Gear up for an amazing holiday season in San Diego with our ultimate festive guide! For those born and raised in San Diego and those just arrived, our guide is your key to unlocking seasonal wonders.
Popular events abound during this cheerful time of year. Experience the enchanting December Nights at Balboa Park, where the park transforms with dazzling lights and multicultural festivities. Another highlight features the spectacular Hotel Del Coronado Holiday Light Display and Skate by the Sea, where you can enjoy twinkling lights and ice skating by the ocean. And the SeaWorld Christmas Celebration is something you definitely don’t want to miss, showcasing beautiful seasonal shows and festive attractions. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around San Diego
- Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
- The Holiday Market and Trail at Petco Park
- Night of Christmas
- Little Italy Christmas Magic
- Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old Globe
- San Diego Made Holiday Market
- Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo
- December Nights at Balboa Park
- Balboa Park December Nights
- Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
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San Diego Events Events
Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village (San Diego) • 0.5 miles
Transforming neighborhood into a winter wonderland with festive lights and decor.
The Holiday Market and Trail at Petco Park (San Diego) • 0.7 miles
Winter wonderland with carousel, train, and nightly snow.
Night of Christmas (San Diego) • 0.8 miles
Spectacular Christmas celebration with orchestra and fireworks
Little Italy Christmas Magic (San Diego) • 0.9 miles
Reveal of a new, artist-designed kinetic Christmas tree
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old Globe (San Diego) • 1.4 miles
Whimsical musical adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss book.
San Diego Made Holiday Market (San Diego) • 1.4 miles
Curated marketplace of local makers and designers
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo (San Diego) • 1.6 miles
Magical holiday lights and entertainment throughout the zoo.
December Nights at Balboa Park (San Diego) • 1.8 miles
Historic park transformed with holiday lights and festive activities
Balboa Park December Nights (San Diego) • 1.8 miles
San Diego's largest free holiday festival in Balboa Park
Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights (San Diego) • 2.7 miles
Spectacular holiday boat parade with dazzling light displays
Tinsel & Tails: TAP's Holiday Extravaganza (San Diego) • 3.1 miles
Annual holiday party supporting dog rescue efforts.
A Christmas Carol at Cygnet Theatre (San Diego) • 3.2 miles
Timeless tale reimagined with fresh music and script
Old Town Trolley's Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Tour (San Diego) • 3.2 miles
Festive trolley tour with caroling and holiday facts
Rady Children's Ice Rink at Liberty Station (San Diego) • 3.3 miles
Festive outdoor ice skating for a good cause
The Nutcracker Tea at Liberty Station (San Diego) • 3.3 miles
Enchanting Nutcracker performance and Santa visit
Salute the Season: Holiday Tree Lighting at Liberty Station (San Diego) • 3.3 miles
Iconic 88-foot Norfolk pine tree lighting ceremony
Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll (San Diego) • 4.0 miles
Holiday cocktail tastes and sweet treats at 25 retail stops.
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration (San Diego) • 5.0 miles
Dazzling holiday shows, festive parades, and animal encounters.
Ocean Beach Holiday Parade (San Diego) • 5.5 miles
Annual holiday parade along Newport Avenue
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