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San Diego is officially in holiday mode this weekend — from Liberty Station’s tree lighting to Julian’s small-town celebration, snowy play zones, makers’ markets, and Shop Small Saturday along the coast. Whether you’re grabbing gifts, chasing lights with the kids, or just easing into the season, here are your best local picks for Nov 28–30.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
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The Events

🎄 Rady Children's Ice Rink – Liberty Station, San Diego
Glide into the season on this outdoor ice rink at Arts District Liberty Station — daily open skate with rentals included, through early January.

✨ Liberty Station Holiday Tree Lighting – Liberty Station, San Diego
Friday Nov 28, 5-9 pm: 88-ft pine tree lighting, live music, fire-truck rides, Santa photos & outdoor movie under the stars.

🖼️ San Dieguito Art Guild Holiday Bazaar – Encinitas Community Center
Saturday Nov 29, 10 am–4 pm: Handmade art, crafts & finds — ideal for early holiday-gift hunting.

🎶 Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon – Downtown El Cajon
Saturday Nov 29, 4-8 pm: Snow-zone fun, live bands, kids’ train rides, artisan market, Santa photos & 6:15 pm tree lighting.

🎄 Julian Country Christmas Tree Lighting – Julian
Saturday Nov 29: Small-town holiday magic with carolers, warm cider, photo ops & rustic mountain-town shopping.

🛍️ Shop Small Saturday – Ocean Beach
Saturday Nov 29: Local shops, indie makers & community pop-ups celebrating small-business Saturday along Newport Ave.

The Upcoming Events

❄️ Snow Day at the Lake – Lindo Lake Park
December 5th, 3 to 5 pm: Annual event that turns Lakeside’s favorite park into a frosty playground filled with live fresh snow, sledding, Santa photos, games, and giveaways.

The Food

🥐 Relic Bakery & Kitchen – East Village, San Diego
A beloved local pop-up turned full bakery/café — Relic serves handmade European-style breads, croissants, danishes, and inventive savory pastries, all crafted from scratch by seasoned pastry pros. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 am–2 pm at 845 15th St.

🌴 Dija Mara – Oceanside (Coast Hwy 101)
Recommended by Anthony, one of our new readers, this Balinese-inspired fusion meets California flavor at this cozy Oceanside spot, blending Southeast Asian flavors with Western flair and Japanese techniques. Expect creative small plates, bold flavors and a relaxed dinner vibe.

The Hike of the Week

We’ll be back with a new hike next week….

The Views

Another Scripps Pier- beautiful!

❓ San Diego Trivia

We’ll be back with more San Diego history trivia next week…

🌤️ The Weather — Central San Diego

Friday: 67° / 51° ☀️ Mostly sunny
Saturday: 65° / 49° 🌤️ Mix of clouds and sun
Sunday: 65° / 50° ⛅ Partly sunny

Coast stays cool, inland warms a few degrees, and mountains run crisp and breezy.

The Music

Friday 11/28

🎶 Live Music

The Roxy Encinitas – Godfathers Daughter – Encinitas – 1-4pm
Duke's La Jolla – Christian Taylor – La Jolla – 3-6pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – The Hobos – Mission Bay – 4-6pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Danielle Angeloni – Carlsbad – 4-6pm
Uvas Winery – Ashlyn Zaldivar – Poway – 4-8pm
The Camp Store – The Juke$ – South Carlsbad – 4:15-6:15pm
Gaylord Pacific – Jolene Cruz – Chula Vista – 5-8pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Hep Tights – San Diego – 5-8pm
Koi Zen Cellars – John Patrick Music – Carmel Mountain Ranch – 5-8pm
La Valle Coastal Club – Ben Powell – Rancho Santa Fe – 5-8pm
Orfila Vineyards & Winery – Fercho – Escondido – 5-8pm
Plaza Del Sol – Shay Skylar – Bay Park – 5-8pm
Pour House – Billy Watson – Oceanside – 5-8pm
Seasons Restaurant – Marelle – Carlsbad – 5-8pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Sheila Sondergard – Encinitas – 5-8pm
Galpão Gaucho – Ed Kornhauser – Marina – 5:30-8:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ – Kyle Luna And The Moondogs – El Cajon – 6-8pm
Panama 66 – Matt Smith Jazz Trio – Balboa Park – 6-8pm
5 o’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar – Blaise Guld – East Village – 6-9pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – 8 Ball Truckers – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Trevor Davis – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza – Central Escondido – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Sam Onzo – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Gabe's Music – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Fast Trax – Wynola – 6-9pm
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill – Jonny Tarr – Ivey Ranch / Rancho del Oro – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Russell Paihinui – La Jolla – 6-9pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Cody Carter – East Village – 6-9pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Carlsbad – Full Circle – Poway – 6-9pm
Shake Bar & Lounge – Jesse Johnson – Core-Columbia – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – The Heart – Point Loma – 6-9pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – John Bennett – Encinitas – 6-9pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos w/ Zoey, Jeff, James, Martha & Courtney – Gaslamp – 6-9pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Open Mic (Featured Artist: Tomi Tom Sho) – Vista – 6-10pm
Babcock & Story Hotel Del – Gonzo Solo – Point Loma – 6-10pm
American Legion Post 282 – Live Music: Upfront – La Mesa – 6:30-9:30pm
Négociant Winery – Don L. – Hillcrest – 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Craig Dawson Trio – La Jolla – 6:30-10:30pm
The Gärten – Tecolote Canyon – San Diego – 7-9pm
Winstons OB – Viva Santana – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm
Books & Records Bar – Cole Roussos – Banker's Hill – 7-10pm
Fast Times – Satisfiers – Bay Park – 7-10pm
Hilton Del Mar – Anthony Garcia – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – George Villasenor's Band Colour – National City – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Jason Graham – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Maxwell the Great – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Swingin Johnsons – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Steel 94 – Lefty Martin – Spring Valley – 7-10pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Matt Heinecke – Encinitas – 7-10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – Haala – Poway – 7-11pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – The Palladium Mambo Orchestra – University Heights – 7pm
1st Street Bar – Role Models – Encinitas – 7:30-9:30pm
The Holding Company - 1st Floor – Safety Orange • Moni Light • Celina Rescott & The Embers – Ocean Beach – 7:30-11:30pm
McP's Irish Pub – Sophisticats – Coronado – 8pm-12am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – CEO's Rythm Section – San Diego – 8pm-1:30am
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – David Shyde – Del Mar – 8-11pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Groove Squad – San Diego – 8-11pm
Pal Joey's – The John Lowery Band – Allied Gardens – 8pm-12am
Full Circle Saloon – I-90 – Santee – 8:30pm-12:30am
The Roxy Encinitas – Mockingbird Jam – Encinitas – 8:30-11:30pm
Renegade Bar – Trey Hill Band – El Cajon – 9pm-12:30am
The Kraken – X Syndicate – Cardiff – 9pm-1am
Pour House – North Korea • Owl be Damned • Doc Hammer – Oceanside – 9-11:59pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – The Palladium Mambo Orchestra – University Heights – 10pm

🎤 Karaoke

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Harryaoke Fridays – Fallbrook – 8pm-1am
Winstons OB – Karaoke – Ocean Beach – 9pm-12am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am
Wong's Dragon Room – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – La Mesa – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

White Labs Brewing Co - San Diego – Trivia – Miramar – 6:30-8:30pm
Night Parade Brewing Company – Sunset Trivia – Scripps Ranch – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pmSaturday 11/

Saturday 11/29

🎶 Live Music

Bahia Resort Hotel – Shay Skylar – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – Jason Graham – Torrey Pines – 10am-1pm
Covewood Restaurant – David Shyde – Bay Park – 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel – Jolene Cruz – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Russell Paihinui – Gaslamp Quarter – 11am-2pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Mango Bay – Mission Bay – 12-3pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Geoff Nigl – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Grand Ole BBQ – Amanda Portela Y Los Brujos Atómicos – El Cajon – 1-4pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Patrick Grattan & Alex Watts – Encinitas – 1-4pm
Winstons OB – Revolt Against Hunger – Ocean Beach – 1:30-4:30pm
Sky Valley Cellars – Peter Hall – Ramona – 2-5pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Ashley Norton – Carlsbad – 3-5pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Song & Salt – Mission Bay – 3-6pm
Monarch Ocean Pub – Christian Taylor – Del Mar – 3-6pm
The Camp Store – The Surf Birdz – South Carlsbad – 4:15-6:15pm
Gaylord Pacific – Brian Pierini – Chula Vista – 5-8pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Sue Palmer – San Diego – 5-8pm
Plaza Del Sol – Jehua Evans – Bay Park – 5-8pm
Uvas Winery – Phil Marcus Trio – Poway – 5-8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – Roman – San Marcos – 5:30-8:30pm
Lucrezia – Kaylee Daugherty – La Jolla – 5:30-8:30pm
Panama 66 – Rat Pack ReBorn – Balboa Park – 6-8pm
Smoking Cannon Brewery – Chicken Hawk – Ramona – 6-8pm
5 o’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar – Hank Easton – East Village – 6-9pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Electric Waste Band – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Andrew Peña – East Village – 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – The Buckley's – Central Escondido – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Agents of Apollo – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Orion Song – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Galpão Gaucho – Geoff Nigl – Seaport Village – 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Blue Current Band – Wynola – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Kevin James O'Brien – La Jolla – 6-9pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Zach Churchill – East Village – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – Jason Graham – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Will Fedak – Encinitas – 6-9pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos w/ Dave, James, Jon, Courtney & Jeff – Gaslamp – 6-9pm
The Galley at the Marina – Paradygm – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
Négociant Winery – Janice • Tony • Nathan – Hillcrest – 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Archie Thompson Trio – La Jolla – 6:30-10:30pm
The Gärten – Mystery Train – San Diego – 7-9pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Doylestown – Vista – 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar – Jenny & the Tramps – Banker's Hill – 7-10pm
Fast Times – Mazanita Blues – Bay Park – 7-10pm
Hilton Del Mar – Gaby Aparicio – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – Pacific Beat – National City – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – The Heart – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Fercho – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Jay Cain – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Steel 94 – IB Waves – Spring Valley – 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – The Red Elvises – Morena – 7-10pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – OttoPilot – Encinitas – 7-10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – CCnE – Poway – 7-11pm
1st Street Bar – Tim & The Strands – Encinitas – 7:30-9:30pm
The Holding Company - 1st Floor – Band Overboard – Ocean Beach – 7:30-11:30pm
McP's Irish Pub – Misty & the Moby – Coronado – 8pm-12am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Karlos Paez & the B Side Players – San Diego – 8pm-1:30am
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Matt Heinecke – Del Mar – 8-10pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Fleetwood Max – San Diego – 8-11pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Danny Janklow's Elevation Band – University Heights – 8pm
Full Circle Saloon – Totally 80's Band – Santee – 8:30-11:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Black Shades – Encinitas – 8:30-11:30pm
Winstons OB – Skyler Lutes • Cappo Kelley • Jamm • I-Koustic – Ocean Beach – 9pm-12am
Renegade Bar – Trey Hill Band – El Cajon – 9pm-12:30am
710 Beach Club – Groove is in the Heart • The Linkin Park Experience – Pacific Beach – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – The Whole Sha-Bang – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
The Kraken – Radio 80's – Cardiff – 9pm-1am
Pour House – Sun Jelly • Stouper • Beth and the Baysides – Oceanside – 9-11:59pm
Mission Ave Bar & Grill – Tah Rei – Oceanside – 9:30-11:30pm

🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/Leslie – La Mesa – 6-9pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Round Table Pizza - Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - College Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8-9pm

Sunday 11/30

🎶 Live Music

Bahia Resort Hotel – Hank Easton – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – TJ Moss – Torrey Pines – 10am-1pm
Seasons Restaurant – Brian Pierini – Carlsbad – 10am-1pm
Covewood Restaurant – Matt Heinecke – Bay Park – 11am-2pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Jarred Matthew – Del Mar – 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel – Rachel Jay – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Dominic Blas – East Village – 11am-2pm
Pour House – Misfire • Kook • Sideswiped • Bug Stomp • On the Menu – Oceanside – 11am-9pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Ed Kornhauser – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Ezza Rose – Wynola – 12-3pm
Orfila Vineyards & Winery – Shay Skylar – Escondido – 12-3pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – FSW High Noon Dead Party – Mission Bay – 12-5pm
Coronado Ferry Landing – Dave Preston & the GrownUps – Coronado – 1-4pm
Duke's La Jolla – Kevin Ryan – La Jolla – 1-4pm
Grand Ole BBQ – Noah Kapchinske – El Cajon – 1-4pm
Winstons OB – Mood Lifters (RUSH Tribute) – Ocean Beach – 1:30-4:30pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Al Barnes – Escondido – 2-4pm
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O – Northstar – Coronado – 2-5pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Corey Angeli – Oceanside – 3-6pm
The Galley at the Marina – Breez'n – Chula Vista – 3-7pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Jonny Tarr – La Jolla – 4-5pm
Orfila Vineyards & Winery – The B Sections – Escondido – 4-5pm
Carruth Cellars - Liberty Station – Dora Bonaventura – Liberty Station – 4-7pm
Uvas Winery – Crazy Tomes – Poway – 4-7pm
The Camp Store – John Lowery – South Carlsbad – 4:15-6:15pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Matt Blockey – Encinitas – 4:30-7:30pm
Panama 66 – UpTown Rhythm Makers – Balboa Park – 5-7pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – The ElectricLouieLand Trio – Morena – 5-7pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Jennifer Klein – Encinitas – 5-8pm
Galpão Gaucho – Adam J. Eros – Seaport Village – 5:30-8:30pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Craig Dawson Trio – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Adam Hawley – San Diego – 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Michael Richardson Duo – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Perfect Blend Duo – Leucadia – 6-9pm
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill – Jazz Jam – Encinitas – 6-9pm
The Cordova Bar – The Remnants – Bay Park – 6-9pm
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine – The Mercedes Moore Band – Mira Mesa – 6:30-8:30pm
The Gärten – Robin Henkel Blues – San Diego – 7-9pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – BB & Company – National City – 7-10pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – Rising Star – National City – 7-10pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos w/ Dave, Jon & Martha – Gaslamp – 7-10pm
The Holding Company - 1st Floor – The Frights – Ocean Beach – 7:30-11:30pm
Mission Ave Bar & Grill – Dolly Would – Oceanside – 9:30-11:30pm

🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with TerryOke – La Mesa – 5-8pm
The Salty Frog – Karaoke – Imperial Beach – 7pm-2am
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Winstons OB – OBoke Karaoke – Ocean Beach – 8-11pm
1st Street Bar – Karaoke – Encinitas – 9pm-1am
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm

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San Diego Meteor is published every Friday morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.