Join us on Dec. 1 and 2 for 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.

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for another incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.

Spine-tingling thrills, re-imagined haunts and mind-bending performances which guests can experience from September 26 to November 2 on select dates. San Diego’s largest Halloween nighttime event promises to be more terrifying than ever before. This year, SeaWorld has elevated every single element of Howl-O-Scream creating an unmatched experience of eerie entertainment, hair-raising shows, and a variety of delectably daring food and drink options. Beyond every corner, in every nook and cranny sits an enhanced scare or scene from prior years. 

The Star of India, the world’s oldest active sailing ship and a popular visitor attraction in San Diego and centerpiece vessel of the fleet at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, has a fascinating history of ghosts and paranormal activity. This October, visitors looking for unusual spooky experiences, are invited to wander Star’s decks and discover the haunted tales tied to her rich maritime history. The experience is included with general admission.

With souls lost and sightings documented, the Maritime Museum of San Diego has embraced the Halloween spirit and prominently displayed an assortment of haunted Star tales aboard her main and below deck galleries. Accounts include reported strange occurrences believed to be tied to crew members of the past aboard the world’s oldest active sailing ship and iconic waterfront landmark.