Stroll Fairbanks Ranch

10/10/2026

Don’t miss the Annual DreamKeepers Membership
Appreciation Event: “A Morning of Coffee, Food & Friends” will take place on Monday, October 19th from 10:00 am to noon at La Valle Coastal Club (formerly Morgan Run) in Rancho Santa Fe.
A special guest Chef from Paseo RSF will present a creative bistro style cooking demonstration. There will also be exciting shopping with merchandise from favorite vendors featuring jewelry and artful items for the home. And of course, the Famous Opportunity Drawing for fabulous Gift Baskets will conclude the morning of fun. DreamKeepers Project Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Family Recover Center in Oceanside, which assists women in breaking the cycle of substance abuse. The FRC treats the needs of families through residential and outpatient treatment and continuing care. Their goals are to improve the well being of children while promoting family unification, and to
assist families to achieve economic and social self-sufficiency.
All are welcome to attend, please come and bring a friend!
RSVP by Monday, October 12th to:
[email protected] or 858.756.6993 for details.
There is no charge for this event - please consider bringing a donation for the bables and toddlers at FRC or a Target or Walmart gift card in $25 denominations 💛

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

The stories of Fairbanks Ranch start with you.
Behind every issue is a team of neighbors, storytellers, photographers, contributors, and collaborators who love celebrating the people and moments that make this community special.
Have a story, photo, neighborhood event, or creative idea to share? New to Fairbanks Ranch or a local resident business owner who wants to get involved?

Send us a dm or email [email protected] and come Stroll with us!

10/07/2026

Howl-O-Ween harvest Family Festival, at Helen Woodward Animal Center is a community celebration filled with hands-on animal encounters, festive fall crafts, themed games, face painting, trick-or-treat stations, and other sponsored booth activities throughout the Humane Education Campus. Meet animal ambassadors, pick out a mini pumpkin to take home, and enjoy a not-so-spooky day of discovery that’s perfect for preschool through elementary-aged kids. Costumes encouraged—family fun guaranteed!
October, 10, 17, 24 & 31.
Event starts at 9am and ends at 1pm. It is advised to give yourself at least 1-2 hours to enjoy all the activities available. You do the activities in whatever order suits you best!
Go to animalcenter.org to book your time 🎃👻

10/07/2026

Fairbanks Ranch residents: We want to cheer on your kiddo who’s playing football this year!
Please send us a dm or email [email protected] for more info on highlighting them in an upcoming issue.

10/06/2026

Save the Date!
Step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker Suite at The thecountryfriends Holiday Luncheon.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
• 10:00am to 2:00pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Capella Room
Looking forward to an afternoon of elegance, festive charm, and giving back, with exquisite decor, wonderful company, and a memorable celebration in support of The Country Friends.
Chaired by Linda Sansone, Tamara Lafarga-Joseph, MJ Wittman & Sydney Holland.
Ticket sales open soon! Details at
countryfriends.org/events
Helping San Diegans since 1954, one hand at a time.

10/03/2026

Love, seeing two of our favorite longtime residents, Roberto & Brenda Flores, celebrating our Padres!

10/02/2026

Be sure to check out the October issue to meet this month’s Pet of the Month, Mocha.
If you have a Fairbanks Ranch pet we can feature in an upcoming issue, send us a DM or email [email protected]

Thank you to Santaluz Animal Care for sponsoring this page each month.

📷 by Tim Otto Photography

10/01/2026

Well Hello, October!
Here’s to a month filled with good news, happy moments, new opportunities, and plenty of reasons to smile.
October, we’re ready for you 🍁

09/30/2026

We hope you have enjoyed the September issue’s FAMILY SPOTLIGHT highlighting the DeVine family.

If you know a Fairbanks Ranch family we should feature in an upcoming issue, send us a dm or email [email protected]

PHOTOS BY Tim Otto Photography
MAKEUP BY Beauty by Heather Arnold
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