San Diego holiday shopping and event season is here! Throughout November and December, we have a great resource for holiday sales, specials, events, parties, local crafts and goods, and GIVEAWAYS.
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Related Events and Info:
- Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving Events: Parade, Black Friday, Holiday Tree Lighting & More
- New Years: New Years Events, Parties, Champagne Toasts, & More
- From DrinkSpirits: Holiday Gift Guide – Spirits That Look Expensive But Aren’t
- San Francisco: San Francisco Pipeline’s Holiday Events Calendar
- Portland: PDX Pipeline’s Portland Holiday Events Calendar
- Seattle: Seattle Pipeline’s Holiday Events Calendar
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- November 1-2: Bazaar del Mundo’s Día de los Muertos Event | Decorated Altars, Sugar-Skull Decorating, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts (more info)
- November 7: Escondido – Wedge Artisanal Cheese Festival In Escondido | Gourmet Cheese, Craft Beer & Wine Tastings, Live Music
- November 14: Encinitas – SDAG Holiday Bazaar @ Encinitas Community Center | Hand-Made Goods, One Of A Kind Artwork, Silent Auction, Refreshments, 10AM-4PM (more info)
- November 16-22: San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival | Chef’s Dinners, Tastings, Workshops, Parties, Live Auctions, & More!
- November 18-January 1: Fantasy On Ice @ Liberty Station | Outdoor Skating Rink, Holiday-Related Activities, Performances, 10AM-10PM Daily (more info)
- November 20: Santee – Holiday Lighting Celebration @ Santee Trolley Square | Free Admission, 5:30-8:30PM (More info)
- November 21: El Cajon – Mother Goose Parade | Free, Family-Friendly, 100+ Floats, Thousands Of Spectators, 10AM-3PM (more info)
- November 21-January 3: Christmas Celebration @ SeaWorld | Holiday Shows, Kids’ Activities (More info)
- November 25-29: San Diego Jazz Fest @ Town & Country Convention Center | 5 Days of Jazz Music, Wide Variety of Styles, Large Dance Floors, Intimate Listening Rooms
- November 26: Thanksgiving Day Luncheon Cruise | 3-Course Meal, Premium Bar Selections, Live Music, Dancing (more info)
- November 26: Oceanside – O’Side Turkey Trot | 10K, 5K, Combo & Kids’ Runs (more info)
- November 26-29: San Diego Thanksgiving Weekend Events: Parade, Black Friday, Star Lighting & More
- November 27: USO Giving Tree Lighting @ Headquarters’ Courtyard | Choir Performance, Hot Drinks, Santa, Donations Collecting, 6:30PM (more info)
- November 27-29: Pomegranate Days @ Oasis Camel Dairy | Camel Rides, Pomegranate Feeding To Camels, Turkey Racing Show, Kids’ Activities, Noon-5PM (more info)
- November 27-December 24: La Mesa – Santa @ Grossmont Center | Photos With Santa (more info)
- November 28: Julian –Julian Country Christmas Kickoff | Family-Friendly, Tree Lighting, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Music Performances, Holiday Shoppping, & More!
- November 28: Surfin’ Santa Arrival @ Seaport Village | Free Photos, Festive Parade, Holiday Shopping, Kids’ Activities, & More!
- November 28: Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll | Holiday Cocktail Samples From Adams Avenue’s Best Mix Masters, 2-5PM (more info)
- December 3: Escondido – Ten Tenors: Home For The Holidays @ California Center For The Arts | Australia’s Rock Stars Of Opera, 7:30PM (more info)
- December 4: Coronado – Holiday Parade & Open House | Live Bands, Floats, Santa, Tree Lighting, Kids’ Activities (more info)
- December 4: Fallbrook – Tree Lighting @ Fallbrook Community Center | Free, Family-Friendly, Holiday Fun, Live Music, Food & Drink, 4:30-7PM (more info)
- December 4-5: Balboa Park December Nights | SD’s Largest Free Community Festival, Music & Dance Performances, Unique Gift Shopping, Kids’ Activities, & More!
- December 4-23: Holiday Wonderland @ Petco Park | Santa, Live Reindeer, Light Displays, Polar Express Train Rides, Real Snow & 40′-Tall Tree
- December 4-January 4: Carlsbad – Gingerbread House Competition @ Omni La Costa Resort & Spa | Local Bakers Competing For Cash & Prizes, Beautifully Decorated Houses (more info)
- December 5: Makers Arcade Holiday Fair | One of a Kind Makers, Free Crafting, Gifts, Photo Booth, Live Music, Food Trucks
- December 5: Escondido – Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland Festival @ California Center For The Arts | Free, Family-Friendly, Santa, Live Entertainment, Shopping, & More!
- December 5: Toyland Parade & Festival @ North Park Neighborhood | Free, Family-Friendly, Holiday Parade, Santa, Marching Bands, Vintage Cars, 11AM-3PM (more info)
- December 5: Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village | Photos With Santa, Kids’ Area, Crafts, Holiday Shopping Vendors, Live Entertainment, 25′ Poinsettia Tree, 4-8PM (more info)
- December 5: Lakeside – Spirit Of Christmas On Maine Avenue | Local School Performances, Santa, Food & Drink, Kids’ Activities, Booths, Christmas Tree Lighting (more info)
- December 5: La Mesa – Santa Paws Mega Pet @ Grossmont Center | More Than 2 Dozen Animal Shelters Come Together For Pet Adoption Event, Free, 11AM-3PM (more info)
- December 5: Encinitas – Holiday Parade | Begins At 5:30PM, Tree Lighting (more info)
- December 5-6: Rancho Santa Fe – Frosty Farm @ Helen Woodward Animal Center | Pictures With Santa, Cookie Decorating & Other Holiday Activities, Live Music, 9AM-1PM (more info)
- December 5-20: Garden Of Lights 2015 @ San Diego Botanical Garden | Holiday Lights, Family-Friendly, Wagon Rides, Crafts, Santa, Live Music (More info)
- December 6: Holiday Concert Santa @ Hoyt Park | Live Music, Part Of The Scripp’s Ranch Symphony In The Park Series, 5PM (more info)
- December 8-9: Normal Heights Holiday Party @ Normal Heights Community Center | Home Decorating Contest & Tour, Refreshments (More info)
- December 10: National City – Christmas On Brick Row @ Between 9th St. & A Avenue | Santa & Ice Queen, Food Vendors, Live Music, Kids’ Activities, Giveaways, 5-8PM (more info)
- December 10: La Jolla – Merry Little Pop-Up Dinner @ The Lowry House | 4 Farm-to-Fork Seasonal Courses From Guest Chefs, 6:30-9:30PM (more info)
- December 11: Ales & Rails: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party @ SD Model Railroad Museum | Local Craft Brews, Cheesy Holiday Attire, 7-9PM (more info)
- December 11: Holiday Beer & Dessert @ Kilowatt Brewing | Beer & Treat Pairings, Limited Release Holiday Ale, Free Entry, 5-9PM (more info)
- December 12: San Diego Santa Run | Thousands of Santas, 5K Fun Run, Pet Run, Kids’ Run, & Other Waves, Pacific Beach Holiday Parade After
- December 12: Poway – Christmas In The Park @ Old Poway Park | Free, Tree Lighting, Warm Drinks, Food, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Tree Decorating Contest, 3:30-8:30PM (more info)
- December 12: Chula Vista – Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive At Village Walk | Photos With Santa, Train Rides, Noon-3PM (More info)
- December 12: Essential Strings Holiday Concert @ Rancho Bernardo Library | Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Performance, 10AM (more info)
- December 12: It’s F**king Christmas @ Finest City Improv | Holiday Improv Show, Cabaret-Style Theatre, Audience Participation, 8PM (more info)
- December 12: Polar Express Family Day @ SD Model Railroad Museum | Movie Screening, Games, Treats, Holiday Keepsake Making, 11AM-3PM (more info)
- December 12-13: Breakfast With Santa @ Seaport Village | Meet Santa, Kids Activities, Gifts, 9-10:30AM (More info)
- December 12-13: Rancho Santa Fe – Frosty Farm @ Helen Woodward Animal Center | Pictures With Santa, Cookie Decorating & Other Holiday Activities, Live Music, 9AM-1PM (more info)
- December 12-13: Bonsall – Rawhide Country Christmas @ Rawhide Ranch | 40-Acre Working Ranch & Camp, Family-Friendly Activities, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Santa, Live Music, 2-9PM (more info)
- December 12-13: Breakfast With Santa @ Harbor House | Full Breakfast, Picture With Santa, Kids’ Activities, Gifts For Kids, 9:30-10:30AM (more info)
- December 12-January 3: Jungle Bells @ San Diego Zoo | Live Performances, Animal Activities, Lights Displays
- December 13: San Diego Bay Parade of Lights | 80+ Lavishly Decorated & Lighted Boats, Theme: Christmas Around the World!
- December 13: Holiday Parade Of Lights Cruises | View Parade’s Holiday Colors, Gourmet Dinner & Spectator Cruise, Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Boarding Champagne & Music (more info)
- December 13: Gaslamp Quarter Pet Parade @ Hilton SD | Costumed Pets, Awards Ceremony & Prizes, 3-6PM (more info)
- December 13: Craft & Draft @ Blind Lady Ale House | Free, Local Artists & Crafters, Craft Beer, Food, 11:30AM-4PM (more info)
- December 17: A Speakeasy Christmas @ The Lafayette Hotel | Featuring The Moonshine Men Orchestra With Rebecca Jade & Whitney Shay, 7PM (more info)
- December 17-20: Holiday Nights! @ Bernardo Winery | Family-Friendly, Winery Open Late, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Carriage Rides, Carolers, Mulled Wine, Kids’ Activities (more info)
- December 18-20: Holiday Pops Ft. Cirque Musica @ Jacobs Music Center | Holiday Concert With Acrobatic Performance (More info)
- December 19-20: Rancho Santa Fe – Frosty Farm @ Helen Woodward Animal Center | Pictures With Santa, Cookie Decorating & Other Holiday Activities, Live Music, 9AM-1PM (more info)
- December 20: San Diego Bay Parade of Lights | 80+ Lavishly Decorated & Lighted Boats, Theme: Christmas Around the World!
- December 20: Parade of Lights Holiday Dinner Aboard The Berkeley Steam Ferry | Views of the Boat Parade, Music, Dinner, & More!
- December 20: Holiday Parade Of Lights Cruises | View Parade’s Holiday Colors, Gourmet Dinner & Spectator Cruise, Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Boarding Champagne & Music (more info)
- December 20: Oceanside – Feeding The Soul Foundation’s HoliDAZE Concert @ Star Theater | Benefiting The Mountain Shadows Foundation (more info)
- December 22-24: An American Christmas @ U.S. Grant Hotel | Annual Holiday Spectacular, Music, Dancing, Stories, 4-Course Dinner, 6:30PM (more info)
- December 24: Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise | Luxury Yacht Cruise, 2.5 Hour Dinner With Gourmet Buffet, Live Music (more info)
- December 24: La Jolla – Hershey Felder: Irving Berlin Tribute @ La Jolla Playhouse | Live Music, 2-4PM (more info)
- December 24: Carlsbad – Christmas Eve Dinner @ Chandler’s | 3-Course Dinner, Ocean Views, 4-8:30PM (more info)
- December 24-25: Coronado – Four-Course Christmas Dinner @ 1500 Ocean | Chef Meredith Manee, 5:30-10PM (more info)
- December 25: Christmas Day Luncheon Buffet | Aboard Luxury Yacht, 2-Hour Cruise With Gourmet Buffet, Live Music (more info)
- December 25: Christmas Day Dinner Cruise @ Hornblower Dinner Cruises | Traditional Holiday Buffet Enjoyed With Views Of San Diego Bay, 3:30-6:30PM (more info)
- December 25: Christmas Dinner @ Hamilton’s Tavern | Free, Christmas Dinner Ft. Ham, Yams, Potatoes & All The Fixins, 5PM (more info)
- December 25: Christmas Day Dining @ 100 Wines | Special 3-Course Menu (more info)
- December 25-27: Christmas Tea @ The Westgate Hotel | Array Of Teas & Other Hot Beverages, Petit-Fours, Live Harp Music (more info)
- December 26-30: Garden Of Lights 2015 @ San Diego Botanical Garden | Holiday Lights, Family-Friendly, Wagon Rides, Crafts, Santa, Live Music (More info)
- December 30: Holiday Bowl Parade @ Downtown San Diego | America’s Largest Balloon Parade, Floats, Marching Bands, 10AM (more info)
- December 31: San Diego New Years Parties, Events, Champagne Toasts, & More
