Holiday events in San Diego

Check out happening holiday events all around San Diego, CA

Teddy Ball 2025

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm Hyatt Regency La Jolla At Aventine USD 55 to 3,200

Makers Arcade Holiday Fair

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Broadway Pier, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

Christmas Festival

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm The Potter's House Christian Fellowship Church Free

Christmas On The Plaza!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm Legacy International Center Free

55th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights 2025

 Sun, 14 Dec at 05:30 pm San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

SantaCon San Diego

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm Whiskey Girl USD 0 to 31

Liberty Station Holiday Photo Bazaar & Fair!

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am Liberty Station Free

2025 SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

 Fri, 19 Dec at 10:00 am 111 Harbor Dr Free

Breakfast With Santa

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am Mission Valley Free

Songwriter Sanctuary Dec 2025 - Holiday Edition!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Normal Heights United Church Free

Thanks&Giving: Gourmet meals for San Diego's homeless

 Wed, 26 Nov at 09:30 am YAM & Downtown Free

Navidad Latina Holiday Concert

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego Free

Tortured Hearts Ball 2026

 Sun, 22 Feb at 07:00 pm Handlery Hotel San Diego USD 39 to 162

Pacific Beach SantaCon 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm 710 Beach Club USD 0 to 31

House for the Holidays

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Spill The Beans Coffee and Bagels USD 23

Little Big in San Diego

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm The Observatory North Park

San Diego, CA- Holi-Gay Golden Girls Musical Drag Show- Clark Cabaret

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm Diversionary Theatre USD 15 to 25

Ugly Sweater Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:30 pm bar Ella Pacific Beach Free

Teen Community Shabbat

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm YAM USD 0 to 40

THANKSGIVING DAY LUNCH CRUISE

 Thu, 27 Nov at 01:00 pm Flagship Cruise San Diego Bay

Winter Makers Market

 Fri, 12 Dec at 11:00 am 17170 Bernardo Center Dr Free

Annual Cookie & Cocktail

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm 16840 Bernardo Center Dr Free

Winter Wonderland by ShoppingSdhouses | Carlos

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:30 pm SeaWorld San Diego Free

Holiday Jam-A-Palooza

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Music Box

Awaken Church Presents NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS (Show 2)

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101

San Diego Santa Run

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 am 912 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109-2728, United States

CraftWorks -- Upcycled Herb Garden

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:30 pm Ob Peoples Food Co-Op

Pacific Beach St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm 710 Beach Club USD 0 to 36

Sweets and Sway Open House and Dance Party

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:45 pm Arthur Murray Dance Studio San Diego, Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA, USA Free

Belmont at House of Blues San Diego

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm House of Blues San Diego

A Drag Queen Christmas at Balboa Theatre - San Diego

 Wed, 10 Dec Balboa Theatre - San Diego

San Diego Made Holiday Market

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am Naval Training Center Park USD 7

FREE Photos w/ Santa!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 04:00 pm 6386 Del Cerro Blvd Free

Christmas Day Dining Cruise

 Thu, 25 Dec at 01:00 pm 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101

Turkey Trot Workout

 Sun, 23 Nov at 10:00 am F45 Training East Hillcrest Free

The Holiday Atelier

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 1295 Prospect St suite 109 Free

Christmas Movies Twisted Trivia

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Pali Wine Co. Free

JFGM Holiday Market

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am 2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101

San Diego Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm Whiskey Girl USD 0 to 46

Sip, Sample & Sparkle

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm 2870 Fifth Ave suite 102 Free

Live Music Sundays w/ Martin and the Big Nativity Scene

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm The Cordova Bar, Morena Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA Free

Black Friday Princess Project's $5+ Dress Sale Fundraiser

 Fri, 28 Nov at 10:00 am Princess Project San Diego at Mission Valley Mall Free

African American Support Group

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Free

New Moon Sound Bath

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm 4166 Voltaire St USD 61

Gaslamp Pet Parade 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Gaslamp Quarter

Holiday Happy Hour

 Thu, 11 Dec at 05:00 pm Canvas Café + Lounge Free

Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise

 Wed, 24 Dec at 06:30 pm 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101

Holiday Coffee Cocktail Class

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm OX Coffee USD 50

Autumn Hues: Paint & Sip — with Dossier + Hu Kitchen

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm Comman Goods USD 71

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Piazza della Famiglia

Winter Schminter Solstice Concert

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego Free

December Nights // Festival of Lights!

Fri, 05 Dec at 03:00 pm 2156 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101

PAINT, SIP & SHOP!!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe USD 75

Black Friday Gift Card Sale!

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 am 6386 Del Cerro Blvd Free

Angel Tree Community Drive

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm University of San Diego Free

Randi's !!! Jingle Ball

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)/United Church of Christ USD 23 to 39

Toy Drive and Beach Cleanup

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 am Belmont Park Free

2025 Pacific Beach Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl

 Wed, 26 Nov at 06:00 pm 710 Beach Club USD 0 to 31

Queso Diego San Diego Cheese Club: Cheesy Holiday Side Dishes

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm AleSmith Brewing Company Free

Nourish from Within; Breathwork & Brunch

 Sun, 16 Nov at 11:00 am 945 Tarento Dr USD 45

Igloo Dining Experience

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

BVS' Holiday Biotech Community Event at Green Acre Campus Point

 Tue, 09 Dec at 04:30 pm Green Acre Campus Point USD 0 to 200

Breakfast with Santa San Diego Neiman Marcus Saturday, December 6, 9am

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 7027 Friars Rd USD 65 to 82

Patchwork Holiday Craft Party!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm Original 40 Brewing Company USD 29 to 55

Sip, Sparkle & Slay: ACW San Diego Holiday Celebration

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:00 pm 750 B St Free

Cheers Bar San Diego Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner - Free with purchase

 Thu, 27 Nov at 05:00 pm Cheers Bar San Diego Free

2025 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm San Diego Civic Theatre

Free Pre-Turkey Day Sound Healing

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:30 pm YogaSix Point Loma Free

1st Bn: Alpha Co 1001-1007

 Sun, 23 Nov at 03:00 pm The Bay View Restaurant USD 25 to 33

Home for the Holidays concert featuring the San Diego City Guard Band

 Tue, 02 Dec at 07:00 pm Recital Hall Free

Golden State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm San Diego Civic Theatre

Noel Noel at The Rady Shell with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

House for the Houseless feat. Bad Boy Bill

 Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 pm Quartyard

San Diego Santa Bar Crawl

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Good Night John Boy USD 0 to 31

World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker at Balboa Theatre - San Diego

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm Balboa Theatre - San Diego

Handmade Christmas Event

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm 4335 Van Dyke Ave., San Diego, CA, United States, California 92105

Snow Queen | San Diego | November 26, 2025

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm San Diego Civic Theatre

Puppy Yoga with Amazing Strays Rescue

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 pm YogaSix Scripps Ranch Free

Patchwork Holiday Air Plant Wreaths Craft Workshop

 Wed, 03 Dec at 06:30 pm Original 40 Brewing Company USD 55

Thanksgiving Weekend Sale - November 28-30 - All Locations

 Fri, 28 Nov at 10:00 am 3064 University Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92104

Thanksgiving Wine Glass Painting - Paint and Sip

 Sun, 23 Nov at 12:00 pm Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley USD 50 to 80

El Chingon San Diego - Tamale Eating Challenge

 Tue, 23 Dec at 08:00 pm El Chingon Free

San Diego Speed Dating Event in Person in UTC (Ages 30–47)

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm Panini Kabob Grill - Westfield UTC USD 37 to 45

Holiday Party at Honest Thrift Studio

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm Honest Thrift Studio Free

New Years Eve Party Tour in Baja California Mexico 2026

 Tue, 30 Dec at 10:00 am Five Star Tours & Charter Bus Company USD 182 to 748

AleSmith Ugly Sweater Party

 Thu, 11 Dec at 04:30 pm AleSmith Brewing Company Free

Ocean Sea Glass and Resin Art Workshop - painting or ornaments | San Diego

 Sat, 29 Nov at 03:00 pm Art Magic Studio USD 71 to 82

R&B Block Party: Hip Hop Takeover

 Sat, 22 Nov at 05:00 pm Quartyard USD 24 to 35

Band Overboard Returns to OB!

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm The Holding Company

❄️ Holiday & Christmas Sing-Along Dinner Show

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm Divo Diva Cafe

Holiday Marketplace at Mission Trails Regional Park

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 am Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Free

San Diego St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Taste & Thirst USD 0 to 36

Patchwork Holiday Air Plant Wreaths Craft Workshop

 Wed, 03 Dec at 06:30 pm Original 40 Brewing Company USD 50

Swing Into The Holidays!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm WorldBeat Cultural Center

R&B Fest Returns To San Diego!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 04:00 pm TORO SD

Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Gaslamp Quarter

Santa Paws Fundraiser - Photos w/ Santa

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Fall Brewing Company USD 20

10th Annual Unleash the Holiday Cheer!

 Sun, 07 Dec at 11:00 am Liberty Station NTC Park

End-of-Year Meeting and Holiday Party

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:00 pm The Butcher Shop USD 25 to 60