Kick off the New Year in San Diego with a long weekend in California’s Beach City enjoying these top things to do including NYE Celebrations and Holiday Bowl.
Holiday Food Truck Festival
When: December 26-30, 2018
Where: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
Celebrate the holidays with visiting family and friends under Balboa Park’s dazzling holiday light display. For five days and evenings between Christmas and New Year’s Day (December 26-30), the annual Holiday Food Truck Festival serves up gourmet food from 15 of San Diego’s top food trucks, along with free live entertainment and fun activities for families. Food trucks will be in the park beginning at 12 noon, with live entertainment and other activities starting at 2:00pm.
San Diego International Auto Show
When: December 27-30, 2018
Where: San Diego Convention Center – 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
The San Diego International Auto Show features an incredible variety of new vehicles under one roof, including over 400 vehicles from 30+ global manufacturers. Be among the first in the US to see more than 20 debuts of newly unveiled vehicles not yet in showrooms that are expected to be on display at the show. The wide selection of 2018 and 2019 model-year vehicles on display will feature the newest technology to enhance the driving experience, all packaged in luxurious interiors and wrapped in cutting edge designs.
Honda Family Night Out: Pajama Jam
When: December 29, 2018
Where: The New Children’s Museum – 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Bring the entire family and get cozy in your jammies. The night includes New Year’s-themed art activities, games, a dance jam, photo booth, catered dinner and our popular countdown balloon drop. Plus, parents get a free drink ticket. Close out the year with a pajama fest you won’t want to miss!
New Year Celebrations
When: December 31, 2018 – January 1, 2019
From grand and glamorous to intimate and romantic to family-friendly, there is a New Year’s Eve event just for you. Make this the best year yet by starting your year off with a trip to San Diego.
Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
When: December 31, 2018
Where: Waterfront Park – 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
America’s Largest Balloon Parade! Marching bands, floats, drill teams and giant balloons parade down San Diego’s beautiful waterfront in celebration of the Holiday Bowl.
San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl
When: December 31, 2018
Where: SDCCU Stadium – 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Don’t miss America’s Finest Bowl Experience! This signature San Diego event annually showcases a thrilling game between some of college football’s most competitive conferences, the Big Ten and the Pac-12. Marking both teams’ first-ever Holiday Bowl appearance, the University of Utah (No. 17) and Northwestern University (No. 22) will play in the 41st annual San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink – Thru January 27, 2019
- Hops on the Harbor with Fall Brewing – Thru January 26, 2019
- SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration – Thru January 6, 2019
- Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo – Thru January 6, 2019
- Skating by the Sea – Thru January 6, 2019
- Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station – Thru January 6, 2019
- Holiday by the Bay – Thru January 5, 2019
- Riding into the Holidays – Thru January 6, 2019
- Holidays at LEGOLAND – Thru January 1, 2019
- Seas ‘n’ Greeting Holiday Celebration – Thru December 31, 2018
- Garden of Lights – Thru December 30, 2018
- The Year to Come – Thru December 30, 2018
- Always…Patsy Cline – Thru December 30, 2018
- Winter Wonderland at the Grand – Thru December 30, 2018
- Magnetic Content, An Art Exhibition – Thru December 30, 2018
- Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! – Thru December 29, 2018
- Intimate Miracles – Thru December 29, 2018
- “Drive-In” Holiday Movie Nights – Thru December 27, 2018
- Winter Camps on San Diego Bay – December 26-28, 2018
- Robert Allen Shepherd – December 26, 2018
- Easy Wine – December 26, 2018
- Doug Benson Stand-Up Comedy Show – December 26, 2018
- Gareth Reynolds – December 27-29, 2018
- Karl Denson’s Birthday Celebration – December 27, 2018
- Michael Head – December 27, 2018
- Scholarshare 529 Toddler Time: Finger Painting – December 28, 2018
- Cork & Barrel Series – December 28, 2018
- Jerry “Hot Rod” Demink – December 28, 2018
- Donavon Frankenreiter – December 28, 2018
- The Nutcracker – December 29, 2018
- Chad & Rosie – December 30, 2018
- The Nutcracker – December 30, 2018
- Solar Turbines 5K Run/Walk – December 31, 2018
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