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Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available Cheers to the season! Learn how to make a wild and whimsical winter wreath at our Solana Beach flower shop! Enjoy fun and comprehensive instruction in Native Poppy's signature wreath style, and take home your wreath to display on your mantle or front door. This class is perfect for all skill-levels, and will prompt you to proudly showcase your hand-crafted wreath for the whole season. Come with friends, or solo and make friends there! Tickets include: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction for how to make a wreath, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, embellishments and botanical ingredients to build a winter wreath - Plus: the wreath you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Have you ever wondered how snowglobes are made? Or the math behind Santa’s journey? If you’re interested in learning the science behind the holidays, join us for the All Girls STEM Holiday Program! Kick off the wintry season with an afternoon full of scientific festivities, like using chromatography to color candy canes and building ornaments using code! As always, we will have cookies, holiday music, prizes, and the most extravagant ugly sweaters. Recommended for girls in Grades 3-8 (approximate ages 8-14). All are welcome. Registration is required here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-stem-party-tickets-1975219061384

Join Vistal at InterContinental San Diego for an elegant Thanksgiving buffet dinner overlooking the San Diego Bay, complete with live music and coastal views. Savor a menu of coastal-inspired cuisine and refined holiday classics, featuring fresh seafood, seasonal salads, and expertly carved turkey with traditional accompaniments. Guests can also enjoy a curated selection of chef-driven entrées, elevated sides, and indulgent desserts to complete the evening. Reservations are available via OpenTable from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., priced at $125 for adults, $75 for children ages 5-12, and complimentary for kids under 4. Tickets include complimentary 3-hour parking. Vistal Bar + Restaurant on Instagram

Learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission! This meeting is conducted online by Zoom. If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com. Audience: This event is recommended for adults. Location: Online

Urban Plates is a fast-casual, chef-driven restaurant, with locations throughout California, it offers family-style catering and ready-to-eat options to make your holiday planning effortless. Pre-order by December 21 for pick-up on December 23 or 24. Family-Style Takeaway: Holiday Strip Loin Roast Family Meal (Serves 6–8 — $239) Includes: - Slow-Roasted Strip Loin Roast (free from added hormones and antibiotics) - Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - Bordelaise Sauce - Creamy Horseradish - Choice of Two Sides: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets, Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, or Garlic Parmesan Roasted Mushrooms - Sliced Artisan Bread Holiday 3-Course Family Meal (To-Go Only, Serves 4) Perfect for smaller gatherings or last-minute celebrations, this hot, ready-to-eat meal is available with your choice of Chicken ($89), Steak ($99), or Salmon ($99). Each entrée comes with: - Starter Salad - Two Family-Style Sides - Four Cookies for Dessert Everything is freshly cooked and packaged hot for immediate enjoyment just unwrap and serve! Desserts: Whole desserts, including Apple Pie and Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake, are available à la carte for pick-up on December 24. Full dessert orders must be placed 24 hours in advance. Place your orders at urbanplates.com/holidays to make this holiday season easier and more delicious. Urban Plates on Facebook / Instagram

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center is inviting the community to come kick off the holiday season and shop local vendors at the Annual Holiday Bazaar. The Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Olivewood Gardens and will feature more than 40 local vendors and Kitchenista entrepreneurs, and food for purchase prepared by our High School Culinary Program Interns. The free community event is an opportunity to discover handmade goods, holiday gifts, and treats. All proceeds will support the growth of locally owned small businesses. A variety of unique, locally made products will be available for purchase, including handmade scented soaps, candles, salsa macha, local honey, sourdough bread, tamales, jewelry, handbags, knitted wear, and much more. Kitchenista entrepreneurs will be selling artisanal breads, handcrafted jewelry, and Mexican artisan goods. A variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals will be available for purchase to support Olivewood’s programs. Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center promotes health equity, food access, and community building. Proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar will help Olivewood continue to provide resources, programming, and nutritious food access to the community it serves. Olivewood collaborates with the community of National City and neighboring areas to increase access to fresh foods and vegetables and green spaces, fostering a healthier and more equitable future for all families. To learn more, visit olivewoodgardens.org ###  About Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center is an 8-acre nonprofit organization in National City, California, dedicated to nourishing communities and cultivating a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy, and intergenerational leadership. Since 2010, Olivewood has provided hands-on garden and nutrition programs that inspire youth and families to make healthy and sustainable choices. Learn more at www.olivewoodgardens.org.   Olivewood Gardens on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a cozy afternoon with PWT, the effortlessly cool basics brand we love. Discover their must-have essentials, perfect for layering and everyday comfort. We’ll be celebrating timeless style, soft textures, and all things cozy. Spend $200 and get a perfect gift. While supplies last. The Ozone on Instagram

Lightscape returns to San Diego Botanic Garden on December 4 for a special 21+ night! Enjoy the acclaimed illuminated trail with new and returning installations, plus seasonal bites and festive drinks—exclusively for adults—while exploring a mile-long wonderland of color and imagination. Purchase your tickets now to reserve your spot! San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Lightscape returns to San Diego Botanic Garden on Nov. 20 for a special 21+ night! Enjoy the acclaimed illuminated trail with new and returning installations, plus seasonal bites and festive drinks—exclusively for adults—while exploring a mile-long wonderland of color and imagination. Purchase your tickets now to reserve your spot! San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Ignite your spacecraft engines! As LEGOLAND® California prepares for its biggest investment yet — the launch of Galacticoaster, the first indoor, space-themed family coaster opening in early 2026 — LEGOLAND is searching for a team of Junior Galaxy Explorers who will be the very first to ride on opening day. California based participants can enter by submitting their best LEGO® spacecraft creations at these in person events: · Saturday, Jan. 24: Children's Creativity Museum – San Francisco · Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31: Kidspace Children’s Museum – Pasadena Can’t attend? A digital submission option is available, with a deadline of Dec 31, 2025. Winners will join the first-ever Junior Galaxy Explorer team, ride Galacticoaster first at LEGOLAND California and (for digital winners) receive travel to the Park. Prizes also include a two-night stay at LEGOLAND Hotel during Galaxy Opening weekend, four annual passes for the winner’s family, themed clothing for on-camera reports, and a one-of-a-kind LEGO build. For full contest details, visit: https://www.legoland.com/california/things-to-do/theme-park/lego-galaxy/junior-galaxy-explorer/ LEGOLAND California Resort on Facebook / Instagram