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Get ready to turn back the clock—literally! On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, as daylight savings time ends, the Gaslamp Quarter transforms into a vibrant celebration of history at the 25th Annual Fall Back Festival. From Noon to 4 p.m., the streets surrounding the iconic Davis-Horton House at 4th and Island Avenue will transport visitors to a bygone era, filled with historic fun, hands-on learning, and memorable adventures for the entire family. Now in its milestone 25th year, Fall Back Festival has become a beloved San Diego tradition—where families gather to experience old-fashioned amusements, cultural demonstrations, and timeless community spirit. As the clocks "fall back," so does the Gaslamp Quarter, offering an immersive afternoon where history truly comes to life. Bring your loved ones for a Sunday brimming with interactive activities and entertainment: watch in awe as a talented blacksmith forges iron, join the laughter and cheers of a pie-eating contest, feel the rhythm of the Kumeyaay Drum Circle, and explore dozens of engaging attractions designed to spark curiosity and delight children of all ages. Activities and Demonstrations for this year’s fest include: Blacksmith Demonstration Butter Churning / Candle Making Demonstration Caricaturist / Face Painter / Balloon Maker Kumeyaay Drum Circle Penny Candy Booth Fun Competitions for Prizes & Giveaways Root Beer Float Bar Stagecoach Photo-Op Native California Tools & Weaponry This FREE event is more than just a festival—it’s a living time capsule, blending San Diego’s rich cultural heritage with a playful family street fair atmosphere. Kids can step into the shoes of early San Diegans, while parents enjoy the nostalgia and energy of an afternoon designed to connect generations. Fall Back Festival is proudly presented by the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation and plays a vital role in advancing their mission to preserve the history and culture of the Gaslamp Quarter, providing a living history of San Diego for all to enjoy.

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Hapazome Workshop When: Sunday, November 2, 5:30-8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Join us for a NEW collaborative workshop, merging the art of floral design and Hapazome - where flowers are pounded with a mallet onto fabric! Start the night by learning our professional tips on design, color theory, and flower care while making a beautiful hand-tied flower bundle wrapped in paper. Then, explore the Japanese natural dyeing technique of Hapazome with Violet of Botanical Spells. Make two beautiful floral napkins to take home and enjoy! Ticket Includes: - All tools and supplies to make a hand-tied bundle of wrapped flowers - Professional instruction from Native Poppy florists - All tools and supplies to make two floral napkins - Professional Hapazome instruction from Violet of Botanical Spells Complimentary beverages -Your handmade hapazome floral napkins and flower bundle wrapped in paper to take home (or gift to a loved one!) Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Journey into the heart of America's majestic redwood forests and explore the secrets of the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth.

Learn to Weave! Join us for an afternoon of fiber friendship and camaraderie. Weaving is an ancient craft; it shelters and clothes as well as adorns our spaces, adding texture, color, design and inspiration to our lives. And it is the actual process of weaving, along with selecting fibers, natural objects; guiding weft through the vertical foundation of warp strings; creating pattern/texture as the process unfolds…these steps continue to connect us with the past, and more importantly, with ourselves. Join in this weaving workshop as we weave intuitively and work together in a space of creativity and openness. Instructor Jeanine Ertl will provide guidance in a variety of weaving techniques and will surround you with warped looms to work on, tools to learn with, natural fibers, and foraged and gathered natural objects to incorporate into your weavings. Feel free to bring your own items to weave into your piece, especially if there are any fibers/yarns, stones/crystals, shells, leaves/grasses, etc. that you’d like to experiment with. Each weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind woven textile. We’ll have rods on hand for those who would like to adapt their pieces into wall hangings. Come explore mindfully making in a space of creativity & harmony with others. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the interest list to be notified. Visit: Intuitive Weaving: The Basics & Beyond San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Natalie takes our friend and colleague, Leslie Gonzalez, on her first-ever trip to Tijuana to explore Mercado Hidalgo, celebrate Día de Muertos, and dive into the sights, smells, and flavors of this tradition.

The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it's a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health risks tied to exposure to pigeon droppings.

So we can't do the real North Park Book Fair this year, but that won't stop San Diego's literary community. Join us for... Taste of the Book Fair Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Authors at Bivouac Ciderworks Artists/crafters at Verbatim Books Booksellers/zines in the Bargain Center parking lot (Ray St. And North Park Way) Over thirty literary vendors popping up around North Park! Support local authors, artists, and booksellers! Verbatim Books will also be selling SUPER limited edition tshirts and totes designed by @nicholasdanger for the star-crossed 2025 North Park Book Fair! Wear them ironically, or to remind yourself to stay strong, keep moving forward, and don't let others bring you down. Verbatim Books on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Dec. 8 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Go behind the scenes of the charming MASTERPIECE series and celebrate memorable Christmas moments from previous seasons, including Tristan’s heartfelt Christmas Dinner toast, the Christmas Eve birth of Suzy’s puppies and many more. The cast and creators also offer Christmas memories and holiday cheer to brighten the season.

Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel. On this whirlwind look back through our travels, we sample la dolce vita in seductive Venice and Renaissance titan Florence, then soak up the Italian Riviera and the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria. We touch down in the historical epicenter of Rome, embrace intense Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and finish amid the beautiful chaos of Sicily.

Stream now with KPBS+. No other wild dog can endure the challenges of the Sahara Desert like the world's smallest canid, the fennec fox. The fennec fox is not only built for the harsh desert but has learned to thrive in it.