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Get ready for the most festive weekend of the season at the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair, happening Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the beautiful Broadway Pier in Downtown San Diego! This beloved annual holiday event will feature over 130 curated local makers and artisans, live music, festive cocktails, Sipwell wine, Sierra Nevada beer, gourmet food trucks, photo booths, styled lounges, a kids’ craft area, and more. Don’t miss our Make + Take section, where guests can handcraft their own holiday gifts, including beautiful, fresh wreaths and other creative keepsakes — the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday season. The first 100 guests each day will receive a swag bag filled with handmade goods from participating makers. Kids under 10 are free! Come sip cocoa, shop small, and enjoy a weekend of art, makers, and community — plus catch the Parade of Lights on Sunday evening for a magical waterfront view of the boats as they sparkle across the bay. Visit: https://www.makersarcade.com/holiday-fair-2025 Makers Arcade on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready to PARTY with a PURPOSE as Mavericks Beach Club is hosting the 10th Annual San Diego Fire Department Mustache Madness, in support of FirefighterAid for cancer prevention. The fundraising event takes place on Thursday, October 30 from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., and is Stranger Things themed! Join in for a mustache competition, raffles, silent auction, drink specials, and a live concert performance from Hairforce. Halloween costumes are encouraged, and tickets, with 100% of the proceeds donated to support FirefighterAid, can be purchased here - https://maverickssd.ticketsauce.com/e/mustache-madness-10/tickets FirefighterAid on Facebook

Capture the magic of the season at Parkway Plaza with Photos With Santa, happening now through December 24 at Santa’s Set in Center Court. Guests can meet Santa, share their wish lists, and purchase photo packages to commemorate the moment. A $20 deposit is required to reserve your spot, and advance reservations are strongly encouraged.. In addition to regular visits, Parkway Plaza is hosting special themed experiences throughout the season, including a Sensory-Friendly Visit on Sunday, December 14 from 9-10 a.m. for a calm and comforting Santa experience. Enjoy festive coziness during PJ Nights every Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Plus other fun special guest visits and photo opportunities at The Set include Two of Santa’s Reindeer on December 20 from 3-5 p.m., The Grinch on December 22 from 4-7 p.m., and The Grinch and 2 Snowflake Stilt Walkers on December 24 from 3-5 p.m.! Parkway Plaza on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

A statewide program to help Californians with lower incomes buy electric bikes was suddenly scrapped last month, surprising bike advocates and raising questions about a lack of transparency.

Celebrate the season with festive performances from Carlsbad Unified’s talented choirs, jazz ensembles, and student musicians. Enjoy holiday music, hot cocoa, cookies, and a cheerful community atmosphere as the Fountain Parking Lot transforms into a twinkling outdoor venue for the evening. Performance Schedule: 4 p.m. – Abbey Zavala, Soloist 5 p.m. – Carlsbad High School Holiday Jazz Band 5:30 p.m. – Aviara Oaks, Calavera Hills & Valley Middle School Groups 6 p.m. – Carlsbad High School Carolers 6:30 p.m. – Chamber Ensembles from Carlsbad & Sage Creek High Schools 7 p.m. – Carlsbad High School Holiday Jazz Band Come early, explore the Village, and enjoy a festive night of music and holiday cheer.\ Carlsbad Village Association on Facebook / Instagram

"Best in Show" is an expansive collective exhibition featuring over 100 works made by Revision creatives over the course of 2025. Work includes unique pieces of painting, sculpture, textiles, paper craft, and more! A visual poetry performance featuring saxophonist Alan Cohen will accompany the exhibition. A selection of gift products made from original work will also be available for sale in our gift shop. Revision is a progressive art studio and creative workspace to adults with developmental disabilities. Sales directly benefit our non-profit organization and the artists enrolled. Beverages served. Visit: https://www.revisionsandiego.com/events REVISION on Instagram and Facebook

After-School Painting Class // Ages 6-8 This painting class is designed especially for young artists who are ready to explore the colorful world of painting! Each week introduces a new artistic skill—like mixing colors, using different brushstrokes, and creating simple shapes and textures—while encouraging kids to express their own unique ideas. Students will work with acrylic paints on paper and canvas as they create landscapes, animals, abstract art, and more. Throughout the course, artists will: - Discover primary and secondary colors - Practice brush control and basic painting techniques - Learn how to plan and build a picture step-by-step - Explore creative themes that spark storytelling and self-expression - Build confidence as young artists through positive guidance and fun learning environment By the end of six weeks, each artist will have a portfolio of artwork and a stronger understanding of how to use paint as a tool for creativity. This class is perfect for kids who love to make, imagine, and explore, and who are ready to learn something new, or refine existing painting skills. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! Sample Class Format - Week 1: Welcome to Painting! Color Mixing -️ Week 2: Abstract Botanicals - Week 3: Surreal Animals with Salvador Dali -️ Week 4: Still Life Painting - Week 5: Landscapes & Nature Painting - Week 6: Final Masterpiece: Self Portrait & Mini-Gallery ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Cinema Junkie speaks with authors Kim Luperi and Danny Reid about their new book, “Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934," which they say is the perfect gift for any cinephile.

As the sun dips to its lowest point in the sky, the Winter Solstice invites us into the stillness of the shortest day and the magic of the longest night. For thousands of years, cultures around the world have honored this turning point—celebrating the rebirth of the sun, the renewal of spirit, and the promise of returning light. On this powerful evening, we gather in community to reflect, release, and reconnect. Our drumming becomes a heartbeat—echoing the rhythm of the waves, reminding us that everything in nature moves together. Whether you come for spiritual grounding, creative expression, or simply to find joy, this circle welcomes you. This gathering offers a space of sacred ritual and meaningful connection—between you, the community, and the greater rhythms of the Earth. Join us for this luminous celebration on Saturday, December 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, near the facilities building. Enjoy a spacious free parking lot, nearby facilities, and the warmth of community. Bring your drum, your spirit, and something comfortable to sit on. All levels and all traditions are welcome. Come experience the magic of the Solstice by the sea. Free will offerings accepted to benefit the work of ICEJ - the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice. Fire Ritual: - Intention Setting: Write down what you’re ready to release and what you’re ready to invite in. - Sacred Fire: Offer both papers to the fire—one to let go, one to bless your new path. - Release & Manifest: Allow the flames to carry away what no longer serves you and ignite the intentions you’re ready to bring forth. Questions? Contact info@icejsd.org Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice on Instagram

Hawk Watch is an informative educational Biologists Talk and Q&A with falconry or ambassador raptors for you to see up close and personal! The outdoor program lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (restrooms available) and is followed by an option for additional roadside observations of wild raptors and other wildlife including a Bald Eagle nest where you'll drive your own car less than 2 miles on paved roads and come and go at your leisure. Biologists and local expert volunteer observers will help you spot and identify birds and show them to you through our high-powered professional telescopes. In the event of rain, we will still have the educational program inside the Art Barn Gift Shop, but the usual falconry flight displays will not occur in the barn. There is no hiking portion of Hawk Watch, but we recommend wearing sturdy shoes for uneven terrain and going on your own to the nearby Ramona Grassland Preserve hiking trail after the program. Hawk Watch is wheelchair accessible, and we recommend using one if walking on uneven terrain could be a safety hazard for you. We hope you can make it! Wildlife Research Institute on Facebook / Instagram