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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

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Old Globe Theatre
People are shown ice skating at the Hotel Del Coronado in an undated photo.

Skating by the Sea 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4 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

Wednesday, December 24, 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

Wednesday, December 24, 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

Wednesday, December 24, 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

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 31, 2026
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Adults – $28 | Military & Senior (62+) – $20 |Youth (6-17) – $15 | Ages 5 & under – Free
Gingerbread Hula Hut Display

Gingerbread Hula Hut Display

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 25, 2025
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Free
Gingerbread House Displays

Gingerbread House Displays

Wednesday, December 24, 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

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 24, 2025
Mission Valley
Packages from $39
Holiday High Tea at Extraordinary Desserts

Holiday High Tea at Extraordinary Desserts

Wednesday, December 24, 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

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until January 2, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park

Winter Wonder at Belmont Park

Wednesday, December 24, 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

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
Draft at Belmont Park
Tinsel Trail to Oz

'Tinsel Trail to Oz'

Wednesday, December 24, 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

Wednesday, December 24, 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'

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Free with Museum Admission
Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 28, 2025
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
Jingle Jets

USS Midway Museum: Jingle Jets 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 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
Glice Skating

Glice Skating

Thursday, December 25, 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

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

December Nights on the Bay 2025

Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until December 28, 2025
Flagship Cruises & Events
$90-$150
Coastal Christmas

Coastal Christmas returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds

Wednesday, December 24, 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
Holiday Lights Tours at Wild Wonders

Holiday Lights Tours at Wild Wonders

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Wild Wonders
Adults (Ages 12+): $42 each. Children (Ages 5-11) - $22 each
Festive Igloos

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

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2 PM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Jingle Belle Family Cruise

Jingle Belle Family Cruise 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Bahia Resort Hotel
$45
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

Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Living Coast Discovery Center
$25
SeaWorld San Diego

Ring in the New Year with SeaWorld San Diego

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 5 PM to 9:30 PM
SeaWorld San Diego
Moonlight and Midnight -New Year's Eve Celebration Cruise

Moonlight & Midnight -New Year's Eve Celebration Cruise

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Flagship Cruises & Events
$150-$206
San Diego New Year's Eve Premier Dinner Cruise

San Diego New Year's Eve Premier Dinner Cruise

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Pier 1 Hornblower Landing
From $300 + 30% fees
New Year's Eve Dinner at Piper

New Year's Eve Dinner at Piper

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 5 PM to 10 PM
Piper at The Seabird Resort
$55 - $125
Cocktails and Countdowns - New Year's Eve Party Cruise

Cocktails & Countdowns - New Year's Eve Party Cruise

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 10:15 PM to 1:15 AM
Flagship Cruises & Events
$114.50
Old Hollywood Glam: A New Year’s Eve Celebration

Old Hollywood Glam: A New Year’s Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 8 PM
Europa Village Wineries & Resort
$145.92
New Year’s Eve and Day at Roman Wolves

New Year’s Eve & Day at Roman Wolves

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Roman Wolves
San Diego International Auto Show

San Diego International Auto Show 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
San Diego Convention Center
$12-$18
Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade

Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10 AM
Embarcadero - Downtown San Diego
Free
Holiday Bowl

Holiday Bowl: Arizona v SMU 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5 PM
Snapdragon Stadium
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
Java Joe's Reunion Show

Java Joe's Reunion Show

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4 PM
San Diego Oasis at Rancho Bernardo
$25 to $35
Tidepooling Adventures

Birch Aquarium’s Tidepooling Adventures

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Ongoing until April 26, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Hawk Watch Ramona

Hawk Watch Ramona

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
Begent Ranch
Free
Duran Duran

Duran Duran

Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 8 PM to 11 PM
Viejas Arena
$68 - $350+
'Disney's Frozen JR.'

'Disney's Frozen JR.'

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until January 16, 2026
Casa del Prado Theatre
$15
"Of Mice And Men" by John Steinbeck

'Of Mice And Men' by John Steinbeck at The Lamplighters Theatre

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until February 1, 2026
Lamplighters Community Theatre
$30, $28, $25
Winter Festival for the Special Needs Community

Poway Winter Festival for the Special Needs Community

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Poway Community Park
Free
2026 San Diego Resolution Run

2026 San Diego Resolution Run

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7 AM
Tecolote Shores Park
$49.99 - $92.99
North Park Coffee and Tea Fair

North Park Coffee & Tea Fair

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 12 PM to 4 PM
North Park Mini Park
Free
'Wood' A Furniture Show

'Wood' A Furniture Show

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until February 27, 2026
Escondido Arts Partnership
Free
Jun Iwasak

Taste What You Hear: Mainly Mozart’s Wine Pairing Series Returns

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until April 12, 2026
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
$125
The 13th Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival

The 13th Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 18, 2026
Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
$10 Block Passes / $175 Festival Passes / Library events are free
Bike Education for New Bike Owners

Bike Education for New Bike Owners with the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and City of La Mesa

Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Virtual
Free
'Cotton'

'Cotton'

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
$63-$118
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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