KPBS Events

Holiday In The Village

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11 AM

Ongoing until December 31, 2024

Village Art Center in Balboa Park

Free

Photos with Santa at Mission Valley

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 AM

Ongoing until December 24, 2024

AMC Theatres Court

Gingerbread Houses

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3 PM

Ongoing until December 24, 2024

Hotel del Coronado

Jingle Roast

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Ongoing until December 25, 2024

Hotel del Coronado

Fire Roast: $262.67 + tax (price inclusive of gratuity)

'Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 AM

Ongoing until December 31, 2024

Old Globe Theatre

$26-124

'A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story' Told by Jefferson Mays

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 7 PM

Ongoing until December 22, 2024

Old Globe Theatre

$33-99+

Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 5 PM

Ongoing until January 5, 2025

San Diego Botanic Garden

Toy Trains Through the Decades: Winter Exhibit

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 AM

Ongoing until January 5, 2025

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

$20 admission for children is FREE

Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station Returns for the Holiday Season

Rady Children's Ice Rink At Liberty Station 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 AM

Ongoing until January 5, 2025

Liberty Station

Winter Fest OC

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4 PM

Ongoing until January 5, 2025

OC Fair & Event Center

$24.99 to $84.99 Price includes admission + all associated fees!

Temecula On Ice

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 AM

Ongoing until January 5, 2025

Temecula on Ice

$20-$22

People are shown ice skating at the Hotel Del Coronado in an undated photo.

Skating by the Sea 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 AM

Ongoing until January 5, 2025

Hotel del Coronado

Tickets include ice skate rental and up to 90 minutes of skating. All tickets must be purchased online or by phone.

City Lights: An Immersive Journey Through Light and Sound

City Lights: An Immersive Journey Through Light & Sound

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Ongoing until January 19, 2025

Quartyard

$15 - $20

L’Auberge Del Mar Holiday Happenings

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 5 PM

Ongoing until January 1, 2025

L'Auberge Del Mar

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents 'The Nutcracker'

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2 PM

Ongoing until December 22, 2024

Casa del Prado Theatre

All tickets are priced at $27 and can be purchased online , over the phone at 619-259-0220, or in person at the SDCYB office during regular business hours

Breakfast with Santa at Molly's

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 9 AM

Molly's Mission Beach

Free

Polar Express Family Day

Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

$0-20

Jingle Belle Cruises from the Catamaran Resort Hotel

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2 PM

Ongoing until December 23, 2024

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

$45 -$100 (Ticket Bundles Available)

The San Diego River Park Foundation's Winter Solstice Hike at Lillian Hill

Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 3:30 PM to 6 PM

Lillian Hill Preserve

Free

Coronado Public Library Winter Read Challenge

Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 9 AM to 6 PM

Coronado Public Library

Free

Holiday Sing-Along with the King's Carolers

Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 3 PM to 4 PM

Coronado Public Library

Free

Coastal Chill: Winter Solstice Celebration at Garibaldi

Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 4 PM to 8 PM

Garibaldi

$85

Cozy Up for a Merry and Bright Movie Night at Del Mar Plaza

Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Del mar Plaza

Free

Tim Flannery & the Lunatic Fringe Perform Live

Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 7 PM to 10 PM

Maritime Museum of San Diego

$65

Holiday Lights Tours at Wild Wonders

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Ongoing until December 23, 2025

Wild Wonders

$42 Adults; $22 Kids under 12

Ramona Wineries Holiday Wine Trail 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12 PM

Ongoing until December 22, 2024

Rancho San Martin, Pamo Winery or Ramona Ranch Winery

$20.00

Holiday Happenings at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4 PM

Ongoing until December 31, 2024

Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel

'The Nutcracker'

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1 PM

Ongoing until December 21, 2024

The Magnolia

ELF™ in Concert

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Ongoing until December 22, 2024

Jacobs Music Center

$47-$109

Experience Holiday Magic at Del Mar Plaza’s Christmas at the Plaza

Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 12 PM to 4 PM

Del mar Plaza

Free

Abbey Road Christmas Show

Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 8 PM to 11:59 PM

Belly Up Tavern

$27.25 - $44.25

Sara Petite Presents 'A Loretta Lynn Christmas'

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 6 PM

The Casbah

$15

Seabreeze Chocolates to Host Christmas Decorating Class for Kids

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 12 PM

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates

$35

San Diego Adventure Camp Winter Break

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9 AM

Ongoing until January 2, 2025

Plunge San Diego

$99-379

Winter Holiday Kids Craft Camp | 6-12yrs

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1 PM

Ongoing until December 27, 2024

San Diego Craft Collective

$300 - $315

Christmas Eve at Amaya

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from 5 PM to 9 PM

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

$65 - $125

City Cruises San Diego Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from 11 AM to 1 PM

City Cruises San Diego

$80+

Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM

Flagship Cruises & Events

From $104.50 + 32% Fees

Christmas Dining at the Catamaran Resort

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 from 10 AM to 10 PM

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Adult $150 | Children (5-12) $68 | Complimentary Children (4 and under) Pricing is all-inclusive and includes tax, fees, and gratuity. Additional gratuities are not expected.

Christmas Day in the Manchester Salon

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

$113.57 - $260.54

Christmas Premier Brunch Cruises in San Diego

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

City Cruises San Diego

From $100

Christmas Day Dining Cruise

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM

Flagship Cruises & Events

From $104.50

Christmas Dinner at Bronze Bird

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 from 2 PM to 9 PM

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel

$55 per person plus tax and gratuity

Kwanzaa Celebration at Sesame Place

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12 PM

Ongoing until January 1, 2025

Sesame Place San Diego

Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place San Diego

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12 PM

Ongoing until January 1, 2025

Sesame Place San Diego

Included with park admission

Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade

Friday, December 27, 2024 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Harbor Drive

Street side viewing FREE Grandstand seats for sale

Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place San Diego

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12 PM

Ongoing until January 1, 2025

Sesame Place San Diego

Included with park admission

Hanukkah Under the Stars 2024

Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 5 PM to 7 PM

Westfield Mission Valley Mall

Hanukkah Festival at Seaport Village

Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Seaport Village

Free

Rebecca Jade & Friends: A Soulful Holiday

Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 8 PM to 10 PM

Sycuan Casino Resort: Live and Up-Close Theater

$49

Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Maritime Museum of San Diego

$35-$85

San Diego International Auto Show 2024

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10 AM

Ongoing until January 1, 2025

San Diego Convention Center

$12 - $18

Cocktail Hour: The Songs Of The Rat Pack

Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 2 PM to 7:30 PM

The Ritz Theater

$38-$78

Sports

San Diego Clippers First Responders Night

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 6 PM

Frontwave Arena

$18 - $383

New Years Holiday Kids Craft Camp | 6-12yrs

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1 PM

Ongoing until January 3, 2025

San Diego Craft Collective

$300 - $315

Big Night San Diego New Year's Eve Gala

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 9 PM to 2 AM

Bayfront Park at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Starting at $99 - $310

MEGA Noon Year Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 1 PM

Plunge San Diego

$25+

'Proper' NYE/NYD

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 1 PM to 10 PM

PETCO Park

$219+

New Year's Brunch Cruises in San Diego

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11 AM

Ongoing until January 1, 2025

City Cruises San Diego

From $70

City Cruises San Diego New Year's Eve Early Signature Dinner Cruise

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 3 PM to 5:30 PM

City Cruises San Diego

$115+

Masquerade at the Marsh

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 6 PM to 9 PM

Living Coast Discovery Center

$25-$30

Kids' New Year's Eve at LEGOLAND

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:45 PM

LEGOLAND® California

SeaWorld San Diego's New Year's Eve Family Bash

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 7 PM

SeaWorld San Diego

$64.99 adults and $39.99 for kids

Glitz & Glam NYE Party at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 9 PM to 2 AM

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

$65.31 - $162.64

Savor the season at the Catamaran with our Christmas Champagne Brunch or a curated three-course dinner at Oceana Coastal Kitchen.

New Year's Eve Dining

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM

Oceana Coastal Kitchen

Three-Course Dinner | $110 Per Person | $30 Wine Pairing

New Year's Eve Dining at Dockside 1953

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 5 PM to 10 PM

Dockside 1953

Four-Course Dinner | $95 Per Person

Laughing Nerd New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 7 PM to 9 PM

Sunshine Brooks Theatre

$25 - $45

New Year's Eve Comedy Show at the National Comedy Theatre

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9 PM

National Comedy Theatre

$59

Club12 New Year's Eve Party at The Surf Club

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 8 PM to 1 AM

The Surf Club

$30-$70

New Year's Eve Party Cruise

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 8 PM to 1:30 AM

Bahia Resort Hotel

General Admission $160 | VIP Table (4 People) $800

SD Melanin New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 9 PM to 2 AM

Wicked West

$25+

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 2:30 PM to 5 PM

Copley Symphony Hall at Jacobs Music Center

$80 - $130

Living Coast Discovery Center

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until January 31, 2025

Living Coast Discovery Center

Whale Watching Season

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 9 AM

Ongoing until January 30, 2025

Cabrillo National Monument

Refresh and Recharge at the at San Diego Botanic Garden

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until January 31, 2025

San Diego Botanic Garden

free - $18

Health & Wellness

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, January 3, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Mission Valley Branch Library

Free

Monster Jam San Diego

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 5 PM

Ongoing until January 12, 2025

Snapdragon Stadium

Winter Wildlife Day Camps

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9 AM

Ongoing until January 10, 2025

Living Coast Discovery Center

$250-$360

Kosuke Matsuda Percussion Recital - Whispers of Silence: Echoes in the Japanese Garden

Monday, January 6, 2025 from 5 PM to 6 PM

Conrad Prebys Music Center

Free

5-Week Clay Surface Design | Marbling & Mocha Diffusion

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6 PM

Ongoing until February 10, 2025

San Diego Craft Collective

$325

Kosuke Matsuda Percussion Recital - Whispers of Silence: Echoes in the Japanese Garden

Monday, January 6, 2025 from 5 PM to 6 PM

Conrad Prebys Music Center

Free

Free Family Concert: Super String Trio

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM

Otay Ranch Town Center

Free