Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting – In partnership with The Chabads of Downtown San Diego and Pacific Beach, NTC Liberty Station will host a public menorah lighting at the Central Promenade to commemorate the first night of Hanukkah on Thursday, December 26th. The magical, family-friendly festivity will include entertainment, treats, and the traditional lighting of the menorah. Following the first night of Hanukkah, the menorah will stay outdoors on display, lighting up each night of Hanukkah.
Holidays in the Village – The La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival is back on December 8th in downtown La Jolla. This longstanding tradition has been spreading holiday cheer since 1957. The Annual event attracts more than 10,000 children and adults to enjoy the parade on Girard and Prospect as well as the Festival on Wall Street.
Wild Holidays – Celebrate the holidays and see the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in a whole new light! On select evenings from November 29 through January 5 go on an expedition of light and travel through places that glow, shine, and twinkle with holiday cheer. Fanciful characters, musical entertainment, festive storytelling, and culinary treats create family fun and get everyone in the spirit of the season.
www.sdzsafaripark.org/wild-holidays
December Nights – On December 6th & 7th, San Diego’s largest free holiday festival is back in Balboa Park. Enjoy December Nights and celebrate the spirit of the holiday and an amazing Family Zone with STEAM activities and free photos with Santa, lights display, musical performances, attractions, food, and more.
Starlight Parade & Festival – Celebrate the magic of the holidays in Chula Vista at the 60th Annual Starlight Parade and Festival. On December 14th, Third Avenue will be lit up with dazzling floats, vibrant performances, marching bands, activities for all ages and a holiday movie showing at the Memorial Bowl. Grab your family and friends and join a world class parade that promises to make a big splash.
Cygnet Theatre’s A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption returns to the Cygnet stage with imaginative stagecraft, puppetry, along with all the heartwarming tradition you love. Step into a Victorian Christmas card for an unforgettable holiday experience that will delight both first-time audiences and returning fans alike. A Christmas Carol plays now through December 24.
www.cygnettheatre.com
