Unique activities offered in January at Heritage Museum in Encinitas

Saturday & Sunday through January, noon to 4 p.m. San Dieguito Heritage Museum. Free.

Families Make History: In conjunction with the museum’s Jan. 23 Pet Adoption Event, organizers will be making no-sew pet beds and toys for dogs and cats currently housed at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Learn how to make the beds and toys, then head home to make one for your favorite furry friend. 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Info: www.sdheritage.org or contact Cheryl Williams at 760-522-3438 or cherylwsd1@cox.net

Saturday, Jan. 23, 12-3 p.m. San Dieguito Heritage Museum. Free.

‘Happily Ever After’ Dog Adoption and Pet Faire Looking for the perfect pet? The Rancho Coastal Humane Society will be at the Heritage Museum matching shelter dogs with their forever homes. Bring your doggie along to find his/her new best friend. Pet merchandise vendors, samples and giveaways, raffle, food vendors, kids’ no-sew pet bed craft and more. Be sure to tour the museum while you’re here! 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Info: www.sdheritage.org or 760-632-9711.

Thursdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. San Dieguito Heritage Museum. Free.

The Paul Ecke Ranch: 100 Years of Blooming History The current exhibit traces the strong ties of the Ecke Poinsettia Ranch with Encinitas. Curated by Paul Ecke III and the History Department of CSUSM, archival family photographs and artifacts demonstrate how the Ecke family single-handedly turned a lowly hillside shrub into a worldwide symbol of Christmas, making Encinitas “The Flower Capital of the World.” 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Info: www.sdheritage.org or 760-632-9711.