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New Year’s Eve Dinner at A.R. Valentien Say farewell to 2025 with a curated five-course tasting menu at A.R. Valentien. Our culinary team is crafting an elegant celebration dinner featuring delectable entrees like butter-poached lobster, Snake River Farms wagyu New York strip and winter squash Wellington, with optional wine pairings to enhance your experience. Beckon in the New Year in style while dining in the warm and inviting dining room or on the terrace with incredible vistas of Torrey Pines Golf Course and the La Jolla coastline. Cost: Early Seating (5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) $175 | Standard Seating (7:30-9:30 p.m.) $195 | $95 Children (11 and Under) | +$95 Wine Pairing The celebration continues New Year’s Day at The Grill at Torrey Pines, where a festive Holiday Brunch awaits (11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.), complemented by a mimosa and bloody mary bar.

December 31 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. The New Year’s Eve celebration continues on Mission Bay! The chefs at Dockside 1953 are cooking up an impressive four-course prix fixe dinner to delight the senses. Mouthwatering entrée options include grilled angus beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, and lemon potato risotto. Complement your meal with live music to set the mood and toast to a prosperous New Year! Cost: $95 Per Person After dinner, head over to the patio of Bianchi Pizza & Pasta to join a chic a la carte Cotton Candy and Bubbles soiree (9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.), featuring a prosecco bar, DJ, and fluffy sweet cotton candy!

December 31, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Embrace the New Year on the sparkling shores of Mission Bay! Welcome 2026 in style with a sumptuous four-course prix fixe dinner, featuring a complimentary champagne toast, live entertainment, and a selection of thoughtfully curated dishes like seafood romescada, lamb cassoulet and squash agnolotti. Our culinary team has also hand-picked wine pairings to take the guesswork out of this memorable dining experience. Cost: $110 Per Person | +$30 Wine Pairing

Ring in the New Year with laughter at a sharp, alcohol-free comedy show at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA). Headlined by Brian Kiley and hosted by Tim X Lee, the theater welcomes a relaxed crowd ready to laugh with clear heads. Tim opens with his signature PowerPoint comedy, using clever slides to turn seemingly complex topics into instant punchlines, blending stand-up with science for relatable, visual humor. Brian Kiley closes with his deadpan mastery, mining marriage, parenting, and midlife quirks for big laughs, supported by fresh acts on work-from-home mishaps and family traditions. It’s tight, funny, and over early—perfect for a sober, joyful start to the new year. Brian Kiley on Instagram Tim X Lee on Instagram

Liberty Station, in partnership with The Chabads of Downtown San Diego and Pacific Beach, will host a public menorah lighting at Liberty Station’s Central Promenade to commemorate Hanukkah on Sunday, December 14 at 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. in Central Promenade next to the Rady Children’s Ice Rink. The magical, family-friendly festivity will include entertainment, packaged treats, and the traditional lighting of the menorah. Following the celebration of Hanukkah, the menorah will stay outdoors on display in Central Promenade, lighting up each night of Hanukkah. Address: 2850 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 Parking: There is plenty of free parking at Liberty Station in the adjacent parking lots and on the street.

Join us for Grand Posada 2025 — a free, family-friendly holiday celebration at Chula Vista Center larger than life! This year’s Posada brings together the magic of the holiday season with the warmth of our community. Experience large-scale art installations, hands-on workshops, live performances, folklorico, Santa photos, an artisan market, and a cultural exhibition you won’t want to miss. Chula Vista Center on Instagram

You’re invited. Paula Rosen Jewelry is at The Ozone for two days only December 11-12! Come sip, shop, sparkle, and find your next forever-piece. The Ozone on Instagram

Join the Old Town San Diego community in celebrating the 67th Annual Las Posadas on Dec 13, 2025, from 5 -7 p.m.! This year’s posada will be held in within the main plaza of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and will be presented by the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce and Mormon Batallion Historic Site. Bundle up and gather as we recreate the timeless story of Mary and Joseph’s journey, complete with a joyful community procession, live nativity, and beautiful holiday choirs filling the plaza with festive sound. After the main event, warm up next to the bonfire in the plaza and enjoy hot coco provided by Fiesta de Reyes and smores provided by the Boosters of Old Town. Make a commemorative tin ornament at our hands-on art activity station and explore La Casa de Machado y Silvas adobe for a photo opportunity next to our traditional tree. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on Instagram

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/baby-sign-storytime-monta-briant-460819

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community. Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critical thinking. Join us! Please bring water and a blanket or chairs for your family. We will move inside if it rains. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/outdoor-toddler-storytime-414141