Thursday, Dec. 10 San Diego Botanic Gardens'. Garden of Lights in Encinitas holiday celebration, where more than 90,000 sparkling lights are strung through the gardens, features carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, marshmallow roasting, poinsettia sales, live music, entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus; 5 to 9 p.m. (runs through Dec. 30); 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas; $12, general; $8, seniors, military and students; $4, children ages 3 to 12; extra fee for wagon rides, crafts and photos with Santa; 760-436-3036, ext. 206, or sdbgarden.org.
Carla ; )