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Oceanside kicks off the Holiday Season with a splash! The annual Tree Lighting event is once again taking place in conjunction with the Holiday Sunset Market. Music and festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Enjoy beautiful decorations, live music, family-friendly entertainment and games, amusement rides, zip lines, bounce houses and more. There will be free cookies and milk for children and free holiday arts and crafts projects. At 6 p.m. a special guest will arrive on a vintage Oceanside fire truck, and will assist city officials in the tree lighting count down! Santa will stay for photos after the tree lighting, so please bring your camera to snap your family photos. Come and enjoy this family tradition! Afterwards, shop local and enjoy the Sunset Market for your gift-giving needs. Free parking is available in the Civic Center parking structure and at the Oceanside Transit Center. Visit: https://visitoceanside.org/events/holiday-tree-lighting/ Visit Oceanside on Instagram and Facebook

Back for its 9th year, Sips & Sweets with Santa is the ultimate kickoff to the holiday season — and trust us, it’s as magical as it is merry! Come sip, snack, and sleigh the day away with festive fun for the whole fam! Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy for our Anvil of Hope Toy Drive — you’ll get 5 extra raffle tickets for every toy donated! Help us spread joy to local families in need. New This Year: The "Snow Much Fun" Zone — a large, magical winter playland and photo op where kiddos can toss soft snowballs, make snow angels, and build fluffy snow castles in a snowy scene that feels straight out of the North Pole. Complete with thousands of shimmering snowflakes falling from the sky, it’s the perfect spot for frosty fun and holiday photos! Included with VIP Tickets Available as an add-on for GA Tickets for $10 per family The best part? We’re using snow from @snowwonder — made from safe, non-toxic materials that are totally dry and mess-free, so kids can play without the chill (or soggy mittens!). No wet clothes. No cold fingers. Just pure, frosty fun for the whole fam! Visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sandiegomoms/1738791?fbclid=IwY2xjawNSGIZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExQlRvWkNtRzF4aHJhQmFTAR5lOz97Ili8TTMyAncBqNNWDZ_UWR_wKV8PvPte0xm69b414kmgvKxilZHuEA_aem_1sGNz65gVZynwpNYKU2aRw

On the day after Thanksgiving, County Parks encourages San Diegans to swap shopping plans for outdoor experiences. Enjoy free outdoor activities across the region with your family and friends, on a holiday we’ve coined Green Friday! Activities are open to residents and visitors of all ages, interest and abilities, and there is no cost to attend. On Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 - Green Friday - all of our $5 day-use parking fees (where they are charged) are waived! Visit: https://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/participate/GreenFriday.html San Diego County Parks on Facebook / Instagram

Jonathan Haidt's 2024 book made the case that screen time had "rewired" kids' brains. The Amazing Generation is a collab with science journalist Catherine Price and graphic novelist Cynthia Yuan Cheng.

OTC at the Brooks presents two special screenings of "A Christmas Story" on Tuesday, December 23rd at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages. Movie Description: Poor Ralphie spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of the perfect Christmas gift. With his cranky dad and doting mother, Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. Rated PG. Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Winter_Wonders_Holiday_Film_Fest/178215 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for one of our favorite annual traditions—the Luminaria and Winter Walkabout, when our neighborhood officially lights up for the season! Stroll the streets as twinkling lights and holiday cheer transform our community into a festive wonderland. Local shops and restaurants will stay open late, offering specials, treats, and warm drinks to keep you cozy as you explore. Music, smiling faces, and the glow of holiday lights make this a magical night for families, friends, and neighbors alike. Come experience the spirit of the season—South Park style: bright, joyful, and full of community warmth. South Park Sign Lighting: 5 p.m. at Grape Street Square South Park, San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: "Wild and Swinging Holiday Party" is coming to The Magnolia on November 29th! Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/big-bad-voodoo-daddy-wild-and-el-cajon-california-11-29-2025/event/0B0062D9C4773137 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Facebook

Join us for a cozy and creative wreath-making workshop where you’ll craft your own beautiful seasonal wreath. Attendees will have the opportunity to tap into their creativity at a cozy wreath-making workshop. Here, they'll craft their own beautiful seasonal wreaths, perfect for adding a personal touch to their holiday decor. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-wreath-making-workshop-tickets-1708791654839 NOVO Brazil Brewing Co on Instagram and Facebook

Date: Saturday Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Venue: The Sound Del Mar, CA Additional Info This event is open to all ages and everyone will need a ticket to be admitted. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 25 with written authorization. Dean Lewis: Website / Facebook / Instagram

For almost monday, it all started in a San Diego surf shop. Longtime friends Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Cole Clisby (guitar) and Luke Fabry (bass) bonded over surf culture and a shared love of music. They burst onto the scene in 2020 with their breakout single "broken people," an indie-pop anthem that earned a remix by Grammy-nominated duo Sofi Tukker and climbed into the charts at Alternative Radio. It was an early glimpse into what would become their signature: infectious energy and danceable grooves. With over 650 million streams, almost monday has built a universe all their own. Their music has been featured across ESPN, CBS, Bravo, HBO Max and Netflix, to FOX, TNT and more - amplifying their reach far beyond the stage. They’ve collaborated with artists like Jordana (on the electrifying “jupiter”) worked with producers behind OneRepublic and The Killers and continue to blur the lines between alt-pop and indie rock with bold creative direction and a growing global following. From surf shops to global stages, almost monday is defining their era with style, swagger and a sound that defines the moment. Their music doesn’t just soundtrack a summer – it creates one. Like catching a perfect wave, it’s sun-soaked, uplifting, and impossible not to dance to. almost monday on Facebook / Instagram