HOLIDAYS 2018



Repeating Events: 

Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo
Free With Admission
Extended hours and holiday celebration
December 14, 2018-January 6, 2019
Information

Garden of Lights 
San Diego Botanic Garden
December 1-23 & 26-30, 2018
Information & Tickets

How The Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe
November 3-December 29, 2019
Tickets and Info

Rady Children's Ice Rink at Liberty Station
November 17, 2018 - January 6, 2019
10am-10pm (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur Road
Cost: Adult-$15, Child-$13, Military-$10, RCHSD Employee-$10 with badge
Click here for information

Elf Jr. The Musical
OB Playhouse and Theatre Company
November 16-December 16, 2018 (Fri-Sun)
Tickets and Information

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration
November 17, 2018-January 6, 2019
Includes Nativity Show, O Wondrous Night, Santa's Christmas Village, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, and more.
Included with admission.
Seasonal hours vary.

Holidays at Legoland
November 17, 2018- December 31, 2018
Tickets and Info

San Diego Skating by the Sea
November 22, 2018-January 1, 2019
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave., Coronado
Skating is $35 per person and ice skate rentals are free.
Schedule & Info

Giving Tree Benefit USO
November 9-December 19, 2018
The Headquarters at Seaport
Donate a new, unwrapped toy or gift card for military kids
Information

Miracle on 34th Street
Horton Grand Theatre
November 23-December 23, 2018
Tickets $25-$60
Tickets and Information
Discount Tickets at Goldstar

The Nutcracker (San Diego City Ballet)
Spreckels Theatre
December 7-23, 2018
Tickets and Information

The Nutcracker: Southern California Ballet
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
December 15-16, 2018
Tickets and Information

Photos with Surfin Santa 
Seaport Village
November 17-December 24
(Times/Days Vary)
Information

Scrooge In Rouge
OB Playhouse and Theatre Company
November 30-December 16, 2018
Tickets and Information

North Park Christmas Tree Lot
November 23-December 25, 2018
Parking lot behind Observatory North Park
M-F 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-8:30pm

Winter Nights at UTC
Westfield UTC
December 1, 2018 feat Matt Nathanson
December 8, 2018 feat Echosmith
December 15, 2018 feat Brynn Elliott

Seas 'n' Greetings
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography
December 1-31, 2018
Tickets and Information 


Holiday Train Ride
The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch
December 1-2 & 8-9, 2018
11am-8pm
Free
Information

Holiday Puppet Theatre
Father Frost and Friends-11/28-12/2
The Life and Times of Santa Claus - 12/5-9
Letters From The North Pole- 12/12-16
The Merry Christmas Show- 12/19-23
The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater
Tickets & Information

Mark Twain's A Christmas Carol
December 6-9 & 13-16, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$16
Tickets and Information

California Ballet Company: The Nutcracker 
Civic Theatre
December 14-23, 2018
Tickets and Information

Holiday Nights at Bernardo Winery
Bernardo Winery
December 17-22, 2018
Information



ONE-TIME Events and Weekends


Holiday Festival at the Del
Hotel Del Coronado
Coronado School Performances, Skating, Carnival Games, Photos with Santa, S'mores on the Beach, Fireworks
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
4pm-7pm
Information

Craft + Draft Hosted By San Diego Made
Bay City Brewing 
November 29, 2018
6:30pm

La Mesa Shimmer
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, November 29, 2018
5-7:30pm
Legacy Park, La Mesa
Information

Olde' Fashioned Christmas 
Friday, November 30, 2018
5pm
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Information

Ten Tenors: Home For the Holidays
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
November 30, 2018
7:30pm
Information and Tickets

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party 
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
November 30, 2018
8pm
$20-$65
Tickets and Information

Family Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
Mud Lily Pottery, La Mesa
December 1, 2018
10am-11:30am

Breakfast with Santa
Otay Rec Center, Chula Vista
December 1, 2018
10am-11:30am

Christmas on Crystal Pier
Pictures with Santa & Sunset Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 1, 2018 2-5pm
Information

Winter Wonderland Festival
Cookie Decorating, Snow, Santa Claus, Live Reindeer, Crafts, Shopping, etc.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
December 1, 2018
3pm
FREE
Information

North Park Toyland Parade
Saturday, December 1, 2018
11am-1pm
Info

Chula Vista Starlight Parade
December 1, 2018
6pm
Third Avenue Village from H St. to E St.
Information

South Park Holiday Walkabout & Tree Lighting
December 1, 2018
5:30pm-10pm
Information

Ocean Beach Holiday Parade 
December 1, 2018
5:05pm
Newport Avenue
Information

Encinitas Holiday Parade 
December 1, 2018
5:30-7:30pm
S Coast Hwy 101
Information

10th Annual Carols of Carlsbad & Tree Lighting
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
December 1, 2018
12pm-7pm
Information

Christmas Tree Lighting
Piazza Carmel
December 1, 2018
5pm-7pm
Information

Vista Christmas Parade 
December 1, 2018
1-3:30pm
Main Street, Vista
Information

Santa's Village and Holiday Tree Lighting
San Marcos Civic Center
December 1, 2018
9am-7pm

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
December 1, 2018
4pm-8pm (Santa 4-6:30 only)
Information

Tree Lighting The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch
The Village at PHR
December 1, 2018
5-7:30pm
Information

21st Parol Lantern Festival
Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
December 1, 2018
2pm-6pm
$20
Tickets and Information

La Pastorela
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
December 1, 2018
7pm
Information

Holiday Double Feature
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Mickey's Christmas Carol 
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
December 1, 2018
7pm
$8
SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off 2018
December 2, 2018
11am-5pm
32nd & Thorn
Tickets and Information

The Local Holiday Bazaar
Liberty Station
December 2, 2018
11am-5pm
$5 admission/Free for Kids 12 and under
Information

2018 La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
December 2, 2018
10:30am-4:30pm
La Jolla Cove
Information

2018 Vista WinterFest in Vista Village
December 2, 2018
2-7pm
Vista Village
Information

Bar Pink  Annual Prom feat. Low Volts, Hi-Watts and Dj Dunekat
December 2, 2018
8pm-1am
Bring cash & canned goods to benefit Mama's Kitchen
Cocktail Attire Required
Information

Liberty Station Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
December 3, 2018
Liberty Station
5-9pm
Information

EHS Music Dept Winter Concert
December 3, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
7pm
$9
Tickets and Information

Poway Dance Project Winter Wonderland
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
December 5, 2018
7pm
$12
Tickets and Information

Murray Christmas Party with Cutwater Spirits
The Office (8pm, 21+ Only)
December 6, 2018
Information

Craft + Sip
December 6, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
6pm
$35

It's Finally Christmas with Casting Crowns 
Civic Theatre
December 6, 2018
7pm
$23+
Tickets and Information

Balboa Park December Nights 
Free
Friday December 7 (3-11pm)
Saturday December 8 (Noon-11pm)
Information

Christmas In The Valley
Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center
Friday, December 7: 3-8pm
Saturday, December 8:  9am-3pm
FREE
Information

Snow Mountain
December 7, 2018
2-7pm (FREE)
Coronado Ferry Landing
Information

21st Annual Lemon Grove Community Bonfire Lemon Grove Civic Center Park
December 7, 2018
3-8pm (FREE)

Carols By Candlelight
Hunter Hayes, Jamie O'Neal, Anna Vaus, Steve Vaus
December 7-8, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
8pm
$19-$87

SD Opera: All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Balboa Theatre
December 7-8, 2018 (7pm)
December 9, 2018 (2pm)
Tickets and Information

Makers Arcade Holiday Fair 2018
100+ Local Makers | Food| Crafts | Live Music | Games | Kids Area
Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
December 8, 2018
11am-6pm
$5
Information

Toast of Gaslamp at Participating Gaslamp & East Village Businesses
Saturday, December 8, 2018
1-5pm
21+
Sip, savor and shop (not necessarily in that order) and come help spread holiday cheers!
Cocktails, beers, menu tastings, exclusive gifts and shopping discounts included with ticket.
Festive attire encouraged.
Tickets and Information

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
December 8, 2018
6pm – 9pm (Free)
Mission Bay
Information

Watercolor Holiday Cards 
December 8, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
10am
Free

4S Dance Academy's Nutcracker
December 8, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$25-$35
Tickets and Information

RB Chorale- The Holiday Express
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
December 8, 2018 (7pm)
December 9, 2018 (1pm)
$25 adult|$22 Seniors/Students/Military|$7 Kids
Tickets and Information

ALT 949 Not So Silent Night 
Thirty Seconds To Mars, AJR, Elle King and Alice Merton
Sunday, December 9th 
Del Mar Arena
Tickets and Information

Santa Claus Is Coming to The Village
The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch
December 9, 2018
Live music and Santa photos
3-6pm
Information

Bar Pink Craft Bar-zaar with Jason Hanna Trio
Bar Pink
December 9, 2018
12pm-7pm
Information

Holiday on Adams Avenue
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Snow, Caroling, Santa, Treats
1–4pm (Free)
(Snow at 1 until it melts!)
Kensington Park, Adams Ave
Information

Craft & Draft 2018
Blind Lady Ale House
December 9, 2018
11:30am-4pm
Information

East Village Holiday Market & Tree Lighting 
Quartyard
3-8pm
Free | Family Friendly 

47th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Sunday, December 9th & 16th
Starts at 5 pm (Free)
Along Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village & Coronado Ferry Landing
Information

San Diego Gay Men's Chorus: Jingle
Sycuan Casino
December 9 & 15, 2018
Tickets and Information

SPHS Holiday Concert
December 11, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$16
Tickets and Information

Poway High & Twin Peaks Middle Winter Concert
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
December 11, 2018
7pm
$12 adult|$8 Seniors/Students/Military
Tickets and Information

San Diego County Bike Coalition Holiday Party & Joy Ride
Thursday, December 13, 2018
5:30-9:30pm
Panama 66
Tickets and Information

Mariachi Sol de Mexico® de Jose Hernandez
MERRY-ACHI CHRISTMAS
Balboa Theatre
December 13, 2018 (7:30pm)
Tickets and Information

Love Actually In Concert
Symphony Hall
December 14, 2018
Tickets and Information

91X Wrex The Halls
Death Cab For Cutie, Third Eye Blind, Billie Eilish, 
Lord Huron, The Interrupters, Barns Courtney  
December 14, 2018
Valley View Casino Center
Tickets and Information

Shop + Hops Holiday Market in Barrio Logan
Bread & Salt
December 14, 2018
Information

Spreckels Organ Holiday Concert
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
December 14, 2018
Free, 6pm

Inspired Movement Presents The Nutcracker
December 14 & 15, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$20
Tickets and Information

Pacific Beach Holiday Parade 
December 15, 2018
1-3pm
Garnet from Haines to Bayard
Information

68th Annual Las Posadas
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Activities All Day
Procession 4:45- Meet at Print Shop at State Park
Old Town, San Diego
Information

Noel Noel 
Symphony Hall
December 15, 16 (Family), 21, 22, 2018
Tickets and Information

Southern California Ballet: The Nutcracker
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
December 15, 2018 (1pm & 7pm)
December 16, 2018 (1pm)
$23-$46
Tickets and Information

Annual Winter Wonderland Celebration
Welk Resorts San Diego (Escondido, CA)
December 15-16, 2017
11am-5pm
Tickets & Information

PADC Nutcracker Ballet
December 15 & 16, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$25-$55
Tickets and Information

San Diego Gay Men's Chorus: Jingle
Balboa Theatre
December 15, 2018 (8pm)
December 16, 2018 (3pm)

Spreckels Organ Christmas Carol Sing-Along
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
December 16, 2018
Free, 2-3pm

San Diego Vintage Flea Market
Behind The Observatory North Park
December 16, 2018
9am-3pm. Free
Information

San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra "A Winter Concert"
December 16, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$12
3pm
Tickets and Information

Poway High Winter Jazz Concert
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
December 17, 2018
7pm
$10
Tickets and Information

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour
Special Guests: Mindi Abair, Jonathan Butler, Keiko Matsui & introducing Sheléa
Balboa Theatre
December 17, 2018 (8pm)
Tickets and Information

BHMS Winter Choir Concert
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
December 18, 2018
7pm
$6
Tickets and Information

Windham Hill Winter Solstice
William Ackerman, Barbara Higbie, Alex de Grassi
Balboa Theatre
December 18, 2018 (7:30pm)
Tickets and Information


Irish Christmas In America
December 19, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$40-$55
7:30pm
Tickets and Information

Poway High Orchestra Winter Concert
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
December 19, 2018
7pm
$10
Tickets and Information

A Peter White Christmas
Balboa Theatre
December 21, 2018 (8pm)
Tickets and Information

Santa At The SouthNorte Pole
Small Bar
December 22, 2018
11am-1pm
Information

West Coast Ballet Theater: The Nutcracker
December 22-23, 2018
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$21.50-$42
2pm
Tickets and Information

El Vez Merry Mexmas with Pony Death Ride
Casbah
December 23, 2018
8:30pm
Tickets

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Civic Theatre
December 29, 2018 (7:30pm)
Tickets and Information

JOHN LEGEND
A Legendary Christmas
Civic Theatre
December 30, 2018 (8pm)
Tickets and Information

Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Monday, December 31, 2018
10am (Free)
Harbor Drive/Downtown
Information

San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl 
December 31, 2018
6pm Kickoff
SDCCU Stadium
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