This weekend in Escondido, CA

Celebrate the newest sponsor, Ike’s Love Sandwiches in Escondido, at a shotgun golf tournament at Dos Osos Golf Club. Information is available for those interested in playing or becoming a sponsor.

Anesthesia-free dental cleanings are available for dogs and cats, aiming to leave teeth cleaner and breath fresher in under an hour. A veterinary screening or exam is required before the procedure. This takes place on a single day with a limited number of appointments. For more information, see the Get Tickets section.

At Education at Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, this immersive camp invites animal-loving youth ages 9 to 16 to explore what zookeeping involves through practical, hands-on learning. Participants take part in interactive activities with mammals, reptiles, and birds, learn about daily care, and practice key tasks such as preparing diets and creating enrichment. The program highlights the equipment and skills keepers use while nurturing curiosity and understanding about animal care. Capacity is very limited, and pricing along with additional information is provided during registration.

Get a head start on holiday shopping at this arts and crafts fair at Bates Nut Farm, featuring artisans selling handmade crafts and fine art. The event also includes a car show and toy drive benefiting local military families, with new, unwrapped toys welcomed for the drive. Local food vendors will be on site, and live music will be performed on the Bates stage.

A community fundraiser supporting families navigating the NICU journey, with proceeds going directly to Rady Children’s Hospital’s NICU to help improve the patient-family experience through transportation, parking passes, and translation devices. Activities include a family music class, story time and sensory activity, a bedtime massage class, mini massages for moms and caregivers, vendor tables, and a silent auction. Family tickets require a minimum donation of $35. A $150 donation option includes a family ticket and a mini photo session with Kylee Ann Photos, with at least five professionally edited photos delivered by email.

Explore the farm aboard a tractor train with a farm ambassador, learn about regenerative growing practices and what is being grown, and meet and feed the farm animals with overripe vegetables. The tour also introduces the hands and hooves behind the farm’s micro-economy, including growing, brewing, coffee roasting and making, cooking and baking, herbalism, live music, and community events. Tickets are purchased on the farm, with no advance booking required.

Enjoy a challenging game of Riichi, the Japanese variant of Mahjong. Players of all levels are welcome, though familiarity with basic Mahjong rules is recommended. New players can give it a try, keeping in mind that Riichi is more complex and takes longer to learn than some other styles. A more beginner-friendly introduction is available through Mahjong Night, which features the Zung Jung format.

Non-anesthetic teeth cleaning is available for dogs and cats. The cleaning takes less than an hour and helps freshen breath and clean teeth. A veterinary screening or exam is required, and appointments are limited.

An autumnal sound journey themed around embracing the winds of change is offered on a donation basis.

SDRVC partners with Swallowtail Sketch and Stroll founder and artist Emma Bayne for an outdoor workshop series exploring art in nature.

Cheer on the Denver Broncos at a Broncos bar. Please comment if you plan to attend so organizers can get a head count.

Schedule a holiday photo featuring your pet, with the option to be photographed together or have your pet photographed alone. The photos will be taken at a professional set.

Spend a Sunday morning browsing fresh produce and enjoying good food and company at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market.

Use your crochet skills to create a handmade holiday keepsake in this two-session fiber art card class for ages 10 and up.

At JING Institute, this gathering offers an opening circle, a contact improvisation class designed for newcomers and welcoming to all levels, an open freeform dance session, and a closing circle. A picnic follows, and participants may bring lunch. A $20 to $25 donation is requested, with cash or Venmo accepted.

Enjoy a free live music experience for children and families, featuring an interactive performance with singing, dancing, and connection. Kathryn the Grape is joined by rotating special characters. After the performance, the characters stay for activities, photos, and meet-and-greets.

Meet the rescue team and some of their dogs, reptiles, and ambassador education animals. Learn about responsible pet ownership, fostering, volunteering, and how to begin the adoption process. Many of the animals are looking for homes, and visitors can ask questions and learn how to support the rescue efforts.

Learn Salsa and Bachata in a class series for beginners and Level 2 dancers. No partner is required. Classes are free for veterans, service members, and their families. For others, the cost is $10 per week or $50 for the full six-week series.

Enjoy live music from Bayou Brothers on the Bates stage. Admission and parking are free. Food is available, and the holiday crafters market features over 60 vendors.

Local first responders, including representatives from the Sheriff’s Department, CHP, and fire and ambulance services, compete to see who makes the best chili. Cast your vote and support a fundraiser for local fire explorer programs. The event also features entertainment and the Bates craft show.

Take part in a pickleball tournament with a luck-of-the-draw format, along with a one-hour clinic led by a certified coach. The event also includes a silent auction and raffle featuring prizes.

Spend an hour cuddling and playing with up to 30 cats and kittens at a cage-free adoption center where cats roam in a home-like environment. A small donation supports LYFF’s cat rescue and animal welfare education efforts. Walk-ins are welcome, though weekends are expected to be busy. Not all available cats and kittens are housed at the center, so those interested in a specific feline can submit a Pre-Adoption Form for assistance from a coordinator. Those planning to adopt are encouraged to complete the form before reserving, as approvals may not be processed the same day.

Watch thoroughbreds compete at a scenic seaside track, with race strategies, changing odds, and photo finishes bringing the action to life.

Gather at the library for an ocean of poetry featuring poets Katie Kemple and Kathy O’Fallon.

Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga class led by Lisette Hart, founder of YogaBranch, with one draft cocktail included. G4 Creations will also be featured with a succulent pop-up shop.

Enjoy delicious bites and local flavors from The Village at Pacific Highlands while supporting CCA’s students.

A free food distribution offers support to anyone in need at no cost.

Cellist Paul Tseng and pianist Ching-Ming Cheng perform works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Saint-Saëns, tracing a musical bridge to the Romantic Era. Paul Tseng will share stories and insights between pieces. The program includes Beethoven’s Variations on Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus and Cello Sonata No. 2, Mendelssohn’s Romance Without Words, and Saint-Saëns’s Cello Sonata No. 1, with additional selections to be announced from the stage.

Create a molded resin floral tray or coasters by selecting flowers and colors, then bringing your design together with resin.

TEAM’s fourth annual nonprofit fundraiser brings together music, community, and charitable giving for an afternoon.

Take part in a Pokémon Gym Leader Challenge tournament featuring the constructed GLC format. The tournament offers store credit in the prize pool, awarded to top players, and is run by a Pokémon Professor. GLC is an Eternal format with an accessible deck-building approach and long-lasting deck construction.

This Veterans Day celebration takes place at Grossmont Center.

Sweet Seasons celebrates the influential singer-songwriter Carole King with a live tribute to her music. The performance features beloved songs from her career, spanning heartfelt ballads and iconic hits, in a nostalgic journey through decades of classic songwriting.

Indoor and outdoor musical performances connected to the Sculpture Trail offer visitors a new way to experience ICA North.

Enjoy holiday-inspired small plates paired with Booze Brothers beer. Along the way, learn how the dishes are made, pick up kitchen tips, and discover how to turn them into party bites.

A seasonal dinner featuring Dutton-Goldfield wines, with growers Steve Dutton and Greg Reese sharing stories around the table.

Rat Pack Reborn brings a Rat Pack-style performance to Golden Island, featuring songs from the 1940s and 1960s and paying tribute to classic swing performers such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Led by Jefferson Schildgen on vocals and guitar, the band also features Dan Bailey on piano, Fred Ubaldo on bass, and Josh Frontiero on drums. The performance is part of Golden Island’s Dim Sum & Jazz series, held in a restaurant serving handmade dim sum and Asian cuisine.

The Sound welcomes a concert featuring The Psychedelic Furs with special guests We Are Scientists. This is an all ages event, and every attendee must have a ticket to enter. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, or by a responsible adult who is at least 25 and has written authorization. Bringing very young children is not recommended, and those younger than 7 are required to use appropriate hearing protection. The venue does not provide infant changing facilities. Supporting acts may change without notice, and refunds are not available if the support lineup shifts. Ticket access includes a public onsale along with several presales, including artist, venue, and Spotify options, plus a BOGO listing.

Highlighting the vibrant Bahamian music scene, this special showcase features the performer Bahamas. Expect an evening of engaging songs and melodies with plenty of soul, keeping the focus on the music.