In today’s Carlsbad Scoop:
A full North County weekend lineup with wellness events, live music, book swaps, skate clinics, pickleball fundraisers, anime fest, and adventure films from Carlsbad to Vista and Encinitas.
Local sports buzz as Drew Brees and Carlsbad-based Vuori founder Joe Kudla submit a bid to buy the Padres.
What to know about San Diego County’s upcoming property tax auction, with 600+ properties heading online in March and key deadlines approaching.
Let’s get to it.
🗓️ Upcoming Events in (and around) Carlsbad
Thursday 3/5:
🌅 Early Season Sunset Meditation & Sound Healing | The Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad | Thu, Mar 5, 11am
Enjoy The Flower Fields before peak bloom and crowds with a guided breathwork and meditation session followed by crystal bowl sound healing. Your $60 ticket includes garden entry, and you are welcome to wander the fields afterward. Dress in layers and bring a mat and towel. details🎸 Blues-A-Palooza Open Jam | Amplified Studios, 2796 Loker Ave W Suite 102, Carlsbad | Thu, Mar 5, 7–9pm
Jam at this all-ages blues night, whether you are playing or just soaking in the sound. Guitars, bass, keys, and drums are provided. Free to attend. details❤️ Free Lp(a) Health Screening | Blue Night Banquet Hall, 130 E Lincoln Ave, Escondido | Thu–Sat, Mar 5–7, 7:30am–4:30pm
Care Access is offering free Lp(a) blood tests to help assess heart attack risk, since elevated levels are not included in standard cholesterol panels. Insurance is not required but appointments are encouraged to avoid wait times. details
Friday 3/6:
🧘♀️ International Women’s Day at Kind Health Group | Kind Health Group, 351 Santa Fe Dr Suite 220, Encinitas | Fri, Mar 6, 10am
A feel-good morning celebrating women with wellness experiences, local female-founded pop-ups, demos (Emsella, Emsculpt NEO, Exomind), an Ourself Skincare Lip Lab, tastings, light bites, sips, and a raffle. Free but space is limited. details🛍️ Machine Print Shop x WELD Mfg. Popup | 2820 La Mirada Dr, Vista | Fri, Mar 6, 1–2:30pm
Swing by Machine Print Shop to check out WELD’s newest surf-to-street collection (caps, socks, hoodies, and more) and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the space. First 10 attendees score free WELD hats. details🎬 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour | La Paloma Theatre, 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas | Fri & Sat at 7pm
The legendary Banff Mountain Film Festival returns with a fresh lineup of awe-inspiring adventure films, from remote landscapes to high-adrenaline mountain sports. A perfect excuse for a cozy night at La Paloma. Tickets are around $30. details🛹 International Women’s Day Skate Rising | LVL Up, 1410 Vantage Court, Vista | Sat, Mar 7, 10am–12pm & Sun, Mar 8, 10am–12pm
A free, empowering skate event for girls ages 4-12 featuring learn-to-skate clinics for all ability levels at the private Olympic training facility LVL Up. Free, but registration is required by 8pm on March 6. details🎶 First Friday Reggae Night with Jah Ollin | 2906 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad | Fri, Mar 6, 6–10pm
Witch Creek Winery’s monthly reggae night is back with Jah Ollin plus DJ Richie starting at 6:30pm. A relaxed way to kick off the weekend with live music right in the Village. details
Saturday 3/7:
🧘 Free Community Acupuncture with Everwell | 646 Valley Ave Suite C1, Solana Beach | Sat, Mar 7, 8am–12pm
Experience group-style acupuncture in a welcoming setting focused on stress relief, better sleep, pain support, and overall balance. Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed. details📚 Book Swap @ Mother Earth Brewing | Mother Earth Brew Co., 2055 Thibodo Rd Suite E, Vista | Sat, Mar 7, 1–3pm
Bring at least one book, lay it out on the swap tables, then browse and take home up to four new-to-you reads. It’s a low-key way to meet fellow book lovers and support the venue. $5 RSVP required, all ages, and leftover books get recirculated and donated. details🏓 Team Cure-ageous Pickleball Fundraiser | Rancho Arbolitos Swim Club, 14343 Silverset St, Poway | Sat, Mar 7, 10:30am–1:30pm
Grab a partner and rally for blood cancer research at this community pickleball tournament supporting Blood Cancer United. Tickets are $25 per person ($20 for ages 18 and under), with themed outfits encouraged and a fun, community-forward vibe. Bring a partner, paddles, and a team name. details🧸 SoCal Kpop Anime Fest | Downtown Vista, AVO Playhouse | Sat, Mar 7, 3–8pm
Downtown Vista turns into a pop culture hub with cosplay, anime and K-pop vendors, live performances, music, and giveaways. Expect a cosplay contest and “Kpop Demon Hunter” activities, plus plenty of chances to meet fellow fans. details🐟 San Diego Koi Show | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Sat, Mar 7, 9am–4pm
A colorful, family-friendly day centered on koi culture, with a judged koi competition, pond-keeping and koi health talks, kid activities (including voting and coloring), and a vendor marketplace for supplies and gifts. details🎮 Halo Lan Party @ Pizza Port | Pizza Port Tasting Room, 155 Mata Way Ste 104, San Marcos | Sat, Mar 7, 4–9pm
A nostalgia-packed gaming night featuring classic Halo in competitive tournament play. Open play runs 4-6:30pm, competition kicks off at 6:30pm, and pizza and craft beer are available for purchase all night. Tickets $10 presale, $15 at the door. details
Sunday 3/8:
🎭 Cinderella | MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Dr Building 2000, Oceanside | Sat, Mar 7, 7:30pm & Sun, Mar 8, 2–4pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Edition) brings a fresh, funny twist to the classic fairytale. Expect charming princes, a spirited fairy godmother, and plenty of sparkle. Tickets $19-$24 (note: children under 5 are not admitted). details🍓 Carmel Valley Farmers Market | Torrey Pines High School Parking Lot, 3710 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego | Sun, Mar 8, 10:30am–1:30pm
The Carmel Valley Farmers Market is officially back and kicking things off with a celebratory Sunday lineup of fresh local produce, lunch bites, and community shopping. Free to attend and returning every Sunday. details
🍊🥑Farmers Markets:🍓🧺
Wednesday: Carlsbad: 2:30pm-7pm | State Street | 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 3/5
65 🌡️ 50 | ☀️
Friday 3/6
67 🌡️ 52 | ☀️
Saturday 3/7
73 🌡️ 53 | ☀️
Sunday 3/8
67 🌡️ 55 | ☀️
⚾ Drew Brees and Vuori Founder Bid to Buy the Padres
Big names with local ties are making a move on the Padres. Former Chargers quarterback Drew Brees has teamed up with Vuori founder Joe Kudla to submit a bid to purchase the team. The Padres were put up for sale in late 2025, two years after the passing of former chairman Peter Seidler. The franchise is widely expected to sell for somewhere between $2 billion and $3 billion. Brees and Kudla are one of five groups in the mix, alongside notable contenders including Warriors owner Joe Lacob.
The potential ownership pairing feels especially local. Brees began his NFL career in San Diego, and Kudla, a USD alum, built Vuori into a global brand headquartered in Carlsbad. And honestly, if Vuori ends up designing the jerseys, we might at least be the most comfortable team in baseball, which can only improve our odds of finally winning the World Series.
🏠 600+ Properties Are Heading to San Diego Tax Auction
If you have ever been curious about how county tax auctions work, here is your chance to see it up close. San Diego County has opened registration for its annual online property tax auction, with 600+ properties set to go up for bid March 13 through 18. The properties have been in tax default for at least five years and include various improved parcels, unimproved lots, and timeshares.
Interested bidders must register online by March 3 and submit a refundable $1,000 deposit plus a $35 processing fee. All sales are final, and the county strongly encourages buyers to research the process carefully. Property owners still have until 5pm on March 12 to pay overdue taxes and avoid going to auction. If you want to learn more, check out the list of properties heading for auction.
Until next time,
Carlsbad Scoop