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Cherry blossom trees at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park leave San Diego tickled pink for a few weeks in the spring. Not only are the colors of the flowers brilliant, but the trees are symbolic of a rich history between America’s Finest City and Yokohama, Japan.

The garden represents a partnership between San Diego and the Japanese city of Yokohama, which gifted San Diego its cherry blossom trees.

The Japanese Friendship Garden’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival has returned for 2023, leaving San Diego tickled pink.

After a two-year hiatus brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Diego International Auto Show returned Friday, much to the joy of car enthusiasts near and far.

It’s finally back! The San Diego International Auto Show has returned and NBC 7’s Jackie Crea has a preview for you on what to expect.

The San Diego Zoo’s yuletide festivities are back with the return of its Jungle Bells celebration.

The San Diego Zoo is hosting holiday fun in December with “Jungle Bells.: NBC 7’s Audra Stafford shares more about the yuletide fun and what families can look forward to.

The San Diego Botanic Garden is ready to glisten for the holidays as part of its Lightscape experience. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford has more on the event and the garden’s return to normalcy from the pandemic.

After a two-year pandemic pause, the holiday festival kicks off on Friday night.

The temperature is cooling down for the winter and holiday decorations are popping up all around town. What better way is there to get in the holiday spirit than to cozy up at the Manchester Grand Hyatt rooftop in the Downtown San Diego Embarcadero and watch classic holiday flicks? From now until Dec. 23 San Diegans can indulge in their...

Whether you’re looking for a winter wonderland or a parade of lights along the bay San Diego has it all. Check out this list to find a holiday celebration near you.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is just around the corner and thousands of people in San Diego County are preparing for this important celebration that honors loved ones who have passed.

As part of the spookiest time of the year, it’s only tradition to spook yourself with a good movie. To help San Diego get into the spirit, the Rooftop Cinema Club is screening several Halloween-themed flicks through the end of October.

For all the ghoulish and the ghouls, there are Halloween events for everyone in San Diego County. Some are for the less brave with only a few frightening characters, others will have you petrified. Here’s a list of Halloween events that are sure to get you ready for the absolutely bone-chilling holiday.

Chula Vista’s annual Lemon Festival is returning to celebrate the citrus good and its roots in the South Bay community.

Chula Vista’s iconic Lemon Festival is returning this weekend for fun that’s not sour, but sweet. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford gives you a sneak peek at some of the delectable dishes that will be available.

Yelp released its list of the top 50 places to eat in the San Gabriel Valley, with Ethiopian fare, pastrami, chicken and waffles, and decorative looking seafood.

Throughout the summer, Regal Cinemas will be offering a promotion that allows for $2 movie tickets. Here’s a look at the summertime promotion.

The Escondido Street Festival is returning on Sunday to offer new features like live music and timeless attractions such as nosh-worthy food vendors.