Ice skating in sunny San Diego? Oh, it’s possible alright. Several seasonal rinks pop up this time of year that make us feel all sorts of wintry, even when it’s 75° and we’re changing from flip-flops into ice skates. Let’s glide through our options.
Dates: Through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (hours change on holidays) Tickets: $15-$20 — includes skates rental
Now in its 28th year, this attraction raises money for Rady Children’s Hospital - SD Auxiliary, specifically the Thriving After Cancer program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Wonders of Creation: On the Steps at SDMA | 1 p.m. | The San Diego Museum of Art | Free | Head to the front steps of the museum for this free community event celebrating art and science from the Islamic world with live performances and art-making activities.
Taikopalooza 2024 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Worldbeat Cultural Center | $26 | This concert will feature the talents of the local Taiko community — including San Diego Shishi Mai Kai.
San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign | 6 p.m. | Pechanga Arena San Diego | $24+ | It’s Healthcare Industry Night at the arena as our hometown hockey team hits the ice.
Sublime with Rome Farewell Tour | 8 p.m. | Petco Park | $64+ | Turn the “Light On” — Cali’s rock-reggae-ska band is in town, headlining the ballpark’s concert zone.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime “Revolution” | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Maritime Museum of San Diego | $35+ | The Hausmann Quartet performs revolutionary classic works aboard the museum’s historic 1898 steam ferry boat Berkeley.
Festival of Trees San Diego | 5-8 p.m. | Rich’s | $50+ | The annual holiday kick-off event in support of LGBTQ+ and allied communities in Hillcrest revolves around an auction of beautifully decked out trees.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
“Friends” Trivia| 8-10 p.m. | The Duck Dive | $7 | Could this be any more fun? Test your knowledge of Phoebe, Chandler, Monica, Rachel, Ross, and Joey while enjoying drink specials and a chance to win prizes.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Run for Hope: Thanksgiving Day 5K | 7:15 a.m. | Balboa Park | $50+ | Hit the pavement before your holiday feast at SD’s longest-running Thanksgiving Day turkey trot in support of Father Joe’s Villages Food Service Programs, which provide 900,000 meals annually.
Thanksgiving Lunch Cruise | 1-3 p.m. | Flagship Cruises & Events | $120+ | Cruise San Diego Bay aboard a yacht while enjoying a holiday meal with all the trimmings.
Friday, Nov. 29
Chelsea Handler | 8 p.m. | Civic Theatre | $74+ | The TV host, actor, author, and comic performs in downtown SD.
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San Diego International Airport expects as many as 460,000 travelers to pass through SAN during the busy holiday week from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 1. That’s a 4-6% increase in passengers compared to this time last year. Prep for your trip with our airport guide.
Civic
San Diego unveiled the first of ~50 interactive kiosks that will be installed downtown over the next two years. The digital kiosks are designed to help locals + visitors find their way while also advertising local businesses, city resources, and transit options. The branding opportunities could yield $15 million for the city.
Development
City Council approved a plan to develop a 2.67-acre site behind the Clairemont Village Shopping Center in Bay Park into a 224-unit apartment complex. The five-story building will include ~23 affordable housing units and a parking garage. The complex should be open + accepting renters in about two years. (CBS 8)
Biz
The long-standing Fish Market on San Diego Bay and its Solana Beach location are poised to be sold to the Brigantine restaurant group, pending approval from the Port of San Diego around January 2025. The Brig’s takeover would include $20 million in upgrades to the bayfront restaurant. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tech
Technology has gotten truly egg-cellent. Broken Yolk Cafe in PB is using a high-tech robot team member to bring food to patrons and bus tables. The Servi-Plus — dubbed “Speedy” by staffers — is mapped with the restaurant’s layout and may help in other Broken Yolk locations in the future. (CBS 8)
Ranked
San Diego is the No. 1 city to go to for Thanksgiving according to a recent report. SD gobbled up its rank based on metrics like the cost of Thanksgiving dinner + volunteer opportunities. Find your local feast. (WalletHub)
Cause
The annual Toys for Tots drive is underway, collecting new, unwrapped toys to distribute to local kids. Find a donation bin near you, or bring your donation to five airports across San Diego County — McClellan Airport, Gillespie Field, Fallbrook Airpark, Ramona Airport, and Borrego Valley Airport — through Saturday, Dec. 14.
Kids
The city’s Mayor for a Day contest is accepting essay or video applications through Friday, Nov. 29. San Diego Unified School District students in grades K-12 can share what they would do if they were SD’s mayor, and the winner will shadow Mayor Todd Gloria for a day in 2025.
Arts
Calling all artists. MainStreet Oceanside and North County Transit District are accepting artist proposals for the Art That Excites program at the Oceanside Transit Center. The project will transform the pedestrian entryway into the tunnel into a work of public art. Applications are due by 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6.
Sports
Jackson Merrill lost out on Rookie of the Year to Paul Skenes and Jurickson Profar is one of the most fascinating free agents of this year’s class. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the San Diego Padreswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Whether you have extra time on your hands or you’re in the giving spirit, there are more than enough great causes in San Diego to support with your time. Here are some ways to get involved + give back to your community in America’s Finest City.
If you have a passion for community members in need
Feeding San Diego | Help relieve hunger by sorting and packing produce for families in need, support a local distribution site, or call donors.
If you’re an animal lover
The Rescue House | Love kitties? This opportunity is the cat’s meow.
If you live + breathe San Diego
Father Joe’s Villages | Serve meals, tutor kids, or help with maintenance and beautification projects.
For the outdoorsy types
I Love a Clean San Diego | Join monthly cleanup events and help keep San Diego beautiful via this organization, around since 1954.
Natural-born teachers + mentors
Reality Changers | Tutor students in grades 8-12 and help local youths achieve their goal of going to college.
Hi, friends. I shrieked a little when I heard the most delicious “birth announcement” this week: Sisters Pizza is adding another sibling to the mix.
The beloved eatery — featured in our San Diego pizza guide — will soon open Little Sisters Pizza on 30th Street in North Park. Adjacent to Little Sisters will be Twin Sisters, an additional spot for pizza, wine + beer, due in spring of 2025. Congrats to the happy family.
