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Celebrate the season at the 2nd Annual Family Fall Festival in La Jolla! Families can enjoy pony rides, wagon rides, a petting zoo, carnival games, pumpkin painting, a photo booth, and the always-popular pie walk. Live music from Cuts DJ Academy and delicious food and treats add to the fun. This community celebration is the perfect way for families to spend time together and make lasting memories. Shoreline Community Services: Website / Facebook / Instagram

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About the speaker: Alex Villafuerte (he/him) is the Executive Director of Pacific Arts Movement, home of the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF), now in its 26th year as one of the largest showcases of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America. A Filipino American executive with nearly a decade of nonprofit and community leadership, Alex has advanced cultural equity through film, coalition-building, and advocacy for underrepresented communities. Since becoming Executive Director in 2023, Alex has overseen the organization’s 25th anniversary celebrations, launched new community access programs such as free tickets for high school-aged youth and younger, and deepened partnerships across Southern California’s arts and cultural sectors. Under his leadership, Pac Arts continues to present hundreds of films annually, nurture the next generation of filmmakers through Reel Voices, and bring global stories to local audiences. Beyond Pac Arts, Alex is co-chair and a founding member of the San Diego API Coalition, convening more than 50 AA & NHPI-serving organizations to foster collaboration and capacity-building across the region. His career has included leadership roles with San Diego Pride, the Asian Business Association San Diego, and NQAPIA, where he has championed intersectional communities and amplified underrepresented voices. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Diversionary Theatre and on the Trustee Advisory Council for the San Diego Community College District. Born in Oʻahu and raised in San Diego, Alex is a proud graduate of Morse High School and San Diego State University, where he earned a B.A. in Economics. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Native American Heritage Festival is a free, vibrant community event full of family-friendly entertainment and activities for all ages to enjoy. Music, movement, food, storytelling and art are on full display through a packed lineup of shows, hands-on cultural and art booths, food vendors and more. Hosted by the Native Youth Foundation, the inaugural Native American Heritage Festival is bringing together tribes across Southern California to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day and celebrate Native voices that are bolstering creativity and connection in the community. RUN OF SHOW: 10–10:15 a.m. – Opening prayer with Raymond Belardes III 10:15–10:30 a.m. – Escondido Mayor Dane White 10:30–10:50 a.m. – San Pasqual Bird Singers 10:50–11:10 a.m. – Kumeyaay Boogie 11:10–11:30 a.m. – Campo Bird Singers 11:30–11:50 a.m. – Hip-hop artist: Blue Eagle Music (Viejas) 11:50 a.m.–12 p.m. – Hip Hop Youth 12–12:20 p.m. – Rez Runner 12:20–12:35 p.m. – ITS Dreamcatcher Cheerleaders 12:35–12:50 p.m. – Awards with Mayor Jim Desmond & City of Escondido 12:50–1 p.m. – Laurie Gonzalez Rincon Tribal Council 1–1:15 p.m. – La Jolla Generations 1:15–1:30 p.m. – Bud with Cupa Culture Center 1:30–2 p.m. – STAR Powwow Dancers 2–2:15 p.m. – Siyowin speaking on MMIP 2:15–2:35 p.m. – Kupa Song & Dance 2:35–3:15 p.m. – Wyley & Wynter Clay 3:15–4 p.m. – Tracy Lee Nelson & The Native Blues Band 4–5 p.m. – Native youth fashion show with Native Nexus Future Leaders, House of Birds, Worn and Reborn, Native Fits, Paipa, Tiffany Wolfe & Rebekah Jarvey Native Youth Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

The MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra would like to invite you to join us for an evening with the symphony. We will be presenting a world premiere of Christoph Rayburn's concerto for melodica (the very first concerto written for the instrument) as well as a performance of Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2. We look forward to sharing a wonderful weekend of music with you! Directed by Maestro Branden Muresan. Tickets

Watch the festively decorated local boats as they make their way around the San Diego Bay for the San Diego Parade of Lights Premier Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a delicious holiday buffet dinner with freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts, a fully stocked bar, and DJ entertainment with festive holiday music all while enjoying the sights and lights of the San Diego Bay from your comfortable table on board our dinner cruise! City Cruises on Facebook / Instagram

Explore the many trees from around the world that provide the backdrop to “The Jewel of San Diego.” Many of the tree species along Balboa Park’s main El Prado walkway became so admired they were used to decorate the gardens and streets of San Diego, other coastal areas of Southern California, and beyond. Learn about their features, their history, their success, and how they became emblematic of Southern California. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: Balboa Park Horticultural Tours Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, originally built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, is a colorful complex of 32 single-story cottages. The varied cultures represented are matched by an equally diverse floral landscape from around the world. Discover the rich variety of trees and plants that most visitors miss while enjoying the charming cottages and their host cultures. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Visit: Balboa Park Horticultural Tours Forever Balboa Park on Instagram and Facebook

Plants that live their lives rooted to a single spot must develop a broad range of defenses to survive. These defenses can be toxic to various insects and animals, including humans. Yet these plants have also provided the source for 70% to 80% of health-aiding medicines. This tour will explore the many examples of plants in Balboa Park to treat with caution. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram