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Fun Animal Friday: Snakes

Fun Animal Friday: Snakes

Slither on over and meet snakes with EcoVivarium on Friday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, special craft, and more!

Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to meet the animals are limited and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in.

*Meet and greet is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to meet the animals.

Vista Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance

The Woman’s Club of Vista (WCV) is hosting the Second Annual Vista Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance on April 6, 2025 at the Vista Civic Center. All proceeds go to Vista nonprofits and nonprofit organizations that support autism research, awareness, and acceptance. Registration is now open for walkers as well as exhibitors and sponsors.  Visit https://vistawalkforautism.org/

Stakeholders Day – Guajome Park Academy

Join us for Stakeholders Day at Guajome, a fantastic school-wide celebration showcasing the incredible talents and achievements of our students! Wander through campus and explore interactive and informative exhibits, amazing student artwork, and captivating performances on stage—including drama, music, dance, and our exciting international runway show.
At Guajome Park Academy, we believe that everyone plays a role in the success of our school. That means you—families, students, staff, and community members—are all valued stakeholders, and this event is a celebration of everyone in our school community.
Enjoy delicious food, fun games, creative crafts, and merchandise, all brought to you by over 30 school clubs and sports teams. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the excellence of Guajome! Plus, connect with a variety of community groups joining us to share resources, opportunities, and ways to get involved.
Don’t miss this exciting day of learning, entertainment, and celebration! We can’t wait to see you on March 1st!

Carlsbad Performing Arts Academy Presents Camp Rock the Musical

Carlsbad Performing Arts Academy brings Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical to the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA) on January 25, with performances at 2 pm and 7 pm. This upbeat, comedic production is perfect for the whole family, filled with sing-along moments and dance-worthy tunes that will have everyone on their feet!

Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk & Family Festival

Come join us for the most inspirational 5K run/walk in the region. On Saturday, February 1st. 2025, Carlsbad and the surrounding San Diego County communities will come together to celebrate the 16th Annual Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk and Family Festival at Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad. The event will be supporting families whose children are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders. For 16 years, the community has encouraged and supported our local critically ill children and their families by showing them they are not alone with bringing hope and a warrior spirit.

As a participant you will receive a branded T-shirt and finishing medal. Opening ceremonies, you have the chance to see a skydiving demonstration, live bands, a fun DJ, warm up with a fitness team, join a hula-a-hoop contest, browse vendors, experience healing mini ponies, play games, inflatable jumpers and slides and much more. Prizes will be awarded for largest team and fundraiser, along with prizes for the best runners for men and women in multiple divisions.

The annual event is Mitchell Thorp Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year, providing the support needed to increase the number of families and children saved. Families face 24/7 care and hardship when their child is diagnosed with a critical disease. The stress will test these families beyond their endurance, often bankrupting them financially, emotionally, and physically. Join us in helping children fighting for their tomorrows.

Mitchell Thorp Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) charity. (EIN: 27-0824320) Donations are tax deductible permitted by law. To learn more, go to: https://www.mitchellthorp.org/

Grand Opening Festival

October 26th marks the completion of Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s (RCHS) Campaign for Second Chances, transforming the campus to meet the tremendous growth of community needs since its founding in 1960.  RCHS introduces 4 brand-new buildings, including Charlotte’s Medical Center, The Learning Center, Community Pet Food Bank, Behavior and Training Office, as well as a renovated Welcome and Adoption Center. RCHS will be able to expand their programs to support the human-animal bond, and to save and find forever homes for more than twice as many companion animals that are currently served.

Jimbo’s Garden Workshop- Fruit Frogs

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with Jimbo’s Naturally Escondido! Make delicious recipes with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s! Parents and little ones will get to participate and learn together.

Today’s recipe: Hop along to our next workshop to create Fruit Frogs made with organic ingredients from Jimbo’s!

No registration required. FREE with Museum Admission.

Back to School Bash & Community Resource Fair

Join us for:

  • FREE backpacks and school supplies*
    • Backpack recipient(s) must be present to receive backpack.
  • FREE hygiene kits*
  • LIVE DJ playing your favorite hits
  • FREE lunch, treats, and refreshments for ALL!*
  • and MORE!

Back-to-School Community Resources:

  • BGC Vista After School Program Sign-ups
  • BGC Vista Sports Sign-Ups
  • BGC Vista Financial Assistance Sign-Ups
  • CALFRESH registration
  • SDGE local assistance programs that help reduce monthly utility bills
  • FREE haircuts from Culture Barber Lounge
  • MAAC early childhood education support
  • Mental health services from Lifeline

Performance Camp

OTC Summer Theatre Performers focus on acting, singing, and dancing, while also honing audition skills, stage presence, and a sense of theater community. The camp culminates in a weekend of performances of a standard Broadway-style musical theater youth production.

 

June 17-July 21, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3 pm

Design Camp

Discover how theater design brings a stage production to life! Color, space, line, texture – all the artistic elements and more are explored and used. Design campers learn about set design, lighting design, prop design and costume design, with the opportunity to actually use their skills on Footloose, the Summer Youth Theater musical production.

 

June 17-June 28, Monday-Friday, 9 am – 12 pm