The Encinitas Project

08/15/2026

🎨 Art Night Encinitas is TOMORROW NIGHT - Aug 15th 6-8 PM! 🖌️✨

Looking for Saturday evening plans? Join us in celebrating our city's incredible creative community! Art Night is back tomorrow evening, featuring open art galleries, live music, local artists, and incredible community vibes across town. 🎶🖼️

At The Encinitas Project, we believe that vibrant public arts and culture bring our community closer together. Events like this showcase exactly why supporting local arts, parks, and rec programs is so vital for Encinitas!

✨ Event Details:
🗓️ When: Tomorrow Night (Saturday) from 6 - 8 PM
📍 Where: Various galleries, civic spaces, and participating spots around Encinitas!

Grab a friend, take a stroll, and come celebrate the artists that make our coastal town so unique. 🌊❤️

Enjoy FREE shuttle service connecting these locations along with participating galleries, community sites, and local businesses, making it easy to explore art, music, and creative experiences throughout Encinitas.

More info: EncinitasCA.gov/ArtNight

👉 Learn more about our work supporting local arts and community initiatives at TheEncinitasProject.org.

08/14/2026

🐾 What a PAW-some day at Cardiff Dog Days of Summer! 🐕✨

A huge thank you to everyone (and all your amazing four-legged friends!) who stopped by to visit us! We had such a blast chatting with neighbors, sharing our vision, and seeing so many of you snap photos with our chalkboard! 📸❤️

This event was extra special for us—it was our very first public outreach since rebranding to The Encinitas Project! We were so excited to unveil our brand-new booth and share our upcoming fundraising initiatives for Encinitas.

Whether you made a donation, signed up for updates, or just stopped by to get some much needed ice water on a very hot day, thank you for supporting the future of Encinitas arts, parks and recreation!

👉 Missed us at the event? You can still support our upcoming community projects or learn how to get involved at TheEncinitasProject.org (link in bio! 🔗)

08/02/2026

Come Say Hi!

The Encinitas Project is at Cardiff Dog Days of Summer Today 🐾☀️

Sun's out, tails are wagging, and North County's favorite canine celebration is officially underway! The 21st Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is taking over Encinitas today, and we couldn't be more excited to be right in the middle of the action.

Whether you're strolling through with your four-legged best friend, cheering on the dog contests, or visiting the adoptable pups on Rescue Row, make sure to leave a little room on your route for The Encinitas Project booth!

Event Details at a Glance:
When: Today, Sunday, August 2 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Encinitas Community Park (425 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA)
Admission: Free and open to the public (leashed, friendly pups encouraged!)

Why Stop By Our Booth?
We love connecting face-to-face with our neighbors, and days like today are what local community is all about.

Here’s what you’ll find when you swing by:

Meet the Team: Chat with us about current community initiatives, ask questions, or just share what you love most about Encinitas.

Fun Swag: We have stickers for you and the kids—and yes, plenty of iced water for your pup, too!

Get Involved: Discover simple ways you can participate in upcoming projects and help keep our Encinitas thriving.

Pro Tip: Grab lunch at the food trucks or a beverage at the libation lounge, then head over to say hello! We can't wait to meet you (and scratch behind your dog's ears).

Pack the sunscreen, grab the leash, and come enjoy the sun, music, and community spirit.

See you at Encinitas Community Park! 🐕✨

06/28/2026

EcoFest Encinitas 2026!
Sunday, June 28, 2026
12 PM – 4 PM
Encinitas Community Park

Admission is free. Free off-site parking at Scripps-Santa Fe Dr.

Enjoy:
* Live music from The Cedar Shakers Band
* Organic food
* Eco-activities for all ages
* Local organizations, businesses, and community partners making a difference

This year’s theme, “Growing Greener Under the Sun,” celebrates the power of coming together to learn, connect, and take action for a more sustainable future.

EcoFest Encinitas is all about making environmental education accessible, inspiring sustainable living, and highlighting the people, ideas, and solutions helping our communities thrive.

Whether you’re a longtime environmental advocate or just looking for a fun day with family and friends, there’s something for everyone at EcoFest!

Bring your curiosity, your community spirit, and your sunscreen. We can’t wait to see you there!

06/25/2026

EcoFest Call for Volunteers

Sunday, June 28th in the Afternoon
Encinitas Community Park

Volunteers are still needed for this Sunday's EcoFest Encinitas.
Please click on the link below for the afternoon volunteer shifts still seeking volunteers.

Thank you for supporting your community!

Sign up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C49A4A82AA20-63559141-ecofest #/

06/17/2026

Quail Gardens Park Public Workshop #2
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6 PM
Encinitas Community & Senior Center

The City of Encinitas is seeking community input for the newest Encinitas park – Quail Gardens Park located on Quail Gardens Drive.

For more information, read on our blog post:
https://theencinitasproject.org/2026/06/17/quail-gardens-park-public-workshop-2-june-22nd/

05/11/2026

📬 Check your mail, Encinitas! 📬

The latest City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Activity Guide has officially arrived in mailboxes! From summer camps and surfing to art and yoga, the new guide is your roadmap to a vibrant summer in our community.

Why dive in?
✨ Expert-led classes for all ages and skill levels.
✨ Affordable local fun right in our own backyard.
✨ Stay active & inspired with hundreds of seasonal options.
✨ Connect with neighbors and build community.

⚠️ Pro-tip: Popular classes and camps fill up incredibly fast—often within the first few hours! Don't wait—secure your spot today.

🔗 Register here: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/recreation-programs

💙 The Encinitas Project is Proud to Support Our Seniors! 💙

At The Encinitas Project, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to staying active and connected. That’s why we are a proud supporter of the Senior Citizen Activity Assistance program. See more about our support here: https://theencinitasproject.org/current-campaigns/ -scholarship

This scholarship fund provides financial support to eligible Encinitas seniors, allowing them to participate in enriching arts, fitness, and recreational classes at a reduced cost. If you or a neighbor could benefit from this program, we encourage you to apply!

🔗 Apply for Senior Activity Assistance: https://theencinitasproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Senior-Activity-Assistance-Instructions-and-Application-REV-Dec-2025.pdf

04/29/2026

🎬 Movie Night in Glen Park is Saturday May 2nd! 🍿

Looking for the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening with the community? Join your neighbors at the beautiful Glen Park in Cardiff-by-the-Sea this Saturday, May 2nd, for a free showing of the family favorite, Surf’s Up! 🐧🌊

Grab your low-back beach chairs and coziest blankets for a night under the stars!

Here’s the schedule for May 2nd:

✨ 6:30 PM: Pre-show fun! Enjoy movie-inspired crafts, outdoor games, and community vibes.

🌙 At Dusk: The movie begins!

📍 Where: Glen Park (2149 Orinda Dr, Cardiff-by-the-Sea)

🎟 Cost: FREE!

Pro-Tips for Saturday:

Arrive Early: Glen Park is currently getting some great ADA improvements to the parking lot and walkways. Parking may be a bit more limited than usual, so give yourself extra time to find a spot!

Picnics Welcome: Pack a dinner or grab takeout from your favorite local Cardiff spot to enjoy on the grass.

Stay Warm: It can get chilly once the sun goes down, so layer up!

At The Encinitas Project, our mission is to ensure our parks and recreation programs don't just survive, but thrive. Events like these remind us why we love where we live!

See you at the park! 🎥✨

04/27/2026

🌊 Let’s Keep the Wave in Cardiff! 🌊

At The Encinitas Project, we are huge supporters of the City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department. Our mission is to see our local parks and cultural programs thrive—and that includes the incredible public art that makes Cardiff so unique!

We are thrilled to boost the Encinitas Friends of the Arts campaign to keep Deanne Sabeck’s "Luminous Wave" sculpture right where it belongs: at the southeast corner of Liverpool Dr. and Newcastle Ave.

🎨 The Plan: Based on a recent city survey, the community wants this piece to stay forever. By hitting this fundraising goal, the "Luminous Wave" stays on its current pedestal, and the City will install a NEW pedestal nearby to keep the rotating sculpture loan program moving forward. More art for everyone!

💰 The Goal: There is just $10,000 left to raise to make this a permanent Cardiff legacy.

Join us in supporting another local nonprofit and our City's beautiful arts programming. Let’s get this done, Encinitas!

👇 Donate here:
https://www.encinitasarts.org/keep-it-in-cardiff/

04/14/2026

2026 Encinitas Spring Street Fair
Saturday, April 25th from 9 - 5 PM
Sunday, April 26th from 9 - 5 PM

More Info: https://www.encinitas101.com/events/2026-encinitas-spring-street-fair

The Encinitas Spring Street Fair is a celebration that marks the arrival of spring, turning the historic Highway 101 into a bustling promenade of festivities.

Typically spanning several blocks, the fair is a showcase of local businesses, artisans, and musicians.

Hosted by Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor - Freddie’s Place Animal Hospital The Encinitas Spring Street Fair is a celebration that marks the arrival of spring, turning the historic Highway 101 into a bustling promenade of festivities. Typically spanning several blocks, the fair is a showcase of l