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San Diego Events December 2015

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Mt Helix Lifestyles BRE# 01324429

 

December 4

Coronado Christmas Parade & Open House

Coronado Visitor Center and Historical Association & Museum

Price: Free

Venue: Coronado Ferry Landing

REGION: CORONADO

Santa arrives via the Ferry at the Coronado Ferry Landing, a festive parade follows down Orange Avenue and Santa lights the Christmas Tree in Rotary Plaza.

  

December 4 - 5

Balboa Park December Nights
Balboa Park Marketing Visitors Center

Price: Free

REGION: DOWNTOWN

Balboa Park December Nights brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy and kick-off the "most wonderful time of the year" with lights and more!

 

December 4 - 5

Holidays in the Village - Spanish Village
Spanish Village Art Center

Price: Free

REGION: DOWNTOWN

Celebrate December Nights in Spanish Village with lots of art, fun and food.

 

December 4 - 18

Festival of Christmas

Lamb's Players

Price: $24-$78

REGION: CORONADO

This year's Festival of Christmas is set in San Diego's "Little Italy" district. The year is 1949 and the sleepy little town is going through big changes.

 

December 4 - 23

Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park

PETCO Park

Price: Adult - $15 Child - $10 Kids Under 3 - Free Military and Group discounts available

REGION: DOWNTOWN

Be transported through a spectacular Holiday Wonderland full of fun with the magical lighting displays, Santa, a 40'-tall Christmas Tree, and so much more!

 

December 4 - 27

Christmas Teas

The Westgate Hotel

Price: $45 per Adult and 

$30 per child under 12 

REGION: DOWNTOWN

'Tis the season and experience a magical Christmas-themed afternoon tea at the Westgate. Relax to the melodious sounds of a harp while you indulge in a delightful array of teas, holiday beverages and petit-fours as well as house-made canapés.

 

December 5

Encinitas Holiday Parade

Price: Free

REGION: NORTH COUNTY COASTAL

Thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101.

 

December 5

Holiday in the Village

City of Chula Vista

REGION: SOUTH BAY

Price: Free

Third Avenue in San Diego's Chula Vista will be transformed into a mecca of holiday merriment offering up delights for those of all ages during Holiday in the Village.

 

December 5

Chula Vista Starlight Parade

Price: Free

REGION: SOUTH BAY

Venue: Third Avenue Village

Celebrate the Season in Downtown Chula Vista! The Chula Vista Starlight Parade is a great way to kick-off the holiday season and get in the festive spirit!

 

December 5

Holiday Tree Lighting

& Winter Wonderland Festival

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

REGION: NORTH COUNTY INLANDPrice: Free

Our Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland Festival is an annual community event where we bring the North Pole to the heart of Escondido

 

December 5

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

Price: Free

REGION: DOWNTOWNVenue: Little Italy

Celebrate the season during Little Italy's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and see our unique Christmas Tree - a 25-foot tower of 1,000+ gorgeous Poinsettias.

 

December 5 - 6

Breakfast with Santa

The San Diego KOA Resort
San Diego KOA Resort

REGION: SOUTH BAYPrice: Accommodation - $35-$195 per night

You won't want to miss this magical camping weekend featuring holiday crafts, an outdoor Christmas Movie and a pancake breakfast with the Big Man Himself!

 

December 5 - 26

Old Town Holiday in the

Park & Las Posadas

Old Town San Diego 
Chamber of Commerce

Price: Free

REGION: MISSION VALLEY AND OLD TOWN

Let Old Town San Diego help make your holiday season merry and bright! Halls will be decked, fires built, songs sung, and shopping to be done during Old Town Holiday in the Park & Las Posadas.

 

December 6

Santa at the Lakes
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

Price: Per Carload - $5 Activity and Ride Tickets - $.50

REGION: EAST COUNTY

Come enjoy a winter carnival in sunny Santee. Santa, snow sledding, pony rides, petting zoo, s'mores, carnival rides and craft booths all make for a fun filled day.

 

December 6

La Jolla Christmas Parade 

& Holiday Festival

Price: Free

REGION: LA JOLLA

Spread some holiday cheer at the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival with marching bands, floats, vintage automobiles and Santa Claus. 

 

December 6

2015 SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off

Price: Free Admission

Chili Bowl and 5 Tastings - $20

REGION: DOWNTOWN

The festive and fiery SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off, promises everything a person could want in a fun day including craft beer, wine, shopping music and chili!

 

December 11

Red Nose Run

Price: $50

Venue: Powerhouse Park

REGION: NORTH COUNTY COASTAL

The Red Nose Run, started by the Low and Slow Running Club of Del Mar, is a holiday 5K benefits Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Semper Fi Fund.

 

December 12 

Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights

Price: Free

REGION: NORTH COUNTY COASTAL

Fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dingys dressed up in holiday swag and circle the Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers at the harbor

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December 12

San Diego Santa Run 5K and 1 Mile Race

Price: $15-$49

REGION: MISSION BAY AND BEACHES

Come out in your finest (or ugliest) Christmas attire as you take part in the annual San Diego Santa Run, a one-of-a-kind holiday experience.

 

December 12 

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

Price: Free

REGION: MISSION BAY AND BEACHES

The Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights, a distinctly California celebration, features boats decorated for the holidays that will sail around the Bay.

 

December 12

Poway's Christmas in the Park

Price: Free

Venue: Old Poway Park

REGION: NORTH COUNTY INLAND

Poway's Christmas in the Park is a unique way to bring holiday delights to your family this holiday season with the magic of an old-fashioned tradition.

 

December 12

Dirty December Poker Fun Run Half Marathon & 10K

Price: $45-$90

Venue: Sycamore Canyon Open Space Preserve

Come join us for some holiday cheer and fun on the trails during the Dirty December Poker Fun Run. Your poker hand could give you bonus time!

 

December 12

Breakfast with Santa

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Price: Adults - $24.95 

Children Ages 3-11 - $15.95

REGION: NORTH COUNTY INLAND

Santa Claus is coming - to the Safari Park! He'll be here for breakfast, and would love to see you and your family. Gather at the Safari Park's scenic Kilima Point for a delicious and bountiful breakfast with the jolly ol' elf himself.

 

December 12 - Jan 3

Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo

Price: Free with admission

REGION: DOWNTOWN

During Jungle Bells, the San Diego Zoo is transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Guests enjoy lighted animal sculptures, live animal presentations, festive music, holiday treats, storytelling, and, of course, Santa Claus

 

December 13

Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade

Gaslamp Quarter Association

Price: Free to view 

To participate 

in Pet Parade: 

In Advance - $15 Day of - $20

Venue: Gaslamp Hilton Park

REGION: GASLAMP QUARTER

San Diego's furriest festive family-friendly parade returns to Downtown as the Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade presented by Downtown Ace Hardware takes over the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter.

 

December 13 - 20

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

REGION: DOWNTOWN, CORONADO, POINT LOMA, HARBOR ISLAND & SHELTER ISLAND

Price: Free

The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition with more than 80 boats lavishly decorated sailing by the shores for all to see.

 

December 20

San Diego Hot Buttered Run

10K & Kandy Kane Race

Price: $8-$45

Venue: Paradise Point Resort & Spa

REGION: MISSION BAY AND BEACHES

Christmas tree lined race chute, island feel, Santa Claus and friends & family are just a few of our favorite things at the San Diego Hot Buttered Run!

 

December 21

Poinsettia Bowl Gaslamp March

Price: Free

REGION: GASLAMP QUARTERVenue: Gaslamp Quarter

Marching bands from the participating universities will parade from each end of 5th Avenue performing holiday classics during Poinsettia Bowl Gaslamp March!

 

December 27

San Diego Holiday Half Marathon

Price: $109

Venue: Doubltree Golf Resort

REGION: NORTH COUNTY COASTAL, NORTH COUNTY INLAND

The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1 mile course that starts in Rancho Penasquitos and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach.

 

December 30

Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade

Price: Free
Grandstand Seats - $20

Venue: Embarcadero

REGION: DOWNTOWN

The waterfront comes alive during the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade with colorful floats, heart-pounding marching bands and massive inflatables.

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Jason Kardos, Real Estate Broker/Owner

Cell (619) 303-2826

www.JasonKardos.com

Lic# 01324429

For Property Management

San Diego County Property Management

James Burrell (619) 742-8543

www.sdcpm.com

Lic# 01113057