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Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures will be host to some holiday fun! Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season near the idyllic mountain town of Julian! Choose from different activity packages that include hayride with caroling, hoedown & jug band show, cider pressing, petting zoo, reptile show, holiday crafts, candle dipping, treasure hunt, archery, hatchet throwing, slingshot range, and more! Visit: https://www.fortcross.com/holiday-hayride Fort Cross Adventure Farm on Instagram and Facebook

The average new car costs $50,000. The average used car is $25,000. Insurance, repairs and maintenance are soaring. But America's car-centric habits also cost us in more subtle ways.

The Neighborhood House in Logan Heights became the heart of the Mexican and Mexican American community in San Diego. Begun in 1914 by a group of wealthy Victorian socially progressive women including Mary and Helen Marston as a settlement house with the explicit goal of “Americanizing” Mexican immigrants, it evolved over time to be a site of community activism and civic participation for the next generation of Mexican American youth walking through its doors. Colloquially known as La Neighbor, the Neighborhood House was the nexus of relations in Logan Heights and offered integral services like health care, food distribution, English-language classes, a community oven, citizenship classes, and enrichment activities. This new exhibition brings together the written history of the house, along with nearly twenty new oral history interviews from former Logan Heights residents and Neighborhood House participants who were impacted by its services. The Neighborhood House Association continues today commemorating its 110th anniversary as a much different organization since its founding. Examining the history of Neighborhood House through the first sixty years shows us the ways in which individuals and governments have responded to pervasive social issues like poverty and lack of access to health care and education. It also shows the ways in which community is built and the next generation is fostered, despite continued vulnerability and the challenges posed by policy and planning decisions outside of local control. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Step into a world of wonder, glamour, and giving this holiday season at "FANTASHE" — San Diego’s most magical fantasy-themed drag brunch! Join our cast of fierce local drag queens as they bring legendary looks and heartwarming energy to the stage — all to spread joy and support families and youth affected by HIV. Toy donations and proceeds will help bring joy and support to kids and their families this holiday season. Bring a new/ unwrapped toy(s) worth $25 or more (or pay $25 cover at the door) to directly support these families. Brunch included, Free On-Site HIV testing, and Bottomless Mimosa for $20 Visit: UCSD’s Mother, Child & Adolescent HIV Program (MCAP) AHF Pharmacy - Hillcrest

For Museum A Month, we visit the San Diego Botanic Garden. At 55 years old, it's still growing and shining bright for the holidays.

KPBS The Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center offers versatile event spaces, conveniently located at the gateway to San Diego State University. The recent renovation and expansion is designed to welcome and engage the community and provides a perfect setting to host meetings, conferences and special events.

An intimate short film festival, listed on IMDb, The San Diego Short Film Festival (SDSFF) celebrates the art of storytelling through short films of various genres, showcasing the work of talented filmmakers from San Diego and around the world. From thought-provoking dramas to captivating animations, the festival presents a rich tapestry of storytelling, offering a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their craft for fellow film enthusiasts. SDSFF consists of four distinct blocks of short films over a 6 hour period. Block I: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “Traingazing” (14:10) directed by Alexia Howard “Sands of time” (3:00) directed by Kevin Wang “Hannah” (15:00) directed by Thomas Mehler “Hang-Ups” (3:43) directed by Jacob Willett “It’s Just Business” (20:28) directed by Alex Bindschadler “Listening In” (9:41) directed by Dan Goldsmith “One Giant Waddle” (7:55) directed by Kevin Jones “The Little Prince” (15:52) directed by Amar Khati Block II: 11:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. “Strolling Down Brighton Pier” (4:58) directed by Kenny McCracken “Rebound” (15:00) directed by Jared Jacobsen “Memoria Obscura” (5:00) directed by David Christopher Nelson, Connor Ryan “The Absurd” (11:08) directed by Gabriela Lopez “Party Demon” (9:52) directed by Preston Tompkins, Zach Reinert “Remote Death” (1:55) directed by Kevin Jones “Wreckless” (10:00) directed by Tim Troy “No Left Turns” (31:36) directed by Douglas Ryan Block III: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. “Keepsake” (17:35) directed by Emily C. Wagner “School Principal” (14:55) directed by Micheal Diyani “Rain, Rain” (8:40) directed by Thomas Pace “Blurrish” (28:00)directed by Felix Nunez “3 To Die” (11:0) directed by Mitch Yapko, Allen Rueckert “Swimming With Giants” (10:00) directed by Sam Pfoser Block IV: 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. “Love Sonnet” (10:25) directed by Tony Tacheny “The Box” (10:38) directed by Angela Andronache “Brother’s Horn” (15:00) directed by Majid Asadi “Pollution Without Borders: The Tijuana River Pollution Crisis” (4:12) directed by Jenna Xu “The Kluane Compositions” (13:00) directed by Matthew Lien, Diyet van Lieshout “Un Homme and a Lady” (10:08) directed by Mitch Yapko “Darcine’s Day” (16:30) directed by Aaron Goffman San Diego Short Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Los Angeles Times calls Impro Theatre “Amazing! One of the funniest evenings in town, the troupe spins an entire play into comedy gold right before your eyes.” Starting with an audience suggestion and creating completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, Impro Theatre a comic laugh out loud evening of theatre. They have performed all over the country. A holiday comedy inspired by the works of Charles Dickens. This is a Winter Holiday show built on vivid narration and rich characters inspired by the books of Charles Dickens, all of it improvised. Comic portraits, cruel melodrama and humane charity of heartbreaking tenderness explode onto the teeming streets of Victorian London. Coincidence, redemption and the spirit of Christmas drive the plot – as one might expect from a holiday show with Dickens in the title. In "Dickens UnScripted," the entire ensemble shares storytelling duties. As in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s classic production of "Nicholas Nickleby," any character can take over the narration at any time. The exciting difference is that no cast member knows in advance who will wind up a street urchin or doting aunt, sailor or jailer, judge or kindly chestnut-seller-who-turns-out-to-be-the-missing-heir-to-a-large-fortune. Inventive, surprising theatre where anything can happen is what does happen in "Dickens UnScripted." It is a show where keen imaginations steeped in Dickens and Christmas work feverishly to create theatre on the spot. The pace is swift, and the performers are pushed to the peak of their abilities as they attempt to juggle character, plot and staging all at once. "Dickens UnScripted" is a holiday treat that is never, ever the same story twice and gives fans of "A Christmas Carol" a whole new way to celebrate the season! Paul Rogan directs Amy Kidd, Gale Brennan, Leanna Dindal, Mike Rock, Paul Rogan, and Ryan Smith. Produced by Mike Rock, Sound by Tyler Weil, and Lights by Liam Sullivan. "Dickens Unscripted" will run December 1 & 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

With options to dine in for a festive dinner or brunch, embrace breathtaking views of Mission Bay while savoring holiday flavors at the Catamaran. For dinner on Christmas Eve, you and your loved ones can celebrate this special holiday with a curated three-course holiday dinner at Oceana Coastal Kitchen with an optional wine pairing to delight the senses. Hosted in our upstairs ballroom with views of Mission Bay, the Christmas Day Brunch features a delicious buffet spread including a seafood cold bar, seasonal favorites, and tempting desserts. Adults can sip on a complimentary glass of sparkling wine while everyone can enjoy the live entertainment. Join us for unforgettable holiday memories! Visit: https://www.catamaranresort.com/event/christmas-dining-mission-bay Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa on Instagram and Facebook

Immigration lawyers who have little experience with habeas corpus petitions are turning to informal networks and a software developer from Chicago to help them with their cases.