In today’s Carlsbad Scoop:
Fall fun with the top local pumpkin patches and Oktoberfest celebrations
Free local workouts with Vuori and lululemon, music events, and farmers markets this weekend
Weather and waves forecast for Carlsbad through Sunday
The Miramar Air Show returns this weekend with the Blue Angels and more (free admission!)
Mickey Moniak: From La Costa Canyon High School to MLB
Let’s get to it.
🗓️ Upcoming Events in (and around) Carlsbad
Thursday 9/25 - Sunday 9/28 Events:
🎃 Pumpkin Patch | Carlsbad Strawberry Company | Daily, 9am–6pm (open all weekend). Kick off fall by picking pumpkins, exploring the corn maze, shopping local vendors, bounceland, and checking out… sheep and goats?? details
🍺 Oktoberfest at Belching Beaver Brewery | Rocky Point Dr | Saturday 9/27, 12pm–4pm. Family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration with great beer, food vendors, live music, games, stein holding contest, yodeling competition, and fun for all ages. Free parking and no ticket needed for entry; $15 for a Beaver Stein + first pour. details
✈️ MCAS Miramar Air Show | MCAS Miramar, San Diego | Friday-Sunday, 9/26-9/28. The largest military air show returns featuring the USN Blue Angels, USMC F-35B Demo, MAGTF Demo, civilian aerobatic teams, and static displays. FREE general admission and parking. Air Show Expo inside F-18 hangar. details
🍺 Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire | Mountain Vista Drive | FREE entry on Sunday, 11am-7pm. Bratwursts, two beer gardens, Bavarian bands, pet parade, and 100+ vendors. details
🧘 Vuori Encinitas x The Inspiration Series Flow Class (FREE) | Vuori Encinitas, 625 South Coast Highway 101 | Friday 9/26, 6:30pm–8:30pm. Enjoy a restorative in-store flow class partnered with YogaSix Solana Beach. All levels welcome. Post-yoga refreshments and private shopping included. RSVP recommended. details
💪 lululemon Carlsbad x VERVE Studios Strength Workout (FREE) | The Forum Lawn, 1915 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad | Sunday 9/28, 9am–10am. Free all-levels outdoor workout with lululemon giveaways. Bring your mat and water; some mats available. Open to all fitness levels. details
🚲 Cyclovia Vista | Downtown Vista | Saturday 9/27, 9am-1pm. FREE family-friendly event where downtown streets are closed to cars, allowing cyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized transportation to explore freely. details
🎷 St. Michael's Jazz Fest | St. Michael's by-the-Sea, Carlsbad Blvd | Saturday 9/27, Times vary. This free community festival features multiple jazz ensembles, educational workshops, and family activities. details
🎶 Courtyard Rhythms Music Series | Downtown Encinitas Lumberyard Courtyard | Fri & Sat 5pm–8pm. Local bands, family friendly, outdoor music & community vibes. details
🎶 Blues at the Brooks | Brooks Theatre, Oceanside | Friday, 6pm. Local legends play blues, rock, and soul—night out with friends! details
🎸 Concert: Band of Horses & Iron & Wine | The Sound, Del Mar | Friday 9/26, 8pm. National indie legends—unique show just down the coast. details
🍊🥑Farmers Markets:🍓🧺
Wednesday: Carlsbad: 2:30pm-7pm | State Steet | details
Thursday: Oceanside: 9am-1pm | Pier View Way | details
Friday: San Marcos: 4pm-8pm | N City Drive | details
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🌤️🌊 Carlsbad Weather and Wave Forecast
Weather 🌤️
Thursday 9/25
75 🌡️ 66 | 🌥️ | 10% | 💨 WNW 6 mph
Friday 9/26
74 🌡️ 65 | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 WNW 5 mph
Saturday 9/27
74 🌡️ 65 | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 NNE 6 mph
Sunday 9/28
75 🌡️ 64 | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 ENE 4 mph
Thursday 9/25
am: 2–3 ft, pm: 2–3 ft
Friday 9/26
am: 2–3 ft, pm: 2–3 ft
Saturday 9/27
am: 2–3 ft, pm: 1.5–2.5 ft
Sunday 9/28
am: 1.5–2.5 ft, pm: 1.5–2.5 ft
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 70ºF
Note: Above forecast is for Tamarack
✈️ Miramar Air Show: America's Largest Military Aviation Event
The legendary MCAS Miramar Air Show returns September 26-28, featuring the precision flight demos of the USN Blue Angels, USMC F-35B Lightning II, and civilian aerobatic teams. This year's show combines thundering jet power with the impressive Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration, showcasing the coordinated might of Marine Corps aviation, artillery, and ground forces. Visitors can explore static displays of military aircraft, vintage warbirds, and an interactive Air Show Expo housed inside an active F-18 hangar.
Free general admission and parking make this premier event accessible to all families, though valid ID is required for entry (18+). Gates open daily with performances running throughout each day, offering multiple opportunities to witness heart-stopping aerobatics and military demonstrations. Early arrival is recommended for prime viewing spots, and visitors should come prepared with sunscreen, chairs, and cameras to capture the action. Food vendors and merchandise will be available on-site, with preferred seating options offering upgraded viewing experiences for those interested. Schedule
🎃 Fall Fun: Pumpkin Patches Around North County
Fall has arrived, and so have the pumpkins—bright, round, and ready to be picked at some fantastic North County spots. Whether it’s your first visit or a yearly tradition, pumpkin patch excursions offer more than just great photo ops. Families and friends can explore sprawling fields, navigate giant corn mazes, enjoy tractor rides, pet farm animals, and savor tasty seasonal treats.
Here are some of the best local pumpkin patch picks this season:
Carlsbad Strawberry Company
1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad
Open daily 9am–6pm, with extended hours until 10pm Fridays and Saturdays in October.
For $15 (free under age 4), you get access to a vibrant pumpkin patch, marigold fields, and extras like tractor rides, a corn maze, and a petting zoo. Plus, the Haunted Corn Maze opens Oct 3 for thrill seekers.
Pumpkin Patch & Polar Palooza
1200 Laurel Tree Ln, Carlsbad
Hours vary: 2-8pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-9pm Fri-Sun
Just $3 for entry, with optional fun zone tickets. Expect giant slides, a petting zoo, wagon hay rides, snacks, and weekend movie nights in the patch.
Mellano Farm Stand Fall Festival
5714 North River Rd, Oceanside
Saturdays & Sundays 10am–4pm through October
Tractor rides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, live music and kids activities make it a festive weekend stop. Parking is $5.
Del Mar Pumpkin Station
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
Sept 26–Oct 26, open daily 10am–7pm Sun-Thurs, and 9am–9pm Fri-Sat
Free admission with free parking, plus rides like a miniature train, giant slides, carousel, Ferris wheel, and other carnival classics.
⚾ Mickey Moniak: From La Costa Canyon to MLB
Former La Costa Canyon standout Mickey Moniak is making headlines with his career-best performance for the Colorado Rockies this season.
Moniak is hitting .270 with 24 home runs and 68 RBIs — all career highs — while showing renewed power and consistency at the plate. His recent stretch includes multiple multi-hit games and a four-game home run streak that reignited Colorado’s offense despite the team’s overall struggles.
Friends and former teammates remember Moniak’s smooth left-handed swing and clutch competitiveness dating back to youth baseball in Encinitas. Now 27, he’s embraced the moment as a late bloomer finally settling into his major league potential.
With salary negotiation coming this offseason, Moniak’s new form and leadership could signal a fresh chapter both on the Rockies roster and for baseball fans watching this hometown pro rise.
Until next time,
Carlsbad Scoop