These 42 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 7 at 10am
North Park Way · North Park
Stroll a car-free stretch of North Park Way browsing handmade goods, local art, and indie books. It's a relaxed, creative block party where you can meet makers, score unique finds, and support neighborhood shops.
November 21 at 10am
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum · Banker's Hill
Wander a tranquil Japanese garden and pick up one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local crafters and artists. The annual Holiday Market turns your garden stroll into a chance to support small businesses and find something truly special.
Nov. 28 & Nov. 29 at 10am
Naval Training Center Park · Point Loma
Holiday shopping without the mall: over 175 local makers hawking ceramics, jewelry, and small-batch treats at Liberty Station. Add food trucks, live music, and a scavenger hunt, and you've got a full festive afternoon.
Carmel Valley
Build a mini succulent garden on a whim or lose yourself in aisles of Jellycat plushies, indie candles, and sunny gift finds. Pigment's airy, plant-filled space feels more creative studio than retail chore.
North Park
Wander in for the good smells and stay for the treasure hunt. This Latina-owned North Park boutique stocks self-care essentials, home goods, and gifts that feel personal, not mass-produced.
Allied Gardens
Part curiosity cabinet, part plant shop, Artifacts and Artichokes is a gothic wonderland of antique taxidermy, crystals, and local art. Ask about the "black market" room in back.
Browse San Diego neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
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Sun, Oct 18 · 7:00 PM
The San Diego Museum of Art · Balboa Park
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
5th Avenue Station · Core-Columbia
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fifth Avenue · Gaslamp Quarter
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fifth Avenue · San Diego
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fifth Avenue · Hillcrest
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
5th Avenue Station · Core-Columbia
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Fifth Avenue · Gaslamp Quarter
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Harney Sushi · Old Town
Free
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
City Heights · City Heights
Tue, Dec 15 · 2:00 PM
Pacific Beach · Pacific Beach
San Diego Convention Center · Marina
Wicked Fit · South Park
The Lodge at Torrey Pines · La Jolla
Point Loma
Point Loma
Old Town
Barrio Logan
Point Loma
La Jolla
Marina
Old Town
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Little Italy
South Park
Gaslamp Quarter
La Jolla
Point Loma
Sabre Springs
La Jolla
Hillcrest
Barrio Logan
Logan Heights
Pacific Beach
Gaslamp Quarter
Point Loma
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