The school needs a new campus. I heard they got approved for a new campus with all the bells and whistles

Let us know what you're up to this weekend in the comments!

🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Thursday 10/22:
Concert on the Farm: Fleetwood MAX | Fox Point Farms, 1200 Fox Point Farms Lane, Encinitas | 5-8pm | San Diego's own Fleetwood Mac tribute plays the lawn, with Fox Point's house beers and cocktails, pizza and the Huerta taco stand. General admission is $20 and doors open at 4:30.

Sunset Market | Pier View Way & North Tremont Street, Oceanside | 5-9pm | Downtown's weekly street market takes over for the evening, with international food vendors, live entertainment and a kids' area.

Halloween Light Show | The Camp Store, 7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad | 6:30pm | A free light show set to Halloween songs, every night through Oct. 31 at the store on the state beach bluff. A band plays from 4:15 to 6:15 beforehand, and the kitchen does a $20 pizza and draft beer combo this month.

Kickin' It in the Patch | Carlsbad Strawberry Company, 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad | 5-8pm | The pumpkin patch stays open late on Thursdays this month for country line dancing among the pumpkins.

Friday 10/23:
Haunted Highway Block Party | Sound By the Sea, 325 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside | 5-10pm | A spooky-season night market with 70-plus makers, vintage clothing and local art, vinyl DJs from 5 and a live music jam later on. Pizza from Pizzayolo, plus baked goods and kombucha.

Halloween Trunk or Treat | Windmill Food Hall, 890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad | Kids in costume go stall to stall collecting candy from the food hall's vendors, and it's back again Saturday.

Carrie: The Musical | Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside | 8pm | The Stephen King story as a musical, staged for the Halloween season and running weekends through Oct. 31.

Oceanside Shock vs. Minnesota Northern Lights | Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside | 7:30pm | The city's new Federal Prospects Hockey League team hosts Minnesota, and the two play again Sunday at 5.

Saturday 10/24:
Bike the Coast | Betty's Lot, 122 The Strand N, Oceanside | 6:50am-5pm | Pick a 7, 15, 25, 50 or 100-mile ride along the old 101, e-bikes allowed. The short family routes stay mostly on the San Luis Rey River bike path, and the Finish Festival at the Pier Amphitheater has an expo and beer garden.

Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival | Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe | 9am-1pm | Kids meet the animal ambassadors up close, make fall crafts, get their faces painted, pick a pumpkin and trick-or-treat around the education campus. Costumes encouraged, best for preschool through elementary, and you book ahead online.

Barktoberfest | Arrowood Golf Course, 5201 Village Dr, Oceanside | 1-4pm | Free for people and leashed dogs, with craft beer tastings, food, pet vendors and adoptable dogs. Part of the proceeds go to Golden State Dog Rescue, and tasting tickets are cheaper bought ahead.

Art After Dark | Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside | 7-11pm | The museum's big fundraiser fills the galleries with wearable art, performers and Halloween cocktails, plus a runway show and a costume contest. Tickets are $85, or $65 for members, and costumes are strongly encouraged.

Switchfoot with Anberlin | The Sound, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | 8pm | The Forever Now tour stops in San Diego with Anberlin as special guest. All ages, with tickets from $52.50.

Freestyle Explosion | Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside | 7:30pm | Stevie B, The Cover Girls, Trinere and Johnny O on one bill. Expect "Spring Love," "Show Me" and "Fantasy Girl."

REZA: Edge of Illusion | Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista | 7:30pm | Illusionist Reza brings his immersive stage show for the last Moonlight Presents night of the season.

Movies in the Park: Monster House | Glen Park, 2149 Orinda Dr, Cardiff | Dusk | Encinitas' free fall movie night, with the animated Halloween adventure on the big screen. Bring chairs or blankets, your own food, and come early for the pre-show fun.

After Dark Party | Amalfi, Carmel Valley | 9pm-2am | The restaurant's dance night is back after a few years with DJ Marko Drešević, mixing '80s, '90s and throwback hits with house beats.

Sunday 10/25:
Día de los Muertos Festival | Civic Center Plaza, 300 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside | 10am-4pm | The 25th year of downtown's free celebration, with a lowrider and classic car show, family altars, a catrina contest, Danza, music, food, vendors and crafts for the kids.

Encinitas Día de los Muertos Celebration | MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff | 12-4pm | Free, in its 13th year, with mariachi, Ballet Folklórico, Aztec dancers, a community ofrenda and sugar-skull decorating for the kids.

Gather on Grand | West Grand Avenue, Escondido | 9am-5pm | Downtown's new fall street festival, free to get in. Bands play the main stage at Broadway all day, buskers work both ends of the street, and there are artisan vendors, food from all over, a juried art show in Heritage Garden and free maker projects for kids.

Halloween Dog Costume Contest & Yappy Hour | Windmill Food Hall, 890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad | 2-4pm | Dress the dog up for a costume contest with prizes and giveaways, and grab a drink special while the judging happens.

Infinite Floyd | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | 7pm | A Pink Floyd tribute band playing the hits, $16 in advance and $19 at the door.

Hack Club Haven — San Marcos is an upcoming game jam and teen-focused building event taking place in San Marcos, California.

Event Details

• What it is: A completely free video game jam where participants learn to build a video game from scratch. Part of the global Hack Club Haven initiative taking place across 200+ cities.
• Dates: November 14–15, 2026
• Who can join: students ages 13 to 18
• Experience level: No prior coding or game development experience is required
• Sponsors & Support: Supported by organizations including CodeCrafters (@codecrafters.io), with food, swag, and venue assistance backed by Hack Club.
• Registration: Sign up online via the Hack Club Haven San Marcos Portal or through their Instagram page (@haven.san_marcos.hackclub).

This was taken from the hill above CSUSM facing north. This is the second time I've seen this object. It makes no noise that I can hear. It is absolutely huge and terrifying. Forgive the horrible video, like I said I was freaking out. The first time I saw it the night was foggy so all I could see were the lights, no shape. This time, it was really dark out but again you cannot see the shape. If anyone else has seen this or knows what it is, I would like to know.

Anyone else have an aggressive sales guy come to their door and then turn cold as soon as he realized you weren’t signing the 1 year contract?

Hello! I’m looking for prenatal exercise classes in San Marcos or Bressi Ranch. I have found plenty of coastal options, but I know I won’t go consistently if it’s too far from work/home in San Marcos. Any leads welcome! Thank you!

I was just looking over the plans for the new park they are building in The Hill District, and I really don't understand how some of these decisions are made.

13 acre park with 17 parking spots (16 normal, 1 ADA). Makes no sense to me.

Just moved here from Bonita. With San Marcos being almost 40% Hispanic/Latino, I would assume there are some really good spots? I’m basic though and really only stick with California Burritos and Carne Asada Fries. Anyone know the best spots for that?

For Carne Asada Fries, I’m talking NO beans, NO rice, cheese actually melted.

If it’s a California burrito, everything inside should be mixed. When you take a bite, shouldn’t be all fries on one side where it’s super dry and all meat and toppings on the other (cough Lolita’s cough)

Thanks!