Dec 1 - Dec 31 Seas n Greetings Holiday Celebration Time: 9AM - 5PM Experience the magic of the holidays meets the underwater world at Birch Aquarium during Seas n Greetings. Price: Included w/ aquarium admission Place: Birch Aquarium - 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92093-0207 www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/experiences/events/seas-n-greetings Dec 1 55th Annual North Park Toyland Parade & Festival Time: 10AM - 3PM Celebrate the holiday spirit at the Annual North Park Toyland Parade with vintage cars, marching bands, dance groups, beauty queens, city officials and Santa. Place: University Avenue, San Diego, CA www.toylandparade.com Dec 1 Setting Sun Sake Fall Garden Party Time: 10AM - 8PM Setting Sun Sake Brewing Co. will be hosting a day of celebration and collaboration to showcase some of what America s Finest City has to offer at one of its most iconic Places: the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park. Place: 2215 Pan American Way E, San Diego, CA 92101 www.niwa.org/fallparty Dec 1 Dr. Seuss s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Time: 10:30AM - 2PM The Grinch will be performed for children on the autism spectrum and their families, as well as other families with special needs that may appreciate the welcoming and supportive environment this performance provides. Place: The Old Globe - 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101 www.theoldglobe.org Dec 1 - Dec 31 Meet Santa at Julian Town Hall Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM Join Santa at the town hall weekends In Julian. Come bring your cameras and snap photos with the man from the North Pole as he visits our little town. Price: refer to website Place: Julian Chamber of Commerce - 2129 Main Street www.visitjulian.com/to-see-do/special-events/country-christmas
Dec 1 Chula Vista Starlight Parade Time: 1PM - 8PM Celebrate the Season in Downtown Chula Vista! The Chula Vista Starlight Parade is a great way to kick-off the holiday season and get in the festive spirit! Price: Free Place: 353 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA www.starlightparade.com Dec 1 Lions Tigers & Bears Christmas Festival Celebrate the holidays with the rescued animals of Lions Tigers & Bears. Price: $15-$150 Place: Lions Tigers & Bears - 24402 Martin Way, Alpine, CA 91901 Time: 1PM - 4PM lionstigersandbears.org Dec 1 Winter Wonderland Festival Time: 3PM - 8PM Every year, the Center brings the North Pole to the heart of Escondido. Price: Free Place: Cal Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org/event/winter-wonderland-festival Dec 1 Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village Time: 5PM 7:30PM Celebrate the season during Little Italy s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and see our unique Christmas Tree. Price: Free Place: Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 www.littleitalysd.com Dec 1 39th Annual OB Holiday Parade Time: 5:05PM - 7PM Come find out what the locals have known for 30+ years - Santa would rather be in the quaint little surfing village of OB at the Ocean Beach Holiday Parade. Price: Free Place: Sunset Cliffs Blvd & Newport Ave www.sandiego.org/explore/events/parades/ocean-beach-holiday-parade.aspx
Dec 1 - Dec 25 Holiday Lights Tour Time: 6PM - 8:30PM See the magic of the holidays on this tour of San Diego s top Christmas Lights neighborhoods. Bring the family and enjoy a trip sites. Price: C (4-12) $18- A $29 Place: 5 Star Tours & Charter Bus Co - 1050 Kettner Blvd. www.fivestartours.com/holiday-lights-tours.html Dec 2 SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off Time: 11AM - 5PM The festive and fiery SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off promises everything a person could want in a fun day including craft beer, wine, shopping music and chili! Price: Free Admission. Chili Bowl and 5 Tastings - $20 Place: Thorn & 32nd Streets in North Park www.sonofestchilicookoff.com Dec 2 La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival Time: 1:30PM - 5PM Spread some holiday cheer at the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival with marching bands, floats, vintage automobiles and Santa Claus. Price: Free Place: Girard Avenue & Prospect Street, La Jolla www.ljparade.com Dec 2 Santa by the Sea Time: 3PM - 5PM Join Del Mar for annual holiday event. Free pictures with Santa, treats, games & entertainment, a holiday tree lighting! Price: refer to website Place: L Auberge Amphitheater - 1540 Camino Del Mar www.visitdelmarvillage.com/santa-by-the-sea Dec 7 - Dec 8 Balboa Park December Nights Time: 12PM - 11PM Balboa Park December Nights brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy and kick-off the most wonderful time of the year with lights and more! Price: Free Place: Balboa Park - House of Hospitality San Diego www.sandiego.gov/december-nights
Dec 7 Coronado Holiday Parade & Open House Time: 3:20PM - 8PM Santa arrives via the Ferry at the Coronado Ferry Landing, a festive parade follows down Orange Avenue and Santa lights the Christmas Tree in Rotary Plaza. Price: Free Place: Coronado Ferry Landing - 1201 1st Street, Coronado www.coronadochamber.com/holiday-parade Dec 7 - Dec 8 La Mesa s Holiday in the Village Time: 5PM - 9PM The Village is transformed into a Victorian Wonderland during La Mesa s Holiday in the Village. Price: Free Place: La Mesa Village - La Mesa Blvd & Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941 www.lamesavillageassociation.org/events/holiday-in-the-village.aspx Dec 8 Jingle Bell Run Time: 6:30AM - 11AM The Arthritis Foundation s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America s #1 cause of disability. Price: $15-$45 Place: Liberty Station NTC Park - 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92106 www.arthritis.org/get-involved/jingle-bell-run Dec 8 San Diego Santa Run 5K and 1 Mile Race Time: 8:30AM - 1PM Come out in your finest (or ugliest) Christmas attire as you take part in the annual S.D. Santa Run. Price: $15-$50 Place: Garnet Ave. and Bayard St., San Diego, CA 92109 www.sandiegorunningco.com Dec 8 Poway s Christmas in the Park Time: 3:30PM - 8:30PM Poway s Christmas in the Park is a unique way to bring holiday delights to your family this holiday season with the magic of an old-fashioned tradition. Price: Free Place: Old Poway Park - 14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA https://poway.org/890/christmas-in-the-park
Dec 8 Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights Time: 6PM - 9PM The Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights, a distinctly California celebration, features boats decorated for the holidays that will sail around the Bay. Price: Free Place: 1215 El Carmel Place, San Diego, CA 92109 www.sandiego.org/explore/events/parades/christmas-boat-parade-of-lights-mission-bay.aspx Dec 8 Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights Time: 7PM - 9PM Fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dingys dressed up in holiday swag and circle the Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers at the harbor, restaurants and beach. Price: Free Place: Oceanside Harbor https://visitoceanside.org/blog/oceanside-harbor-parade-of-lights Dec 9 - Dec 16 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights Time: 5PM - 7PM The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition with more than 80 boats lavishly decorated sailing by the shores for all to see. Price: Free Place: refer to website https://sdparadeoflights.org Dec 15 San Diego Holiday Half Marathon Time: 5AM - 12PM The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1 mile course that starts in Rancho Penasquitos and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach. Price: $69-109 Place: Hotel Karlan, 14455 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego www.sandiegoholidayhalf.com Dec 16 The Vet + Pet West Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade Time: 1PM - 5PM San Diego s furriest festive family-friendly parade returns to Downtown as the 11th Annual Vet + Pet West Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade takes over the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter. Price: Free to View. Participation: $15 in advance; $20 day-of. Place: Gaslamp Hilton Park, 401 K St, San Diego www.gaslamp.org/events/pet-parade
Dec 26 - Dec 30 Holiday Food Truck Festival Time: 12PM - 7PM The Holiday Food Truck Festival in Balboa Park returns for five festive days between Christmas and New Year s Eve. Price: Free entertainment and activates for families. Place: Balboa Park House of Hospitality www.balboaparkconservancy.org/project/holiday-food-truck-festival Dec 27 - Dec 30 San Diego International Auto Show Time: 10AM - 9PM Where the cars are the stars! The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof. Price: refer to website Place: San Diego Convention Center - 111 West Harbor Drive www.sdautoshow.com