PRESENTED BY
SAN DIEGO BEACH TOWN REAL ESTATE & JENNIFER LIEBTHAL
11/30 Surfin Santa Arrival
Downtown
12/01 SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off
Downtown
12/06 24th Annual Parade of Lights & Snow Festival
Alpine
12/06 Coronado Holiday Parade & Open House
Coronado
Botanic Wonderland
Holiday Nights in the Garden
Grab a hot chocolate or glass of wine and stroll through the 37 acres of gardens which will be illuminated with more than 125,000 sparkling lights through 12/30. There’s nightly entertainment, visits with Santa, holiday crafts, twinkling light tunnel, dazzling 10-foot poinsettia tower, a musical light show and Kids Fun Zone with nightly “snowfall.” There’s a food truck court, a beer, wine and mulled wine garden, hot chocolate, coffee and more.
12/7 San Diego Street Food BBQ & Beer Festival
Point Loma
12/07 Encinitas Holiday Parade
Encinitas
12/07 Chula Vista Starlight Parade
Chula Vista
12/07 40th Annual OB Holiday Parade
Ocean Beach
12/07 Winter Wonderland Festival
Escondido
12/07 Christmas on Crystal Pier
La Jolla
12/07 San Diego Street Food BBQ & Beer Festival
Liberty Station
12/07 Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
Downtown
12/07 Holiday Walkabout & Luminaria
South Park
12/07-12/08 December Nights
Balboa Park
12/08 56th Annual North Park Toyland Parade & Festival
North Park
12/08 La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
La Jolla
12/08 La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
La Jolla
12/08 Santa By The Sea
DelMar
12/8-12/15 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Multiple view locations
The Nutcracker
California Ballet presents Jared Nelson’s highly anticipated all new Nutcracker at the Civic Theatre. Enjoy this holiday classic with family and friends. Runs through 12/24.
12/12 Hillcrest Taste-n-Tinis
Hillcrest
12/12 Hillcrest Taste-n-Tinis
Hillcrest
12/13-12/14 La Mesa's Holiday in the Village
La Mesa
12/14 Toast of Gaslamp
Downtown
12/14 Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights
Oceanside
12/14 Poway's Christmas in the Park
Poway
12/14 PB Holiday Parade
Pacific Beach
12/14 Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
Mission Bay
12/14 San Diego Santa Run 5K and 1 Mile Race
Mission Bay
12/15 12th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade
DelMar
Ice Skating Rinks
It is that time of year and our favorite seasonal activities are already underway - outdoor ice skating in San Diego– is a great family-friendly activity and the perfect way to get into the holiday season.
12/21 San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
Downtown
12/22 Liberty Station's Hanukkah Celebration and Menorah
Liberty Station
Jingle Bells At The Zoo
San Diego Zoo is transformed into a wild wonderland of twinkling lights, merry-making performances, and festive foods. From December 13 through January 5
12/26 Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk
Downtown
12/26 Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Downtown
12/27 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl
SDCCU Stadium
12/28 A Magical Cirque Christmas
Downtown
12/28-1/01 San Diego Tango Festival
Downtown
12/28 Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo
Downtown
Music this month
Astounding sounds and amazing music are the heart beat of San Diego. The genres are endless and venues that range from gritty to elegant!
