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.

Sea creatures will be spilling over into Seaport Village just in time for the Bayside Boo. Bring your goblins and enter to win amazing gift baskets and delectable prizes at Seaport Fudge’s 4th annual costume contest.

Enjoy live music in the Lighthouse District, and then head over to the Carrousel District and join the fun at the DJ dance Party. Along the way stop at the Central Lawn to take photos with a giant 26’ octopus. Keep your eye out as you walk the village for mermaids, sea captains and pirates passing out candy. 

Make it a full day of festivities and come early to grab lunch at any of Seaport’s amazing eateries, enjoy an afternoon libation, and then finish the fun with an incredible dessert. It’s a day on the bay that the entire family will enjoy.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with us on Thursday November 28 at 12:30pm - 8:00pm, for our 3-coursed Thanksgiving dining experience that the whole family can enjoy.