‘Tis the Season to Shop Local’ in Downtown Oceanside!
Shop for gifts, purchase a treat for yourself, and dine outdoors in Downtown Oceanside during 'Tis the Season to Shop Local. From Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, this unique and dynamic lineup of holiday programs and events will feature a new digital scavenger hunt called the Oceanside Holiday Challenge, a craft beer and wine tasting event, a makers fair offering handcrafted goods, and a tree-lighting celebration — all amid decorated shop windows, the glow of holiday lights and the cheerful sounds of live holiday music and carolers. Learn more at MainStreet Oceanside here
Celebrate the Holidays at Balboa Park December Nights!
Balboa Park December Nights, San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season, is back! The beloved event, produced by the City of San Diego, runs from 3-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Enjoy sparkling lights; multi-cultural music and dance performances; carolers, bell-ringers, choirs and bands; and food throughout the park. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5-9 p.m. both evenings. Click here for more on December Nights.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year in Ocean Beach – The OB Holiday Parade!
Enjoy a holiday tradition in Ocean Beach: the 43rd Annual OB Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 5:05 p.m.! For over 40 years, the quaint surfing village of Ocean Beach has hosted one of the best holiday parades in SoCal. Before or after the parade, stroll this beautiful seaside town and historic business district!
Ramona Chamber of Commerce Presents the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting!
Ramona’s 30th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 5-9 p.m. in Old Town Ramona between 6th and 8th Streets. The lighting takes place at 7 p.m. at Guy B. Woodward Museum. It will be a night filled with fun free activities! This is for all ages and everyone is welcome! Come out with your family or a group of friends, watch the lighting of the tree, enjoy carolers and live dancing, have dinner, and do some Christmas shopping! There are even free photos with Santa in Town Hall! Vendors and stores will be open...
Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights Will Float Your Boat!
Port of San Diego 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, California
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022 AT 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Presented by the Port of San Diego, the Parade of Lights returns for its 52nd consecutive year, and Seaport Village is an ideal spot for onlookers to enjoy the views. Dozens of boats will cruise by with dazzling light displays, following this year’s theme — “FantaSEA By the Bay” The parade takes approximately one hour to one and a half hours to pass any given point along the parade route. The approximate arrival time of the parade at Seaport Village will be 7pm. Join us on December 11th and 18th...
Have Your Photo Taken With Santa at the Coronado Ferry Landing!
Coronado Ferry Landing 1201 First Street at "B" Avenue, Coronado, CA
Santa Claus is coming to the Coronado Ferry Landing! Have your photo taken with Santa (and discuss your Christmas wish list). FREE photo sessions with Santa are set for 1-4 p.m. Dec. 3, and from noon-3 p.m. Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. While at the Ferry Landing, enjoy charming shops and restaurants, and spectacular skyline views of downtown San Diego! The seaside shopping and dining village offers a delightful holiday experience. You'll find one-of-a-kind pieces at beautiful boutiques carrying everything from men’s and women’s fashions and footwear to memorabilia and seashells all surrounded by inviting seating areas to relax in the sun. There is live music...
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach Hosting Festive ‘Countdown to Christmas’ Events!
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa 1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, CA
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa, is hosting five days of celebrations for in-house guests and locals to enjoy, counting down to Christmas, from Monday, Dec.19 through Friday, Dec.23. These festive events are followed by the resort's traditional Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner and Christmas Day Buffet at Chandler’s Oceanfront Dining (menus, times and pricing to be provided). • Monday, Dec. 19 - “Buy One for Santa, Get One for Elf” - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. An assortment of small bites and holiday-inspired cocktails are “Buy One Get One Free at the resort's Holiday Happy Hour. Complimentary hot cocoa...
La Jolla Music Society Hosts Upbeat Pop Duo 123 Andrés For Kids and Families!
Back by popular demand! See 123 Andrés (pronounced uno, dos, tres Andrés) at The Conrad at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28! The Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning teaching artists get kids and families excited about learning and moving together in Spanish and English! Families sing, dance, and sound out with Andrés and Christina as they compose an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. The husband-wife duo fuse folk-based rhythms like Vallenato and Champeta with upbeat pop, creating a winning combination for listeners of any age, featuring first-class musicianship and rich instrumentation. Tickets
Visit San Diego County Museums For Half Price in February!
Have fun at museums for half price during San Diego Museum Month this February with 50 Percent Off Admission to 60+ San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, aquariums and other cultural destinations. The highly anticipated program, which promotes San Diego as a vibrant cultural destination, will be the largest ever! Just pick up your pass at one of 75 libraries throughout San Diego County. Each Museum Month pass can be used for up to four half-priced admissions at any of the participating venues. (Additional fees may apply for special exhibitions and events at some museums.) Guests can use their Museum Month pass to visit as...
Enjoy A Day of Free Activities and Performances During The Community Arts Open House at The Conrad!
Attendees will see The Conrad brought to life by our learning and community partners during La Jolla Music Society's fourth annual Community Arts Open House kicking off at 1 p.m. March 11. See musicians and dancers from local schools and some of San Diego’s finest professional artists onstage in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The JAI, and The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd. In addition to great performances, all can join in the creativity with music classes and craft stations. Tickets