LEGOLAND Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights Dec 1 – 31
Region: North County Coastal
Come build Holiday memories during the month of December at LEGOLAND California Resort. Play in real snow, build snowmen and throw snowballs at LEGO targets. See the world’s largest LEGO Christmas tree and watch the nightly tree lighting ceremony.
Holiday Festival – A Family Celebration Dec 3
Region: Coronado
In addition to the beachfront ice rink, kids of all ages can visit with St. Nick and his elves, and enjoy holiday games and prizes, hot cocoa, food booths, and fireworks.
First 5 First Friday: Nightingale Music Dec 5
Region: Downtown
From traditional nursery songs to rock-n-roll with percussion instruments, the experience is designed to enhance learning and share the magical world of music with children.
Balboa Park December Nights Dec 5 – 6
Region: Downtown
December Nights brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy, learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the “most wonderful time of the year.”
Encinitas Holiday Parade Dec 6, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Region: North County Coastal
This year’s Encinitas Holiday Parade theme is “Droppin’ In for the Holidays,” celebrating Encinitas’ reputation as THE mecca for action sports.
Garden of Lights Dec 6 – 30
Region: North County Coastal
The San Diego Botanical Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience!
2014 La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival Dec 7
Region: La Jolla
Spread some holiday cheer at the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival in downtown La Jolla. The event includes marching bands, floats, equestrian units, vintage automobiles and an appearance by Santa Claus.
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus’ Messiah Sing Dec 6
Region: North County Coastal
Choral Director David Chase leads the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, guest soloists and audience members in San Diego County’s longest-running, annual sing-along of the Christmas portions of Handel’s Messiah. In Carlsbad.
The Nutcracker Dec 10 – 21
Region: Downtown
Set to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky, this classic holiday production by the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet is a cherished San Diego family tradition.
Distinguished Lecture: A Naked Look at the Nude Dec 10
Region: North County Coastal
Join Ann Hoehn, in a lecture on the history of the nude form at the Oceanside Museum of Art, an inspiration to artists throughout time. The shapes provide a creative stimulus for those who wish to capture the body’s beauty. Today nude art takes us with a wide array of nude genres.
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Dec 12 – 14
Region: La Jolla
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus will be performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony.
California Ballet’s The Nutcracker Dec 13 – 21
Region: Downtown
California Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Live accompaniment by the San Diego Symphony and the Classics Philharmonic.
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo Dec 13 – Jan 4
Region: Downtown
During Jungle Bells, the San Diego Zoo is transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Guests enjoy lighted animal sculptures, live animal presentations, festive music, holiday treats, storytelling, and, of course, Santa Claus.
Winter Wonderland 2014 Dec 13 – 14
Region: North County Inland
Artistic Director, Faith Jensen-Ismay, along with her staff of teachers and young dancers present an evening of joy as we celebrate the winter season. Mojalet’s youngest performers will make you smile as they dance through the Winter Wonderland.
Poway’s Christmas in the Park Dec 13
Region: North County Inland
Poway’s Christmas in the Park is a unique way to bring holiday delights to your family this holiday season with the magic of an old-fashioned tradition.
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights Dec 13
Region: North County Coastal
Fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dingys dressed up in holiday swag and circle the Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers at the harbor, restaurants and beach.
Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony Dec 20, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Region: North County Coastal
Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony The Tabacinic Chabad Jewish Center of Oceanside/Vista is hosting the annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza. The ceremony will include a lighting of a 15 foot menorah along with local Dignitaries. Guests will also enjoy hot latkes and hot coco, music, Chanukah songs and more!
Yalda Celebration Dec 20
Region: North County Inland
The Persian Cultural Center celebrates the winder solstice with dinner, folkloric dance, poem recital and a DJ.
Ponsettia Bowl Gaslamp March Dec 21
Region: Gaslamp Quarter
Marching bands and spirit squads from the Poinsettia Bowl teams will parade from each end of 5th Avenue performing holiday classics, and meeting up at Market Street for a heart-pounding Battle of the Bands!
2014 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade Dec 26
Region: Downtown
Downtown San Diego comes alive as over 100,000 spectators enjoy this colorful, nationally televised, holiday parade with colorful floats, unique drill teams, heart-pounding marching bands and a procession of massive inflatables.
National University Holiday Bowl Dec 27
Region: Mission Valley and Old Town
Teams from the Pac-12 conference and the Big 12 conference will square off in the annual National University Holiday Bowl.