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In the heart of the park, but tucked away from the main thoroughfares, are unique landscaped areas brimming with a rich variety of beautiful plants often overlooked by park visitors. These hidden nooks combine little-known park history with one-of-a-kind floral specimens. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Balboa Park’s tree canopy features trees from around the world that have monument status in the State of California. These “Guinness Book of World Records Flora” are frequently noted in online lists of amazing trees. This tour will point out their unusual features and provide background on some of their uses in their countries of origin. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

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Downtown Skate, San Diego’s favorite outdoor roller rink, is making its return to the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina for a limited time, June 27 - July 9. Following its successful holiday debut, the rink will once again take over the scenic Marina Terrace. The 6,000-square-foot rink offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to skate beneath swaying palm trees with sweeping views of the sparkling San Diego Bay. Whether it’s a family day out, date night, or hanging with friends, Downtown Skate is just steps from Seaport Village, The Rady Shell, Petco Park, and the Gaslamp District, making it a must-visit summer experience. Adding a sweet touch, Downtown Skate is again partnering with beloved local ice cream shop Cali Cream to debut a limited-edition flavor, available exclusively during the pop-up. Guests can also enjoy refreshing drinks from the on-site snack stand, including Cutwater cocktails, and skate the night away to live DJ sets every Friday – Sunday from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., and all day on July 4. With a front row seat to the Big Bay Boom, Downtown Skate is the ultimate destination in San Diego to watch the massive firework show on Independence Day. Their summer SPLASH weekends will also be in full swing: including the Smoke & Sizzle BBQ hut on the pool deck. Agave Bar & Grill, Marina Kitchen, and Bayside Lounge with Topgolf Swing Suites will also be open. Outside guests are welcome to visit for food and drink, though poolside seating is reserved for hotel guests with wristbands. Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook / Instagram

A San Diego woman vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was advised to shelter in place Sunday at the resort where she is staying, as violence erupted around the city and throughout western Mexico.

Join us to “move your feet before you eat” this Thanksgiving at Oceanside’s 20th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & Kids Run. Register & join one of the fastest-growing holiday traditions. Be sure to bring the entire family, as there will be races for everyone. The event offers a costume contest, the largest teams competition, fabulous live entertainment on the course, and finisher medals for all participants. Free photos, medals, shirts, and live results to all registered participants. Recognized as one of the Top Trots in the country by Runner’s World Magazine and the Los Angeles Times, the trot draws participants from 46 states and more than 500 cities, making it a true Thanksgiving destination. The event benefits the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank, along with dozens of North County schools and nonprofits. Over the past 20 years, the Trot has raised more than $500,000 to support organizations that serve the Oceanside community. Visit: https://www.sandiegorunningco.com/sdrc_events/oside-turkey-trot/ O'side Turkey Trot on Instagram and Facebook

One journalist gifted Pope Leo XIV a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie as he began his first overseas tour to Turkey and Lebanon, accompanied by the world's press.