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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

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5 PM
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

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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
Holiday Gondola Cruises with The Gondola Company

Holiday Gondola Cruises with The Gondola Company

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 25, 2025
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Free
Gingerbread House Displays

Gingerbread House Displays

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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 22, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until January 2, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park

Winter Wonder at Belmont Park

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
Draft at Belmont Park
Tinsel Trail to Oz

'Tinsel Trail to Oz'

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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'

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Free with Museum Admission
Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Thursday, December 18, 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

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Salt & Straw
Jingle Jets

USS Midway Museum: Jingle Jets 2025

Thursday, December 18, 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 18, 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 19, 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

Thursday, December 18, 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 19, 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
Holiday Lunch Cruise

Holiday Lunch Cruise

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

'The Nutcracker' in Balboa Park

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Casa del Prado Theatre
$27
Coastal Christmas

Coastal Christmas returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds

Thursday, December 18, 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

Saturday, December 20, 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

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2 PM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Tinsel and Tiki - Surf Into the Holiday Spirit with a night of Tiki Exotica and Hawaiian Steel Guitar

Tinsel & Tiki - Surf Into the Holiday Spirit with a night of Tiki Exotica and Hawaiian Steel Guitar

Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
McGuffie's Live!
$10
Holiday Lights Cruises

Holiday Lights Cruises

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 5 PM
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 21, 2025 at 4 PM
Garibaldi
Parade of Lights Holiday Dinner and Boat Parade Viewing

Parade of Lights Holiday Dinner & Boat Parade Viewing

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Maritime Museum of San Diego
$15-$70 per person
Photos with Santa at Parkway Plaza

Photos with Santa at Parkway Plaza

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3 PM
Ongoing until December 24, 2025
Parkway Plaza
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

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
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
Tidepooling Adventures

Birch Aquarium’s Tidepooling Adventures

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

Duran Duran

Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 8 PM to 11 PM
Viejas Arena
$68 - $350+
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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