Events from December 07, 2025
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On December 07, 2025At The Old Globe Theatre Categories: Theatre, Holiday“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The Old Globe Theatre is transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash. Featuring the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze).” Select dates Nov. 8–Dec. 31. The Old Globe, Balboa Park. Tickets: www.theoldglobe.org -
On December 07, 2025At Balboa Park Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Spreckels Organ Society Concerts. Sundays, 2–3 pm. Pavilion-Pan American Pl., Balboa Park. www.spreckelsorgan.org -
On December 07, 2025At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosLiving Seas at Birch Aquarium. Venture into the hidden realm of a Giant Pacific Octopus, explore life beneath Scripps Pier and marvel at a vibrant coral reef. 9 am–5 pm. $24.95–$29.95; 2 & under free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On December 07, 2025At USS Midway Museum Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosTop Secret: Inside the High-Stakes World of Naval Intelligence. Go inside Midway’s restored Carrier Intelligence Center. Daily, 10 am–5 pm. Included with admission. $26–$39. USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org -
On December 07, 2025At San Diego Botanic Garden Categories: Holiday“Lightscape.” This mile-long, illuminated trail has been reimagined with vibrant new installations from artists from around the world, plus a few returning favorites that continue to dazzle. Through Jan. 4, 5–10 pm. $18–$28; 2 & under free. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org -
On December 07, 2025At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Holiday, Amusement ParksSeaWorld Christmas Celebration. Where holiday traditions are made, with delicious food, stunning live shows, delightful holiday shopping and joyous entertainment. Select dates through Jan. 4. 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworld.com -
On December 07, 2025At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosMeditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base. Multi-sensory art installation that reimagines Aquarius Reef base — the world's only undersea research habitat. Wander through simulated underwater spaces and step inside a re-creation of aquanauts' living quarters. Included with admission. Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way. Www.aquarium.uscd.edu -
On December 07, 2025At Southern California Railway Museum Categories: Holiday, Train RidesThe Polar Express. A magical trip to meet Santa with hot chocolate and a cookie served by dancing chefs. Select dates through Dec. 31; 11:30 am, 1:30, 4, 6 & 8 pm. $49–$88. Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. “A” St., Perris. www.socalrailway.org -
On December 07, 2025At Liberty Station Categories: Holiday, SkatingRady Children’s Ice Rink. Kick off holiday festivities and give back to San Diego families dealing with childhood cancer. Open daily through Jan. 4, 10 am–10 pm. $15–$20; includes skate rental and helmets. Legacy Plaza, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, 2875 Dewey Rd. www.rchicerink.org -
On December 07, 2025At Hotel del Coronado Categories: Holiday, SkatingSkating by the Sea. Take a spin around Hotel del Coronado's famous beachfront ice rink featuring stunning views of the Pacific and benefitting Make-A-Wish San Diego. Daily through Jan 4. 1500 Orange Ave. Tickets: www.hoteldel.com -
On December 07, 2025At Hotel del Coronado Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Oz Lightshow Spectacular. Experience the magic of the season as The Del’s historic pine trees are draped in a spectacular light show set to an Oz-inspired soundtrack and a finale of snow flurries. Nightly every 30 minutes, 5–9 pm. Through Jan 4. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com -
On December 07, 2025At Pine Valley Categories: HolidayCamp Christmas. Spectacular water show, hayrides, bounce houses, laser tag and more. Fri.–Sun., through Dec. 23. 5:30–9 pm. $10–$15; 4 & under free. 8668 Pine Creek Rd., Pine Valley. Tickets: www.pinevalleycampchristmas.com -
On December 07, 2025At The Old Globe Theatre Categories: Theatre, HolidayEbenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show. Fast, funny and highly theatrical reimagining of one of the most beloved holiday stories ever told. Select dates through Dec. 28. The Old Globe, Balboa Park. Tickets: www.theoldglobe.org -
On December 07, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: HolidayPinery Christmas Trees. Open daily (except Thanksgiving); Mon.–Thurs., 10 am–9 pm & Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. 4 locations: 5354 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita; Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 1/2 El Camino Real; Mission Valley, 1286 Camino Del Rio N.; 13421 Highland Valley Rd., Rancho Bernardo. www.pinerychristmastrees.com -
On December 07, 2025At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Holiday, Amusement ParksHolidays at LEGOLAND. Holiday LEGO characters, giant LEGO tree, seasonal shows and more. Select dates through Jan. 4. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On December 07, 2025At Cygnet Theatre Categories: Theatre, Holiday“A Christmas Carol.” A reimagined production of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption. Through Dec. 28. Starting at $44. The Joan, 2880 Roosevelt Rd. www.cygnettheatre.org -
On December 07, 2025At USS Midway Museum Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, HolidayJingle Jets. The Midway will be transformed into a festive holiday wonderland on the sea. Select nights, through Dec. 30, 5:30–9 pm. $20–$30; 3 & under free. USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org -
On December 07, 2025At Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Categories: Holiday, Train RidesNorth Pole Limited. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas music as you head to the North Pole to pick up Santa. Through Dec. 21. Fri.–Sat., 5 & 7 pm; Sun., 3 & 5 pm. Starting at $15. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. www.psrm.org -
On December 07, 2025At Village Walk at EastLake Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Dazzling Holiday Light Show & Snowfall. Features falling snow, choreographed music and dancing lights. Kids receive free magic glasses for viewing. Every Fri.–Sun. thru Dec. 21, 6 & 7 pm. Village Walk at EastLake, 884 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com -
On December 07, 2025At Old Town San Diego Categories: Special EventsGiving Machine. Giving Machines are a unique twist on vending machines. Help others by purchasing essential items like clothing, medicine, food and livestock for charities worldwide. Donations are eligible for tax deductions. Starting Thanksgiving Day, Giving Machines will appear in 131 cities in 21 countries, including Old Town San Diego in front of the Old Town Theater, 4040 Twiggs St. Through Dec. 27. Visit www.givingmachinesocal.org for more information. -
On December 07, 2025FREE Family Christmas Tree Farm. Cut the perfect tree and enjoy a tractor ride, mini hay maze and more. Daily, 10 am–8 pm. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com -
On December 07, 2025At Belmont Park Categories: HolidayWinter Wonder at Belmont Park. Over one million twinkling lights guide you through an unforgettable experience of holiday cheer. Face painting and Jingle Jams on weekends. Through Jan. 4. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com/winter-wonder -
On December 07, 2025At Fairmont Grand Del Mar Categories: HolidayGlice Skating at Grand Social. Select dates through Jan. 1; tree lighting today at 6:30 pm. $25–$45, includes skate rental. Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct. www.granddelmar.com -
On December 07, 2025At Peltzer Pumpkin Farm Categories: HolidayPeltzer Ice Rink. Open daily through Jan. 19. $14–$20; skate & helmet rental, $2–$4. 40275 Calle Contento, Temecula. www.peltzerfarms.com -
On December 07, 2025At Hotel del Coronado Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE A Holiday in Oz. The Hotel Del brings the magic of Oz to life with stunning themed trees and décor, thousands of glittering lights and more. Through Jan. 4. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. www.hoteldel.com -
On December 07, 2025At Old Town San Diego Categories: HolidayOld Town Trolley’s Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Tour. Sing-along caroling with elf conductors while viewing festive holiday sights. Through Jan. 3. 4010 Twiggs St. www.trolleytours.com -
On December 07, 2025At Grossmont Center Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Santa Claus is Coming to Grossmont Center. Capture unforgettable holiday memories with Santa. Through Dec. 24. 5500 Grossmont Ctr. Dr. Visit website for hours: www.grossmontcenter.com -
On December 07, 2025At Coronado, CA Categories: HolidayHoliday Gondola Cruise. A festive 50-minute cruise through the Coronado Cays. Through Dec. 23, 3–9 pm. The Gondola Company, 503 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado. www.gondolacompany.com -
On December 07, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Theatre“A Christmas Carol.” The timeless tale of hope and redemption. Select dates through Dec. 28. Joseph Clayes III Theater at The Joan, 2880 Roosevelt Rd. www.cygnettheatre.com -
On December 07, 2025At Downtown San Diego Categories: HolidayDecember Nights on the Bay. Step aboard for a festive evening filled with twinkling lights, elegant decor and warm hospitality. Thurs.–Sun. through Dec. 28, 7:30–10 pm. 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com -
On December 07, 2025At Petco Park Categories: HolidayHoliday Wonderland at Petco Park. Magical Christmas lighting displays, rides, sledding, games, Santa and other holiday characters. Through Dec. 23, 4 pm. $18–$25. Gallagher Square. www.padres.com/holidaywonderland -
On December 07, 2025At Moonlight Amphitheater Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Jingle Terrace Nights. Holiday light shows, festive displays and holiday activities. Fri.–Sun. through Dec. 21, 5:30–8:30 pm. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr. www.moonlightstage.com -
On December 07, 2025At Village Walk at EastLake Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Festive Community Caroling. Local community choral groups stroll throughout the center. Fri.–Sun. through Dec. 21, 6–7 pm. www.shopvillagewalk.com -
On December 07, 2025At Pechanga Arena San Diego Categories: Sporting EventsSan Diego Gulls. Tonight, Dec. 7, 12, 13 & 28. Starting at $34. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.sandiegogulls.com -
On December 07, 2025At Helen Woodward Animal Center Categories: Animals, HolidayWild Winter Family Festival. Animals, crafts and games. Today, tomorrow & Dec. 13–14, 9 am–1 pm. $10–$20. Humane Education Campus, 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe. www.animalcenter.org -
On December 07, 2025At Oceanside, CA Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Christmas Light Show Spectacular. Walk or drive-thru experience with 10,000+ lights synced to your favorite Christmas songs. Sat., 7:30–9:30 pm & Sun.–Fri., 5:30–9:30 pm. Through Dec. 31. Calvary Chapel Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way. www.calvaryoceanside.org/christmas -
On December 07, 2025At California Center for the Arts, Escondido Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Winter Wonderland. The North Pole comes to Escondido with real snow, arts and crafts and Santa Claus. Today & tomorrow, 1–5 pm. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org -
On December 07, 2025At The Forum Carlsbad Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Christmas Tree Wonderlights. Choreographed light and music show. Through Dec. 25, 5–9 pm. The Forum Carlsbad, 1905 Calle Barcelona. www.theforumcarlsbad.com -
On December 07, 2025At Pechanga Arena San Diego Categories: Special EventsNitro Circus-Off the Rails. Go beyond the seats and straight into the action with the Nitro Circus Super Fan Experience. Today & tomorrow, 7 pm. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.nitrocircus.com -
On December 07, 2025At Balboa Theatre Categories: TheatreWorld Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker. The perfect first ballet - captivating, visually stunning and filled with holiday joy. Today, 6 pm & tomorrow, 2 pm. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. www.sandiegotheaters.org -
On December 07, 2025At Summers Past Farms Categories: Craft FairFREE Antique & Craft Fair. Crafts, collectables, antiques and more. Today & tomorrow, 9 am–3 pm. Summers Past Farms, 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com -
On December 07, 2025At Village Walk at EastLake Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Life-Size Photo Frame & Frosty. Take photos with your friends, then stay for the dazzling holiday light show & snowfall. 4–6 pm. Village Walk at EastLake, 884 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com -
On December 07, 2025At Third Avenue, Chula Vista Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Downtown Chula Vista Tree Lighting & Holiday Market. Food, carolers and more. 3–6 pm. Memorial Park, 364 Third Ave. www.downtownchulavista.com -
On December 07, 2025At Del Mar Village Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE North Pole by the Sea. Family-friendly festivities throughout the village. 1–5 pm; tree lighting 5 pm. Del Mar Village. www.visitdelmarvillage.com -
On December 07, 2025At Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree Lighting. Live music, Santa and treats. 4:30 pm; Santa arrives at 5:20 pm. Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave. www.cityofsolanabeach.org -
On December 07, 2025At San Marcos, CA Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE San Marcos Holly Jolly Holiday Market. Kid’s Zone, Santa and more. 10 am–4 pm. 251 N. City Dr., San Marcos. www.sanmarcoschamber.com -
On December 07, 2025At La Jolla, CA Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival. “There’s No Place Like Home (for the Holidays)” theme. Festival, 11:30 am–4 pm; parade, 1:30 pm. Girard Ave. www.ljparade.com -
On December 07, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Cardiff Kringle Mingle. Santa photos, live music, crafts and more. 10 am–2 pm. Aberdeen Dr., Cardiff. www.cardiff101.com -
On December 07, 2025At Grossmont Center Categories: FREE, HolidayFREE Caring Santa. Today & Dec. 14, 11 am–12 noon. Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Ctr. Dr. www.grossmontcenter.com
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On December 07, 2025At Liberty Station Categories: holiday teasNutcracker Tea with San Diego Ballet. Holiday treats, a performance by San Diego Ballet, a visit from Santa and more. 11 am & 3 pm. Liberty Station, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd. www.libertystation.com -
On December 07, 2025At California Center for the Arts, Escondido Categories: Theatre“The Nutcracker.” West Coast Dance Complex presents this timeless classic will brought to life with live accompaniment by the Winecreek Ensemble Orchestra. 6 pm. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org -
On December 07, 2025At San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center Categories: FREEFREE Family Fun Day. Hands-on activity that explores the various ways native seeds are dispersed. 10 am–12 noon. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Ctr., 2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Reservation required: www.naturecollective.org -
On December 07, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: HolidaySensory Santa. For families seeking a quieter, more comfortable environment to visit Santa. 9–10:30 am. Santa Cabin in Nordstrom Rack Ct., Mission Valley. www.mission-valley.com
