Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including the ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship and these top things to do.
2017 ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship
The ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship serves as the preeminent platform for physically challenged surfers to display their talents in competition.
Where: 8302 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037
When: November 29 – December 3, 2017
Cost: Free to Spectators
> Find out more about the 2017 ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship
Balboa Park December Nights
Balboa Park December Nights brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy and kick-off the “most wonderful time of the year” with lights and more!
Where: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 1-2, 2017
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Balboa Park December Nights
Santa Train North Pole Limited
Once aboard the Santa Train North Pole Limited, the holiday fun begins with Christmas carols, The Night Before Christmas, cookies, hot chocolate and Santa.
Where: Pacific Southwest Railway Museum – Campo Depot – California 94 & Forrest Gate Road, Campo, CA 91906
When: December 1-23, 2017
Cost: $10-$50
> Find out more about the Santa Train North Pole Limited
Coronado Holiday Parade & Open House
Santa arrives via the Ferry at the Coronado Ferry Landing, a festive parade follows down Orange Avenue and Santa lights the Christmas Tree in Rotary Plaza.
Where: Coronado Ferry Landing – 1201 1st Street, Coronado, CA 92118
When: December 1, 2017
Time: 3:20 to 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Coronado Holiday Parade & Open House
Garden of Lights
The Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Leave the hustle and bustle of the malls behind and enjoy a relaxing evening strolling the lighted Garden.
Where: San Diego Botanic Garden – 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
When: December 2-30, 2017
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $5-$20
> Find out more about the Garden of Lights
Old Town Holiday in the Park & Las Posadas
Let Old Town San Diego help make your holiday season merry and bright! Halls will be decked, fires built, songs sung, and shopping to be done during Old Town Holiday in the Park & Las Posadas.
Where: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego, CA 92110
When: December 2-17, 2017
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Old Town Holiday in the Park & Las Posadas
54th Annual North Park Toyland Parade & Festival
Celebrate the holiday spirit at the Annual North Park Toyland Parade with vintage cars, marching bands, dance groups, beauty queens, city officials and Santa Claus.
Where: University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
When: December 2, 2017
Starting Time: 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the 54th Annual North Park Toyland Parade & Festival
Winter Wonderland Festival
Every year, the Center brings the North Pole to the heart of Escondido. Children will have the chance to frolic in the real snow, decorate their very own Christmas cookies, and even rendezvous with live reindeer!
Where: California Center for the Arts, Escondido – 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
When: December 2, 2017
Time: 3:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Winter Wonderland Festival
Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
Celebrate the season during Little Italy’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and see their unique Christmas Tree – a 25-foot tower of 1,000+ gorgeous Poinsettias. Experience two Tree Lightings, a Christmas Village with seasonal vendors, festive décor, live music and entertainment, holiday treats, Santa Claus and more.
Where: India St & W Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 2, 2017
Time: 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
Encinitas Holiday Parade
Thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101.
Where: Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
When: December 2, 2017
Start Time: 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Encinitas Holiday Parade
38th Annual OB Holiday Parade
Come find out what the locals have known for 30+ years – Santa would rather be in the quaint little surfing village of OB at the Ocean Beach Holiday Parade. The 2017 Parade Theme is “California Dreamin’ in the Season of Love.”
Where: Sunset Cliffs Blvd & Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
When: December 2, 2017
Start Time: 5:05 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the 37th Annual OB Holiday Parade
Chula Vista Starlight Parade
Celebrate the Season in Downtown Chula Vista! The Chula Vista Starlight Parade is a great way to kick-off the holiday season and get into the festive spirit!
Where: Third Avenue Village – 353 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
When: December 2, 2017
Starting Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Chula Vista Starlight Parade
SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off
The festive and fiery SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off, promises everything a person could want in a fun day including craft beer, wine, shopping music and chili!
Where: Thorn & 32nd Streets, San Diego, CA 92104
When: December 3, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free. Chili Bowl & Five Tastings – $25
> Find out more about the SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off
La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
Spread some holiday cheer at the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival with marching bands, floats, vintage automobiles and Santa Claus.
Where: Girard Avenue & Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: December 3, 2017
Time: 1:30 to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
It’s a Wonderful Life in Concert
Experience one of the most cherished holiday movies of all time like you’ve never seen it before: It’s a Wonderful Life – in Concert. You know the story: struggling Bedford Falls hero George Bailey discovers, through the timely intervention of his Guardian Angel Clarence on Christmas Eve, that he’s the “richest man in town.” Now this timeless classic will be accompanied by the San Diego Symphony performing Dimitri Tiomkin’s richly sentimental score LIVE.
Where: San Diego Symphony – 1245 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 3, 2017
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: $20-$70
> Find out more about It’s a Wonderful Life in Concert
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink – Thru January 28, 2018
- Global Winter Wonderland – Thru January 7, 2018
- SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration – Thru January 6, 2018
- Skating by the Sea – Thru January 1, 2018
- Skate by the Bay – Thru January 1, 2018
- Holidays at LEGOLAND – Thru December 31, 2017
- Seas ‘N’ Greetings – Thru December 31, 2017
- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Thru December 24, 2017
- Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play – Thru December 24, 2017
- Summer: The Donna Summer Musical – Thru December 17, 2017
- Tree Lighting Ceremony at La Valencia Hotel – November 28, 2017
- Christopher O’Riley: Out of my Hands – November 28, 2017
- Wish & The Well with Shane Shipley & Coby Lee Brooks – November 29, 2017
- Robert Kelly – November 30 – December 2, 2017
- Polar Extractions – An Art Exhibition – December 1-30, 2017
- Christmas Teas at the Westgate Hotel – December 1-24, 2017
- Chopin and Dvorak – December 1-2, 2017
- Queen Nation and the Who Generation – December 1, 2017
- Elephante at Omnia San Diego – December 1, 2017
- Sunday Brunch with Santa at the Hotel Del – December 3-24, 2017
- Breakfast with Santa at Vela Restaurant – December 3-24, 2017
- Teddy Bears Teas – December 2-23, 2017
- Mindfulness Teaching Workshop – December 2, 2017
- Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree – December 2, 2017
- Oceanside Harbor Wine Cruise – December 2, 2017
- Full Moon Fishing at Lake Jennings – December 2, 2017
- No Duh with Fooz Fighters and Pearl Jammed – December 2, 2017
- Lema at Omnia San Diego – December 2, 2017
- Winter Yoga Social – December 3, 2017
- San Pasqual Battle Day – December 3, 2017
- Annual Holiday Sale and Author Meet & Greet – December 3, 2017
- Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez – December 3, 2017
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
