30 Nov San Diego Calendar of Events – December 2022
Dressed Up for the Holidays
- Belmont Park weekends in December
- Holidays at LEGOland 11/19 – 1/8
- Hotel del Coronado 11/17 – 1/1
- Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo 12/9 – 1/1 (except 12/24)
- North Pole Limited (Railway Museum) 11/25 –12/17 (Fri & Sat)
- SD Botanic Garden Lightscape 11/18 – 1/1
- SD Temple Sights & Sounds of Christmas 11/27 – 1/1
- Santee Lights at the Lakes 11/25 – 12/24
- SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration 11/14 – 1/8
- Seas ‘n’ Greetings (Birch Aquarium) 12/1 –12/31
Holiday Parades
- Coronado Annual Holiday Parade 12/2 6 pm
- Encinitas Holiday Parade 12/3 5:30 pm
- Escondido Jaycees Parade 12/10 2 pm
- Fallbrook Parade 12/5 5 pm
- La Jolla Christmas Parade 12/4 1:30 pm
- Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights12/10 6-9pm
- Ocean Beach Holiday Parade 12/3 5:05 pm
- Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights 12/10 7 pm
- Pacific Beach Holiday Parade 12/10 12 pm
- SD Bay Parade of Lights 12/11 & 12/18 5:30 pm
- SD Holiday Bowl Parade 12/28 time TBA
Holiday Happenings
- Bates Nut Farm Christmas in the Valley 12/9 – 12/10 Fri 4 – 8 pm, Sat 9 am – 3 pm
- Balboa Park December Nights 12/2, 12/3 Fri 3 – 11 pm, Sat 11 am – 11 pm
- Balboa Park Kwanzaa Celebration 12/26 – 12/30 6–9pm
- Chula Vista Starlight Nights 12/4 time tba
- Del Mar North Pole by the Sea & Holiday Tree Lighting 12/4 1 – 3 pm
- Fallbrook Brunch with Santa 12/11 10 am – 1pm
- La Jolla Hanukkah Happening at JCC 12/18 10 am – 9 pm
- La Jolla Holiday Festival 12/4 11:30 am – 4 pm
- La Mesa Holiday in the Village 12/3 12 – 9 pm
- Little Italy Christmas Village & Tree Lighting 12/3 4 – 8 pm
- Old Town Las Posadas 12/16 – 12/24 times tba
- Pacific Beach Holiday on Crystal Pier 12/3 8am – 5 pm
- Poway Christmas in the Park 12/9 4:30 – 8:30pm
- Ramona Tree Lighting 12/3 5 – 8 pm
- SD Liberty Station Hanukkah Festival & Menorah Lighting 12/18 time TBA
- SD Makers Arcade Holiday Fair 12/3-12/4 10am – 5 pm
- Spring Valley Festival of Trees & Lights 12/16 – 12/22 5 – 8 pm
- Vista Jingle Terrace Live 12/7 –12/18 various times
Calendar of Events
Del Mar Racetrack Season
Four weeks of elite Thoroughbred racing, fresh events, and musical performances to keep the good times rolling. Location: Del Mar Racetrack. Info: www.dmtc.com/calendar/detail/2022Season
11/11 – 12/4 12:30 pm – 5 pm
Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del
This spectacular ice rink is located seaside on Windsor Lawn and features stunning views of the Pacific and Coronado beach.
Location: The Hotel Del, Coronado
Info: www.hoteldel.com/activities/skating
11/17 – 1/1 various times
Snow N Glow
Enjoy snow tubing, holiday lights, s’mores, fire pits, rides, and more!
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Info: www.snownglow.com
11/27 – 12/26 weekends, daily during Christmas week 4 – 9 pm
Holiday Market @ Petco Park
Featuring local & European artisan shops, lighting displays, seasonal food & beverages, Santa, and other holiday characters!
Location: Petco Park
Info: www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/events/holiday-market
12/1 – 12/4, 12/8 – 12/11, 12/14 – 12/23 4 – 10 pm
Red Nose Run
A fun run & walk on a beautiful family & dog friendly beach.
Location: Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
Info: www.therednoserun.com
12/3 12:30 pm
Sono Fest
A fundraiser for McKinley Elementary with local chili, live music, arts & crafts, and more.
Location: Thorn & 32nd Streets in North Park
Info: www.sonofestchilicookoff.com
12/4 11 am – 5 pm
San Diego Santa Run
Come out in your finest (or ugliest!) Christmas attire!
Location: 912 Garnet Ave.
Info: www.sandiegorunningco.com
12/10 9 am
San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
A fast 13.1-mile course that includes a 711-foot net elevation drop along the “rolling” downhill bike path.
Location: Peñasquitos Dr. & Carmel Mtn. Rd.
Info: www.sandiegoholidayhalf.com
12/17 5:15 am
National Funding Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk
The 25th annual 5k Run/Walk at the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade!
Location: Harbor Dr. & Ash St.
Info: www.holidaybowl.com/5k-walk-run
12/28 time tba
The Holiday Bowl
A thrilling matchup of Pac-12 and ACC teams. This year features the return of the 101.5 KGB Sky Show!
Location: Petco Park, and broadcast on FOX Sports
Info: www.holidaybowl.com
12/28 5 pm kickoff
San Diego Tango Festival
All the things you expect from a tango festival: forgiving floor, great DJs and teachers and a smooth sound system with LOTS of hours of dancing!
Location: Wyndham Bayside
Info: www.sandiegotangofestival.com
12/29 – 1/2 various times
San Diego International Auto Show
Where the cars are the stars! Featuring more than 400 of the latest new models, multiple test drives, exotics, automotive products, and much more!
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.sdautoshow.com
12/30 – 1/2 times tba
Big Night San Diego New Year’s Eve Gala
Ring in 2023 at one of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties in the country!
Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Info: www.bignightsandiego.com
12/31 – 1/1 9 pm – 2 am