Upcoming Events

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📅 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026

🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Trader Joe’s, 1150 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA

Join local advocates for a peaceful demonstration raising awareness about animal welfare concerns connected to Trader Joe’s poultry suppliers. All are welcome, and outreach materials will be available.

🔗 RSVP / Info: https://www.instagram.com/rockyforanimals

📅 Friday, February 14, 2026

📍 Pet Supplies Plus — Escondido, CA

Description: Bring your pet for fun Valentine’s photos and help support SNAP’s rescue and community programs. A sweet way to celebrate and give back!

RSVP / More info: https://www.snap-sandiego.org/events-and-news/

📅 Monday, February 16th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 The Boochyard @ Local Roots, Vista, CA

Description:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a festive dinner accompanied by a live magic show! Join Viridian Productions for a themed evening of great food, community connection, and magical entertainment as we welcome the Year of the Dragon. 

This event blends cultural celebration with fun for all ages — a perfect way to enjoy the holiday with friends and family.

RSVP / More Info: https://lunarnewyeardinnerandmagicshow.eventbrite.com/  

📅 Friday, February 20, 2026

🕕 6:00 PM to about 8:30 PM

📍 Pure Pawsh, San Diego

Description: Join this fun music bingo night to benefit SNAP San Diego’s animal care and rescue programs. Support local pets while playing and socializing with fellow animal lovers!

RSVP / More info: https://www.snap-sandiego.org/events-and-news/

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026

⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📍 Tacotarian, North Park, San Diego

Connect with fellow plant-based community members over a casual lunch at one of San Diego’s favorite vegan restaurants. This friendly gathering is perfect for meeting like-minded people and sharing compassionate living ideas.

RSVP / More info: https://www.meetup.com/plantdiego/

📅 Saturday, February 22, 2026

⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 South Mission Beach, San Diego

Join local activists for a peaceful outreach protest raising awareness about animal rights and compassionate living. Volunteers will hold signs, engage respectfully with the public, and encourage kinder choices for animals.

RSVP / More info: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegoveganactivists/

📅 Sunday, February 22, 2026

⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

📍 San Diego (exact location provided after registration)

Learn how to prepare delicious plant-based sushi in a hands-on cooking class designed for all skill levels. Participants will explore creative vegan ingredients while enjoying a fun and educational experience.

RSVP / More info: https://www.eventbrite.com

📅 Friday, March 6, 2026 (First Friday monthly)

⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego

This popular monthly market features plant-based food vendors, local businesses, and a welcoming community atmosphere. It is one of San Diego’s largest regular gatherings celebrating compassionate living.

RSVP / More info: https://alesmith.com/event/san-diego-vegan-night-market/

📅  Saturday, March 8, 2026

🕒  12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍   North Park Mini Park, San Diego, CA

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon featuring local plant-based food vendors, community booths, and opportunities to connect with fellow compassionate neighbors. A welcoming space for everyone curious about plant-based living.

🔗 RSVP / Info: https://www.instagram.com/livingveganinsandiego

📅 March 14, 2026 

🕒  12:00 PM –4:00 PM

📍   North Park Mini Park, San Diego

A monthly open-air vegan market with 60+ vendors selling plant-based food, eco-friendly products, and handmade goods. It’s free to enter and very community-oriented. 

Typical things you’ll see:

• vegan street food (tamales, sushi, burgers, dumplings)
• cruelty-free products and crafts
• nonprofit booths and adoption groups
• lots of activists and local vegan businesses

📅 March 15, 2026 (online gathering)

A community event with meditation, reflection, and discussions about compassion for animals and the planet, open to vegans and vegan-curious people. 

The program is monthly on the third Sunday of each month at 3 pm Central / 4 pm Eastern. Attendance at Compassion Consortium events is always free of charge, but registration is required: https://www.compassionconsortium.org/sunday-service. Hope you can make it.

More info at compassionconsortium.org