Sip & Shop Downtown Oceanside Flash Sale Save $5 per ticket through Nov. 20 Nov. 26, Downtown Oceanside
FINAL WEEKEND TO SAVE! Join us as we kick off the return of ’Tis the Season to Shop Local with our annual craft beverage tasting event. On Small Business Saturday,enjoy a record 18 tastings from local brewers, wineries and craft beverage makers while you discover Downtown shops, shop the Merry Makers Fair and listen to live holiday music at our largest Sip & Shop yet! Participate in the Oceanside Holiday Challenge along the way for a chance to win local prizes. Tickets for Sip & Shop Downtown Oceanside go up at the event, so get yours for only $25 before midnight Sunday! BUY TICKETS

Oceanside Holiday Challenge Giveaway Register through Nov. 20 for a chance to win a pair of Sip & Shop tickets Nov. 26-Dec. 11
BACK FOR 2022! Take our original challenge to shop, eat and play local this holiday season! Register and download our scavenger hunt mobile app. Then visit Oceanside businesses, destinations and events during ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local starting next week on Small Business Saturday for a chance to win local prizes! No purchase necessary to participate. Sign up and enter our giveaway by 5 p.m. Sunday on Instagram, and you could win one of two pairs of tickets to Sip & Shop Downtown Oceanside! SIGN UP

Merry Makers Fair Nov. 26-27,
Pier View Way & North Tremont Street, Artist Alley and Civic Center Fountain
Come discover an array of handcrafted and artisanal goods by area makers at this free, two-day holiday pop-up market in three Downtown locations! From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. next Sunday, this free two-day ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local pop-up market will feature more than 50 local and area makers, plus MiraCosta College student makers at the fountain, and live holiday music. Shoppers can browse art, jewelry, candles, macrame and more while listening to live holiday music. Participate in the returning Oceanside Holiday Challenge for a chance to win local prizes. Local beer, wine and craft beverage tastings are also available from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 26 through Sip & Shop Downtown Oceanside. FIND OUT MORE

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Gift Market Dec. 1,
Regal Cinema Plaza and Sunset Market
Please note: Both the Oceanside Morning Farmers Market and Sunset Market are closed on Thanksgiving. Oceanside will welcome the holiday season with the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Gift Market at Regal Cinema Plaza Downtown. Watch Santa arrive by fire truck at 6 p.m.and be there when the tree lights up! This annual holiday event will be filled with activities and expanded amusements for the whole family. From 5-8:30 p.m., kids can enjoy free visits with Santa, kids craft tables, milk & cookies and more. Before and after the Tree Lighting, #sunsetmaket attendees can shop the first Holiday Gift Market of the Year. Read more in our Winter 2022 Shop Issue of Discover Downtown. FIND OUT MORE

O’side Turkey Trot Nov. 24, Oceanside Civic Center 
“Move your feet before you eat” this Thanksgiving in Downtown Oceanside at the family-friendly O’side Turkey Trot. Recognized as one of America’s top trots, the O’side Turkey Trot features sizzling fast 5-mile and 5K courses with over two miles of beautiful ocean views and finishing near the historic Oceanside Pier steps from the sand. Additional event fun includes a Thanksgiving-themed costume contest, live course entertainment, commemorative T-shirts and finisher medals for all participants. Photo by Rich Cruse/CrusePhoto.com REGISTER

Thanksgiving Dining Guide
Nov. 25, Downtown Oceanside
Here is your guide to Downtown Oceanside restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day. Whether you are looking for early morning coffee, a full Thanksgiving dinner like this one from Piper Oceanside or a late night snack, these Oceanside businesses can take care of your needs. Piper’s Thanksgiving Feast will be Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a fresh garden-to-table Thanksgiving buffet dinner complete with Kabocha Squash Bisque Soup, Traditional Baked Sourdough Bread Stuffing, Buttery Whipped Potatoes, Herb Brined Roasted Whole Turkey and more. FIND OUT MORE

Landmark Plant Co. Pot Swap, Black Friday Sale
Nov. 19, Tremont Collective
From noon-3 p.m. Saturday, participate in Landmark Plant Co.’s first Pot Swap. Dust the dirt from your old pots and switch them out for something new. Participants will receive a ticket for 20% off your whole plant purchase. Next Friday and Saturday, don’t miss Landmark’s Black Friday Sale. Score awesome deals while you shop during Sip & Shop Downtown Oceanside. See more ‘Tis the Season Local in-store specials and events here. FIND OUT MORE

Low & Slow
Nov. 19, Bagby Beer Co.
Don’t miss Low & Slow Saturday at Bagby Beer Co. From 1-5 p.m., the Downtown Oceanside brewery’s second annual All Lager Festival will offer the single finest selection of lagers that has ever been assembled: 80 lagers from 40 breweries in 11 states and 34 cities! Many of the brewers are making the journey to Oceanside to sip on some sunshine and soak a little up. Get your tickets and see the full list of participating brewers below. BUY TICKETS

“Beauty and the Beast”, Artist Open House: “Bravo!”Nov. 19-20, Dec. 2,
Oceanside Theatre Company
Don’t miss the final two performances of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” by Oceanside Theatre Company at the Brooks Theater. See more than 60 local youth performers on stage in this beloved musical, part of the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside and Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Outreach partnership. Save the date for the theater’s next Artist Open House, “Bravo!” next Friday at 6 p.m. BUY TICKETS

Makers Arcade North County Pop-up
Nov. 20, Tremont Collective
From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Makers Arcade is coming to Tremont Collective. Held annual in San Diego, Makers Arcade is a handmade market featuring curated, local artisans. The Makers Arcade North County Pop-up will feature live music and over 60 local vendors as well as beer, food and more from the businesses of Tremont Collective in Downtown Oceanside. FIND OUT MORE

The Silent Disco Nov. 26, Hill Street Country Club Join the Hill Street Country Club on Small Business Saturday to support local vendors and creatives at The Silent Disco Market from 3-7 p.m. followed by Silent Disco from 7-11 p.m. Shop and then get your boogie on as DJ Ciara Dominique and DJ Elguera will be spinning hip hop, R&B experimental and everything in between. RSVP required. $15 admission. Find out more. RSVP

Holiday Gift Markets
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Location
Discover eclectic holiday gifts from 200 artisans and merchants at San Diego County’s top weekly food and music street market every Thursday in December! Enjoy one-stop holiday shopping and dining with hot foods from around the world, gourmet gifts, kids activities, live music and free visits with Santa Dec. 1, 8 and 15. FIND OUT MORE

First Friday Art Walk & Holiday Tree LightingDec.2, SpringHill Suites Marriott SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Oceanside Friends of the Arts and Toys for Tots are bringing the First Friday Art Walk and the hotel’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony together from 5-9 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy donation. FIND OUT MORE

OMA Member MarketDec. 2, Oceanside Museum of ArtSupport Oceanside Museum of Art and get your holiday shopping done at the same time! Join OMA for a Member Market at the Museum Store from 5-7 p.m. Members are invited to sip on complimentary wine as you browse the store, with tons of gift ideas for friends and family. Members will also receive exclusive discounts and door prizes. Nonmembers are welcome too and can purchase a drink at arrival. FIND OUT MORE

Ryes & Grind From Local Tap House & Kitchen and Saucey Mouths Pizza pop-up owner Gabe Hogan and RnD Executive Chef Daniel Elliot Pundik, Ryes & Grind is a Jewish deli that offeres a menu of classic sandwiches made on house-made bread and filled with classics like pastrami, brisket and corned beef. Enjoy Jewish deli favorites, breakfast sandwiches, a full bar, an organic juice counter and craft cocktails 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Monday at 236 S. Coast Highway.
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Make it a habit to turn off lights when you leave a room

In an average home, lighting accounts for nearly 9% of electricity costs. Turning lights off when you’re not in the room is a simple way for you to make a dent in your utility bill, saving you up to $50 a year. Before you go to sleep, walk through your home and shut off any forgotten lights. To help get into the habit, try leaving eye-catching reminders near your lights and doorways. Encourage family members to turn off their lights as well. This is a great way for young children to do their part to save energy.