6 family-friendly holiday events

Check out these local holiday happenings.

Ready to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones? Check out this list of festive, family-friendly events across San Diego County and spread holiday cheer.

1

Holiday in the Village

Dec. 14
Noon - 9 pm
La Mesa Village
Enjoy an “ice” skating rink and mini golfing, try delicious food, squeeze in some holiday shopping, and much more at this free event.

2

Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival

Dec. 15, beginning at 3 pm
Downtown Third Ave
Don’t miss a night of incredible floats, live music and activities for all ages at the 60th Annual Starlight Parade & Festival.

3

54th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

Dec. 15, 5:30 pm - 7:45pm
Shelter Island to the Ferry Landing on Coronado
Who doesn’t love holiday lights? Take a trip down to the bay to see brightly lit boats travel from Shelter Island to Coronado. Check out the schedule for the complete parade route.

4

Snapdragon Bowl Bash

Dec. 26, 5-7 pm
Gaslamp Quarter
Check out an exciting Battle of the Bands in downtown San Diego for live music, food, games and much more.

5

Lights, Camera, Holiday!

November – January
Hotel del Coronado
Experience the glamor of Old Hollywood while enjoying everything the Hotel del Coronado has to offer. Get a great ocean view while ice skating and watch light show at the Hotel Del Coronado.

6

Lightscape

Now through Jan. 5
San Diego Botanic Garden
Over one million lights will illuminate the beautiful botanic gardens with tunnels, a fire garden and other immersive art installations.

From the botanic garden to the bay, there are plenty of events to enjoy. Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy and happy holiday season!


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