Seasonal & Holidays
Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Ice Rinks: San Diego Co. 2017
Town-by-town guide to this year's breakfasts with Santa, Hanukkah festivals, Nutcrackers, Christmas bazaars, teas and concerts.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The holidays are nearing! Make the most of the season, and take part in such delightful, hometown festivities as holiday parades, "Nutcracker" ballets, Christmas productions, choirs and musical performances, tree and menorah lightings, and those charming Santa breakfasts and Teddy Bear teas.
Some events require advance reservations and sell out quickly, so get booking!
Happy holidays, from Patch!
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ALPINE:
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Through Jan. 28: Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink
BONITA:
DEC. 23-30: Snow Day San Diego - Tubing, Skating Rink: Rohr Park
CAMPO:
Through DEC. 23: 'North Pole' Train - Santa & Mrs. Claus, Cocoa & Cookies
CARLSBAD:
Through DEC. 23: Holiday Teddy Bear Tea: Park Hyatt Aviara
CARMEL VALLEY:
CORONADO:
Through JAN. 1: Skating by the Sea® - Hotel Del Coronado
DEC. 17 & 24: Sunday Brunch with Santa - Hotel Del Coronado
DEC. 12-19: Menorah Lighting 2017: Hotel Del Coronado
DEL MAR:
DEC. 15-16: Queen Bee Market: Fairgrounds
DEC. 16 & 17: Holiday Tea by the Sea: L’Auberge Del Mar
DEC. 17: Menorah Lighting & Song: Del Mar Highlands Town Center
DEC. 23: Nutcracker Holiday Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Carmel Valley
DEC. 23: Storytime With Bergie The Elf: L’Auberge Del Mar
ENCINITAS:
Through DEC. 30: 'Garden of Lights' - Santa & Holiday Fun: S.D. Botanic Garden
ESCONDIDO:
DEC. 16: Santa Breakfast Under Oaks: Free in Felicita Co. Park
DEC. 16: Jane Lynch & A Swingin’ Little Christmas!
DEC. 16-17: Nutcracker - West Coast Ballet
DEC. 23: 'The Nutcracker' with Russian Ballet
FALLBROOK:
DEC. 16: Toys for Tots Collection Drive at Fallbrook Airpark
IMPERIAL BEACH:
DEC. 16: Santa Comes To IB: Library
LA JOLLA:
Through DEC. 31: Seas 'n' Greetings & Scuba Santa: Birch Aquarium
DEC. 17: Storytime Breakfast with Santa: Estancia Hotel
DEC. 25: Christmas Morning Buffet: Estancia Hotel
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Dinner & Music: Estancia Hotel
LA MESA:
Through DEC. 25: Giggles Holiday Hunt: Grossmont Center
OCEAN BEACH:
DEC. 16, 23: Craft Fair & Santa
OCEANSIDE:
DEC. 15-23: 'Miracle on 34th Street' - Brooks Theatre
DEC. 17: Chanukah Wonderland for Families: Oceanside - Vista
POWAY:
DEC. 16: Chanukah Party: Temple Adat Shalom
DEC. 16-17: The Nutcracker by Southern California Ballet
DEC. 17: Santa Visit at Library
DEC. 17: Family Chanukah Celebration: Friendship Circle of SD
DEC. 18: Chanukah Wonderland & Gelt Drop
JAN. 12-13: Winter Festival - Snow, Sledding, Ice Rink
RAMONA:
JAN. 1: Happy Alpaca New Year: La Dolce Vita Alpacas Ranch
RANCHO BERNARDO:
DEC. 16: Snow In the Park & Cocoa With Santa
DEC. 18-23: Breakfast with Santa! - Bernardo Winery
DEC. 18-23: Holiday Nights! At Bernardo Winery
SAN DIEGO:
Through JAN. 7: Rady Children's Ice Rink: Liberty Station
Through JAN. 6: Santa Village, Rudolph & Nativity Musical: SeaWorld
Through DEC. 24: Breakfast With Orcas & Santa 2017: SeaWorld
Through JAN. 1: Ice Skate by the Bay: Hilton
Through JAN. 1: Holiday by the Bay
DEC. 15-17, 22-24: Christmas Tea: Westgate Hotel
DEC. 18-23: Holiday Teddy Bear Teas: Westgate Hotel
DEC. 8 - 24: 'Nutcracker' with City Ballet Orchestra: Spreckels Theater
DEC. 9 - 23: California Ballet's 'Nutcracker' with Orchestra
DEC. 16: 'Let’s Get Lit' Hanukkah Party, Menorah & Food Truck
DEC. 17: Hanukkah Celebration 2017: Westfield Mission Valley
DEC. 17: Menorah Lighting & Song: Del Mar Highlands Town Center
DEC. 23: Nutcracker Holiday Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Carmel Valley
DEC. 31: Albert's Mildly Wild New Year's Eve Dinner: San Diego Zoo
SAN YSIDRO:
DEC. 17: Grand Menorah Lighting: Outlets at Border
SPRING VALLEY:
DEC. 16: Breakfast with Santa 2017: Community Center
VISTA:
DEC. 17: Chanukah Wonderland for Families: Oceanside - Vista
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ALSO FROM THE PATCH HOLIDAY FILES:
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