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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a delightful cruise on Mission Bay! Step aboard a charming vintage sternwheeler boat for a cozy adventure for the whole family. Kids will be entertained with festive activities like face painting, balloon art, and holiday crafts, while adults can relax and take in the views. When you’re ready for a treat, stop by the cash bar for seasonal favorites including pumpkin pie. This sightseeing cruise is the perfect way to create lasting memories this holiday season! Thursday, November 27, 2025 Details: - Departing Times: 2 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. - Boarding 15 minutes before departing time -$20+ per person Bahia Resort Hotel on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to make cultured milk, cheese and eggnog! The experience includes: Learn: We'll explain fermentation and talk about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history of cultured milk Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo cultured milk and many recipes you can make with it, all of which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria Taste: We'll have a variety of holiday themed bites and beverages (including world-famous cultured eggnog!) made with cultured milk (kefir) Do It Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own bottle of cultured eggnog, ready just in time for the holidays! Includes a take-home milk kefir culture. Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

The artists of Village Arts Center invite you to visit their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park for the holidays. Bring your guests to visit the working art studios and meet artists, see demonstrations, collect one-of-a-kind creations, take a class, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Their 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds host over 200 local juried artists. The Center offers classes, workshops and art camps all year long. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit villageartscenter.org for calendar of events and artist/studio directory. Village Arts and Education Foundation on Facebook

Please join us, for two free talks every Friday. At 1 p.m. "Ernie Pyle: The Soldier’s Friend and Voice" (on Zoom) Steve Key, President, Friends of Ernie Pyle. Ernie Pyle was the preeminent correspondent of World War II who wrote about the war from the perspective of the GI and not the generals. His connection with veterans continues today through his successful advocacy for combat pay which became law in 1944 as the “Ernie Pyle Bill." At 2:30 p.m. "Authenticity vs Authenticity: View From the Native American Perspective" Eli Santana & Duane Minard Defining what is changing in the Ramona Play with the appointing of the first Native American Director. LIFE is free and members support the LIFE Scholarship Fund. Parking permits required, Come early for a good seat. Everyone's welcome.

San Diegans showed up in the thousands as part of nationwide ‘No Kings’’ protests. Then, after initial reports confirmed no closures, a busy stretch of Interstate 5 was closed for roughly 90 minutes on Saturday. Followed by, an economic forecast for the county. Then, we explain why you will see fewer plastic bags at the checkout aisle. Finally, we speak with KPBS’ environment reporter for this week’s Pod Behind the Package.

The Living Coast Discovery Center is a zoo & aquarium in Chula Vista, just 10 minutes south of Downtown San Diego. Get up close with native wildlife like a green sea turtle, burrowing owls, hawks, sharks, rays, and more! The Living Coast has something for every nature enthusiast in the family, like animal encounters, presentations, composting workshops, or guided hikes. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The Living Coast Discovery Center on Facebook / Instagram

Experience Birch Aquarium’s "Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base." This multi-sensory art and science installation reimagines the historic Aquarius Reef Base — the world’s only undersea research habitat — as a meditation space inspired by life beneath the ocean. Step through a portal into the underwater research station and experience life as the aquanauts did. Explore projections filmed at the original platform, wander through simulated underwater spaces and step inside a recreation of aquanauts' living quarters — all accompanied by ambient reef sounds and playful design that invite reflection on our connection to the ocean. Birch Aquarium opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing hours varying by day. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and gentle instruments designed to help you unwind and restore balance. This autumn-inspired sound bath invites you to slow down, release tension, and realign with the peaceful rhythm of the season. What’s Included: Yoga beds, pillows, blankets, bolsters and weighted scented eye masks provided for your comfort Water, tea, Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Meditation Nook — 4710 Ruffner St, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111 A serene evening of sound, stillness, and seasonal renewal. Parking: Free parking is available in the lot in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falling-into-stillness-sound-bath-tickets-1950065240629?aff=oddtdtcreator The Nook on Instagram and Facebook

Guests can take in stunning sunset and skyline views while enjoying the extended happy hour. Offerings include à la carte tacos such as carne asada with onion, cilantro, roasted green salsa and black beans; and blackened grilled fish with mango slaw, avocado crema and black beans, each priced at $5. Drink specials include $2 off all draft beer and wine by the glass, which includes a rotating selection of local taps. Current selections include Swinging Friar, a pale ale from Ballast Point; Liquid Candy, a hazy IPA from Tarantula Hills; and Orange Ave Wit from Coronado Brewing; among others. Bottles of Modelo and Modelo Negra are also available for $5. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails offers panoramic views of the city skyline and features cozy fire pits and intimate seating areas for epic sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. About Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails: Perched at the intersection of San Diego’s most vibrant streets, Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is a breathtaking escape with stunning views of the city skyline and Petco Park. Located on the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo San Diego in the lively Gaslamp Quarter, this desert-inspired oasis entices with cozy seating and inviting fire pits perfect for gatherings. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails serves a menu of Baja cuisine fused with Southern California flavors and global influences, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is open daily at 4 p.m. Reservations and more information are available by calling 619-727-4000 or by visiting the website here. Visit: https://www.borregorooftopsandiego.com/ Borrego Rooftop on Instagram and Facebook

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and gentle instruments designed to help you unwind and restore balance. Let the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and gentle instruments wash over you as you unwind and reconnect with your inner calm. This autumn-inspired sound bath invites you to slow down, release tension, and realign with the peaceful rhythm of the season. What’s Included: Yoga beds, pillows, blankets, bolsters and weighted scented eye masks provided for your comfort Water, tea, Date: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Meditation Nook — 4710 Ruffner St, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111 A serene evening of sound, stillness, and seasonal renewal. Parking: Free parking is available in the lot in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/echoes-of-autumn-sound-bath-tickets-1949944048139?aff=oddtdtcreator The Nook on Instagram and Facebook