Friday, December 3, 2010

What's Happening in San Diego- December 2010


December - Hotel Del Coronado Holiday Festival
Theresort will be decked out for "The Sweetest Season: with delicious goodies and a beachfront skating rink. Website: http://www.hoteldel.com/

December 1 - December 26 - DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!Old Globe Theater (Balboa Park)
San Diego, California Website: http://www.theoldglobe.org/
This well-loved holiday classic jumps right off the pages of the Dr. Seuss book & on to the Old Globe stage.

December 1 - December 31 - WELK RESORT THEATRE PRESENTS: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Welk Resort Dinner Theatre
Escondido, California Website: http://www.welktheatre.com/
Enjoy this performance on stage at the Welk Resort Dinner Theater in Escondido.

December 1 - December 31 - LEGOLAND'S HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAYS
Carlsbad, California Website: http://www.legoland.com/
Twinkling lights, jolly music & 30-ft. Christmas tree made of 245,000 blocks. Nightly fireworks.

December 1 - December 31 - WELK RESORT THEATRE PRESENTS: BIG BAND CHRISTMAS
Welk Resort Dinner Theatre
Escondido, California Website: http://www.welktheatre.com/
Enjoy this performance on stage at the Welk Resort Dinner Theatre in Escondido.

December 1 - December 31 - SEAWORLD'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
San Diego, California Website: www.seaworld.com/sandiego
Come to a wintery, watery wonderland and get immersed in the wonders of The Polar Express 4-D Experience.

December 1 - December 26 - PLAID TIDINGS - A SPECIAL HOLIAY EDITION OF FOREVER PLAID
Old Globe Theater
San Diego, California Website: http://www.theoldglobe.org/
A continuation of the story of a singing group whose lives were lost in an accident en route to the "Ed Sullivan Show".

December 1 - January 2, 2011 - SKATING BY THE SEA SPECTACULAR
Hotel Del Coronado
Coronado, California Website: http://www.hoteldel.com/
Oceanfront ice skating rink. Glittering lights illuminate the Hotel Del Coronado. All information subject to change without notice.

December 1 - January 2, 2011 - HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Del Mar, California Website: www.sdfair.com/holidayoflights/
The largest animated drive through light show on the Weswt Coast with 350 sparkling, twinkling live displays. On the racetrack at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

December 1 - HANUKKAH MENORAH DISPLAY
Prospect & Hershel Street
La Jolla, California
Phone: 619-507-8340 Website: http://www.chabad.org/
A beautifl 8-ft by 4-ft tall Menorah will be displayed in the heart of La Jolla daily.

December 3-4 - 33RD ANNUAL DECEMBER NIGHTS IN BALBOA PARK
Organ Pavilion - Balboa Park
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-525-9883 Website: http://www.visitdecembernights.com/
Celebrate the holidays amid twinkling lighs, museum attractions, Santa Claus, food & drink and the lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Organ Pavilion. Free 2-day event.

December 4 - STARLIGHT PARADE
Third Ave, between H & E street
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-422-1982
2-7pm Website: http://www.thirdavenuevillage.com/
The largest nighttime parade in South County with carolers, floats and Santa!

December 4 - ENCINITAS HOLIDAY PARADE
Encinitas, California Website: http://www.encinitasrecreg.com/
Tree-lighting ceremony at 5:00pm. Parade begins at 5:30 & takes place along Hwy 101 starting at the corner of D St & ends at J st.

December 4, 11 and 18 - HOLIDAY DOWNTOWN/ESCONDIDO
Escondido, California Website: www.downtownescondido.com/events
Enjoy complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa and much more.

December 4 - NORTH PARK TOYLAND PARADE AND HOLIDAY FAIR
University Ave between Utah & 32nd St.
San Diego, California
11am - 2pm
phone: 619-294-2501 Website: http://www.northparkmainstreet.com/
A delightful holiday parade with marching bands, floats, clowns and more. University Avenue between Utah & 32nd Streets. After the parade, stay for the fesitval behind the North Park Theatre.

December 4 - 31ST ANNUAL OCEAN BEACH HOLIDAY PARADE
Newport Ave/Sunset Cliffs Blvd
San Diego , California
Phone: 619-846-6269 Celebrate Christmas with a "beachy" twist of surfers and Santa Clause. Stay for the festival and tree lighting ceremony.

December 4 - LITTLE ITALY TREE LIGHTING & CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Date & India Sts.
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-233-3898
5pm - 7:30pm Website: http://www.littleitalysd.com/
Come for friendly hometown gift shopping and the lighting of the Christmas Tree.

December 4 - MAINLY MASTERS 10K
7:30-10am
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-578-4666 Website: http://www.sdtc.com/
Athletes can participate in a 10K race at Fiesta Island in East Mission Bay. $15.00

December 4 - GIRLS ROCK RUN/WALK 5K
8am - 12pm
San Diego, California
Phone: 858-752-0136 Website: http://www.sdtc.com/
Men and women of all ages. Proceeds benefit the Young Women's Leadership Programs through the Jenna Druck Foundation. $30.

December 4 - HOLIDAY CARNIVAL & CRAFT FAIR
11am - 2pm
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-525-8247 Last annual Holiday Carnival & Craft Fair will be happening at the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park.

December 4 - OCEAN BEACH HOLIDAY PARADE
5-7pm
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-846-6269 Enjoy the sights and sounds of a community parade and see if you can find Santa. Accompanied by a small craft fair.

December 5 - LA JOLLA CHRISTMAS PARADE & HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Kline & Gerard
La Jolla, California
5pm Website: http://www.ljparade.com/
Parade with marching bands & floats begins at 2pm at Kline & Gerard in downtown La Jolla. Festival after the parade with crafts, food, games & entertainment. Tree lighting at 5pm.

December 5 - CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Highland Ranch Rd/Stoney Peak Rd.
Carmel Mountain Ranch, California
Phone: 858-487-1767 Website: http://www.sdncc.com/
A great place to go gift shopping amid craft booths, food/entertainment and Kid's Zone.

December 5 - HOLIDAY WONDERLAND
Del Mar, California Website: http://www.delmarmainstreet.com/
Kids rides, food, arts & crafts, music, tastes from local restaurants, holiday gift vendors, Santa & sleigh rides.

December 5 - SONO PARK HOLIDAY FEST
Thorn & 32nd Street
San Diego, California
619-894-1215 Enjoy vendor booths, fold/acoustic bands, beer garden and a chili cook-off where you can purchase a ceramic bowl and sample as much as you want. Admission $7-$10. 10am - 5pm

December 5 - PUPS ON PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California
12pm-5pm Website: http://www.experiencecarlsbadvillage.com/
Take a break from holiday shopping for a doggone great parade, cider and cookies, storytelling and more in the Village of Carlsbad.

December 7 - 10TH ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL
25th Street at Imperial
Logan Heights, California
Phone: 619-265-1931 Website: http://www.centralvillage.com/
Enjoy light refreshments and holiday entertainment. 5-8pm

December 7 - PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY AT VETERANS MUSEUM
2115 Park Blvd.
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-239-2300 Website: http://www.sdvmc.org/
Honor those who participated in the opening battle for the US in World War II: the Attack on Peark Harbor.

December 9 - NBC 7/39 TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
7am - 6pm
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-578-0457
phone: 11:00am -6:00pm Make it a special holiday season for an underpriveleged boy or girl by donating a new, unwrapped toy. Drop off your donation to a local US Marine around Broadway in downtown San Diego.

December 9 - 12, 23 & 26- 30 - GARDEN OF LIGHTS
San Diego Botanical Gardens
San Diego, California
5-9pm Website: http://www.sdbgarden.com/
Annual celebration of joy, family & holiday magic. Over 100,000 lights decorate the gardens, wagon rides & food.

December 10 - DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS A SMOOTH JAZZ CHRISTMAS
868 4th Avenue - Balboa Theatre
San Diego, California
8:00pm Website: http://www.sandiegotheatres.org/
An exceptional evening of holiday standards that will make for a high-energy and soul-inspiring show.

December 10 -11 - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
La Mesa, California
6:30-9:30pm Website: http://www.imvma.com/
The Village in downtown La Mesa is transformed into a Victorian Wonderland.

December 11 - ESCONDIDO JAYCEE'S 60TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE.
Broadway begining at Escondido High School and ending at Grape Day Park.
9:30 am.
Escondido, California

December 11 - 18TH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL 5K RUN/WALK
President's Way - Balboa Park
San Diego, California
Phone: 858-492-1090 x112 Website: http://www.jinglebellrunsandiego.org/
Jingling bells set the pace! Stick around for the expo, two costume contests for people and dogs and much more. 6am - 10am

December 11 - TOYS FOR JOY
Franklin Avenue
Logan Heights, California
Phone: 619-501-4567 Website: http://www.toys-for-joy-.org/
The Rock Church has organized an outreach event in Logan Heights to provide food, clothing, toys, medical evaluations and lots of entertainment. Franklin Ave. (betwen So. 47th & So. 49th Streets)

December 11 - CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK - POWAY
14134 Midland Road
Poway, California Website: http://www.poway.org/
This event features a tree lighting ceremony, visit from Santa, train rides and more. Old Poway Park.

December 11 - FIESTA NAVIDAD IN OLD TOWN
San Diego, California Website: http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/
Embrace the holidays of yesteryear with performances, caroling, holiday treats and extended shopping hours.

December 11 - OCEANSIDE HARBOR BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS
Oceanside, California
6pm Website: http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/
A parade of boats brightly decorated for the holidays. Begins at 6pm and circles the inner Oceanside Harbor.

December 11 - Christmas in the Park - Poway
Old Poway Park
1414 Midland Rd.
Poway, California
This event features a tree lighting ceremony, visit from Santa, train rides and more.

December 12 - SCRIPPS RANCH 40TH ANNIVERSARY 4-MILE RUN/WALK
Pomerado Rd/Avenida Magnifica
Scripps Ranch, California
Phone: 858-243-1235 Website: http://www.scrippsranch.org/
The community is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a run/walk that travels along th historic Pomerado Road. Start is at Pomerado/Avenida Magnifica. 6:30 am -10am; $22-$30 (18+) - $12-$17 (12-17) - $30-$40 (non-resident) - FREE (11 & younger)

December 12 - SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOLS JOG-A-THON
Lake Miramar
San Diego, California
Phone 858-610-8943 Website: http://www.invisible-children.com/
9:00 am to 12:00pm
The School Club at Mira Mesa High School has organized this event to raise funds to benefit the Sacred Heart School in Northern Uganda, Africa.

December 12 - PACIFIC BEACH HOLIDAY PARADE
Garnet Avenue & Haines Street
Pacific Beach, California
Phone: 858-273-3303 Website: http://www.pacificbeachfest.com/
Come early to catch a good spot to see the parade. 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

December 12 - 3RD ANNUAL GASLAMP QUARTER HOLIDAY PET PARADE
4th Ave.& K St. (Gaslamp Hilton Hotel Parking Lot)
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-233-5227 Website: http://www.gaslamp.org/
This parade is all about people and their pets dressed up in colorful holiday fashion. There will also be a small pet expo. $10 (parade entry/costume contest)

December 12 - SAN DIEGO BAY BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS
5:30 - 8:00pm
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-222-9585 Website: http://www.sdparadeoflights.org/
A San Diego tradition of a large fleet of decorated boats and yachts with colorful decor on the waters of the Bay. Best viewing: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero Marina Park, Seaport Village, Coronado Island.

December 17 - 19 SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS
750 B Street
San Diego, California Website: http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/
A music tradition with the San Diego Master Chorale, the San Diego Children's choir and a taste of "Ring Christmas Bells." Copely Symphony Hall.

December 18 & 21 - CANYONEER'S WALK
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-255-0210 Website: http://www.sdnhm.org/
De-stress from the holidays by taking one of these hikes and learn about our local nature. Visit the website for exact time and meeting place. 12/18 - Mission Trails Regional Park/Lake Murray 12/21 - Cowles Mountain Winter Solstice

December 18 - 35TH ANNUAL HMONG NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
3170 Armstrong Street
Kearney Mesa, California
Phone: 858-414-6017 Website: http://www.lhfasd.org/
A cultural celebration where family spirits are renewed, ancestral spirits are honored and blessing given for the new year. Kearny Mesa Recreation Center. 9am - 5pm

December 18 - MISSION BAY CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS
Mission Bay
San Diego, California
Phone: 858-488-0501 Website: http://www.missionbayparadeoflights.org/
As a special attraction for the holidays, a large fleet of decorated boats and yachts will slowly parade on the waters of Mission Bay. Best View: Riviera Shores, Crown Point, Santa Clara Point, Vacation Island, Fiesta Island.

December 18 - 21 - THE NUTCRACKER
1100 3rd Ave
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-570-1100
Website: http://www.sandiegotheatres.org/
A beautiful holiday classic with live accompaniment by the San Diego Symphony. Civic Theatre.

December 21 - 3RD ANNUAL POINSETTIA BOWL GASLAMP QUARTER MARCH
6:PM - 7:15PM
San Diego, California
Website: http://www.gaslamp.org/
Two college bands representing the teams at the Poinsettia Bowl will march down 5th Ave and meet midway at Market Street to play their music together.

December 23 - SAN DIEGO CREDIT UNION POINSETTIA BOWL
Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego, California
5pm
Website: http://www.pointsettiabowl.com/
A team from the Mountain West Conference will play against Navy at Qualcomm Stadium.

December 24 - THE MAR DELS CHRISTMAS SHOW
143 So. Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, California
Website: http://www.bellyup.com/
The Mar Dels spread their Christmas cheer with an oustanding choice of swing, rock and Motown classics. Belly Up Tavern.

December 30 - PORT OF SAN DIEGO BIG BAY BALLOON PARADE
1600 Pacific Highway
San Diego, California
9:00am - 11:30a Website: http://www.bridgepointeducationholidaybowl.com/
See massive air balloons float above streets and rise above buildings! Locaton: County Admin Building parking lot. 1600 Pacific Highway. $15 for Grandstand seating.

December 30 - BRIDGEPOINT EDUATION HOLIDAY BOWL
Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego, California
5-10pm
Website: http://www.holidaybowl.com/
Don't miss this nationally televised spectacular college football game at Qualcomm Stadium. Features the runner-ups in the PAC-10 and Big 12 Conferences. $60-$85

December 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER CRUISE
San Diego, California
Website: http://www.hornblower.com/
Ring in the New Year under the stars aboard the Hornblower.

December 31 - KID'S NEW YEAR EVE PARTY AT LEGOLAND
Carlsbad, California
Phone: 760-918-5346 Website: http://www.legoland.com/
Enjoy fun entertainment and watch a grand fireworks display at 6pm.

December 31 - FIRST NIGHT ESCONDIDO
Grape Day Park, California Center for the Arts, City Hall
Escondido, California
Phone 760-715-4448 Website: http://www.firstnightescondido.com/
An alcohol-free event of music, dancing and fun for the entire family.

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