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LandShark Bar and Grill at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

'Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern' Holiday Pirate Pop-Up at LandShark Bar & Grill

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Landshark Bar and Grill
Marinelli Bros Circus - A New Experience

Marinelli Bros Circus - A New Experience

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until December 5, 2025
Parkway Plaza
Starting at: $25
Cyndi Lauper Photo 2025

'Working Girl'

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until December 14, 2025
Mandell Weiss Theatre
Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden

Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
San Diego Botanic Garden
From $18-$28
'The Cigarette Surfboard': An Environmental Surf Documentary

'The Cigarette Surfboard': An Environmental Surf Documentary

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM
California State University, San Marcos - USU Ballroom
Free
'Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure'

'Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure'

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Free with Museum Admission
San Diego Anime Con 2025

San Diego Anime Con 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3 PM
Ongoing until November 23, 2025
Handlery Hotel
$20 to $130
Camp Christmas Returns for its 5th Season

Camp Christmas Returns for its 5th Season

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ongoing until November 29, 2025
Pine Valley Camp Christmas
$10 - $15
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until November 22, 2025
San Diego Civic Theatre
$52 - $146
Wicked: For Good Movie Premiere Event

Something Wicked - a family-friendly celebration

Friday, November 21, 2025 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Mission Valley
Free
16th Annual Doggie Street Festival & Pet Adopt-A-Thon

16th Annual Doggie Street Festival & Pet Adopt-A-Thon

Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM
NTC Park at Liberty Station
Free
Pearl of the Pacific, San Diego

Pacific Rim Park Picnic

Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Shelter Island
Panel: 'Daredevil: Born Again'

Panel: 'Daredevil: Born Again'

Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 2 PM to 3 PM
Comic-Con Museum
0-$30
'Rooted in Fire': a Carlsbad City Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure

'Rooted in Fire': a Carlsbad City Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until November 22, 2025
Carlsbad City Library
Free
Breast Cancer Community Convening and Forum

Breast Cancer Community Convening & Forum

Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 1 PM
Palomar Medical Center Escondido - 1st Floor Conference Room
Free
Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
LEGOLAND® California
'Flow in Concert'

'Flow in Concert' with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 PM
Jacobs Music Center
$57-$73
John Legend: 'Get Lifted '- 20th Anniversary Tour

John Legend: 'Get Lifted '- 20th Anniversary Tour

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$55.70+
The Snow Queen

'The Snow Queen'

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 7 PM
San Diego Civic Theatre
From $49.95

Fall Camp: Animal Superheroes

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until November 26, 2025
Children's Museum of Discovery
$195 - $225
Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 28, 2025
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
PendingAnnual Turkey Calling Show

Annual Turkey Calling Show

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 12 PM to 1 PM
UCSD Geisel Library
Free
Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5k

Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5k

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 5 AM to 11 AM
Balboa Park
Coronado Turkey Trot Presented by Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary

Coronado Turkey Trot Presented by Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Coronado Tidelands Park
$0 - $59.30
Oceanside Turkey Trot

Oceanside Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Downtown Oceanside
$34.99 - $72.99
Thanksgiving Harvest Brunch at

Thanksgiving Harvest Brunch at The Seabird

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 12 PM to 4 PM
The Seabird Ocean Resort and Spa
$125 per adult | $55 per child (ages 6-12) Plus tax and service charge
The US Grant Thanksgiving Buffet

The US Grant Thanksgiving Buffet

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 11 AM to 2 PM
The US Grant Hotel
$175 per person
Thanksgiving Family Buffet at The Grand

Thanksgiving Family Buffet at The Grand

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 2 PM
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
$85-$195
Thanksgiving Day Feast at A.R. Valentien, The Lodge Torrey Pines

Thanksgiving Day Feast at A.R. Valentien, The Lodge Torrey Pines

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 12 PM to 6:30 PM
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
$150 Adults | $65 Children (12 and Under)

Thanksgiving Dinner at Amaya

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 12 PM to 8 PM
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
$80 - $180
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hotel Del Coronado

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hotel Del Coronado

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 7 PM
Hotel del Coronado
$152.36 - $274.25
Thanksgiving Day Premier Dinner Cruise

Thanksgiving Day Premier Dinner Cruise

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
City Cruises San Diego
Thanksgiving Dinner at Bonne Vie

Thanksgiving Dinner at Bonne Vie

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 4 PM to 9 PM
The Westgate Hotel San Diego
$46+
Thanksgiving Day Family Cruise

Thanksgiving Day Family Cruise

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 2 PM
Ongoing until November 27, 2025
Bahia Resort Hotel
$20+
Jingle Jets

USS Midway Museum: Jingle Jets 2025

Friday, November 28, 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
Meet Santa

Meet Santa

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 4 PM
Ongoing until December 4, 2025
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Free
Glice Skating

Glice Skating

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
$20- $40
The North Pole Limited

The North Pole Limited

Friday, November 28, 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
Surfin’ Santa

Surfin' Santa

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM
Seaport Village
Julian's Country Christmas Tree Lighting

Julian's Country Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 12 PM to 7 PM
Julian Town Square
Free
Thanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot 5K/10K/13.1 San Diego

Thanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot 5K/10K/13.1 San Diego

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 7 AM
Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station
$32.80 - $52.94
Santa's Arrival Celebration at Mission Valley

Santa's Arrival Celebration at Mission Valley

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Mission Valley
Free
Shipwrecks Music Fest: Block Party 2025

Shipwrecks Music Fest: Block Party 2025

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 4 PM to 9 PM
Quartyard
From $23.18
Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon

Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 4 PM to 8 PM
Prescott Promenade
Free
Teddy Ball

Teddy Ball 2025

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 7 PM to 1 AM
Hyatt Regency: La Jolla
$70+, VIP $200
Latina Authors Book Fair and Showcase

Latina Authors Book Fair & Showcase

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center
$45
December Nights on the Bay

December Nights on the Bay 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until December 28, 2025
Flagship Cruises & Events
$90-$150
Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park

Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4 PM
Ongoing until December 23, 2025
PETCO Park
Tickets start at $18 for kids and $25 for adults
Punk Rock Saves Christmas

Punk Rock Saves Christmas

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4 PM
Ongoing until December 6, 2025
Burning Beard Brewing Company
$28.52
Holiday Lunch Cruise

Holiday Lunch Cruise

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until December 19, 2025
City Cruises San Diego
From $88
2025 Cider Celebration: A Family Christmas Event

2025 Cider Celebration: A Family Christmas Event

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6 PM
Ongoing until December 6, 2025
Point Loma Nazarene University, Crill Performance Hall
$10
Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4 PM
Little Italy
Free
Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting

Starlight Parade & Tree Lighting 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Third Avenue
Free
'Grinch Movie Madness!'

'Grinch Movie Madness!'

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2 PM
Sunshine Brooks Theater
$7-$10
'Ugly Seasonal Sweater Soiree'

'Ugly Seasonal Sweater Soiree'

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2 PM
Ongoing until December 6, 2025
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
$32-$78
San Diego Children’s Choir Presents Festive Holiday Programs

San Diego Children’s Choir Presents Festive Holiday Programs

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
Blue Suede Christmas: A Rockin' Tribute to the King!

Blue Suede Christmas: A Rockin' Tribute to the King!

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8 PM to 10 PM
Sunshine Brooks Theatre
$35
'Drama and Pathos': Goosby Plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

'Drama and Pathos': Goosby Plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Jacobs Music Center
$42 - $125
A Night with the Bachelors (Chris Harrison, Ben Higgins (pictured), Wells Adams)

A Night with the Bachelors: Chris Harrison, Ben Higgins, Wells Adams

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
City Cruises San Diego
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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