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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

Thursday, November 27, 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

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until December 5, 2025
Parkway Plaza
Starting at: $25
Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden

Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden

Thursday, November 27, 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, November 27, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Free with Museum Admission
Tinsel Trail to Oz

'Tinsel Trail to Oz'

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
Hotel del Coronado
Free
Camp Christmas Returns for its 5th Season

Camp Christmas Returns for its 5th Season

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ongoing until November 29, 2025
Pine Valley Camp Christmas
$10 - $15
Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Holidays at LEGOLAND®

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Holiday Shows at Cygnet Theatre

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 28, 2025
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
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+
Salt and Straw Teams Up with Claire Saffitz for Holiday Series

Salt & Straw Holiday Series

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 21, 2025
Salt & Straw
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
Holiday Hayride Christmas Celebration at Fort Cross

Holiday Hayride Christmas Celebration at Fort Cross

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures
$25 Package
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 3 PM to 6 PM
Chula Vista Center
Free
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: 'Wild and Swinging Holiday Party'

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: 'Wild and Swinging Holiday Party'

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 7 PM
The Magnolia
$37 - $136
Nate Jackson: 'Big Dog Comedy Tour'

Nate Jackson: 'Big Dog Comedy Tour'

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 8 PM
San Diego Civic Theatre
From $52
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
Mariachi Sol De Mexico: A Merry-achi Christmas

Mariachi Sol De Mexico: A Merry-achi Christmas

Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Balboa Theatre
Tickets start at $56
December Nights 2025

December Nights 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3 PM
Ongoing until December 6, 2025
Balboa Park
Free
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
Ocean Beach Holiday Parade

2025 Ocean Beach Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Newport Ave. & Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
Free
Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting

Starlight Parade & Tree Lighting 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Third Avenue
Free
Small Town Holiday 2025

Small Town Holiday & Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3 PM to 6 PM
Pier Plaza
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 of San Diego
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

2025 San Diego Santa Run

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 8 AM to 1 PM
Pacific Beach - CA
From $39.99
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
Holiday in La Mesa Village

Holiday in La Mesa Village

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 12 PM to 9 PM
Downtown La Mesa
Free
'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
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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