms, work alongside herbalists to learn practical gardening techniques while getting to know medicinal plants. Activities vary and may include seeding, transplanting, weeding, preparing beds, harvesting, watering, and mulching, with an emphasis on regenerative methods. Age and group limits apply: children 8 and older may participate with a parent or guardian, and participants ages 13 to 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver at drop-off. Each session is capped at 10 participants. Closed-toed shoes are required, and comfortable farm-friendly clothing with sun protection is recommended. Consider bringing water, sunscreen, a hat, and an optional snack. For safety and logistical reasons, late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Meet in the radial herb garden at the picnic table seating area. Reserve a spot through Eventbrite.

An Alzheimer’s-focused support gathering that brings together caregivers, family members, and people living with the disease. In a supportive setting, participants exchange experiences, learn coping strategies, and receive emotional encouragement. Discussions highlight community resources and practical guidance to help with day-to-day challenges.

This free, community-focused dance party at The Shoppes at Carlsbad invites young children to sing and move with Kathryn the Grape. The program blends interactive songs with simple movement activities that encourage learning and participation. The Shoppes at Carlsbad sponsors the event in support of family-friendly entertainment.

A free summer carnival at Frontwave Arena is part of the Frontwave Arena Summer Series presented by True Care. Guests can enjoy classic games like plinko and cornhole, face painting, inflatables, photo ops, upbeat music, and family-friendly entertainment. Mascots, raffles, and plenty of activities for kids help create a lively atmosphere while parents relax. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and more, for a classic carnival experience the whole community can enjoy.

Enjoy a lively dance party with Kathryn the Grape where kids can move to live music, meet new friends, and burn off some energy. It is free and open to all ages, taking place in Center Court on level 1.