Looking for a way to spend time with family and get into the Christmas season? We’ve put together a great list of San Diego Holiday events to explore around our beautiful city with loved ones.
Christmas Lights
Want to take your family on a drive around San Diego looking at holiday decorations and lights? Check out San Diego’s Map of Christmas Lights by San Diego Family Magazine.
Info: Map of Christmas Lights 2022 | Location: San Diego County | Date: 12/5 – 12/25
Snow N Glow
Enjoy snow tubing, holiday lights, s’mores, fire pits, rides, and more!
Info: www.snownglow.com | Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds | Date: 11/27 – 12/26
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
2022 marks the 52nd year of the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. This years theme is FantaSea on the Bay and is one of the seasons most anticipated events.
Info: SD Parade of Lights | Location: Starting location is Shelter Island | Date: 12/11, 12/18
Holiday Market @ Petco Park
A fun and festive night for the whole family. This year’s market will feature local & European artisan shops, magical lighting displays, seasonal food & beverages, Santa, and other holiday characters!
Info: Holiday Market | Location: Petco Park | Date: 12/1-12/4, 12/8-12/11, 12/14-12/23
Jungle Bells
Celebrate the magic of the Holiday season at the San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells. The zoo lights up nightly until 8pm. Don’t forget to end the evening with the the feature event Aurora an amazing event full of lights, live performers and 3D projections
Info: Jungle Bells| Location: San Diego Zoo | Date: 12/09 – 1/01
Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del
This spectacular ice rink is located seaside on Windsor Lawn and features stunning views of the Pacific and Coronado beach.
Info: Skating by the sea | Location: The Hotel Del Cornado | Date: 11/27 – 12/26
Ice Rink at Liberty Station
Located in the Arts District in Liberty Station, this outdoor rink offers skating 7 days a week and supports the Rady Children’s Hospital.
Info: Liberty Station Ice Rink| Location: Liberty Station | Date: 11/17 – 1/08
San Diego Santa Run
Come out in your finest (or ugliest!) Christmas attire as you take part in San Diego’s annual one-of-a-kind holiday experience.
Info: Santa Run| Location: 912 Garnet Ave | Date: 12/10
San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
A fast 13.1-mile course that includes a 711-foot net elevation drop along the “rolling” downhill bike path.
Info: Holiday Half Marathon| Location: Penasquitos Dr. & Carmel Mtn. Rd. | Date: 12/17
What are some of your favorite San Diego Holiday Events? Let us know!