Looking for places to donate toys in Carlsbad before the holiday season ends? This roundup shares the local spots still accepting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots and other community drives. From Village favorites to family friendly locations, here is your easy guide to giving back and spreading joy in Carlsbad this week.

Discover Carlsbad local Alice Han, creator of @pickleball_diaries and leader of the longtime “Shady Ladies” pickleball crew. From her favorite courts around Carlsbad to her community volunteering at Agua Hedionda Lagoon and fostering rescue dogs, Alice shares the places, rituals, and local spots that make life in Carlsbad so special. Explore her top seven Carlsbad favorites in this week’s Local’s Eye feature.