San Diego Events December List Curated by Rachell Lara, San Diego Realtor 619.316.7445 for questions or to add your event.

San Diego Events December

Ongoing San Diego Events in December:

San Diego Farmers Markets

• Location: Various locations in San Diego County
• Date: Ongoing
• Description: Explore local produce, artisanal goods, and more at San Diego's vibrant farmers' markets. For details, visit San Diego Farm Bureau.

Rady Children's Ice Rink

• Location: Liberty Station
• Date: Through Jan. 7
• Description: Enjoy outdoor ice skating at the Rady Children's Ice Rink. Open daily with special holiday hours. Net proceeds benefit the Thriving After Cancer program. Details here.

Skating by the Sea

• Location: Hotel Del Coronado
• Date: Through Jan. 7
• Description: Experience the magic of ice skating on the beach at Hotel Del. Details here.

Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink

• Location: 5000 Willows Road Alpine, CA 91901
• Date & Time: November 3, 2023 - January 8, 2024 3:00 PM
• Description: Lace up your skates and take in the holiday splendor as you relive a cherished piece of your childhood or take your very first spin at the Viejas Ice Rink! Event Details

San Diego Events: December 1st - 3rd:

Balboa Park December Nights

• • Location: Balboa Park
  • Date: Dec. 1-2
  • Description: Join the festive fun with lights, food, and complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums. More info here.

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

• • Location: Little Italy
  • Date: Dec. 2
  • Description: Witness Little Italy transform into a winter wonderland with lights, music, live entertainment, and more. Details here.

Ocean Beach Holiday Parade

• • Location: Ocean Beach
  • Date: Dec. 2
  • Description: Enjoy the Ocean Beach Holiday Parade and experience the festive spirit of the season. More details here.

• • Location: La Mesa Historic Downtown
  • Date: Dec. 2
  • Description: Walk the streets, enjoy live music, craft vendors, food, and a kids’ area with holiday activities. Details here.

San Diego Events: December 4th - 10th:

• Location: North Park and South Park
• Date: Dec. 3
• Description: Experience chili competitions, holiday shopping, craft beer, live music, and more. Fundraiser for McKinley Elementary school. Details here.

• Location: Balboa Theatre
• Date: Dec. 3
• Description: Enjoy the classic Christmas ballet at the Balboa Theatre. Tickets available here.

• Location: Hotel Del Coronado
• Date: Dec. 6
• Description: Join the annual Holiday Festival with pictures with Santa, ice skating, treats, and more. Details here.

• Location: Old Poway Park
• Date: Dec. 8
• Description: Experience an old-fashioned holiday with caroling, live music, Santa, crafts, and more. Free to attend. Details.

• Location: Pacific Beach
• Date: Dec. 9
• Description: Join the largest Santa Run in Pacific Beach and spread holiday cheer. More info here.

• Location: San Diego Zoo
• Date: Dec. 9 - Jan. 1
• Description: Experience the San Diego Zoo as a Holiday Forest with decorated trees and festive lights. Details here.

• Location: Oceanside Harbor
• Date: Dec. 9
• Description: Watch boats draped in holiday decor enchant onlookers at the Oceanside Harbor. Free to attend. Details.

• Location: Various locations along the bay
• Date: Dec. 10 & 17
• Description: Witness over 80 lavishly decorated boats sailing along the San Diego Bay. More info here.

San Diego Events: December 11th - 17th:

• Location: Various locations along the bay
• Date: Dec. 10 & 17
• Description: Witness over 80 lavishly decorated boats sailing along the San Diego Bay. More info here.

San Diego Events: December 18th - 24th:

• Location: SDCCU Stadium
• Date: Dec. 27
• Description: Don't miss the epic showdown between the NCAA's Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences at the annual Holiday Bowl. Kick-off at 5:00 p.m. Details.

San Diego Events: December 25th - 31st:

• Location: Various locations in San Diego
• Date: Dec. 31
• Description: Find family-friendly New Year’s Eve events in San Diego. Explore options here and here.