La Paloma Theatre — Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
📍 471 S Coast Hwy 101
🕖 Friday, March 6 | 7:00 PM
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/

The 50th anniversary edition of the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival lands right here on the 101. Expect exhilarating short films featuring remote expeditions, extreme sports, and breathtaking cinematography straight from the Canadian Rockies.

Tickets required in advance.

The Flower Fields
📍 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
🕘 Daily | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (through Mother’s Day, May 10)

80 million giant tecolote ranunculus blooms across 55 acres in 13 shades of color. On-site attractions include the Butterfly Encounter, Artist’s Garden, Sweet Pea Maze, tractor wagon rides, concerts, and wine-tasting events.

Admission: $27 general | $25 seniors/military | $17 kids (3–10).
Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Union Kitchen & Tap — Live Local Bands
📍 1108 S Coast Hwy 101
🕖 Friday & Saturday | 7:00 PM
🔗 https://localunion101.com/

Live music in the dining room both nights featuring local bands and artists. No cover charge, full bar, and kitchen open late — easy Friday or Saturday night plan.

The Crack Shack
📍 2266 Carmel Valley Rd #B, Del Mar
🕓 Daily | 3:00–6:00 PM
🔗 https://crackshack.com/

$5 beers and creative cocktails in a lively outdoor setting with twinkling lights. Famous for fried chicken, crispy fries with garlic aioli, and a casual atmosphere that’s worth the short drive south.

Cardiff Farmers Market
📍 Mira Costa College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave
🕘 Saturday, March 8 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
🔗 https://www.cardiff101.com/cardifffarmersmarket

Certified California Farmers Market with 85+ vendors. Free parking, dogs welcome, EBT accepted.

Leucadia Farmers Market
📍 Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St
🕘 Sunday, March 9 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Fresh produce, food vendors, live music, and local artisans. A relaxed Sunday staple.

Belly Up — Weekend Lineup
📍 143 S Cedros Ave
🔗 https://bellyup.com/

• Friday | 9:00 PM — The Brothers Comatose with Water Tower (Bluegrass/Americana)
• Saturday | 9:00 PM — Jonah Kagen – Sunflowers & Leather Tour with Anna Graves
• Sunday | 8:00 PM — Steep Canyon Rangers with Sara Petite (Grammy-winning bluegrass)

One of the best small venues in Southern California — consistently strong weekend bookings.

San Diego Botanic Garden houses the largest bamboo collection in North America, with over 100 species. Some of the bamboo was originally planted in the 1920s and now grows up to 60 feet tall — a quiet giant right in our backyard.

See you out there 🌊
EncinitasLocals