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Things To Do and Events
for Christmas 2011 in San Diego
The Christmas holiday season in San Diego has its
benefits: the weather is usually mild - in fact December
is one of the sunniest months of the year. Which means
unlike other parts of the country, we miss out on rituals
like shoveling snow (unless you take a drive to Julian)
Having said that the nights can get pretty chilly this
time of year. But that doesn't mean San Diegans lose out
on traditional holiday activities......
December Nights - Balboa Park
Balboa Park December Nights,
San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season, will
take place for the 34th consecutive year on Friday,
December 2, 5-10pm, and Saturday, December 5, noon-10pm.
In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park
museums open their doors free of charge from 5-9pm both
evenings. The largest free community festival in San
Diego, December Nights is expected to attract more than
300,000 visitors over two days.
December Nights
When:
Friday, December 2, 5:00-10:00 p.m.
and
Saturday, December 5, noon-10:00 p.m.
Where:
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
A Christmas Tabernacle
The true meaning and spirit of Christmas will come alive
this December with A Christmas Tabernacle. This
family-friendly Christmas event celebrates the true
Christmas season in its inaugural festival at NTC Liberty
Station .
A Christmas Tabernacle will feature a wide range of
activities and entertainment for family members of all
ages, including 100+ specialty-goods vendors, a food
court, Christmas concerts and performances, a living
nativity scene, interactive workshops, Santa’s Village, a
themed Christmas tree area, and a fun zone complete with a
real snow play area, games and attractions.
There will be philanthropic opportunities for the
attendees as well via Santa’s Workshop, where families can
buy a kit, make the items with their own hands and turn
them in to be donated as Christmas gifts to needy families
throughout San Diego.
Tickets are available at
www.AChristmasTabernacle.com and at the door.
When:
Friday, December 16-18 2011 - Admission $12-$18
(multi day passes available)
Where:
NTC Liberty
Station, San Diego, CA
A Letter From Santa
This is another magical product which is set to become
another favorite with families each Christmas. Easy online
booking allows for parents to complete the simple form
with a variety of personalized information. 1000's of
Children are sure to beam their way through Christmas
having received a personal letter Santa himself. Printed
on Santa's luxury stationary.
To book a Santa Letter, simply click
here
San Diego Bay Parade Of Lights
This year's
theme "Back
To The Future"
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights We hope you enjoy
participating in what has become a traditional Christmas
present to San Diego from the boating community. There
website is full of information about this year's parade
and fest. We hope you enjoy the site and enjoy the parade this December.
When:
Sunday, December 11, 2011 and Sunday, December 18, 2011 :
Fireworks begin at 5:30pm
Light Parade begins immediately following fireworks
Where:
San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA
Ice Skate
Outdoors
It's San
Diego's version of the Rockefeller Center ice rink - the
downtown ice rink at Horton Square is a perfect holiday
setting, nestled between Horton Plaza and the NBC 7/39 TV
studios (can you see the Rockefeller Center parallels?).
Bring the family downtown, in the evening, so you can
bundle up in stocking caps and mittens, pretend you're in
Manhattan and skate away. It's only $12/$10 (skate rental
$2) and proceeds benefit Children's Hospital. In addition,
the Hotel del Coronado offers ice skating by-the-sea with
an outdoor ice rink overlooking the ocean. Also Viejas
Outlet Center boasts San Diego's largest outdoor ice
skating rink.
When:
Beginning Nov. 15 through Jan. 6, 2011,
Where:
Downtown San Diego (between Horton Plaza and the NBC 7/39
TV studios)
More Yummy Chocolate 
La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday
Festival
“Classic Christmas”
The 52nd Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade begins on
Sunday, Dec. 6. La Jolla's Holiday Festival will celebrate
the season with all sorts of family entertainment.
including marching bands and floats and a festival
featuring craft booths, carnival rides, food, games and
entertainment.
Parade
Day Events Schedule
Equestrians
Begin to Arrive at 10:00 am
Judging of Floats at 12:00 pm
Antique Aircraft Fly over
Parade Begins at 2:00 pm
Festival Begins at 3:30 pm
Photos with Santa at Rec Center at 3:30 pm
Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:30pm
Parade Registration Will Begin September 30th
When:
Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 2pm
Where:
Girard
Avenue, La Jolla, CA
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
Choosing a
Christmas tree is one of the best ways to get into the
holiday spirit. There's nothing like roaming the tree lot,
smelling the wonderful scents and finding that just right
tree to take home. Though the common Douglas and Noble fir
trees come from out of state, Monterey Pines are what we
grow down here on the local pick and cut farms.
When:
Open Nov.
28th, Mon-Fri 10am - 9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm
Where:
Pinery
Tree Farms in Bonita, Rancho Bernardo, Escondido, Mission
Valley
Bonita, Del Mar Del Mar - Horse park, Southwestern College
Poway, San Clemente
Also at Family Christmas Tree Farm in El Cajon
The Old Globe Theater - "How The
Grinch Stole Christmas"
America's favorite
holiday fable, back for its eleventh incredible year, is a
wonderful, whimsical production that will once again jump
right off the pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto
the Old Globe stage. Come take part in the fun as The
Globe is transformed into snow-covered Whoville right down
to the last can of Who-hash!
When:
Saturday, November 20 -
Sunday, December 26
Where: Old Globe
Theater, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Jungle
Bells - San Diego Zoo
Instead of the annual Festival of Lights Display at San
Diego's Wild Animal Park, the festivities this holiday
season have been moved to the San Diego Zoo. Enjoy tons of
holiday traditions while viewing your favorite animals.
When: December 11-23, 25-31 and
January 1-2, 2011, 9 am- 8 pm
Where:
San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park
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