Solana Beach Children’s Spring Festival and Egg Hunt A free Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt is at 10:30 a.m. April 19 at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave. Children in third grade and younger can collect eggs filled with treats and prizes. There will be jumpers, crafts, games, photos with the Spring Bunny and piñatas. Refreshments include lemonade, coffee, popcorn and cookies. Bring a basket or bag. Visit ci.solana-beach.ca.us. Bunny Bash Spring Egg Hunt in Carmel Valley The Bunny Bash Spring Egg Hunt is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 19 at Carmel Valley Community Park, 3777 Townsgate Drive. Highlights include egg hunts for different age groups starting at 10:45 a.m. along with a magic show, an inflatable maze, arts and crafts, and face painting. Visit sandiego.gov. Climate Symposium The Del Mar Climate Symposium, “Coastal Climate Threats to our Community,” is from 6 to 9 p.m. April 22 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar. Local experts will discuss extreme weather, including the Santa Ana winds, the geology of the local coastal hillside, effects that might occur and actions residents can take to prepare and adapt. A reception is at 6 p.m. and food trucks will sell dinners. Presentations start at 6:40. Admission is free; register at delmarclimate.org. Music fest and run Night Nation Run is on April 19 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., and is billed as a blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Highlights include a music-filled course with DJs, light shows, bubble zones, and neon and black lights. Participants cross the finish line into an Epic Main Stage After Party with DJs. Visit nightnationrun.com. Family Festival Days at animal center Spring Tails Family Festival Days feature hands-on animal encounters, crafts and games from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road. The event is recommended for families with toddlers and children in grade school. Visit animalcenter.org. Del Mar Community Cleanup The Del Mar Village Association hosts a Keep Del Mar Green cleanup event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 19 for Earth Month. The event also celebrates the installation of six new coastal water bottle fill stations in Del Mar. The free event starts and ends at the 17th Street Lifeguard Headquarters and will conclude with a pancake brunch hosted by the Del Mar lifeguards after the brief ribbon-cutting ceremony. Better Buzz Del Mar will provide coffee and pastries for cleanup volunteers. There will be a DJ and music. Volunteers are asked to bring reusable bags or buckets, gloves and trash pickers, if possible. Sign up at www.visitdelmarvillage.com/communitycleanup. Chef Chris Bianco visits Rancho Valencia for culinary series Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa will host the next installment of its guest chef culinary series on Thursday, April 24 with James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco. The chef behind the Phoenix and LA-based Pizzeria Bianco, Bar Bianco, Tratto and Pane Bianco will serve up his signature style of Italian cuisine and artisanal pizzas at the Rancho Santa Fe resort. The dinner, a partnership with Baja Wine + Food, will be held in the outdoor culinary garden, a scenic setting featuring open fire grills and ovens. The night includes live music by ElectricLouieLand Trio, art installations from artist Gennaro Garcia and premium Baja wines from Don Camillo Magoni to pair with Bianco’s menu. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a welcome reception with wine, cocktails and small appetizers, followed by a seated Italian feast from 7- 9 p.m. Tickets to the dinner are $375 per person and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/2xyjtvb6. A special room rate is available for event attendees. 5921 Valencia Circle, Del Mar. Del Mar Seacoast Republican Women Club Lunch and Learn event The Del Mar Seacoast Republican Women Club is hosting an information Lunch and Learn, where like-minded Republicans and kindred spirits will gather to hear its esteemed guest speaker Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney, at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, on Wednesday, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Members, $38., Guests, $45. Registration required by April 25. RSVP at www.delmarseacoastclub.com OMG! at North Coast Rep Variety Nights OMG! starring author/actor Robert Dubac will be held at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach April 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.“Irreverent!” “Sacrilegious!” and “Hysterical!” In Robert Dubac’s hilarious new show OMG! our lord and savior returns but this time he’s no carpenter – he’s a stand-up comedian. Join him as he channels what God created on the eighth day. Comedy. Robert Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny. His deft combination of stand-up and live theater is unparalleled in the solo genre. He dissects culture with an eye that is both jaundiced and probing. Eschewing drama in the pursuit of humor he pulls people’s emotional strings with intelligence and biting wit, according to a news release.North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Tickets: $49. Box office: (858) 481-1055 or www.northcoastrep.org Tequila & Taco Music Festival The Tequila & Taco Music Festival will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 26, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. The festival will be headlined by legendary artists Timbaland and B.o.B, and will feature tequila tastings, local taco eateries and more. For additional information go to www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com/ Jewish Academy offers community classes The San Diego Jewish Academy is starting its Spring New Parent and Child classes for the community. The classes range from toddler-parent yoga and Kindermusik for parents/caregivers and their babies or toddlers to prenatal yoga, and Baby and Me Postpartum Wellness Group. To see the schedule or sign-ups for a free preview class, visit sdja.com. San Diego Opera presents Verdi’s ‘La traviata’ San Diego Opera will close its 2025 season April 25-27 with Giuseppe Verdi’s classical operatic tragedy. Recognized as the most produced opera in the world, “La traviata” (an Italian phrase for “the fallen woman”) is based on Alexandre Dumas’ play and novel “La Dame aux Camélias.” It’s the story of Violetta, a Parisian courtesan who finds true love with a young man, Alfredo. But when Violetta’s reputation spoils Alfredo’s sister’s chance for a respectable marriage, Violetta sacrifices her happiness and her health. Canadian soprano Andriana Chuchman (Micaëla in 2017’s “The Tragedy of Carmen”) will star as Violetta. Making their company debuts are tenor Zach Borichevsky as Alfredo and bass-baritone Hunter Enoch as Alfredo’s father, Germont. 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26; 2 p.m. April 27. San Diego Civic Theatre Tickets at sdopera.org –Pam Kragen, Union-Tribune Batiquitos Lagoon nature walk “Spring at the Lagoon” Batiquitos Lagoon will host a free, docent-led nature walk at 10 a.m. April 19 on “Spring at the Lagoon.” The walk will focus on the plant life at the lagoon, including wildflowers. The walk is open to all ages and will take about an hour and a half roundtrip on the trail. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Visit batiquitoslagoon.org. Annual Taste of Cardiff The 15th annual Taste of Cardiff is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 1 at restaurants and retailers in downtown Cardiff on San Elijo Avenue between Birmingham Drive and Chesterfield Drive and Restaurant Row along South Coast Highway 101. The event, hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street, features tastes of local culinary creations and handcrafted beverages. Sip Stops will offer samples of local beer, wine, hard kombucha and cocktails in a can, among other drinks. Each Sip Stop will be hosted by a local business. The Rooftop Libation Lounge at the Cardiff Lodge will host dancing to live music. Tickets are $55 for taste & sip; $50 for taste only. Visit cardiff101.com. Children’s Book Party The 41st annual communitywide Children’s Book Party is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 26 at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The free event, hosted by read4thefuture was started by Roosevelt Brown in 1984 and features free new books for children through 12th grade, along with entertainment and refreshments. The emcee is Jamarr Brown. The goal is to foster a love of reading and help children build their own home library. For questions, call 619 266-4188. San Diego EarthFest at Balboa Park San Diego EarthFest will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19 at Balboa Park, President’s Way Lawn, Park Boulevard. Highlights include 140 sustainable food, product and service vendors along with environmental groups providing information about planet-friendly lifestyles. There will be live music and DJs along with educational presentations and panel discussions on environmental topics. The international food court will have more than 40 food and beverage vendors. Admission is free. Visit eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-earthfest-tickets-964340126277. Egg hunt at community park An egg hunt with 20,000 eggs runs from 10 a.m. to noon April 19 at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. Hunt times are planned for 10:15, 11 and 11:45 a.m.; children ages 4 and younger will hunt in the upper field and kids 5 and older will hunt in the lower field. The event includes a concert. Admission is free. No sign-up required, just bring a basket. Visit encinitasca.gov. Del Mar Rady Auxiliary Unit to host ‘Pirates and Pearls’ fundraiser On Saturday, May 10, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m., the Del Mar Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary will host “Pirates and Pearls” featuring panoramic ocean views at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. Guests will enjoy live music, gourmet food and bid on fun experiences and auction items, while making a difference in the lives of children. Net proceeds benefit plastic surgery – craniofacial services at Rady Children’s Hospital.Birch Aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way La Jolla. Purchase tickets at http://www.rchadelmar.org/Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary is committed to supporting programs that depend heavily on philanthropic support. North Coast Rep to feature world premiere comic mystery ‘Peril in the Alps’ North Coast Repertory Theatre will present world premiere comic mystery “Peril in the Alps” from April 16 to May 11 (with a possible extension to May 18). The twin sister of Captain Hastings wife, Dulcie, has been kidnapped – and Hercule Poirot rightly expects not only extortion to follow, but murder. Using elements of Agatha Christie’s “Poirot Investigates,” Steven Dietz creates a sequel to his wildly popular Murder on the Links, taking the audience on a thrilling and dangerous trip to the snow-capped Alps, where the famed Belgian detective may finally meet his match. Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery, according to a news release. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach.For tickets and more information, call 858-481-1055, or visit ww.northcoastrep.org. La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Returning to the sparkling coastline of La Jolla, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial, celebrates its 19th year of automotive excellence from Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27. With over 120 meticulously restored automobiles in 11 classes gracing the lawn at Ellen Browning Scripps Park for the main event on Sunday, this year’s Concours highlights an exceptional selection of one-of-a-kind vehicles, along with the iconic mascots that epitomize the innovation and timeless elegance of each marque.Commemorate the start of the 2025 Concours season at the famed La Jolla Concours VIP Soirée, hosted on the Concours field at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. This exclusive party includes gourmet cuisine from over 20 of San Diego’s top restaurants, craft cocktails from a premium open bar, and live music. Guests will also enjoy a sneak preview of rare vintage automobiles from the Concours lineup.For more information on the weekend’s events, to obtain a registration form or to purchase tickets to the featured weekend events, visit www.lajollaconcours.com or call 619-233-5008. ‘All About Composting With Worms’ workshop Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and San Diego Botanic Garden, two Encinitas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, will put on an “All About Composting With Worms” workshop held at the San Diego Botanic Garden classroom, located at 300 Quail Gardens Drive at Ecke Ranch Rd. Encinitas, on Wednesday, April 23, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Vermicomposting (worm composting) has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants, according to a news release. In this hands-on workshop, the instructors will teach everything you need to know to get started at home and more.Once the workshop is completed attendees will go home with worms needed to start their composting bin at home.This event is open to the public. Registration and payment is required. Please note that access to the gardens is not included in workshop admission. Learn more and RSVP at: shorturl.at/TCHio ‘Celebrate the Craft’ food festival The Lodge at Torrey Pines will present “Celebrate the Craft” food festival on Sunday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The event showcases some of Southern California’s finest chefs, food artisans, produce, wine and craft beer.Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy sipping and savoring on The Lodge’s beautiful outdoor terrace to benefit The Ecology Center.Space is limited; general admission tickets will be granted on a first-come, first served basis.To buy tickets go to: www.lodgetorreypines.com/celebrate-the-craftThe Lodge at Torrey Pines is located at 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. Historic Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour The Encinitas Historical Society offers this fun educational tour on the third Saturday of every month with more varied walking paths. The tours start at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, located at 390 West F Street. There is plenty of free parking available. On April 19, the tour will concentrate on the north end of historic Coast Highway. Next month, on May 17, the tour will cover the south end of the Coast Highway. This alternating of the route ensures that the tour can be covered the distance in a slower, leisurely, and more personal fashion, a news release stated.The Encinitas Historical Society has implemented a suggested donation of $10 per person, and is an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status. The Society accepts cash, checks or credit/debit cards. Children and dogs are always free. To contact the Encinitas Historical Society call 760-942-9066 or email info@encinitashistoricalsociety.org with any questions. 13th Annual Regale in the Ranch benefit event The Beach & Country Guild and United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego will hold their 13th Annual Regale in the Ranch benefit event, “Red, White & Bling,” on Thursday, May 8, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe (17025 Avenida De Acacias, RSF). Wear your best “Red, White & Bling” and attend the event to help support United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego. The event features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, live music, opportunity drawing and live auction. Limited open seating is available on a first come first basis for general admission. For tickets and more information go to shorturl.at/Fm61n The County Friends Annual Spring Luncheon The Country Friends nonprofit will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, April 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Celebrate the season by wearing bright spring colors, inviting friends, and exploring fantastic shopping options for Mother’s Day, a news release stated. Event co-chairs are Maggie Bobileff and Sage Billick. For tickets, go to shorturl.at/hulFd The Country Friends nonprofit supports human care agencies, with special emphasis on services to women, children, the elderly, military families, and persons with disabilities. Visit thecountryfriends.org. ‘Toast for the Roses’ Kentucky Derby celebration and watch party benefit St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will be hosting its first-ever “Toast for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby celebration and watch party. It will take place on Saturday, May 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Guild Hotel (500 W Broadway, San Diego, 92101).The live watch party will include handcrafted cocktails, delectables bites, live music, photo opportunities and more.Guests are encouraged to don their biggest hats and brightest bow ties for a complete Derby Day look. Those who are dressed to the nines have a chance to win fashion contests.The event will raise funds for Sophie’s Organic Garden and the Aquatic Center at SMSC. Tickets can be bought at shorturl.at/x6N2YFor more information about the event and SMSC, visit STMSC.org USS Midway Museum Familiarization Tour Are you curious about volunteering at this landmark museum?A free USS Midway Museum Presentation and Tour will be held May 3 at 10:30 a.m. Hosted by the Volunteer Department.This is an opportunity to get a sneak peak, plus museum admission, including docent and/or self-guided audio tour.Location address: 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92101.Note, charge for ACE parking: Up to 2 hours: $5 per hour or up to 6 hours $20Reservation is required (adults only, please). Register at: shorturl.at/SqR4r Encinitas Spring Street Fair The 40th Annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair returns to downtown Encinitas on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coast Hwy 101 will be closed from D Street to J Street, from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m., to make room for more than 450 vendors, plus a beer garden, three stages, and kids’ rides, along this award-winning main street.The beer garden will be open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Stop by to try beer, wine, hard kombucha, and more from local breweries and wineries. The beer garden is family and pet friendly, and will feature the event’s main entertainment stage where several bands will be performing throughout the day.There will also be a free bike valet service at each end of the festival, so cyclists arriving at D Street or J Street can leave their ride in a secure spot while enjoying the festival.For those arriving by car, parking will be available at Moonlight Beach, City Hall, and Parking Lot B (SW corner of Vulcan and E St).For more information, visit www.encinitas101.com. Agricultural celebration at Flower Fields An agricultural celebration, Graze at the Fields, will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 24 at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. The event features food and drink among the flowers and a chance to talk with local farmers, vintners, brewers and chefs. The event is hosted by the San Diego County Farm Bureau, a nonprofit supporting the more than 4,000 farms in San Diego County. Tickets are $65 or VIP for $90, which includes a tractor tour of the flower fields and one-on-one time with farmers. Visit sdfarmbureau.org/graze-at-the-fields. Voices for Children seeks volunteers The San Diego nonprofit Voices for Children is looking for volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) and stand up for foster children in need. Volunteers are trained and supported by the nonprofit to speak up for children in foster care in court, school and medical settings to make sure their needs are met. Visit speakupnow.org. Bike Anywhere Day returns May 15 In celebration of National Bike Month, SANDAG invites the San Diego region to participate in Bike Anywhere Day from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 15. SANDAG has hosted the annual biking event in the region for more than 30 years. Bike Anywhere Day aims to alleviate traffic and reduce air pollution while promoting biking as a fun, sustainable, and healthy transportation choice, according to a news release. Bike Anywhere Day is a free event open to everyone. It encourages participants to bike to work, school, or anywhere. Participants can pedal to one of 100 pit stops across the region to pick up a free commemorative Bike Anywhere Day 2025 t-shirt, while supplies last. This year, eligible registrants will be automatically entered into the Bike Anywhere Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three e-bikes, powered by Rad Power Bikes. To register to participate in Bike Anywhere Day or to apply to host a pit stop, visit SANDAG.org/bikeday. Golf tournament benefits Shelter to Soldier Shelter to Soldier will host its sixth annual “Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time” golf tournament April 25 at Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan, 3007 Dehesa Road. The event, sponsored partly by Sycuan Casino Resort, supports the nonprofit’s mission of adopting dogs from local shelters and training them as service dogs for post-9/11 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, or other service-related injuries. Registration opens at 10 a.m.; shotgun start is at noon. Tickets are $310, including boxed sandwich lunch, seltzers, beers and cocktails, along with event hats, polos, swag bags and post-tournament dinner buffet. Visit sheltertosoldier.org. Next Death Cafe meeting Hosted by Selena Jong of Moving Through – Death Doula (www.movingthrough.org)At a Death Cafe (www.deathcafe.com) people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. The event is an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites everyone. Free admission. Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., reoccurring every fourth Saturday of the month.Location: Seaside Center for Spiritual Living 1613 Lake Drive Encinitas.RSVP at Meetup: The Death Network or email selenajong@gmail.com