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At Greater Good Realty, we care about what happens in our community and would like to keep you updated with special events! Here are some special events happening in San Diego for the Month of December

Christmas Parades & Festivals

Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Children’s Faire
December 2, refer to website for event schedule
www.starlightparade.com

Coronado Christmas Parade & Open House
December 1, refer to website for event schedule
www.coronadochamber.com/holiday-parade

Encinitas Holiday Parade
December 2, 5–7:30 pm
www.encinitasca.gov/Home/City-Calendar/ctl/ViewEvent/mid/774/OccuranceId/179

Escondido Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland Festival
December 2, 3 pm
www.visitescondido.com/10944/holiday-tree-lighting-winter-wonderland

La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
December 3, 1:30 pm
www.ljparade.com

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
December 2, 4–8 pm
www.littleitalysd.com/events/little-italy-tree-lighting

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
December 9, 6–9 pm
www.sandiego.org/explore/events/parades/christmas-boat-parade-of-lights-mission-bay

North Park Toyland Parade & Festival
December 2, 11 am–3 pm
www.toylandparade.com

Ocean Beach Holiday Parade
December 2, refer to website for event schedule
www.obtowncouncil.org/ob-for-the-holidays

Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights
December 9, 7–9 pm
www.sandiego.org/explore/events/parades/oceanside-harbor-parade-of-lights

Poway Christmas in the Park
December 10, 3:30–8:30 pm
www.poway.org/890/Christmas-in-the-Park

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
December 10 & 17, 5 pm
www.sdparadeoflights.org

Balboa Park December Nights
Dec. 1–2
Friends, families, and the community are invited to come together for festive fun, food, and attractions throughout the park, including complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums from 5–9 pm. Enjoy international cuisine, unique gift shopping, music and dance performances, and a wide variety of museum exhibits. This is a free event with food and drink available for purchase.
Time: 3–11 pm Friday, Noon–11 pm Saturday
Location: Balboa Park, San Diego
www.balboapark.org/decembernights

Old Town Holiday in the Park
Dec. 2–17
Let Old Town San Diego make your holiday season merry and bright! Halls will be decked, fires built, and songs sung during Old Town Holiday in the Park & Las Posadas. The stores, restaurants, and museums in the park will be decorated to evoke the spirit of the season during the 1800s. Park merchants will have extended hours to help you find interesting gifts for everyone on your shopping list!!
Time: 6–9 pm (extended hours)
Location: Old Town, San Diego
www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/events.html

Garden of Lights
Dec. 2–23 & 26–30
Experience a dazzling winter wonderland with more than 125,000 sparkling lights illuminating the flora of this fantastic 37-acre urban oasis. The Garden has something for the whole family, including local food, treats, and warm beverages, live jazz and blues bands, marshmallow toasting, visits with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, and much more!
Time: 5–9 pm
Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
www.sdbgarden.org/lights.htm

SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-Off
Dec. 3
Enjoy a day of family fun with chili samples, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, a fun fest kid’s zone, and live music! While you’re there, visit with local handmade craft vendors and do some holiday shopping. Proceeds from food sales will benefit the McKinley Elementary School foundation. This is a free event.
Time: 11 am–5 pm
Location: 32nd St. and Thorn St., North Park, San Diego
www.sonofestchilicookoff.com

Makers Arcade Holiday Fair
Dec. 9
Find that one-of-a-kind gift at this fair, where makers come together to offer you a unique holiday shopping experience. While perusing handcrafted goods, enjoy live music, free make and take crafts, a photo booth, and delicious food and cocktails.
Time: 11 am–7 pm
Location: The Port Pavillion at the Broadway Pier
1000 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego
www.makersarcade.com/holiday-fair-details

Holly, Jolly Holidays
Dec. 9 & 10
Make merry with Christmas music, songs that celebrate Hanukkah, a salute to our active military and veterans, and more. Even Santa Claus will stop by with treats for the children! Proceeds from the show will fund scholarships for high school seniors who plan to pursue their education
in music.
Time: 7 pm Dec. 9, 1 pm Dec. 10
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts
15498 Espola Rd., Poway
www.makersarcade.com/holiday-fair-details

The Nutcracker
Dec. 9 & 10, 15–17, 20–23
Gather your friends and family to enjoy a classically extravagant score and vibrant cast of over 150 dancers. California Ballet’s glittering production of The Nutcracker leaps onto the stage of the San Diego Civic Theatre in a favorite holiday tradition.
Time: Showtimes vary by date
Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave., San Diego
www.sandiegotheatres.org/the-nutcracker

Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade
Dec. 10
Deck those paws with bells so jolly and jingle all the way through the Gaslamp Quarter! After a festive strut around the Quarter, explore the pet expo and enjoy live music and special pet presentations on the “Cat” walk stage.
Time: 1–5 pm
Location: Martin Luther King Promenade Park
4th Ave. and K St., Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
www.gaslamp.org/events/pet-parade

Hanukkah Happening
Dec. 10
Bring the whole family for a holiday extravaganza filled with games, crafts, raffles, and more at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center! You’ll find themed gift baskets for all ages at great prices. There will also be an inflatable jump house, arcade, and kosher treats.
Time: 11 am–2 pm
Location: Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla
www.lfjcc.org/preschool/hanukkahhappening.aspx

Queen Bee Market Holiday Show
Dec. 15–16
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? With over 100 vendors selling home décor, handcrafted art, clothing, accessories, furniture, and so much more, you are certain to find something unique at this original urban-style, artisan market.
Time: 4–9 pm Friday, 9 am–4 pm Saturday
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar
www.facebook.com/events/125773624772415

San Diego Tango Festival
Dec. 27–Jan. 1
Join Tango enthusiasts from all over the country and dance the night away! There’s something for everyone at this event, and teachers are on hand to show beginners the basic steps as well as proper dance etiquette.
Time: Refer to website
Location:Wyndham San Diego Bayside, 1355 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego
www.sandiegotangofestival.com

Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Dec. 27–Jan. 1
Watch as the scenic bayside streets of downtown San Diego come alive with the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade! As always, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons—more than any other parade!
Time: 10 am
Location: Downtown San Diego, following N. Harbor Dr.
www.sandiegobowlgames.com/events/parade

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