🌻 Saturday

• Features: This new market has a growing collection of vendors selling produce, hot foods, drinks, and local goods.
• Parking: MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus parking lot

• Features: Since 1986, this market has been celebrating the region’s farms with vendors selling fresh, sustainably-grown produce, flowers, and prepared foods.
• Parking: Del Mar Civic Center garage

• Features: Head to Civita Park where you can find a food court selling prepared items, local merchants, and fresh produce.
• Parking: Civita Park’s parking lot and street parking along Civita Boulevard

🥕 Sunday

• Features: You’ll find 175+ vendors, new merchants weekly, live music, food, and local produce.
• Parking: Free parking on surrounding streets and in the San Diego Unified School District administrative offices lot, the DMV Field Office on Normal Street, and USPS lots

• Features: This market recently turned 25 and includes local artisans, cooking demos, hot meals, and fresh produce.
• Parking: Street parking, and in the lots at The Gillespie School, La Jolla Elementary, and the public lot on Genter Street

• Features: Shop artisan goods and local farmers, or grab a meal at the market’s food court. Plus, find live music and seasonal events and vendors.
• Parking: Street parking on South Cedros Avenue and nearby streets

• Twisted Trivia | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego | Free | This competition blends “Family Feud” gameplay with drinking and audience participation.
• “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” | Through Sunday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $59-$109 | Sing “Fah Who Doraze” with Cindy Lou Who — this Christmas classic returns tonight in all of its Grinchy glory.
• Nessa Barrett | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Observatory, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $38+ | The TikTok star-turned-singer performs at the North Park venue.

• North Park Thursday Market | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 3-7:30 p.m. | North Park Mini-Park, 3812 29th St., San Diego | Free | Shop for fresh produce, hot meals, and crafts from local vendors while enjoying live music in the heart of North Park.
• The Best of San Diego | Thursday, Nov. 9-Thursday, Oct. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St., La Jolla | $10 | Laugh with up-and-coming local comedians at this career-launching show.
• 20th Anniversary Party | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Side Bar, 536 Market St., San Diego | Free | The nightclub celebrates two decades with this over-the-top party featuring DJs, performances, cocktails, food, and more.

• In The Park Series: Barnyard Bash | Friday, Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway | This monthly, family-friendly community gathering includes carnival-style games, music, and stories.
• Blue October | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $40+ | “I Hope You’re Happy” — the rock band hits up the El Cajon venue.

• Veterans Day Ceremony | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, 6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr. S., La Jolla | Free | Honor our nation’s veterans and their families, and commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.
• Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: Old Town | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 11:20 a.m.-4 p.m. | Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt, 2461 San Diego Ave., San Diego | $40 | Explore Old Town during this one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt that will help you crack a case.

• San Diego County is tallying special election ballots, with early unofficial results indicating Monica Montgomery Steppe has a lead for District 4 Supervisor and a close race for Chula Vista City Attorney. Results will be posted on the Registrar of Voters website, with the next update scheduled for 5 p.m. today.

• $14.3 billion. That’s the record-high generated by the tourism industry during the 2023 fiscal year (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023). While this sum traveled north of pre-pandemic levels, the number of hotel rooms booked was 17.3 million — 400,000 fewer bookings than fiscal year 2019. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• After 18 months of renovations, the Las Palmas Pool in National City has reopened. Improvements include a 25-yard expansion of the pool, a new deck, and upgraded drainage. The pool is heated, so lessons and open swim will be available year-round. (CBS 8)

• All aboard, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance will be offering free rides on the Balboa Park Miniature Train to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Monday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The antique train takes riders on half-mile trips and can be found at 1800 Zoo Place. (Fox 5)

• University of San Diego has established its Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership program, the first of its kind in California. Courses will focus on addressing crimes with a healing approach, rather than a strictly punitive one. The first cohort will begin classes in fall 2024. (City News Service via NBC 7)

• San Diegans have a lot to be thankful for, including being the No. 3 best city for Thanksgiving, according to WalletHub. The study ranked the 100 largest US cities, and SD received recognition for its celebrations and traditions, especially the restaurants where you can gobble up holiday dinner. (WalletHub)

• Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.