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November Mini Mag

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Saturday, November 30 All Day

3 Celebrate North Park’s local shops on Saturday, November 30th with our annual Small Business Saturday event! We love to encourage shopping locally in North Park, so we are rewarding you with some fabulous prizes when you come out to shop in North Park on 11/30 from 11am to 5pm on Ray Street (Purchases must be made the day of and at a North Park business). ExploreNorthPark.com Verbatim-Books.com

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NORTH PARK LIVE

Join our holiday celebration at North Park LIVE on Saturday, November 30th from 12-4pm! We will have a full afternoon of live music from local musicians throughout the neighborhood, as well as live art installation and giveaways for the community! No better way to Shop Local in preparation for the upcoming holidays, while exploring the streets of North Park with loved ones. We look forward to getting into the holiday spirit with everyone at North Park LIVE!

ART

“Having the opportunity to create a public piece of art for the community of North Park was so exciting. I wanted to create a mural that played with portraiture and organic forms with a hint of abstraction/ collage elements. Lately I have been using a vibrant color palette, which I believe brings joy, and energy to the space in which it resides. I wanted my work to evoke curiosity, but also bring aesthetic pleasure.”

Read the full Q&A at explorenorthpark.com/ qa-with-artist-kyrapalmer

@kyraaart Location: 3120 University Ave.

THE STORY OF STEVE & PATRICIA LIVING NORTH PARK

One of the great things about being a part of such a vibrant neighborhood is business owners become incredibly involved in the community, even living in North Park throughout the years. Steve and Patricia Billings are a true testament to this, having operated local bar U-31 for 11 years and recently opening the brand new brewpub The Original 40 Brewing Company. Living down the street, Steve and Patricia have the unbeatable luxury of a 5 minute commute to work!

ORIGINAL 40 BREWING FOR MORE ON THEIR STORY, VISIT BIT.LY/OG40-WESTCOASTER

THE ART OF ENTERTAINING WITH HOME & HOUND

This season, elevate your spread to wow-worthy status with entertaining essentials like stylish serving boards, well designed decanters & glassware, block-print table linens, and teak & brass serving utensils - all found in store at Home + Hound.

HomeAndHound.com @HomeAndHoundSD

NORTH PARK THURSDAY MARKET

Every Thursday on North Park Way (behind the North Park Theatre & 30th St.) from 3-7:30pm you’ll find our California Certified Farmers Market filled with local farmers, prepared foods & local artisans, all set to a DJ or live music!

Do you live local and want to receive weekly coupons & offers from the market? Text NPMARKET to 474747 to join our weekly offers!

@ExploreNorthPark @ShopNorthParkMarket

MUSIC

Creativity is incredibly important and valued in North Park, and we love putting that on display with our local musicians and artists. The inaugural North Park LIVE will showcase over 50 musicians in San Diego, all throughout the streets of North Park. Take in all of the creativity that these artists put into their music on Saturday, November 30th!

ExploreNorthPark.com @ExploreNorthPark

During the 1950s, more than 100,000 people flocked to North Park every year to watch the Toyland Parade. Many floats featured children playing accordions, like this group passing what is now Tamarindo Restaurant in the historic Newman-I.O.O.F. Building at University Avenue and Kansas Street.

The San Diego Zoo often participated in the Toyland Parade. In 1958, the zoo provided a camel and costumed handlers to the delight of the crowd.

SAVE THE DATE: DECEMBER 8TH TOYLAND PARADE

A tradition unlike any other, the Toyland Parade will be celebrating its 56th year in North Park. Join us, December 8th 2019, to unwrap some holiday joy as the community comes together to put on a magical display of festive cheer! FOR UP-TODATE INFORMATION VISIT EXPLORENORTHPARK.COM

The North Park Garage on 29th St. offers 386 spaces ready for use 24/7. At just $1/hour during the day and $5 after 6pm, it’s one of the best values in the area. From the rooftop you can enjoy a birds-eye view of the mid-city and on a clear day, even a glimpse of the city skyline. PARKING

North Park is an easily walkable neighborhood, with the main action residing at the University Ave. and 30th St. cross street. Head north or south for only a mile to reach all of the exciting businesses we have to offer! WALKING

There’s no hassle parking at the 29th St. parking garage, which is only $1 per hour during the day, with plenty of additional street parking. If you’re heading over a short way from the Lafayette, an Uber/Lyft is a less than 5 min. drive! DRIVING

The hot new way to get around town, pick up a Bird Scooter simply by downloading the app! An easy way to get through the neighborhood and it’s extremely fun! BIRD