Over the Christmas weekend, set aside a few days with the family at home and then head out to enjoy everything San Diego has to offer including these top things to do.
San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl
The Boise State University Broncos and the Northern Illinois University Huskies have both accepted an invitation to play in the 11th annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. It marks the second appearance in the San Diego bowl game for the Broncos and the third for the Huskies. It will be the first time these two teams have met on the gridiron.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 23, 2015
Kick Off: 1:30 PM
Cost: $20-$80
> Find out more about San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl
Outdoor Ice Skating
- Fantasy on Ice
When: Through January 3, 2016 - Skating by the Sea
When: Through January 7, 2016 - Viejas Ice-Skating Rink
When: Through January 10, 2016
Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park
Holiday Wonderland is back at Petco Park for the second year and it’s bigger and better than ever. Be transported through a spectacular holiday wonderland full of fun for the entire family for 12 nights in December. There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than to walk through magical lighting displays themed around some of the holiday’s most iconic scenes, ride the polar express, take a picture with Santa or gather around a 40′ tree.
Where: 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: Through December 23, 2015. Special Nights – December 21-23, 2015
Time: 4:30 to 9:30
Cost: $10-$15
> Find out more about Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park
Garden of Lights
After the sun goes down in December, the Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience! Join in the fun that includes horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday crafts, marshmallow roasting, visits with Santa, live music, refreshments and hot mulled wine and snow (on select nights).
Location: 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Dates: Through December 30, 2015 (Closed December 24-25)
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: Included with admission
> Find out more about Garden of Lights
> See Christmas Lights in San Diego this 2015 Holiday Season
LEGOLAND Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights
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.
Where: One LEGOLAND Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
When: December 1-31, 2015
Cost: Free with admission
> Find out more about LEGOLAND Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo
Twinkling lights, festive foods, and merry performances transform the Zoo into a wild, glowing wonderland. Ride the Twinkle Lights Trolley to tour an array of animal light sculptures, enjoy jingly, jazzy carols, acrobatic trampoline elves, and more. Jungle Bells holds holiday cheer for all!
Where: 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: Through January 3, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Cost: Included with admission
> Find out more about Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration includes Shamu Christmas Miracles presentation with special lighting, music, fountains and Christmas scenes; Dolphin Island Christmas; Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special; and The Pets Rule Christmas. Guests can also enjoy festive décor throughout the park including Santa’s Christmas Village and a nightly lighting of SeaWorld’s 320-ft. Skytower Christmas Tree of Lights.
Where: 500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
When: Through January 3, 2016
Cost: Included with admission
> Find out more about SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
DELights in the Garden Patio
This year, The Del will be adding even more holiday magic with DELights, a glittering light show and holiday experience in the Garden Patio at the center of our iconic resort. The patio will be transformed into a winter wonderland of holiday sights, smells and sounds with a shimmering array of icy colors, dazzling snowflakes, whimsical polar bears and a stunning video mapping light show projected onto a 40′ multi-faceted tree.
Where: Hotel del Coronado – 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
When: Through January 3, 2016
Time: 4:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about DELights in the Garden Patio
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Balboa Park Centennial Vintage Dance Weekend – December 26-27, 2015
- Wine and Canvas: “Blue Lagoon” – December 27, 2015
- San Diego Holiday Half Marathon – December 27, 2015
-
Doug Loves Movies – December 27, 2015
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
