Military Family Appreciation Month • Native American Heritage Month • Peanut Butter Lovers Month
NOVEMBER Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
thursday | 1 Candy Buy Back at The Super Dentists. Kids can bring in their leftover Halloween candy in exchange for cash. For every pound of candy they bring in, The Super Dentists will give them $1 plus another dollar to a local school. Through Nov. 3. Schools can participate, too! Email schoolrep@ thesuperdentists.com for details. Offices located in Chula Vista, EastLake, Carmel Valley and Oceanside. www.thesuperdentists.com. “Wicked.” Follow the untold true story of the Witches of Oz in this Broadway sensation showcasing the hits, Defying Gravity and For Good. Through Nov. 25; visit website for show times and tickets. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown San Diego. www.broadwaysd.com. San Diego Zoo Safari Park Celebrates Dia de los Muertos. Roving mariachis, ballet folklorico dancers, a children’s activity booth, a bilingual Frequent Flyers bird show and Africa Tram guided tour rides hosted in Spanish. Today until Nov. 4, 9 am-6 pm. Included with park admission. Ages 11 & under free when accompanied by an adult. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org. Children’s Choice Pediatric Dental Care’s Candy Buy Back. Receive $2 for every pound of candy you turn in, and $2 will also be donated to the school that turns in the most sweets. 8 am-4 pm. Note: Candy must be dropped off by the child or parent/ guardian. 10-pound limit per person. 4074 Fairmount Ave., Ste. B, San Diego. info@ mychildrenschoice.com; 619-996-9543.
friday | 2 “Dr. Doolittle, Jr.” by Center Stage Children’s Theater. Tonight, tomorrow, Nov. 9 & 10, 7 pm; Nov. 4 & 11, 2 pm. $9$12. Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw St. www.centerstagechildrenstheater.org. FREE La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Young People’s Concert. Check out this fun and informative introduction to the
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Gobble up the fun! Look for the and and feast on this month’s spread of Thanksgiving and holiday events. symphony. 7-8 pm. Reservations required. UC San Diego’s Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Dr. www.lajollasymphony .com/other-performance-events. FREE Fall Fest at Belmont Park. Enjoy activities like pie-eating contests (Saturdays, 5:30 pm) and entertainment. Belmont Park has also partnered with the San Diego Food Bank by offering a free ride with a donation of 5 canned food items. Fri., Sat. & Sun. (plus Nov. 12), 5 pm until closing. 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego. www.belmontpark.com. Pop-up Workshop by Mingei International Museum: Celebrating Family. Come to the Innovators LAB for a workshop inspired by family, traditions and Mexican folk art. Make a nicho or a small piñata. 11 am, 1 & 2 pm. Free with museum admission. The New Children’s Museum, 200 West Island Ave., downtown San Diego. www.thinkplaycreate.org. “Tchaikovsky Spectacular.” City Ballet pays tribute to the great Russian composer with three magnificent ballets: Swan Lake Act II, Black Swan Pas de Deux and Tchai Celebration. Tonight & tomorrow, 8 pm; Nov. 4, 2 pm. Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, downtown San Diego. For tickets, visit www.cityballet.org.
saturday | 3 “Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!” Don’t miss this wonderful, whimsical musical based on the classic Dr. Seuss book. Featuring Santa for a Day, You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, and Welcome, Christmas
(Fah Who Doraze), the delightful carol from the animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Tonight until Dec. 29; visit website for schedule. Tickets start at $29. Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park. www.theoldglobe.org. Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour. Thomas the Tank Engine returns to the Southern California Railway Museum for a day of family fun! Take a ride with Thomas, meet Percy and Sir Topham Hatt and more. Today, tomorrow, Nov. 10-12, 9 am-5 pm. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Note: Percy will not be on site on Nov. 12. 2201 South A St., Perris. www.oerm.org/thomas. FREE Escondido Tamale Festival. Live entertainment, contests, Hispanic heritage exhibits, vendors and Kids Fun Zone. 11 am-5 pm. Grape Day Park, downtown Escondido. www.escondidotamalefestival.org. FREE Kids Care Fest. This family health event by the Grossmont Healthcare District highlights free dental and vision check-ups, flu shots, safety demos and games. 9 am-1 pm. Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane. www.kidscarefest.org. Water Conservation Garden’s Autumn Fest & Plant Sale. Workshops, craft vendors, live entertainment, food trucks and kids’ activities. 10 am-3 pm. $3-$5; ages 2 & under free. 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. West, El Cajon. www.thegarden.org. FREE A Century of Girl Scout Achievement 1918-2018. From camping and cookies to