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San Diego will host ‘The Golden Girls Christmas Experience,’ a pop-up event celebrating the beloved TV series. Beginning November 19 at Bayside Kitchen and Bar, it features themed food, drinks, and activities like shuffleboard. Organized by Bucket Listers, the event will also include drag brunches, trivia nights, and more. This celebration coincides with the 40th anniversary of the show, which originally aired in 1985, and will include special merchandise and additional themed activities throughout the season.
San Diego is set to host “The Golden Girls Christmas Experience,” a festive pop-up event dedicated to the iconic characters from the beloved television series. The celebration will debut on Wednesday, November 19, and take place at Bayside Kitchen and Bar located in the bustling Little Italy neighborhood.
The pop-up event promises an array of themed food and drinks, bringing the beloved characters’ essence straight to the table. Attendees can also engage in friendly competition on a dedicated signature shuffleboard court. This festive experience, organized by Bucket Listers, aims to provide numerous programming options throughout the season.
In addition to the main event, Bucket Listers plans to host special recurring events that include drag brunches featuring leading local performers, Golden Girls-themed trivia nights, St. Olaf’s Afternoon High Tea, and Shady Pines Bingo Nights. Tickets for the experience are scheduled to go on sale starting November 4, and interested guests can sign up for a waitlist to receive further information.
Commemorating 40 Years of The Golden Girls
This pop-up event comes as “The Golden Girls” celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades since the show first aired on September 14, 1985. The original series featured a remarkable ensemble cast, including Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty. Over its impressive seven-season run, this iconic sitcom garnered 11 Emmy Awards.
The nostalgia surrounding “The Golden Girls” is also reflected in various related events and merchandise releases scheduled this year. A new live show titled “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” aims to bring the beloved characters back to the stage with fresh storylines that resonate with both old and new audiences.
Additional Golden Girls Events and Merchandise
As part of the 40th-anniversary celebrations, several special products and events are being rolled out. ABC News plans to air a one-hour special featuring interviews with the show’s creators and tributes to the actresses, although the title and air date are yet to be announced. Furthermore, San Diego Comic-Con has released an exclusive figurine box set featuring the series’ four main characters.
In a creative spin, Fisher-Price is launching short-form content titled “Little People Collector Mini Adventures,” inspired by “The Golden Girls.” Yogurtland will also introduce a cheesecake-flavored yogurt starting on July 30, coinciding with National Cheesecake Day to honor the series. Candier will be selling two limited-edition candle scents named “I’ll get the Cheesecake!” and “Thank You for Being a Friend,” while Brooklyn-based fashion label Zero Waste Daniel is set to unveil a capsule collection influenced by the show’s characters.
Another unique offering comes from Nocking Point Wines, which will present four distinct wine bottles, each representing one of the main characters. For fans who enjoy building sets, a limited-edition “The Golden Girls” brick-building set by Brickcraft will also debut in November.
Golden Girls Themed Pop-up Bakery
In addition to the main event, a new bakery and café, “Mmm…Cakes”, by Jose Barajas in Chula Vista plans to host its pop-up event with a “Golden Girls” theme. Guests can look forward to character cookies, mini cheesecakes, and a special chocolate hazelnut cake shaped like Sophia’s purse on July 30, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing Co..
Fans of the series can also enjoy the classic episodes of “The Golden Girls,” which are available for streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
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- MSN: Golden Girls Christmas Pop-Up
- San Diego Reader: Golden Girls – The Laughs Continue
- ABC7: Golden Girls 40th Anniversary
- Eater San Diego: Golden Girls Bakery Pop-Up
- SDCC Blog: San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Exclusives
- Wikipedia: The Golden Girls
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