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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

Spine-tingling dance tunes from many different genres/eras, plus dance games, treats, and prizes! Costumes encouraged. $5 entry; cash only, please. FREE entry for First-timers, Students and Military. Waltz & Such on Facebook

Step behind the Library curtains and enter a world of holiday cheer with a Wicked twist. Now through November 30, Draft Republic at North City, San Marcos has been transformed into a limited-time speakeasy inspired by the magic of the Emerald City. Savor enchanting bites and beverages that blend festive flavors with a touch of mischief. Guests can sip cocktails that draw from the world of Oz, from the glowing green Sorcery Sling to the vibrant Popular Pink Punch, along with favorites such as the OZ Dust Margarita and the OZmopolitan. Spirit free picks include the Swankified Mocktail and Galinda’s Juice. To complement the drinks, the kitchen will be serving up themed bites such as Wicked Wings, Popular Pink Pasta, The Salad of Oz, and the Bad Witch Smash Burger. Younger guests can also enjoy Draft Republic’s full kids menu. The pop up is open Monday through Friday 4 p.m. until close and Saturdays and Sundays it is open 11:30 a.m. through close. It will be closed on Saturday, November 22 for a private event. Admission is first come, first served and space is limited. For details, visit www.draftrepublicsanmarcos.com/happenings/ and explore what’s new at www.northcity.com. Draft Republic on Facebook / Instagram

Annual kickoff event for skiers and snowboarders, featuring deals on new equipment with experts onsite to help with fit and selection. Free and discounted lift tickets to multiple resorts with paid admission. Kids 13 and under get in free. Visit: snowjamshow.com/expo/san-diego/ SnowJam Ski & Snowboard Expo on Facebook / Instagram

Candidate Laura Fernández won a resounding victory, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics started by her predecessor.

A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

Family Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. Family tour themes change monthly, and each family tour is followed by a hands-on art-making activity. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. RSVP requested. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will feature choir repertoire as well as performances by selected soloists. Many songs will be selected from the Great American Songbook and performed either a cappella or with our student rhythm section. Directed by Matt Falker.

Celebrate the season by the water as Hilton San Diego Bayfront transforms into a coastal winter escape filled with sparkling lights, waterfront cheer, and festive moments for all ages. From November 14 through December 8, Father Joe’s Villages hosts its 2nd Annual Holiday Villages at the Bayfront: A Cause to Celebrate, showcasing beautifully decorated Christmas trees and sharing the organization’s impact across San Diego. Throughout December, guests and locals can enjoy a lineup of signature holiday happenings, including pictures with Santa (Saturday, December 6, 4-7 p.m.) and storytime with Mrs. Claus (Saturday, December 6, 6-7 p.m.), live carolers fill the air with classic holiday tunes from 4-6 p.m. Guests can also enjoy breakfast with Santa (Sunday, December 7, 9-11 a.m.) at Hudson & Nash, where families can share a meal (and a wish) with Santa himself. On display daily, a life-sized gingerbread house will be decked out in a San Diego-style theme. During the visit, children can craft a letter to Santa from November 29 to December 25 and leave it in the magic mailbox, which delivers it directly to the North Pole. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Instagram

Welcome to Le Salon de Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet with Champagne catered by The French Gourmet. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. It takes place in San Diego, at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Concert 4: Sunday January 11, 2026, At 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist ADAM GILBERT - F. LISZT: SONGS FOR SOPRANO & PIANO - FANNY MENDELSSOHN: STRING QUARTET IN E FLAT MAJOR - F. HILLER: PIANO QUINTET IN G MAJOR OP 156 "US PREMIERE" Performed by: ANNA SCHUBERT, Soprano MARTIN CHALIFOUR, Violin DUNCAN MC DOUGALL, Violin YU-TING HSU, Viola SHENGYU MENG, Cello SAMUEL GLICKLICH, Piano Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257 Le Salon de Musiques on Facebook