Holiday events that celebrate the season, San Diego-style
The holiday season officially gets underway with The Lighting of the Forum, a festive evening of fun for the whole family.
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The Lighting of the Forum kicks off this year’s holiday season
The holiday season officially gets underway with The Lighting of the Forum, a festive evening of fun for the whole family from 6-9pm. Enjoy a live stage show featuring the Crown City Bombers from 6-7pm, followed by Santa’s grand arrival on a horse-drawn wagon at 7:20pm, welcomed in style with an escort by the La Costa Canyon High School Marching Band. A holiday light show and magical snowfall will take place just after Santa flips the switch to light the tree. Complimentary refreshme
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Camp Cosmos
Camp Cosmos July 27, 2019 | Dan McKinney Family YMCA ConnectMed International, a local nonprofit dedicated to bringing our region’s gold standard of healthcare to resource-limited parts of the world, will host Camp Cosmos 2019, the second annual free therapeutic and recreational day camp for children with…
San Diego Greek Festival
San Diego Greek Festival June 7-9, 2019 | St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church It’s been 50 years in the making. The first “Greek Bazaar,” as it was called a half century ago, was held at the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley. Today, San Diego’s original Greek Festival, which takes place on the grounds of…
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment
Worlds of Enchantment May 2-5, 2019 | Pechanga Arena San Diego Rev up for non-stop family fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment comes to town. This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney Pixar’s Cars, Toy Story 3, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, plus the enchanting Academy Award-winning Frozen.…
Tu B’Shvat Food Forest Festival
Tu B’Shvat Food Forest Festival January 20, 2019 | Coastal Roots Farm Coastal Roots Farm’s family-friendly festival is themed “Seven Sacred Species” this year. The event will include tree planting and hands-on learning about the Seven Species — wheat, barley, dates, figs, grapes, olives, and pomegranates. Additionally, there will be a kids’ zone, jewelry making,…
Dare To Dream
Dare To Dream January 24-27, 2019 | Pechanga Arena Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream skates into San Diego, featuring Disney’s Moana for the first time in a live production. Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse take audiences on an expedition across raging seas and snow-covered mountains with beloved characters from Beauty and the…
Garden of Lights
Garden of Lights December 1-23 & 26-30, 2018 | San Diego Botanic Garden More than 125,000 sparkling lights illuminate the flora of the 37-acre urban oasis at San Diego Botanic Garden each evening from 5-8:30pm for a magical holiday experience. Wander down the illuminated paths of several spectacular garden areas, including the iconic Lawn Garden,…
Wacky Wonky Wonderland
Wacky Wonky Wonderland December 9, 2018 | San Diego Center for Children The Wacky Wonky Wonderland event takes place to collect gifts and donations to support children in need this holiday season, including the 1,000+ children and families served every day by the San Diego Center for Children. Enjoy photos with Santa and Wacky Willy,…
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Holiday Magic
Holiday Magic Posted on November 26, 2018 It’s the season of wonder and merriment, and area hotels are ready to dazzle travelers and residents alike with an array of holiday celebrations and traditions. From teddy bear teas and cookie making to multi-course meals and New Year’s Eve parties, there are festivities perfectly suited for all…
Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village
Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village December 1, 2018 | Downtown San Diego Little Italy will sparkle with the colors, sounds, and tastes of the holidays when the Little Italy Association welcomes visitors to its 20th annual tree lighting and Christmas village. From 4-6pm, kids can visit Santa, take photos, and share their Christmas…
Seany Foundation’s Seany Movie Night
Seany Foundation’s Seany Movie Night November 15, 2018 | UltraStar Cinema Mission Valley The San Diego-based Seany Foundation, whose goal is to enhance the lives of kids, teens, and young adults affected by cancer, will host Seany Movie Night at 7pm with an exclusive early screening of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald at UltraStar Cinema’s…
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San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Nature Night
This after-hours event provides families with the opportunity to participate in hands-on science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) activities.
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Snapdragon Stadium
Monster Jam
An unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families returns for two adrenaline-charged weekends.
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Pechanga Arena
Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto
Step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen and Disney Animation’s Encanto as they come to life with world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics, and more.
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The Forum Carlsbad
The Forum Carlsbad Holiday Festivities
The holiday season is in full swing at The Forum Carlsbad, kicking off with the 21stAnnual Tree Lighting Celebration on December 1 from 6-9pm.
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Pine Valley
Camp Christmas
Bundle up and head to Pine Valley, as Camp Christmas is lighting the campfire for its third annual holiday festival taking place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings through December 23 from 5:30-9pm.
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Great Halloween Candy Buy Back and Card Give Back
Del Mar dentist Dr. Curtis Chan is holding his 15th annual Great Halloween Candy Buy Back, helping kids unload excess Halloween candy for a great cause.
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The Forum Carlsbad
Discovery Days
Spark your child’s imagination this summer during Discovery Days at The Forum Carlsbad.
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San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm
Easter Egg Hunts
The San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm (formerly called the Children’s Nature Retreat), a 20-acre farm in Alpine, invites the community to celebrate Easter with the animals and participate in one of four Easter Egg Hunts.
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The Forum Carlsbad
Holidays at The Forum Carlsbad
Experience The Forum Carlsbad this season for unique shopping, festive events, and holiday gatherings with friends and family.
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Pine Valley
Camp Christmas
Camp Christmas is lighting the campfire for its second annual holiday festival.
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Countywide
Kids Free San Diego
During the month of October, children can enjoy free admission to dozens of beloved museums and other family-friendly attractions throughout San Diego County.
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San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Summer Serenade
The Summer Serenade concert brings the community together in the spirit of summer to raise funds to benefit the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s educational exhibits and programs.