ACTIVITIES & FESTIVITIES

December 4 - 6 Taste of December Nights

This 3-day event features over 20 food vendors offering their most popular menu items from past December Nights in a drive-thru setting at the Inspiration Point parking lot across from Balboa Park. All county safety protocols will be strictly enforced and attendees must remain in their cars. Bikes, scooters, and walk-ups will not be allowed, and of course everyone much wear a mask.

Taste of December Nights will be open December 4, 5, & 6 from 11am to 10pm.

November 26 - December 31, 2020 Winter Wonderland at the Hotel Del Coronado

Winter Wonderland at the Hotel Del will include thousands of white sparkling lights, towering Christmas trees, ornament-trimmed evergreens, snowy surprises, and garlands galore transform The Del’s beachfront Windsor Lawn into a Winter Wonderland.

The magic of the season comes to life on a grand scale with a 35-foot Christmas tree in the center of our beachfront Windsor Lawn. The focal point of holidays at The Del, our main Christmas tree is outdoors this year to ensure the health and safety of our guests and while we perform historic preservation work on our main lobby.

Socially distanced photos with Old Saint Nick. Santa will be posing in his vintage sleigh as families take their photos at a 6-foot distance in front of him with our iconic San Diego hotel’s glittering turret as the backdrop. Santa will be available from 4-7 pm on November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 23 & 24 - RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

December 3 - 23 Holiday Market and Trail at Petco Park

The Holiday Market and Trail at Petco Park is a safe and fun night out for the whole family. The socially distanced, single-way Holiday Market in Gallagher Square, will feature local and European artisan shops, magical lighting displays, seasonal food and beverage, Santa and other holiday characters! Holiday festivities run from December 3 – 6 and 9 - 23 with daily time slots from 4:00 – 9:30 p.m.

The walkthrough lighting displays will feature the following themes: Candy Land, Winter Wonderland, Home for the Holidays and Artisan Workshop. Vendors will include such items as: Schnitzel, Gingerbread Houses, Wooden Figurines, Glass Ornaments, Handmade Wood Kitchenware, Delectable Treats, Oils, Handmade Soaps, Alpaca Fleece and much, much more! Face masks are required at all times. See complete details here.

November 20 - January 4 SeaWorld Christmas Celebration

There’s no hold on holiday cheer this year! SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration brings families together with priceless traditions and fun-filled surprises, with enhanced safety measures in place – because Christmas is meant to be merry and bright.

November 20 - January 10 Holidays at LEGOLAND

It’s time for Holidays at LEGOLAND®, where the Resort is bursting with holiday cheer and festive décor!

Your favorite holiday characters Santa, the Toy Solider and Gingerbread Man are back and ready for socially distanced meet-and-greets. Head over to Fun Town where there’s a 30-foot, fully decorated LEGO® Christmas tree with over 400 LEGO ornaments. And as the day winds down, the tree gets a-twinklin’ to holiday tunes at the Holiday Light Show.

November 27 - January 3 Wild Holidays San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Join us for Wild Holidays, proudly presented by California Coast Credit Union. Go on a holiday expedition of light, and travel through places that glow and twinkle with holiday cheer. Lights and entertainment from 4 to 8 p.m. on these dates: November 27-29 | December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-23, 26-31 | January 1-3

November 27 - January 3 Northern Lights at California Center for the Arts in Escondido

Experience a twinkling lights tunnel, a sparkling light display that dances to music and a snow machine on this self-guided walking tour. FREE and located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., from November 27 - January 3 from 4:30 - 9pm. More info at http://artcenter.org.

November 28 - January 3 The Peace Family Light Show

This Peace Family produces a fun theatrical light show experience in Escondido, CA, that was featured on ABC's Great Christmas Light Fight in 2018. With over 36,000 red, green and blue LED lights, and a little Christmas magic, the Peace Family is able to light up their home in new and theatrical ways not seen before.

Due to the popularity of our show, and out of respect for our neighbors, the show was moved from their home to home, to California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

December 2 - 30 Botanic Wonderland at San Diego Botanic Gardens

Botanic Wonderland is an outdoor holiday lighting experience, where visitors can safely stroll amidst festive holiday lights throughout various areas within the Garden’s 37 acres. This family-friendly event includes festive displays of lighted animals, laser lighting and fire pits, and our plant collection illuminated in a way you have not experienced before. Live music is offered nightly, with musicians roaming throughout the Garden. Hot beverages and food are available. See our website for updated schedules and other details.

Dates: December 2-6; 9 &10, 12 &13; 16-23; 26-30 from 5 – 8:30 pm

December 3-24 & 26-30 Old Town Trolley's Holiday Lights & Sights Tour

Join in sing-a- long caroling with the elf conductors as they share fun holiday facts and traditions and see the festive lights of Old Town, Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Balboa Park and more. $25; 3 & under free. Old Town Market, 4010 Twiggs St.www.trolleytours.com

December 4 - January 3 Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo

Our later hours are filled with lighted displays, musical performances, animal views, and fun, safe, socially-distanced entertainment. 'Tis the Season to celebrate—join us for holiday cheer December 4-6, 11-23, 25-31, and January 1-3.

December 5 - 27 (weekends) Iluminated Winter Nights at Belmont Park

Enjoy a Beachside Winter Wonderland theme with lights, illuminated sculptures and great photo ops including a lighted barrel wave. Weekend nights, Dec. 5-27. Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd.www.belmontpark.com

December 5 - January 2 Holidays In Your Car

Holidays In Your Car Del Mar - Discover a symphony of sight and sound at one of southern California's largest Drive-Thru Holiday Light Spectaculars! Experience Holidays in Your Car at the Del Mar Fairgrounds featuring more than ONE MILLION LED lights, Holograms, and Projection Mapping animated to the tunes of Holiday Classics.

December 18 - 23 Noah Homes Enchanted Village: A Drive-Thru Holiday

Over 100,000 holiday lights, interactive displays and fun attractions from the safety of your vehicle. More details and pricing at www.EnchantedVillage.org.

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