Events
Inspiration Heights Historic District Progresses
By Barry Hager Last year Mission Hills Heritage began an ambitious project to nominate Inspiration Heights—one of the earliest subdivisions in Mission Hills—as an historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic district status will highlight the history of Inspiration Heights and its importance to Mission Hills and San Diego, and […]
“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Returns to the Old Globe Theatre
“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for another incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How […]
Cygnet Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol”
“A Christmas Carol” returns to Cygnet Theatre for its seventh season of cheer. It has become a true holiday favorite, with San Diegans making Scrooge, the Spirits, and the Cratchit family part of their holiday tradition. This year the show features the same warm story of hope and redemption, along with new cast members. The family-friendly […]
La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village
The 6th annual La Mesa Holiday in the Village will once again be ringing in holiday cheer for everyone from noon to 9 p.m. at La Mesa Boulevard, between Spring Street and 4th Street in La Mesa. Guests will have the chance to take part in free festive fun with live music, cozy fires, craft vendors, food, holiday […]
Mission Hills – All About the Holidays
By Dixie Hall, MHBID President and Owner of DixiePops This holiday season, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or the Winter Solstice, please join me in shopping local as you comb through your gift list. Explore locations along West Lewis, Goldfinch and Fort Stockton, onto West Washington and West University and Reynard Way, and remember […]
Newest Destination at the San Diego Zoo Entering Final Phases
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is expanding its mission to help all life thrive by cultivating some of its most important allies—the next generation. Opening in February 2022, the 3.2-acre Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at the San Diego Zoo will be a place where guests and their families can enjoy an exciting experience […]
Mama’s Kitchen Volunteers Prepare 3,000 Pie Boxes
Dedicated and hardworking Mama’s Kitchen volunteers were busy assembling, folding and labeling thousands of pie boxes for the annual Mama’s Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale. The boxes were then delivered to local bakers who donated their time and talent to bake pies that are in turn sold by volunteer pie sellers to benefit Mama’s Kitchen. Each […]
Kids Fashion Week Network So-Cal and the Holidays
By Stylishly Aubree Lynn, Director of KFW Network So-Cal We can’t believe the holidays have finally arrived for us to celebrate. In keeping with the season, Kids Fashion Week Network is deeply involved in the giving season. Last year, due to Covid, we were unable to put on our first show here on the West […]
Santa Returns to Fashion Valley for the Holidays
Santa has returned to offer his joy personality for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Fashion Valley Shopping Center. Santa arrived on Thursday, November 11 and will be available until Christmas Eve. Things to know before you go: Reservations are encouraged. Make Santa reservations today by visiting https://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-valley/stores/santa-photo-experience/stream/tis-the-season-for-photos-with-santa-6188686. Families may choose […]
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo Offers Festive Fun for the Entire Family
‘Tis the season for holiday fun, and Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo proudly supported by California Coast Credit Union offers memory-making holiday experiences for the entire family. Scheduled events will treat guests to views of amazing wildlife, twinkling lights, entertaining live performances, holiday music and more. Visitors to Jungle Bells won’t want to […]
