# Things to do with kids in Encinitas, CA

> 4 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Encinitas, CA (San Diego County, CA), in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Encinitas Safe Trick-or-Treat 2026](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/encinitas-safe-trick-or-treat-2026--listing-1355ea78961bd5bfea27ea57) — Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Downtown Encinitas, 101 Coast Highway (Lumberyard Courtyard) · checked Oct 13. Downtown Encinitas businesses stay open late on Halloween for trick-or-treating along the 101 Coast Highway. Live music is planned at the Lumberyard Courtyard, kids' games are…
- [Tooth Fairy Storytime — Encinitas Library](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/tooth-fairy-storytime-encinitas-library--listing-b065061d641f58a2f58776db) — Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · San Diego County Library - Encinitas Branch · Ages 2–3 · checked Oct 16. The Tooth Fairy pays a special morning visit to the Encinitas Library for a 30-minute storytime aimed at two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers. Children listen to…
- [Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/lightscape-at-san-diego-botanic-garden--listing-431107921af4ddab4cabb275) — Nov 20 – Jan 3 · San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas · All ages · From $18 · checked Oct 13. Lightscape returns to San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas for its fifth season from November 20 through January 3. The mile-long illuminated after-dark trail has been…
- [Encinitas Holiday Street Fair 2026](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/encinitas-holiday-street-fair-2026--listing-8375b2bb0a303936800f027d) — Sun, Nov 22 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Coast Highway 101, downtown Encinitas · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association has run this one-day holiday street fair on the Sunday before Thanksgiving since 1984. Six blocks of Coast Highway 101 in old Encinitas…

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