Hopefully you are lucky enough to spend the Christmas weekend in San Diego enjoying the warm weather, plenty of college football, and these top things to do:
Holiday Happenings
From beach-front ice skating rinks to concerts, ballets, theater and endless holiday shopping, we can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
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San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl
Following a 42-40 victory Friday over South Alabama, the Naval Academy officially accepted an invitation to play in the 10th annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. The Midshipmen will face San Diego State University Aztecs. This will be Navy’s fifth trip to San Diego for a bowl game and the Mids’ fourth appearance in the SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
When: December 23, 2014
Kickoff: 6:30 PM
Cost: $45-$175.50
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2014 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade
The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2014 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade – a National University Holiday Bowl Production. As always, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons-more than any other parade!
Where: San Diego Embarcadero
When: December 26, 2014
Time: 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Cost: Free. Grandstand Seats – $20
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National University Holiday Bowl
The University of Southern California Trojans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers have accepted invitations to play in the 37th annual National University Holiday Bowl. It marks the first appearance in the San Diego bowl game for the Trojans and fourth appearance for the Cornhuskers.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
When: December 27, 2014
Time: 5:00 to 10:00 PM
Cost: $65-$140
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Pajama Jam: New Year’s Family Night Out
Jump into your jammies and celebrate an early New Year’s Eve with the little ones! They’ll have delicious dinner, New Year’s-themed art activities, games, music and a countdown balloon drop! Adults will enjoy a hosted bar and the opportunity to bid on prizes in a silent auction.
Where: The New Children’s Museum – 200 W Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 27, 2014
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: $20-$35
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Mannheim Steamroller 30th Anniv. Christmas Tour
This is a very special year for Mannheim Steamroller. They’re celebrating 30 years since the release of Chip’s first Christmas record – and 30 years of having the privilege of sharing the Christmas season with you! It’s also the 40th Anniversary of Chip’s very first Fresh Aire record. So make sure you join them during this Extraordin-AIRE-y Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 year!
Where: San Diego Civic Theatre – 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 28, 2014
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Cost: $35-$97.50
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More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show – December 23, 2014
- 58th Annual HI San Diego Christmas Bike Trip – December 26-31, 2014
- Bumble Bee Seafoods 5K Run/Walk – December 26, 2014
- Cash’d Out – December 26, 2014
- Doug Loves Movies – December 27, 2014
- 2nd Annual San Diego Holiday Half Marathon – December 28, 2014