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Join us for the Holiday Marketplace at Mission Trails, a two-day event celebrating local artisans while supporting the mission of the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation. Held at the Mission Trails Visitor Center on Saturday and Sunday, November 15–16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Marketplace features a curated selection of handmade goods, from ceramics and jewelry to textiles, home goods, and gourmet treats. Vendors are selected for their sustainability efforts and nature-inspired designs, aligning with the park’s values. Best of all, 30% of every vendor’s gross sales goes directly to the MTRP Foundation, helping to preserve and protect one of San Diego’s most cherished natural spaces. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome (please leave pets at home). The event is cashless—only card and Apple Pay will be accepted. Complimentary shuttle service will be available from overflow parking areas, and guests are encouraged to explore alternative park entrances, such as East and West Fortuna Staging Areas, Old Mission Dam, and Kumeyaay Lake Campground. Whether you’re shopping for meaningful gifts or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, the Holiday Marketplace is a wonderful way to support local artists and give back to the park. Vendor List A Bar is Born Amy Schindler Art – Sunday only Bryan Tipton Art CANDLEFY Chris Witnik Photography Chrysanthemum Art – Saturday only Gifthorse Handmade Higher Vibration Tonics Juliana Tipton Designs Malia Designs MakeShift CA – Sunday only Modern Monk Coffee Moonwinks Woodworking Raíz Chocolate LLC Red Thread Vintage San Diego Woodturners SAVAGE BEE-CHES Sea to Summit Ceramics – Saturday only Sean Hnedak Fine Art Six South Two Hermanas

One Book VIRTUAL Teens' Author Event with Thien Pham Monday, November 17 10:30 a.m. VIRTUAL FREE ALL AGES Please join KPBS and our partners for a special live virtual event with Thien Pham, author of our 2025 One Book, One San Diego teen selection, Family Style. The event will be live for students attending Marston Middle School and livestreamed for broad virtual participation. An open Q&A session, specifically designed for our student audience, will follow a brief introduction by the author. Classrooms, educators, students and their friends and families are welcome, and all are welcome to join virtually! Register: https://onebookvirtualteensevent2025.eventbrite.com/

Upcycle Your Own Item! Learn to Carve & Block Print! Thursday, December 4, 6-8 p.m. Have you ever wanted to print your own designs on shirts and bags?! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of relief printing! Students will learn to design and carve their own linoleum stamp and block print an image onto fabric. We invite you to upcycle fabric from your own wardrobe or home for this class, so grab a well-loved favorite item or something that could use a fun refresh and begin imagining some fun designs you might carve and print! Because this class focuses on upcycling, please bring your own fabric to block print on. This can be clothing, a tote bag or something else. You may bring more than one item and the instructor can help you choose which to print on in class. We recommend you avoid fabrics that are especially thin, like satins and silks. All other tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied for use. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Poway Community Choir proudly announces its upcoming holiday concert, “Joy to the World,” taking place Sunday, December 7 at 6 p.m. at Del Norte High School’s Del Norte Theatre, located at 16601 Nighthawk Lane in San Diego. This festive program will fill the season with choral classics and holiday favorites, all led by the choir’s esteemed director, Brooke Yang. Poway Community Choir was established in 2015 under the direction of Nancy Gray as a part of the Poway Unified School District. She retired in 2023 and Brooke Yang replaced her as Director. The choir performs spring and winter concerts and traveled to Europe this past summer to perform in the 25th Annual International CANTUS MM Music & Culture Festival where they performed in Mirabel Gardens as well as at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. A native of Seoul, South Korea, Ms. Yang has been an active performer in California since 1997. She has appeared at major venues including Herbst Theatre and Davies Symphony Hall and has given numerous benefit concerts supporting pediatric cancer patients, families, and survivors of domestic violence. Ms. Yang earned her Master’s degree in voice from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and is a current member of American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She became director of the Poway Community Choir in 2024 and now brings her artistry and passion to the San Diego community. Concert tickets:
$10 Adults
$5 Seniors, Students, Military
Free for children ages 0–5
Payment accepted online or at the door (PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle). For more information, visit PowayCommunityChoir.com

Experience Birch Aquarium’s "Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base." This multi-sensory art and science installation reimagines the historic Aquarius Reef Base — the world’s only undersea research habitat — as a meditation space inspired by life beneath the ocean. Step through a portal into the underwater research station and experience life as the aquanauts did. Explore projections filmed at the original platform, wander through simulated underwater spaces and step inside a recreation of aquanauts' living quarters — all accompanied by ambient reef sounds and playful design that invite reflection on our connection to the ocean. Birch Aquarium opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing hours varying by day. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram

Jeff de Boer has made an entire career out of crafting tiny plate armor. He's compelled by the idea of the underdog finding an edge; something so small being so well-protected.

Join us for a hands-on morning of printmaking, reflection, and creative exploration inspired by the exhibition "Eduardo Chillida: Convergence." Explore Chillida’s powerful use of line, shape, and form through guided prompts and conversation before creating your own linocut print. Drawing on personal memories, you’ll consider how abstract forms can hold meaning and emotion. Then, carve, ink, and press your design, transforming reflection into visual expression. Participants will also complete a brief artist statement to accompany their print, engaging with multiple facets of the artistic process. All materials provided. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Family Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. Family tour themes change monthly, and each family tour is followed by a hands-on art-making activity. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. RSVP requested. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Stream with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. This heartwarming film follows six would-be Santa Clauses as they take an intensive workshop to learn to dress, walk, and talk like Santa. But who are they and what inspires them to take this path?

Automotive crash test dummies are born in Ohio, brought to "life" near Detroit, and then sent around the world to make cars safer.