Thursday | 24

2.5-Hour Whale Watch

Whether you are from the Southern California area or coming from any location around the world, it is well worth the trip for this whale watching tour that never goes out of season!

On-staff marine biologists will share wildlife facts with passengers on a sea adventure to see whales, dolphins, sea lions, and birds. Reaching up to 45 ft. in length and weighing up to 40 tons, Gray Whales depart from their summer feeding grounds in Alaska and migrate south along the West Coast to the isolated lagoons of Baja California to mate and give birth. See the southbound and northbound migraters up until the end of April. If you don’t see a whale or dolphin, then your next trip is free.

When: Everyday 9 am, 12 pm, and 3 pm. Through Thursday, December 31.

Where: San Diego Whale Watch, 1617 Quivira Road, Mission Bay, sdwhalewatch.com

Friday | 25

Plein Air, A Virtual Art Exhibition

"Autumn Weekend" is one of the many paintings at The San Diego Watercolor Society's Plein Air, a virtual art exhibition.

The San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery in Liberty Station will remain closed until further notice; events have been moved online. But you can still enjoy watermedia art executed en plein air (outside) by members and judged by award-winning plein air artist Eric Rhoads. Artworks are available for viewing and purchase in the online store. Upon purchase, the paintings will be shipped to the buyer unframed.

When: Everyday through Thursday, December 31.

Where: sdws.org

Saturday | 26

Winter Wonders & Holiday Lights

“Winter Wonders and Holiday Lights” feature our nocturnal animals and our animals who don some special winter attire against a backdrop of festive holiday lights.

Tour a wildlife refuge showcasing nocturnal animals. A keeper/educator will host your visit, held exclusively for your family. You’ll meet our ambassadors while strolling a five-acre facility which has been decorated for the season. The price is $250 for a family of up to four people. Additional members can be added for a fee.

When: Saturday and Sundays. 4:30 pm and 5 pm. Through Sunday, January 3.

Where: Wild Wonders, 5712 Via Montellano, Bonsall. wildwonders.org