Fall flavors, fun, and finds – your guide for the season at Del Mar Highlands Town Center September through November specials, must-attend dinners & family events 

While the leaves might not be falling, the new season is in the air in Del Mar. Customers are back to their routines with school back in session and it’s time to get tasks checked off the to-do list.

With the taste of pumpkin across lattes, ice cream, and made-from-scratch cookies, Del Mar Highlands Town Center has everything sweet to get you into the season. We’ve rounded up some of the coziest ideas that bring flavor, fun, and value. 

For your fall calendar:

9/10: Geppetto’s Toys – Mark your calendars for a special appearance and booking signing by children’s book author, Kobi Yamada on Saturday, September 10th from 11am to 12pm. He will be signing his inspiring book, “Maybe”. Kobi Yamada is a New York Times best-selling author and creator of many inspiring gift books as well as the president of Compendium, a company turning everyday items into extraordinary gifts. 

Celebrate Fall Birthdays at CeramiCafe – For all your kiddos with birthdays in September, October, or November, celebrate with a cupcake party at CeramiCafe. An easy to plan party package where customers will get 1.5 hours of fun, cupcakes, and punch. Invitations, clean-up, and a staff member are all included. Choose between a “Ceramic Paint n’ Fire” party or a “Glitter n’ Go” party for a group of six or more. Click here to view more information and call (858) 259–9958 to reserve your party today. Insider tip: book early! 

September back-to-routine time is perfect for the kids (or adults) to get out there and dance at The Dance Academy Del Mar! The Dance Academy Del Mar is now enrolling for the new dance year and offers all styles of dance, for all ages and levels. From ballet, jazz or hip-hop, you’ll get to dance the season away! Call (858) 925-7445 for more information or register online here for the 2022/2023 dance year. 

Fall Flavors at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream – Get a taste of the new season with Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream. Indulge in their new fall flavor Pumpkin Ripple, a pumpkin ice cream with marshmallow ripples, or gather around the campfire with their flavor of the month, S’mores, a graham cracker ice cream with marshmallow ripple, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. Click here to view the full Del Mar menu.

9/13: “Save the Date” for Chef Ethan of Glass Box’s extraordinary dinner event with Domenica Fiore. The handcrafted menu perfectly pairs flavorful Asian coastal cuisine with the award-winning olive oils from Domenica Fiore. Guests will be guided through Chef Ethan’s 5-course-prix-fixe menu, exclusively prepared for this special dinner event. You’ll taste everything from Hamachi (Japanese Yellowtail) Crudo to Grilled Prawns served beside Australian Wagyu Steak. Each dish will be served with its own Domenica Fiore olive oil cocktail pairing, ensuring an unparalleled dining experience. Click here to learn more, view the full menu, and reserve your spot for this event.

9/1 – 9/30 Deal: Restore Hyper Wellness – Experience the ultimate skin refresh after the summer months with a Circadia Oxygen Facials. This luxurious 3-step facial will leave your skin deeply cleansed and nourished and can help eliminate acne-causing bacteria, reverse the signs of aging, and reduce the signs of rosacea and spider veins. Buy a 5-pack of Circadia Oxygen Facials and get 1 free through September. Call (619) 821-6887 or click here to book your appointment.

Halloween Treats at Ralphs Fresh Fare – From quick and easy Halloween meals to spooky decorations, pumpkins, and more, Ralphs Fresh Fare has all your necessities for Halloween. With an assortment of candy favorites from chocolates, gummy candies, and hard candies, your home will be the talk of the town during this year’s trick-or-treating haul.

10/12: “Save the Date” for Chef Ethan of Glass Box’s extraordinary dinner event with Justin Wine. Experience a night of fine dining with a 6-course-prix-fixe menu paired with Justin Wines, world-class wines from the heart of California. Joseph Spellman, Master Sommelier of Justin Vineyards and Winery will be present. Tickets to the event will be sold beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2022. This event will feature all Justin Wines: Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Justification, Isosceles, Isosceles Reserve, and Focus Syrah. Bottles will also be available for purchase at the event on a limited basis. Keep your eye out for more details on this event here. 

Enjoy a PSL at Starbucks. It’s pumpkin spice season, so you’ll inevitably need to stop by your local Starbucks at least once this season for a Pumpkin Spice Latte (“PSL”). Head to the Del Mar Highlands Starbucks to get your PSL fix this season before you continue your other errands around the center. 

9/1 – 9/30 Deal: The Shade Store offering 15% off all products through September – Get the finest custom shades, blinds, and drapery for your windows. All products are handcrafted in the USA and shipped free within 10 days or less. Visit this showroom at Del Mar Highlands Town Center to view a collection of 1,300+ material swatchesm fully interactive product displays and a team of expert design consultants who can help you through every step of the design process. Call (858) 345-2120 or click here to book your showroom appointment. 

Batch & Box Flavors of the Month – Meet the Strawberry Cheesecake, a sandwich with a graham cracker base cookie, a strawberry white chocolate top cookie, and fresh sliced strawberries and cream cheese frosting in the middle and welcome back The PB Mama, a fudgy triple peanut butter cookie using chunky peanut butter and peanut butter chips.

New Patient Special at Bespoke Dentistry – Revive your radiant smile with the Bespoke Whitening Lounge, a remarkably comfortable and convenient space that provides professional whitening, cleaning treatments, and aesthetic product application for their loyal customers who are seeking extraordinary smiles through efficient and effective treatment. The lounge also specializes in hosting parties prior to weddings, birthdays, graduations, events, and special outings for groups of all sizes. New patients can take advantage of a complimentary professional whitening, a $400 value, with a $199 purchase of a luxury Hygiene treatment, which is covered by most PPO plans. For more information on the Bespoke Whitening Lounge, click here. Call (858) 500-1811 or click here to book your appointment