For all ages thanksgiving, Nov 25 – 29 · 371
By neighbourhood, the busiest first.
Ocean Beach46 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 4pm–10pm THC Winter Market The Holding Company · Ocean Beach An anti-Besos DIY and independent winter market by The Holding Company.
- Thu, Nov 26 · 11am–2am Thanksgiving Northside Tavern · Ocean Beach Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family over a celebratory feast.
- Thu, Nov 26 · 11am–9pm Thanksgiving OB Brewery · Ocean Beach
- Thu Nov 26 – Sun 29 Shop Small, Shop Local Ocean Beach Newport Ave · Ocean Beach
Uptown46 thanksgiving
- Fri Nov 13 – Sun 29 · 11am–6pm LIKHANG SINING: Contemporary Voices, Timeless Roots The Studio Door · Uptown
- Wed Nov 4 – Sun 29 After-School Art Classes ArtReach · Uptown A season of after-school art classes, including sewing, fashion design, clay, and homeschool classes.
- Mon Nov 23 – Wed 25 Day Camp ArtReach · Uptown A day camp for kids at ArtReach Studios.
- Fri Nov 13 – Sun 29 Holiday Art Market The Studio Door · Uptown A gallery market featuring original artwork and handcrafted gifts by local artists.
Point Loma40 thanksgiving
- Thu Nov 26 – Fri 27 Thanksgiving closure Rise & Shine Play · Point Loma
- Fri Nov 27 – Sun 29 · 2pm–8pm Swiss Winter Village South Promenade · Point Loma
- Fri, Nov 27 · 5pm–9pm Liberty Station Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities North Promenade · Point Loma
- Sat, Nov 28 · 10am Gnocchi, Pesto & Bolognese Cooking Class Solare Ristorante · Point Loma
North Park38 thanksgiving
- Thu, FriCancelled Closed The Playground · North Park The venue is closed, honoring Indigenous rights and expressing gratitude for its found family.
- Fri, Nov 27 · 8pm STUFF’d Post-Thanksgiving Party PECS · North Park
- Sat, Nov 28 · 9pm TIGHT END Jocks and Jerseys PECS · North Park
Downtown34 thanksgiving
- Fri Nov 20 – Sun 29 Little Italy Toy Drive San Diego’s Little Italy · Downtown Donate a new, unwrapped toy for foster children served by New Alternatives, Inc.
- Wed Nov 18 – Wed 25 The Links at Petco Park Gallagher Square · Downtown Play a nine-hole golf course at Petco Park, with tee-off, views and a round in the ballpark.
- Wed, Nov 25 Wild Turkey Wednesday Waterfront Bar & Grill · Downtown A Wednesday party with Wild Turkey shots and DJ Akrited.
- Thu, Nov 26 Pie-O-Palooza Waterfront Bar & Grill · Downtown Thanksgiving dessert and football, with handmade pies to share.
Encinitas33 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 9pm Pleasure Victim – Open Format 1st Street Bar · Encinitas Pleasure Victim plays an open-format set Wednesday, November 25, at 9:00 PM.
- Thu, Nov 26 CHEESEHEADS UNITE: Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams Roxy Encinitas · Encinitas
- Fri, Nov 27 · 6pm–9pm Albert O.M Band Solterra Winery & Kitchen · Encinitas
- Fri, Nov 27 · 7:30pm The Part Time Models (Classic Rock–2000s Covers) 1st Street Bar · Encinitas
Normal Heights17 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 7pm–9pm Live in the Hamm's Room with Robin Henkle Blind Lady Ale House · Normal Heights Robin Henkle, described as a San Diego blues legend, plays live in the Hamm's Room.
- Fri, Nov 27 · 7pm–11pm Vinyl Slices featuring Nights Light These with DJ Strumblin Blind Lady Ale House · Normal Heights
- Sat, Nov 28 · 7pm–11pm Vinyl Slices featuring Soul Slices with King Dutty Blind Lady Ale House · Normal Heights
La Mesa16 thanksgiving
- Fri, Nov 27 · 4pm–9pm Pepe's Tacos Helix Brewing Co. · La Mesa Pepe's Tacos serves at the brewery.
- Fri, Nov 27 · 6pm–9pm Chicken Hawk Helix Brewing Co. · La Mesa
- Fri, Nov 27 Mama Frida & The Boys live music & Pizzeria Marinara La Mesa Wine Works · La Mesa An evening of live music with food.
- Sat, Nov 28 · 1pm–9pm Surf Me a Taco Helix Brewing Co. · La Mesa Surf Me a Taco serves at the brewery.
La Jolla10 thanksgiving
- Sun, Nov 29 · 6:30pm–8:30pm Rise By Ritual, A Women's Circle Trilogy Sanctuary · La Jolla
Balboa Park9 thanksgiving
- Wed Nov 4 – Sun 29 Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Old Globe · Balboa Park
- Thu, Nov 26 Great Thanksgiving Run Turkey Trot 5K Balboa Park · Balboa Park A dog-friendly Turkey Trot 5K in Balboa Park, with options to run, walk or trot.
- Fri Nov 27 – Sun 29 · 2pm–2pm Magic of Christmas Show Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater · Balboa Park
- Sat, Sun, Sat, Sun · 10am–5pm Art Mart Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · Balboa Park
Pacific Beach8 thanksgiving
Mira Mesa7 thanksgiving
- Today, Wed · 4pm–8pm MARUHACHI Wagyu Beef Duck Foot Miramar · Mira Mesa Authentic Japanese street food, including a Wagyu beef roll: a rice ball wrapped in Wagyu beef with the vendor’s original umami sauce.
- Fri, Nov 27 · 3pm–8pm Papas Pacific Island BBQ Duck Foot Miramar · Mira Mesa Pacific Island BBQ comfort food: Huli chicken, beef kalbi, and garlic shrimp bowls, plus BBQ skewer plates.
- Fri, Nov 27 · 6:30pm–8:30pm Make Your Own Ravioli Duck Foot Miramar · Mira Mesa A hands-on class in making ravioli from scratch, with ricotta filling and bolognese sauce.
- Sat, Nov 28 · 5pm–10pm Fall Night Market Mira Mesa Village Mall Parking Lot · Mira Mesa A night market featuring over 100 small businesses, food and music.
Downtown OceansideOceanside · 5 thanksgiving
Oceanside5 thanksgiving
Greater Golden Hill4 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 9pm MESSY ERA Dance Party Whistle Stop Bar · Greater Golden Hill A dance party featuring pop club classics.
- Fri, Nov 27 · 9pm Black Friday Dance Party, post punk, dark 80s, EBM Whistle Stop Bar · Greater Golden Hill A post-punk, dark 80s and EBM dance party with DJs Mark Quark, Camilla Robina and Vaughn Avakian.
Imperial Beach4 thanksgiving
Kearny Mesa4 thanksgiving
Midway District4 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 George Clanton with Valgur SOMA San Diego · Midway District
- Sat, Nov 28 Saosin with Silent Planet, Like Moths to Flames, and Save Us SOMA San Diego · Midway District
- Sun, Nov 29 Surely Tempo with Chicano Mosh and Mona Vera SOMA San Diego · Midway District
Santee4 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 8pm–11pm 8 five 8/ blanket drive Full Circle Saloon Santee · Santee
Carlsbad3 thanksgiving
Linda Vista3 thanksgiving
Mission Bay3 thanksgiving
University3 thanksgiving
Chula Vista2 thanksgiving
- Thu, Nov 26 Thankful Paws 5K/10K Turkey Trot Rohr Park · Chula Vista A Thanksgiving walk/run with 5K and 10K road races and a dog mile.
City Heights2 thanksgiving
- Fri, Nov 27 · 7pm–11:45pm Metal Cömmand — Sargent J’s Final Command — DJ Sargent J, DJ Auranor and DJ Bones — All Metal, All Vinyl The Tower Bar · City Heights
College Area2 thanksgiving
Mission Beach2 thanksgiving
- Sat, Nov 28 Mersiv, Seth David Fit Social · Mission Beach































