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Join us for Grand Posada 2025 — a free, family-friendly holiday celebration at Chula Vista Center larger than life! This year’s Posada brings together the magic of the holiday season with the warmth of our community. Experience large-scale art installations, hands-on workshops, live performances, folklorico, Santa photos, an artisan market, and a cultural exhibition you won’t want to miss. Chula Vista Center on Instagram

Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Join us for TAP’s 5th Annual Tinsel & Tails Holiday Extravaganza, a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, paws, and fun! This family and dog-friendly event is free to enter and open to the public. Whether you’re looking for a fun outing with the family or just want to celebrate the season with your furry friends, this is the place to be! Event Highlights:* FREE Goodie bags valued at $100 for the first 50 attendees * Pawliday Market featuring local vendors with gifts and treats for humans and pets including: Real Dog Box – PupLid – Puppy Picnic Co – Hera the Dog Vodka – Rescue Dog Wines – Kiki’s Pawtique – Spread Pawzitivity – Poisonousme Caricatures – Bailey’s CBD – Well Beings Unleashed – Macarons en Fleur – and more! * Food Trucks offering delicious bites from Pacific Island Crave, Sabor Piri Piri, Flippin’ Pizza, and Cozy Canine Coffee. * $5 Drinks to keep the holiday spirits flowing * Exciting Raffle and Silent Auction with amazing prizes * A Puppy Party for endless cuddles and cuteness * Festive photos by FamOLAY Photobooth to capture your memories * Music All Night with beats by DJ C-Riz * Fun for ALL ages! Kids crafts, hair stylist, magician, and more! * Click HERE to see highlights from last year’s party! Mark your calendars and come celebrate with The Animal Pad. It’s a night of fun, festivities, and fundraising, all while supporting our mission to save dogs in need! Thank you to our sponsors! * Plants for Pets* Real Dog Box * Supreme Lending | The Lowe Team * Wags & Ruffs * GS-JJ * Trusted Housesitters * Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers * Platinum Event Rentals * Billie May * The Wilson Family* Susie Ro * Rob Scholz

Discover the charm of Little Italy’s Monthly Curated Market by the Female Maker Market! Hosted at the picturesque Piazza della Famiglia, this monthly marketplace brings together a dynamic mix of women-owned businesses, local artisans, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Stroll through vibrant merchant booths featuring handmade goods, trendy fashion, wellness products, and unique gifts. Enjoy live entertainment, savor delicious bites from local eateries, and immerse yourself in the lively community spirit that makes Little Italy unforgettable. Perfect for a day out with family, friends, and even your furry companions, this free event celebrates creativity, connection, and shopping local. Join us each month and make Little Italy’s Curated Market your go-to destination for local shopping and memorable experiences! Female Maker Market on Facebook / Instagram

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Join us on December 6th from as Mt. Helix Park is transformed into a winter wonderland FREE to the public! It's a festive night for all ages, filled with local vendors in our Christmas Market offering crafts, delicious food, and amazing beverages. Don't miss Santa's visit for memorable photos with the kids! Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, create kids' crafts, and later, sing along in our caroling performance. Continuous shuttles will transport you from parking at Grossmont High School to the park's peak! PARKING: General Public - Grossmont High School Lower Parking Lot 1100 Murray Dr, El Cajon, 92020 4 - 6 p.m. Santa 6 - 8 p.m. - Sing-A-Long with Christmas Music Mt. Helix Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Join The San Diego River Park Foundation for a festive nature-themed holiday celebration at Grant Park! If you have been wanting to check out this exciting new nature education center and eco-park, this is your chance while enjoying good cheer with neighbors and fellow nature-lovers! RSVP HERE: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1164531 Questions: email jake@sandiegoriver.org Festivities Include: - Holiday music and good cheer - Cookies and cider - Solar-cooked food bites (weather depending) and solar cooking demonstration - Wreath making ($25 suggested donation) - Coastal native wildflower seed planting - SD River themed art for sale with unique holiday gifts - Rollin' with the River San Diego River Trail tour (please sign up for the tour) - Fun educational booths and presentations - Project Wildlife animal ambassadors No Sock Drive: we welcome donations of items to be put in a care packages that we hand out to people experiencing homelessness in the riverbed. Thanks to generous donors we have enough socks, but appreciate donations of the following items: - Wet Wipes - travel packs of 20, biodegradable preferred - Toothbrushes and toothpaste - 1-gallon re-sealable bags (for the care packages) - Rain ponchos (individually wrapped) - Individually wrapped protein or food bars - soft are preferred (we'd like to include 6 in each package) - Warm hats or caps Location: Grant Park Parking: Enter the Park and park in open spots available. To reduce emissions, consider carpooling or taking public transportation (closest trolley stop is Rio Vista San Diego Trolley Stop, which is a 8 minute walk away.) San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Hiring cooled this fall, according to delayed figures released by the Labor Department Tuesday. Employers added 64,000 jobs in November as the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%.

Family-friendly holiday market on Saturday, December 13! Shop Black & minority-owned vendors, enjoy festive photo ops & more. Kids under 10 are free Join us on Saturday, December 13 for the Kinfolk Holiday Market — a family-friendly holiday shopping experience celebrating Black and minority-owned small businesses! Bring your loved ones and kick off the holiday season early with a joyful marketplace filled with local vendors, festive photo ops, and community vibes. This event is free for kids under 10 (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18+). Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to shop small, support local, and discover unique gifts for the holidays. Event Details - Saturday, December 13 - Family friendly — Kids under 10 are FREE (with an adult 18+) - Holiday photo ops, local vendors, festive fun - Vendor applications now open. Apply Here What to Expect Shop from small, locally owned Black & minority-owned businesses. Explore handmade goods, fashion, home décor, beauty, accessories, art, holiday gifts, and more. Holiday photo ops & festive installations. Capture the perfect holiday moment with your family or crew. Seasonal vibes & community atmosphere. A warm, welcoming space for all ages. SD Melanin on Facebook / Instagram

This annual holiday event celebrates dark folklore and old world winter spirits. Shop our European-style market for one-of-a kind gifts created by local artists. Entertainment includes music, puppetry, contests and other unique experiences. Join us for a sweet or savory bite as well as locally-brewed spiced cider and beer. The evening culminates with a thrilling Krampus and winter spirit run! The Dark X-Mas Market of Vista on Facebook / Instagram

Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and that has many people thinking about their finances and our ever-shifting economy. A local economist dives into all that and more.