San Diego's world-class attractions get all decked out for the holidays with plenty of lights, appearances by Santa, festive shows, music and more.
When: Nov. 10, 2023 - Jan. 7 2024
The park is transformed into a festive winter wonderland filled with holiday magic and surprises. There will be games, special merchandise, and one-of-a-kind photos with your Sesame Street friends dressed up in their holiday best!
When: Nov. 11 - Dec. 31, 2023
Enjoy festive rides and attractions including the iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, your favorite oversized sculptures or sip on holiday-inspired drinks while you stroll through the Midway under a million lights!
When: Nov. 13, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration is a holiday waiting to be made, with seasonal shopping, festive food and drinks, and stunning live shows.
When: Nov. 17, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024
This unique immersive experience at the San Diego Botanic Garden will guide visitors through a festive world of wonder with over one million twinkling lights in various attractions that come alive at night with color, imagination and sound.
When: Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024
It's time for Holidays at LEGOLAND®, where the park is bursting with holiday cheer and festive décor! Your favorite holiday characters Santa, the Toy Solider and Gingerbread Man are back and ready for socially distanced meet-and-greets. Head over to Fun Town where there's a 30-foot, fully decorated LEGO® Christmas tree with over 400 LEGO ornaments. And as the day winds down, the tree gets a-twinklin' to holiday tunes at the Holiday Light Show.
When: Nov. 24 - Dec. 16, 2023
Once onboard the North Pole Limited, Santa's elves will sing our favorite Christmas carols, read a popular Christmas story to all of our young ones, and pass out cookies and hot chocolate to all passengers. The North Pole Limited will stop at Santa's Workshop to pick up Santa and Mrs. Claus who will visit with all passengers on the train on our way back to the Campo Depot.
When: Nov. 24 - Dec. 23, 2023
The USS Midway Museum will deck out the carrier from bow to stern with hundreds of thousands of twinkling and shimmering lights to celebrate this year’s holidays with “Jingle Jets,” its inaugural festive lighting experience.
When: Nov. 25, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024
See the Safari Park in a whole new light! Take a holiday expedition of light and travel through places that glow and twinkle with holiday cheer. Holiday tunes set the mood, and seasonal food treats tempt you throughout your journey.
When: Dec. 2 - 3, 2023
Back again is the City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions and of course, the amazing food.
When: Dec. 9, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024
Familiar holiday traditions take on a wild twist at the Zoo's Jungle Bells celebration. The Zoo will be aglow with holiday cheer and decorations, with music filling the air, joyful roaming entertainers, and special food items and sweets available. During Jungle Bells festivities, the Zoo will close at 8 p.m.
When: Dec. 14 - 31, 2023
With twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and delicious snacks and drinks, Coastal Christmas promises to be part of your annual holiday tradition.
This page is updated as soon as event details are available. Events are subject to change or cancellation, so please check with event organizers for the most up-to-date information.
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