Lights at the Lakes
When: Dec. 1-31, 2024
You will be able to walk alongside beautiful holiday displays and drive your golf cart (or walk) under the tunnel of lights.
Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Grand
When: Dec. 2, 2024
The outdoor lounge will open its doors to celebrate the magic of the season featuring a stunning 25-foot holiday tree. $20 adults and children, ages 3 and younger complimentary.
Oceanside Holiday Tree Lighting
When: Dec. 5, 2024
Join the holiday spirit and get a chance to take a picture with Santa, make holiday crafts, watch dance performances, and get FREE milk and cookies (while supplies last).
Selfies with Santa
When: Dec. 5, 2024
Take advantage of this additional time to take photos with Santa. 4:30-7:30 pm / Santee Trolley Square.
Fallbrook Tree Lighting Festival
When: Dec. 6, 2024
Join us for entertainment, shopping booths, local non-profits, community outreach groups, food, and much more! 5-7:30 pm / Community Center.
Coronado Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
When: Dec. 6, 2024
Join us for entertainment, shopping booths, local non-profits, community outreach groups, food, and much more! 5-7:30 pm / Community Center.
Coronado Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
When: Dec. 6, 2024
Live music. Holiday sing-Alongs. Parade featuring local organizations, clubs, and businesses with lights, and costumes. 6-8 pm / Orange Avenue.
December Nights
When: Dec. 6-7, 2024
Brings visitors and locals together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions, and of course, the amazing food.
Makers Arcade Holiday Fair
When: Dec. 6-8, 2024
Shopping hall with over 140 handmade vendors, cocktail/mocktail and beer bars, food truck court, photo booths, make-and-take stations, live music, and interactive art and play areas.
Jingle Terrace Live
When: Dec. 6-21, 2024
Holiday light shows and activities for all ages. Enjoy holiday refreshments, festive displays, live entertainment, holiday activities, photo opportunities, and other special surprises.
Lakeside Spirit of Christmas
When: Dec. 7, 2024
Local Youth Performances, Delectable Foods & Treats, Classic Car Show, Kids Activities & Craft Booths, Holiday Shopping from Local Clubs and Vendors, Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Mailbox for the North Pole.
Vista Christmas Parade
When: Dec. 7, 2024
“Christmas at the Movies” Decorate your float as your favorite holiday movie!
Fallbrook Christmas Parade
When: Dec. 7, 2024
Lighted floats, music, dancers, marching bands, classic & specialty vehicles, and Santa Claus. 5-7 pm / Downtown Main Street.
Julian Christmas Market
When: Dec. 7, 2024
Santa and Mrs. Clause available for photos. Regular Mining Co. activities going plus wreath making and ornament painting. 10 am-4 pm / Julian Mining Company.
Encinitas Holiday Parade
When: Dec. 7, 2024
People will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on. Preceded by a 5 pm tree lighting ceremony with a brief appearance by Santa at the Lumberyard Shops courtyard. 5:30-7:30 pm / Coast Highway 101.
Joy in Julian – Holiday Light Parade
When: Dec. 7, 2024
Homespun-decorated vehicles head down Main Street to Spread Joy. Right after, come to Town Hall for a Christmas Sing-Along. 6 pm / Main Street.
San Marcos Holiday Tree Lighting
When: Dec. 7, 2024
Crafts and activities, and vendors selling their wares and snacks. Entertainment will be featured in the courtyard. Photos with Santa. 2-7 pm / San Marcos Civic Center
OB Holiday Parade
When: Dec. 7, 2024
For more than 40 years, our quaint little surfing village of Ocean Beach has hosted one of the best Holiday Parades in SoCal: 5 pm / Newport Avenue.
Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
When: Dec. 7, 2024
Seasonal vendors, live music and entertainment, holiday treats, a traditional Italian tree lighting ceremony, and Santa. 4-8 pm / Piazza della Famiglia.
North Pole by the Sea
When: Dec. 8, 2024
Enjoy family-friendly festivities throughout the Del Mar Village North Pole Loop, including photos with Santa, letters to Santa, and other children’s activities at Del Mar Plaza, live holiday music, drink specials for adults at L’Auberge Del Mar, and holiday characters. Holiday tree lighting at 5 pm. 1-5pm / Del Mar Village.
Del Mar Village Winter Taste & Sip
When: Dec. 8, 2024
Stroll the festively decorated streets as you enjoy culinary creations from our award-winning Del Mar Village restaurants, and sips from local beverage partners at “Sip Stops”. 1-4pm / 1540 Camino Del Mar.
Carlsbad Holiday Tree Lighting
When: Dec. 8, 2024
Santa arrives in an antique fire truck with his elf and Mrs. Claus. Candy cane handouts, visits, and an opportunity to take free photos with Santa. 2-4:30 pm / Carlsbad Village.
Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree Lighting
When: Dec. 8, 2024
There will be plenty of sweets, treats, hot cocoa & cider, a visit from Santa to go along with all the fun. 4:30pm / Solana Beach.
SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off
When: Dec. 8, 2024
Local restaurants competing in a chili smackdown and serving tastings, local vendors, local craft beer and wine garden, Kids Fun Fest area, live stages featuring local bands, and food trucks. 11 am-5 pm / Thorn & 32nd Streets, North Park.
Cardiff Kringle Mingle
When: Dec. 8, 2024
Take a photo with Santa, enjoy live music performed by local musicians and crafts for children. Holiday treats, hot coffee, and hot chocolate will be provided by Cardiff 101 Main Street. Makers Market booths with locally made holiday gifts. 11 am-3 pm / Aberdeen Drive.
La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
When: Dec. 8, 2024
Parade at 1:30 pm with floats, marching bands, community groups, drill teams, vintage vehicles, horses, Santa Claus, and yes ~ a camel. Church bells peal with a fly-over. A Holiday Festival called Santa’s Village features Santa visits for children, arts and crafts, games, music, and face-painting. 11:30 am-4 pm / Girard Avenue & Prospect Street.
Las Posadas: An Old Town Celebration
When: Dec. 13, 2024
Immerse yourself in a time-honored celebration that echoes with centuries-old Mexican traditions and the warmth of the holiday season. 7-9 pm / Heritage County Park.
Santa’s Sleigh Ride
When: Dec. 13, 2024
Santa will be riding along with Fire, Sheriff, and Marine Safety personnel. 2:30-5 pm / Solana Beach Fire Station.
Poway’s Christmas in the Park
When: Dec. 13-14, 2024
On select dates, get ready to embark on a festive journey, as we transform this iconic venue into a winter wonderland by the sea. With twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and delicious snacks and drinks. 4-9pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds.
A Kimball Holiday
When: Dec. 14, 2024
A Kimball Holiday is a free community event taking place on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 2 PM to 8 PM at Kimball Park in National City.
Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival
When: Dec. 14, 2024
Dazzling floats, joyful participants, and activities for all ages. There will also be new twists on this long-standing favorite event, including a holiday movie showing at the Memorial Bowl. 3rd Avenue, Downtown Chula Vista.
Holiday in the Village
When: Dec. 14, 2024
Live music, cozy fires, craft vendors, food, holiday photo opportunities including selfies with Santa, and a kids’ area bigger than Santa’s Toy Shop! 12-9 pm / La Mesa Village.
Mission Bay Parade of Lights
When: Dec. 14, 2024
Kick-off this holiday tradition with SeaWorld’s spectacular fireworks and enjoy the festive holiday boats parade on the bay from spectator viewing areas along the parade route. 5:30-7 pm / Mission Bay, San Diego.
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights
When: Dec. 14, 2024
Boats of all shapes and sizes decorated in their finest holiday attire, including lights, ornaments and lots of holiday trimmings. 7-9 pm / Oceanside Harbor.
Dirty December Poker Run
When: Dec. 15, 2024
Come join us for some holiday cheer and fun on the trails. In addition to a costume contest and holiday theme, this run will involve a poker element. 8 am-2 pm / Sycamore Canyon Open Space Preserve, Poway.
Liberty Station Menorah Lighting
When: Dec. 26, 2024
Join us as we illuminate the first candle of the festival of lights. A magical evening promises fun for the whole family with lively entertainment and delicious packaged treats. 5-8pm / Central Promenade
Holiday Bowl Game Day 5K Walk/Run
When: Dec. 27, 2024
Just before the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade, athletes will run past cheering spectators. Runners, families, and spectators can watch the remainder of the parade, which features colorful floats, bands, and huge inflatable characters. 9:45-11:45 am / Harbor & Ash, Downtown San Diego.
Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
When: Dec. 27, 2024
America’s Largest Balloon Parade! Marching bands, floats, drill teams, and giant balloons parade down San Diego’s beautiful waterfront in celebration of the Holiday Bowl. 10 am-1 pm / Harbor Drive, Downtown San Diego.
San Diego Auto Show
When: Dec. 28, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025
A variety of the latest new vehicles, all under one roof, making it ideal for consumers to comparison shop and discover new models, including the newest EVs. Attendees will also enjoy test drives, exotics, classics, automotive products, and more!
