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(from left) Andrew Polec as The Grinch and Arden Johnson as Cindy-Lou Who in "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," 2025.

'Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas' 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Old Globe Theatre
Ugly Sweater Making

Ugly Sweater Making

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1 PM
Ongoing until December 13, 2025
San Diego Central Library - IDEA Lab
Free
People are shown ice skating at the Hotel Del Coronado in an undated photo.

Skating by the Sea 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2 PM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
Hotel del Coronado
General Admission: $40. Hotel Guests, Members, Military and First Responders: $35
Viejas Outlet Center Skating Rink

Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3 PM
Ongoing until January 11, 2026
Viejas Outlet Center
13-Yrs and Over: $24 | 12 Yrs and Under: $22
Artists at Work in Balboa Park

Artists at Work in Balboa Park

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Village Arts Center in Balboa Park
Free
Campland on the Bay

Holiday Activities at Campland on the Bay

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Campland on the Bay
From $65.10
Come and Explore Our Connection with the Sea

Come and Explore Our Connection with the Sea

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Adults – $28 | Military & Senior (62+) – $20 |Youth (6-17) – $15 | Ages 5 & under – Free
Holiday Gondola Cruises with The Gondola Company

Holiday Gondola Cruises with The Gondola Company

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3 PM
Ongoing until December 23, 2025
The Gondola Company
Starting at $129
Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park

Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 PM
Ongoing until December 23, 2025
PETCO Park
Tickets start at $18 for kids and $25 for adults
Gingerbread Hula Hut Display

Gingerbread Hula Hut Display

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 25, 2025
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Free
Gingerbread House Displays

Gingerbread House Displays

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 25, 2025
Bahia Resort Hotel
Free
Photos with Santa in Mission Valley

Photos with Santa in Mission Valley

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 24, 2025
Mission Valley
Packages from $39
'Santa Paws' Pet Photos with Santa

'Santa Paws' Pet Photos with Santa

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 22, 2025
Mission Valley
Professional photo packages start at $39.99
Holiday High Tea at Extraordinary Desserts

Holiday High Tea at Extraordinary Desserts

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Extraordinary Desserts Little Italy
$60
'Yo-Ho-Ho-loday' Tavern Holiday Pirate Pop-Up

'Yo-Ho-Ho-loday' Tavern Holiday Pirate Pop-Up

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until January 2, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park

Winter Wonder at Belmont Park

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
Belmont Park
Winter Wonderland at Draft (Belmont Park) — Holiday Cocktail Pop-Up

Winter Wonderland at Draft (Belmont Park) Holiday Cocktail Pop-Up

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
Draft at Belmont Park
Tinsel Trail to Oz

'Tinsel Trail to Oz'

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Hotel del Coronado
Free
Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden

Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
San Diego Botanic Garden
From $18-$28
'Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure'

'Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure'

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Free with Museum Admission
Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 28, 2025
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
Salt and Straw Teams Up with Claire Saffitz for Holiday Series

Salt & Straw Holiday Series

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Salt & Straw
Jingle Jets

USS Midway Museum: Jingle Jets 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ongoing until December 30, 2025
USS Midway Museum
General AdmissionAdults: $30 | Youth (4-12): $20 | Children 3 & under: Free. Museum Circle Level MembersAdults: $20 | Youth: $18
Holiday Nights at Bernardo Winery

Holiday Nights at Bernardo Winery 2025, Week 1

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until December 14, 2025
Bernardo Winery
Free
Glice Skating

Glice Skating

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
$20- $40
2025 Holiday Tea Service at the Lafayette Hotel

Holiday Tea Service at The Lafayette Hotel 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 24, 2025
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
$102 per person
December Nights on the Bay

December Nights on the Bay 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until December 28, 2025
Flagship Cruises & Events
$90-$150
The North Pole Limited

The North Pole Limited

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
Classic Coach: From $15-$30| Business Class: From $35-$50 | First Class: From $50-$65
Poway's Christmas in the Park

Poway's Christmas in the Park

Friday, December 12, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Old Poway Park
Free
Holiday Lunch Cruise

Holiday Lunch Cruise

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until December 19, 2025
Pier 1 Hornblower Landing
From $88
'The Nutcracker'

'The Nutcracker' in Balboa Park

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Casa del Prado Theatre
$27
North Coast Symphony Holiday Harmonies with North Coast Singers

North Coast Symphony Holiday Harmonies with North Coast Singers

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until December 14, 2025
San Dieguito United Methodist Church
$18 general, $15 seniors/students/military, free for children 18 and under.
'Hasan Hates Ronny' | 'Ronny Hates Hasan'

'Hasan Hates Ronny' | 'Ronny Hates Hasan'

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until December 13, 2025
Jacobs Music Center
$78 - $271
Holiday in La Mesa Village

Holiday in La Mesa Village

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 12 PM to 9 PM
Downtown La Mesa
Free
Sensory Friendly Performance: 'Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'

Sensory Friendly Performance: 'Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10 AM
Old Globe Theatre
Call for Tickets
'Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico!'

'Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico!'

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Epstein Family Amphitheater
$20-$95
Coastal Christmas

Coastal Christmas returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 PM
Ongoing until December 26, 2025
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Tickets are on sale now at coastalchristmasdelmar.com, starting at $26.98 for adults and $20.61 for kids on select nights
'The Holiday in Concert'

'The Holiday in Concert'

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$58-$120
Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade

17th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11 AM to 4 PM
Gaslamp Quarter

2025 San Diego Santa Run

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 8 AM to 1 PM
Pacific Beach - CA
From $39.99
6th Annual Barrio Logan Snow Day Y Mercado

6th Annual Barrio Logan Snow Day Y Mercado

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM
Mercado Del Barrio
Free
Santacon 2025 Presented by Almost Nakey

Santacon 2025 Presented by Almost Nakey

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 4 PM to 10 PM
Belmont Park
$65 - $135
'Home Alone in Concert'

'Home Alone in Concert'

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 6 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$54-$125
Holiday Lights Tours at Wild Wonders

Holiday Lights Tours at Wild Wonders

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Wild Wonders
Adults (Ages 12+): $42 each. Children (Ages 5-11) - $22 each
Makers Arcade Holiday Fair 2025

Makers Arcade Holiday Fair 2025

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 14, 2025
The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
$5
Festive Igloos

December Magic at Orfila: Festive Igloos, Family Fun and Holiday Events

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1 PM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Holiday Lights Cruises

Holiday Lights Cruises

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Flagship Cruises & Events
Holiday Lights Spectator Cruise: $65 | Holiday Parade of Lights Dinner Cruise: From $119.50 + 32% Fees
Extended Sunset Happy Hour & Holiday Boat Parade Views at Garibaldi

Extended Sunset Happy Hour & Holiday Boat Parade Views at Garibaldi

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4 PM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Garibaldi
Parade of Lights Holiday Dinner and Boat Parade Viewing

Parade of Lights Holiday Dinner & Boat Parade Viewing

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Maritime Museum of San Diego
$15-$70 per person
Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting

Liberty Station Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting

Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Liberty Station
Free
Spreckels Organ Society Presents a Holiday Celebration and Family Sing-Along

Spreckels Organ Society Presents a Holiday Celebration & Family Sing-Along

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1 PM
Spreckels Organ
Free
The Festival of Lights Run

The Festival of Lights Run

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Lawrence Family JCC
$18-$65
Photos with Santa at Parkway Plaza

Photos with Santa at Parkway Plaza

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3 PM
Ongoing until December 24, 2025
Parkway Plaza
Hanukkah Under The Stars

Mission Valley Celebrates Hanukkah Under the Stars

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM
Mission Valley Mall
Free
Nature Collective Holds Volunteer Restoration Event

Nature Collective Holds Volunteer Restoration Event

Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center
Free
Jingle Belle Family Cruise

Jingle Belle Family Cruise 2025

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Ongoing until December 24, 2025
Bahia Resort Hotel
$45
Fit Athletic Yoga at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Fit Athletic Yoga at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Free
Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise

Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Flagship Cruises & Events
From $109.50 + 32% Fees
NCT's New Year's Eve Spectacular

NCT's New Year's Eve Spectacular

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9 PM
National Comedy Theatre
$59
Kids New Year's Eve at LEGOLAND

Kids New Year's Eve at LEGOLAND

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10 AM
LEGOLAND® California Resort
$99
Experience the Marine Room’s King Tide Brunch

Experience the Marine Room’s King Tide Brunch

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
The Marine Room
$95
Buddy from Dinosaur Train

KPBS Kids Event: Buddy from Dinosaur Train

Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Children's Museum of Discovery
Free
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