This new year, refresh your senses and reconnect with nature at the San Diego Botanic Garden. From vibrant blooms to a peaceful Bamboo Garden, discover 4 miles of meandering trails, and over 5,000 plant species from across the globe. Open six days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Admission: $18/adultsseniors/active duty US Military $12youth 3-17 $10SDBG Members & children ages 2 and under are freeVisit: www.sdbg.org or call 760-436-3036
Native American Heritage Day has been officially celebrated for the last 14 years on the day after Thanksgiving. The long-overdue civic holiday is aimed at celebrating and teaching Native American history and culture. Then, Governor Gavin Newsom says California has recovered all of the jobs lost during the pandemic. But with the holiday season upon us, border communities continue to suffer. Finally, we may be aware of December Nights and “The Grinch,” but there are countless events and performances in the region to help us ring in the winter holidays.
Lightscape will transform the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden from November 18 through January 1 with a one-of-a-kind artistic installation from international artists. This unique immersive experience at the garden will guide visitors through a festive world of wonder with over one million twinkling lights in various attractions that come alive at night with color, imagination and sound.This enchanting, after dark experience is set along a beautifully illuminated walking trail custom-designed for San Diego. Lightscape ticketholders will walk a one-mile-long path with suspended strands and tunnels of light, a fire garden, lantern trees and other artistic installations, while toasting marshmallows over a fire and drinking hot chocolate and other seasonal refreshments along the trail.WHEN | Daily from November 18, 2022 to January 1, 2023• This event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.WHERE |San Diego Botanic Garden • Quail Gardens Drive and, Ecke Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024ADMISSION |