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Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to honor and remember those we have lost, and welcome them back to visit the land of the living. San Diego will hold several events and festivities to commemorate the tradition, and KPBS found a list of places you can attend and enjoy.

The nonprofit Photographer’s Eye Collective in Escondido will host an auction of fine art photographs donated by artists from around the country for its annual fundraiser. On-line bidding opens on Nov. 24 at 4 p.m., and a live auction featuring a gala reception will take place on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m., at The Photographer's Eye Gallery. Bidding will close on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Twenty-seven images are up for auction, and they can be seen on The Photographer’s Eye website. Information on each work and artist is viewable by clicking on the thumbnail for each image. Artists who have donated works for the fundraiser include Pulitzer Prize winner Don Bartletti; New Mexico artists Susan Ressler and Karen Hymer; San Diego underwater photographers Marie Tartar and Steve Eilenberg, and many more whose works have appeared at the gallery. Also donating works are artists Amy Caterina, Jacqueline Ramirez, Jodie Hulden, Judith Preston, Louise Russell, Melinda Finn, Suda House, Diana Bloomfield, Mitch Eckert, Dave Marsh, Brandy J Sebastian, Marek Matusz, Will Gibson, Lisa Brussell, Sandra Klein, Jacqueline Ramirez, Tom Vancisin, Jerry Takigawa, Robin North, Robert Younger, Grant Brittain, and The Photographer’s Eye director, Donna Cosentino. The gala reception will feature wines from Escondido’s Orfila Winery and appetizers by Red Tail Catering. There is no charge to attend the event. Free parking is available in front of and behind the gallery. Proceeds from the auction will help support the nonprofit gallery’s mission to foster the education and appreciation of photography. The seven-year-old Photographer’s Eye Gallery is a 501(c)(3); donations are tax deductible. Photographer’s Eye Collective 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

Experience a journey of solo flute pieces spanning different cultures and times with musician Pam Vliek Martchev. She will be featuring the flute, alto flute, and piccolo, as well as composers like Marin-Marais, Bozza, Karg-Elert, and more. Pam Vliek Martchev served as principal flute with the Boulder Philharmonic in Colorado for 10 seasons, and has been a guest principal flutist of the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Santa Barbara Symphony, Reno Chamber Orchestra, California Chamber Orchestra, and Long Beach Opera. She has been featured on many chamber music series such as La Jolla Summerfest, Art of Elan, Jacaranda, Chamber Music Unbound in Mammoth, Blanco Performing Arts in Texas, the Tannahill Arts Festival in Scotland, Le Salon de Musique, Bruman at UCLA, Dilijan, and LACMA Sundays Live. She is currently a member of the woodwind quintet Presidio Winds. You may have heard her on movie soundtracks, CD recordings, television specials, and in the San Diego pit for broadway shows such as King and I, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and My Fair Lady. A native of Long Island, NY, she began attending the Manhattan School of Music pre-college program at age 12, and continued another four years for her Bachelor of Music - her primary teachers were Harold Jones and Linda Chesis. During her student years, she won prizes in many competitions, was a soloist with the Long Island and Massapequa Philharmonic, and was featured on WQXR’s Young Artist Showcase. She has been a guest teacher at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC); University of Oregon, Eugene; University of Nevada, Reno; and Manhattan School of Music. Her students have auditioned successfully for conservatory degrees across the country, top prizes in national competitions including the NFA High School Soloist, the National Youth Orchestra, and CA All-Southern and All-State ensembles. She is a Haynes Artist, and is the flute professor at San Diego State University, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, the University of San Diego, and San Diego Summer Music Institute (SDSMI) Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The award-winning research used some of the world's largest supercomputers in a "digital twin" model to simulate the seismically active Cascadia subduction zone of the Pacific Northwest in such a complex manner, it reduces the time needed to calculate the variables from roughly 50 years to less than a second.

Join us for Somerset Winery’s 7th Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party. Guests will be greeted with sparkling wine upon arrival, followed by a special holiday performance from our very own Claire and Holly. Enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Southfork BBQ Catering, featuring Certified Black Angus Tri-Tip. Dance the night away to live music from the Rayford Brothers. The celebration will also include interactive games, exciting raffles, and an ugly sweater contest. The grand prize is a two-night stay in our 8-bedroom Estate Home. We look forward to making this holiday gathering a memorable one with you. Somerset Vineyard and Winery on Facebook / Instagram

The La Jolla Village Merchants Association (LJVMA) invites the community to kick off the holiday season with the Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the start of the most wonderful time of the year with festive treats, live music, and exclusive in-store specials throughout La Jolla Village's charming shopping district. Key events include: Live music and holiday entertainment In-store specials and demonstrations Delicious treats and refreshments Children's activities and crafts Prize drawings throughout the Village Visit: https://lajollabythesea.com/girard-silverado-holiday-open-house-set-for-november-20-3-2/ La Jolla Village Merchants Association on Instagram and Facebook

Mission Valley invites the community to experience “Something Wicked” – a family-friendly celebration of the highly anticipated premiere of “Wicked: For Good!” taking place Friday, November 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the AMC Court. Guests can enjoy photo moments with Elphaba and Glinda and a live performance by Trinity Theatre Company, then stop by the Trinity Theatre booth to meet the talented cast and learn about upcoming shows. Music by DJ Sass and whimsical entertainment from the Bubble Pirate will keep the fun going throughout the event. The first 100 guests can create free pink and green slime at Slime Kitchen, with additional themed slime available for purchase. Visitors can stop by the Princess Project booth to support local teens through dress donations and volunteer opportunities, helping provide prom dresses and accessories to those who might not otherwise have them. They can also try their luck at the Plinko board for a chance to win “Wicked”-themed prizes from retailers. It’s a magical evening of creativity, music and community connection. As part of the celebration, Mission Valley encourages guests to share the warmth by donating new or gently worn coats to the ongoing One Warm Coat drive, benefiting local families in need this season. The Something Wicked event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.

The Barrio Logan art and community space celebrates three years as a museum and 10 years as an organization. With the loss of EPA funding to vital programs, leaders remain hopeful.

Festive Flow with Santa is a cozy, family-friendly holiday event at Local Roots in Vista. What’s happening: - All-levels yoga flow (no experience needed!) - Free photos with Santa (skip the mall lines) - Kid-friendly activities - Pizza & kombucha available for purchase - Raffle with fun local prizes Tristen Campanella: Website / Instagram / Facebook