Free thanksgiving, Nov 25 – 29 · 152
By neighbourhood, the busiest first.
Ocean Beach18 thanksgiving
- Thu Nov 26 – Sun 29 Shop Small, Shop Local Ocean Beach Newport Ave · Ocean Beach
- Fri, Nov 27 · 7pm–9pm The M80's Oceanside Winstons · Ocean Beach The M80s play hits from the 1980s.
- Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–3pm People’s Fall Craft Fair Ocean Beach People's Food Co-op · Ocean Beach A fall craft fair with a variety of makers and creators, free for vendors and attendees.
Downtown15 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.
- Thu, Nov 26 Pie-O-Palooza Waterfront Bar & Grill · Downtown Thanksgiving dessert and football, with handmade pies to share.
- Fri, Fri, Fri, Fri · 3pm–7pm Marina District ASCENDKemet Collective Farmers' Market (Downtown) J Street between First and Second Avenues · Downtown
North Park15 thanksgiving
- Fri, Nov 27 · 8pm STUFF’d Post-Thanksgiving Party PECS · North Park
- Sat, Nov 28 · 9pm TIGHT END Jocks and Jerseys PECS · North Park
Uptown12 thanksgiving
- Fri Nov 13 – Sun 29 · 11am–6pm LIKHANG SINING: Contemporary Voices, Timeless Roots The Studio Door · Uptown
- Sun, Nov 29 · 7pm–9pm General Knowledge Quiz Shakespeare Pub · Uptown General knowledge quiz hosted by Trivia Master Andrew Urbanek.
Encinitas7 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.
- Sat, Fri · 10pm Pleasure Victim – Open Format 1st Street Bar · Encinitas Pleasure Victim plays an open-format set Saturday, November 14, at 10:00 PM.
- Sat, Nov 28 · noon–3pm Shop Small Saturday 2026 Downtown Encinitas · Encinitas
La Jolla7 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30am–11am Bilingual Storytime: French (L'Heure de Conte Bilingue: Français) La Jolla/Riford Library · La Jolla
Point Loma7 thanksgiving
- 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.
- Fri, Nov 27 · 5pm–9pm Liberty Station Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities North Promenade · Point Loma
Clairemont Mesa5 thanksgiving
- Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–noon Paws to Read North Clairemont Library · Clairemont Mesa A storytime for young children.
Kearny Mesa5 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.
Imperial Beach4 thanksgiving
- Sat, Nov 28 Nature Book Club Tijuana Estuary · Imperial Beach
Pacific Beach4 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 10am–10:30am Outdoor Toddler Storytime Pacific Beach/Taylor Library · Pacific Beach An outdoor storytime for young children.
Skyline-Paradise Hills4 thanksgiving
Balboa Park3 thanksgiving
- Sat, Sun, Sat, Sun · 10am–5pm Art Mart Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · Balboa Park
La Mesa3 thanksgiving
Normal Heights3 thanksgiving
Tierrasanta3 thanksgiving
University3 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.
Carmel Valley2 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 Heights2 thanksgiving
Downtown OceansideOceanside · 2 thanksgiving
Eastern Area2 thanksgiving
- Today, Wed, Wed · 10am–11am Inclusive Activity Group Oak Park Library · Eastern Area
Kensington-Talmadge2 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.
Mira Mesa2 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 11am–noon Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Story Time Mira Mesa Library · Mira Mesa A storytime for toddlers, preschoolers and children.
- 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.
Santee2 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 8pm–11pm 8 five 8/ blanket drive Full Circle Saloon Santee · Santee
Alpine1 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.
Linda Vista1 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.
Mission Valley1 thanksgiving
Oceanside1 thanksgiving
Old Town San Diego1 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 Ysidro1 thanksgiving
- Wed, Nov 25 · 4pm–5:30pm LEGO Creators Club San Ysidro Library · San Ysidro