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Are you ready for an NYE alternative that actually leaves you feeling refreshed? Secure a substantive start to 2026 with this soul-nourishing event. This celebration trades the traditional noise for deep presence and genuine connection. Your Mindful Journey Includes: 1. Decompress with a restorative 45-minute Sound Bath to release the past year's tension. 2. Define your purpose in a guided reflection and intention-setting 3. Create a bespoke Aromatherapy Blend to anchor your intention and carry your purpose into the new year. 4. Celebrate with a Mocktail of your own creation and a festive toast at 9 p.m. PST, honoring the new year on East Coast time. Perfect for those seeking clarity, meaning, and a quiet, fulfilling start to 2026. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-mindful-nye-celebration-tickets-1975646594146?aff=oddtdtcreator The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Immerse yourself in the centuries-old craft of block printing, guided by Oceanside-based artist and graphic designer Nina Lubarksy. Encouraging a love for imperfections, students will receive all required materials to craft their own personalized Tote Bag or Notecard Set, complemented by light refreshments and mimosas. Visit: https://balboapark.org/event/art-design-workshop-block-printing/

Join The San Diego River Park Foundation for a festive nature-themed holiday celebration at Grant Park! If you have been wanting to check out this exciting new nature education center and eco-park, this is your chance while enjoying good cheer with neighbors and fellow nature-lovers! RSVP HERE: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1164531 Questions: email jake@sandiegoriver.org Festivities Include: - Holiday music and good cheer - Cookies and cider - Solar-cooked food bites (weather depending) and solar cooking demonstration - Wreath making ($25 suggested donation) - Coastal native wildflower seed planting - SD River themed art for sale with unique holiday gifts - Rollin' with the River San Diego River Trail tour (please sign up for the tour) - Fun educational booths and presentations - Project Wildlife animal ambassadors No Sock Drive: we welcome donations of items to be put in a care packages that we hand out to people experiencing homelessness in the riverbed. Thanks to generous donors we have enough socks, but appreciate donations of the following items: - Wet Wipes - travel packs of 20, biodegradable preferred - Toothbrushes and toothpaste - 1-gallon re-sealable bags (for the care packages) - Rain ponchos (individually wrapped) - Individually wrapped protein or food bars - soft are preferred (we'd like to include 6 in each package) - Warm hats or caps Location: Grant Park Parking: Enter the Park and park in open spots available. To reduce emissions, consider carpooling or taking public transportation (closest trolley stop is Rio Vista San Diego Trolley Stop, which is a 8 minute walk away.) San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Learn about the exciting world of writing grants from an experienced professional! In this class, you will learn how to write a competitive grant proposal to support a non-profit of your choosing. Students will learn the golden rules of grant writing; common mistakes made by inexperienced grant writers; key components of grant proposals (goals, objectives, evaluation, sustainability, etc.); and how to identify and develop a relationship with grant funders. Finally, students will have the opportunity to review and vet a live grant proposal. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Learn about the technical aspects of live theater with Nate Cargill, Associate Technical Director at OTC and Technical Director at Oceanside High School. Students will learn essential skills in lighting, sound, and other technical areas of theater production. They’ll also have the opportunity to work behind the scenes during the performances of "Once Upon A Mattress" November 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23. Space is limited - register today! The workshop will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., between Oct. 27 and Nov. 13. Oceanside Theatre Company: Website / Facebook / Instagram

The 18th annual San Diego Pottery Tour celebrates the ceramic arts with 17 free open pottery studios and over 50 ceramists, potters, and clay sculptors. Follow us on Instagram @sdpotterytour and Facebook: San Diego Pottery Tour

Join Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande for an unforgettable program where every note and dance step embodies the rich cultural tapestry of Christmas in Mexico! ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Co-presented in the San Diego region by mika Castañeda and Cat Gunn's curatorial project Harvest & Gather, Other Places Art Fair (OPaf) pushes back against the "white cube gallery" model to make art accessible to artists themselves.

Air-Dry Clay Handbuilding Workshop with Ellie Fonseca Find your flow through touch and texture in this calming, hands-on workshop. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity. Materials provided. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/calm-creativity-with-clay-air-dry-clay-handbuilding-with-ellie-fonseca-5/ California Center of the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Newly merged, the Women’s Museum of California and the San Diego History Center share the stories of San Diego women.