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Join us at Old Poway Park for an old-fashioned holiday tradition that will take you back in time! Enjoy live music, visit with Santa, purchase tasty holiday treats, finish your Christmas shopping at the craft boutique, or board the Poway Midland Railroad for a night-time ride around the park. The tree lighting ceremony, followed by Santa’s arrival by train, begins at 6 p.m. To visit Santa, we have a ticketing system. A ticket booth will be outside of Templars Hall in the Carriage Turn beginning at 3:30 p.m., where you'll receive a designated return time to visit Santa. Tickets are $5. Interested in volunteering? Contact us for more information on our volunteer opportunities and to sign-up! Shuttle Locations Available: Free Shuttles to and from the event will be available from two different locations. Locations include the Poway City Hall Parking Lot, 13325 Civic Center Drive; with the additional location at the Poway Adult School Parking lot located at 13626 Twin Peaks Road. Shuttles will run throughout the event. Visit: https://poway.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4837&month=10&year=2025&day=15&calType=0 City of Poway on Instagram and Facebook

Experience our winter wonderland for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting with a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Join us for a special and magical night for our 7th annual tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season. We will have festive fun for kids of all ages. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance before Santa delivers toys to everyone on the nice list. It’s the merriest of ways to get you into the Christmas spirit. Expect festive evening filled with holiday cheer, games, hot chocolate, writing letters to Santa and more. For even more holiday fun, purchase for our Santa’s Workshop Pass, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., enjoy crafting activities like stuffed animal making, ornament decorating, and personalizing stockings and Christmas hats. It’s the perfect way to make merry memories with the whole family! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony-tickets-1770405413249?aff=oddtdtcreator&_ga-ft=aRYazA.AA.AA.AA.AA.I9pGdMMKQ-Kzudic5gj8QA..2.10372. San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Instagram and Facebook

A Drag Queen Christmas stars RuPaul's Drag Race competitors performing live on stage and rocking the catwalk on VH-1's RuPaul's Drag Race. It'll be a night of festive music and spectacular drag performances with your favorite queens. Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/a-drag-queen-christmas-2025 RuPaul's Drag Race on Instagram and Facebook

LED Presents Jai Wolf at Quartyard December 13, 2025 Doors 4 p.m. 21+ Jai Wolf on Instagram / YouTube

San Diego hockey team the San Diego Gulls play the Texas Stars, Sunday December 7th at Pechanga Arena. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7_buk San Diego Gulls on Instagram and Facebook

"Red Light Winter" by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp is an unflinching exploration of desire, intimacy, and the fragility of human connection. The story begins with two friends - Matt, a struggling writer, and Davis, a charismatic ladies’ man - who escapes to Amsterdam for a night of hedonistic adventure. There they meet Christina, a young woman whose presence shifts the balance of their friendship and ignites a triangle of passion, betrayal, and longing. What begins as a fleeting encounter in a red-light district hotel spirals into a meditation on loneliness, obsession, and the lingering power of memory. Bold, provocative, and heartbreakingly human, "Red Light Winter" asks: what do we risk in pursuit of love? Strong Adult and Sexual Content. Jan 8 PREVIEW (PWYC) 7 p.m. Jan 9 OPENING 7 p.m. Jan 10 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan 15 7 p.m. Jan 16 7 p.m. Jan 17 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan 22 7 p.m. Jan 23 7 p.m. Jan 24 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Visit: https://onwordtheatre.com/red-light-winter OnWordTheater on Instagram and Facebook

Colt Ford, the Southern star blending country sounds with rap grit, is bringing a hard-hitting performance to the Bay with City Cruises Live. Forget the backroads...this time, Colt’s on a yacht in front of the San Diego skyline for a concert experience that’s all horsepower and no brakes. Throw on your boots and come hungry—this cruise brings the flavor with a full buffet and open bar. For those looking for an even more exclusive experience, VIPs get the best seats on deck, early boarding, and even a meet and greet with Colt himself. It’s loud. It’s live. It’s Colt Ford, City Cruises Live style. Visit: https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/san-diego/country-cruisin-with-colt-ford/?date=01/01/2026&endDate=06/30/2026 Colt Ford on Instagram and Facebook

ALL ABOARD! Hop on Hop all! Get ready to embark on a festive journey this Chanukah season! The iconic Steam Locomotive Train at Old Poway Park is transforming into a "Chanukah Train", and we invite you and your loved ones to join in on the celebration! Event Highlights: Date: Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. Location: Old Poway Park - 14134 Midland Road, Poway Join the Celebration: Experience Chanukah in style with activities for all ages, including: - Delicious Latkes & Donuts - Engaging Crafts - Chocolate Gelt - Menorah Lighting - Giveaway Dreidels - Music and more! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is entirely FREE! Secure your spot today and claim your complimentary Train Ticket. Become a 'Maccabee' Sponsor: Consider making a meaningful contribution by becoming an event co-sponsor. Partner with us to keep these community services free of charge. Event Details: The first train departs at 4:10 p.m., so don't miss the chance to be part of this joyous celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you and creating lasting memories at the Chanukah Train & Celebration. Chabad of Poway/Rancho Bernardo: Website

Since September, the Trump administration has carried out more than twenty strikes on boats it claims are run by drug traffickers, killing more than 100 people.

Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.