San Diego’s largest free holiday celebration with international food, free museums, live performances, and over 300,000 visitors across the evenings of December 5 & 6, 2025 at Balboa Park.
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Hotel del Coronado Christmas 2025 - Skating by the Sea & Holiday Lights Dates
California’s only beachfront ice skating rink plus the iconic Lighting of the Del ceremony. A Victorian Christmas celebration at San Diego’s historic oceanfront resort.
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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights 2025 - Dates, Viewing Spots & Schedule
Over 80 decorated boats light up San Diego Bay across two December Sunday evenings. Find the best viewing locations, parade route details, and insider tips.
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SeaWorld Christmas Celebration San Diego 2025 - Shows, Lights & Santa
SeaWorld’s 100-acre park transforms with holiday shows, the 320-foot SkyTower Tree of Lights, Santa visits, and festive marine life encounters through early January.
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Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo 2025 - Holiday Lights & Animal Encounters
Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo runs December 19, 2025 through January 4, 2026 with extended evening hours until 8 PM. Twinkling lights, festive entertainment, special animal encounters. Get tickets, dates, and insider tips for the Zoo’s holiday celebration.
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LEGOLAND Holidays 2025 - Carlsbad Christmas Lights & Snow Play
LEGOLAND California transforms for the holidays with festive lights, real snow play areas, character meet-and-greets in costume, and holiday entertainment through early January.
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Petco Park Holiday Wonderland 2025 - Downtown San Diego Christmas Festival
European-style Christmas market takes over Petco Park with artisan vendors, festive food, craft cocktails, and a massive Christmas tree.
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The Grinch at Old Globe Theatre - Dr. Seuss Christmas Musical San Diego
San Diego’s beloved holiday theater tradition brings Dr. Seuss’s classic to life at Balboa Park. See the Grinch and Whoville in this family-friendly musical production.
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Las Posadas San Diego - Old Town Traditional Christmas Celebration
Experience the traditional Mexican Christmas celebration in Old Town San Diego. Candlelight procession, live nativity, mariachi music, and authentic holiday traditions.
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Holiday Bowl Parade 2025 - America's Largest Balloon Parade San Diego
America’s largest balloon parade draws one million spectators to downtown San Diego on December 27. Giant balloons, marching bands, and college football celebration.