The dealers have outdone themselves this year at The Antique Village in San Marcos! Find spooky, fun, creepy and cute Halloween decor for your home or celebration! Shop soon as these creative pieces won’t last long. The Antique Village brims with vintage furniture and lighting, wall art, estate jewelry, records, repurposed items, shabby chic, home decor and collectibles. As you stroll more than 70 vendor booths, browsing through carefully curated and artisan crafted selections, you will be transported through the decades and around the world. With new treasures arriving daily, Whether you are shopping for kitschy garden decor, furnishing a room in your home, or looking for that perfect gift, chances are good that you will find something fabulous here! Looking for a fun Sunday activity The emporium hosts an outdoor flea market held on the first Sunday of each month. antiquevillagesm.com
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Get ready for a spooktacular evening as Oceanside Sunset Market transforms into the Haunted Market on Oct. 31! This beloved Halloween tradition will take place from 5-9 p.m. on the evening of the actual holiday. Haunted Market will offer a free family-friendly experience filled with treats, tricks and ghoulish delights. According to MainStreet Oceanside, it promises a festive atmosphere with a lineup of exciting activities. The evening kicks off with a kids’ trick-or-treating event for children under 12. Families are encouraged to arrive early, as the trick-or-treating will continue until all the candy is gone. The newly expanded market, now including an additional 38 spaces for vendors and entertainment options stretching from Coast Highway to Freeman Street, including Artist Alley, is open from 5-9 p.m. Thursdays all year. Closed on Thanksgiving. For more information about the Haunted Market and other upcoming events, visit MainStreet Oceanside or follow the market on Instagram at @oceansidesunsetmarket or sunsetmarket.com
Fall is in season at the Escondido Antique Mall! Shop seasonal decor and enjoy pumpkin decorating at the Mall’s Monthly Second Saturday Discount Sale from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Pumpkin decorating will run from noon-4 p.m. This treasure trove brims with fabulous finds arriving daily from more than 75 vendors and consignors. The 10,000 square-foot emporium in historic downtown Escondido carries all manner of goods including; antiques, furniture, jewelry, toys, pottery, dolls, artwork, books, lighting, architectural items, kitchenware, cameras, trains, collectibles, sports memorabilia and much more. Known as “the place where value exceeds price,” it also features vintage records, seasonal decor and Disney figurines. Buyers will enjoy strolling through the past, exploring each beautiful booth, and taking home that something special. The store’s knowledgeable and friendly staff also make the experience fun and fruitful. Open 10-5:30 p.m. daily and until 9 p.m. Fridays during Cruisin’ Grand. facebook.com/escondido.mall
Sip a signature cocktail while exploring the San Diego Natural History Museum during “Nat at Night” on select Fridays (April 19 and May 17) in spring. The venue can be enjoyed 5-10 p.m. On May 24, 2024 — Memorial Day weekend — Nat at Night will return weekly for the summer. The venue showcases the natural history of Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula via fascinating exhibits spanning four floors, a giant screen theater, summer camp, free guided hikes, talks, lectures, community science projects and an expansive research collection. As a birthday present to San Diego, the museum will open a new native plant garden in late spring. Pocket gardens and interpretive trails will surround the museum’s building with living displays of native and low-water plants that provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. Visit 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and Enjoy $4 Off Admission to The Nat Here
🌸 You’re invited to an unforgettable Easter celebration at Village Faire in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Mark your calendars for a day filled with family fun!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Location: Village Faire Courtyard, Downtown Carlsbad
🎈 Experience the magic with @mistertwisterballoons and Nancy’s Paintology, offering balloon twisting and face painting
🛍️ Goody bags for the first 100 kids (12 and under) between 11:00 am and noon!
🥚 An egg-citing Easter egg hunt for the kids at 11:30 am! The egg hunt will include 12 hidden golden eggs. Find a golden egg and win an eggstra-special gift (limit one golden egg per winner)!