For all ages thanksgiving, Nov 25 – 29 · 446
By neighbourhood, the busiest first.
Uptown49 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.
Ocean Beach47 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
Downtown46 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 4pm–5pm Themed Coloring Fun Central Library · Downtown A themed coloring activity for children.
- 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.
Point Loma44 thanksgiving
- Mon Nov 23 – Wed 25 · 9am–4pm Thanksgiving Break Camps — Liberty Station Studio Liberty Station · Point Loma
- Today, Wed, Wed · 10am–10:30am Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime Point Loma/Hervey Library · Point Loma
- Today, Wed · 3:30pm–4:30pm LEGO Builders Club Point Loma/Hervey Library · Point Loma A club for building with LEGO.
- Thu Nov 26 – Fri 27 Thanksgiving closure Rise & Shine Play · Point Loma
North Park39 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
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
La Jolla17 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30am–11am Bilingual Storytime: French (L'Heure de Conte Bilingue: Français) La Jolla/Riford Library · La Jolla
- Sat, Sat · 10:30am–11:30am Art Class with Mel La Jolla/Riford Library · La Jolla
- Sun, Nov 29 · 6:30pm–8:30pm Rise By Ritual, A Women's Circle Trilogy Sanctuary · La Jolla
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.
Pacific Beach10 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 10am–10:30am Outdoor Toddler Storytime Pacific Beach/Taylor Library · Pacific Beach An outdoor storytime for young children.
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 The 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
Navajo9 thanksgiving
- Thu, Nov 26 · 8pm The 101 Reboots McGuffie's Live · Navajo Country show.
- Fri, Nov 27 · 8pm Sea of Snakes; Jade Rabbit; Queen Burial McGuffie's Live · Navajo Doom metal.
- Sat, Nov 28 · 2pm–4pm Bingo Tournament McGuffie's Live · Navajo Hosted by YO.
- Sat, Nov 28 · 8pm Metalmelicia McGuffie's Live · Navajo Metallica tribute.
Mira Mesa8 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 11am–noon Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Story Time Mira Mesa Library · Mira Mesa A storytime for toddlers, preschoolers and children.
- 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.
Imperial Beach7 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 King Tide Hike Tijuana Estuary · Imperial Beach
- Sat, Nov 28 Nature Book Club Tijuana Estuary · Imperial Beach
University7 thanksgiving
- Mon Nov 23 – Wed 25 · 9am–3:30pm Thanksgiving Camp Grade UTK–6 Lawrence Family JCC · University Three days of festive games, crafts, creative activities, and holiday fun for children in UTK–6.
- Sat Nov 28 – Sun 29 ei8ht: An Original Hanukkah Musical Lawrence Family JCC · University
Clairemont Mesa6 thanksgiving
- Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–noon Paws to Read North Clairemont Library · Clairemont Mesa A storytime for young children.
Downtown OceansideOceanside · 5 thanksgiving
Oceanside5 thanksgiving
Southeastern San Diego5 thanksgiving
- Today, Wed · 10am–10:30am Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila Conmigo! Hora de cuentos bilingüe Logan Heights Library · Southeastern San Diego A bilingual storytime with dancing.
- Sat, Sat · 10am–11am PAWS to Read! / ¡Lectura Canina! Logan Heights Library · Southeastern San Diego A reading program with PAWS.
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.
Kearny Mesa4 thanksgiving
Linda Vista4 thanksgiving
- Fri, Sat, Fri, Sat · 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) Linda Vista Library · Linda Vista An in-person storytime for preschoolers.
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
Skyline-Paradise Hills4 thanksgiving
Carlsbad3 thanksgiving
Carmel Valley3 thanksgiving
- Wed, Wed · 10am–10:30am Family Storytime Carmel Valley Library · Carmel Valley A storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Wed, Nov 25 · 4pm–5pm Arts and Crafts Carmel Valley Library · Carmel Valley An arts and crafts activity for children and preschoolers.
City Heights3 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
Kensington-Talmadge3 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30am–11:30am Story Time at the Park Kensington-Normal Heights Library · Kensington-Talmadge A storytime focused on early learning and literature.
Mission Bay3 thanksgiving
Old Town San Diego3 thanksgiving
Tierrasanta3 thanksgiving
Carmel Mountain Ranch2 thanksgiving
- Sat, Sat · 10:30am–11am Dance Pants Jam Carmel Mountain Ranch Library · Carmel Mountain Ranch A dance jam for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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.
College Area2 thanksgiving
Eastern Area2 thanksgiving
- Today, Wed, Wed · 10am–11am Inclusive Activity Group Oak Park Library · Eastern Area
Mission Beach2 thanksgiving
- Sat, Nov 28 Mersiv, Seth David Fit Social · Mission Beach
San Diego2 thanksgiving
- Mon Nov 23 – Wed 25 · 9am–4pm Thanksgiving Break Camps — Del Mar Studio Flower Hill Promenade · San Diego
Alpine1 thanksgiving
El Cajon1 thanksgiving
Encanto Neighborhoods1 thanksgiving
- Thu, Thu, Wed · 3:30pm–5:30pm Anime Club Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library · Encanto Neighborhoods A teen club focused on anime, pop culture, crafts, and recreation.
Escondido1 thanksgiving
Mission Valley1 thanksgiving
Pacific Highlands Ranch1 thanksgiving
- Sat, Sat · 1pm–5pm Board Game Fun! Pacific Highlands Ranch Library · Pacific Highlands Ranch A board game recreation event.
San Marcos1 thanksgiving
San Ysidro1 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 4pm–5:30pm LEGO Creators Club San Ysidro Library · San Ysidro