Family Christmas Activities in San Diego
Make memories with your family & friends this Christmas!
Events
Big Bay Balloon Parade
The Port of San Diego brings this televised exciting family event full of marching bands, magnificent floats, drill teams and enormous balloons. Family Festival activities afterwards at the Broadway Pier. For more information, or to pre-order your Grandstand tickets for preferred seating at the San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, see this link. Dec 27.
Christmas Eve at Canyon Ridge!
Join us for a candlelit service celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior. December 24th at 6:00 PM at 6866 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111. www.canyonridgebaptist.com
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
At the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego Balboa Park. Christmas activities wouldn't be the same without the Grinch. Shows at various times, and some shows may be adults only. Get your San Diego Grinch Tickets at www.theoldglobe.org.
Holidays At Hotel Del Coronado
Happenings include a merry mix of activties such as Skating by the Sea, photos with Santa, and more. Also, not-to-be-missed is the hotel’s upside-down Christmas tree in the lobby. Dates: Ongoing. https://hoteldel.com/experience/holidays/
Old Town Trolley Tours
See Old Town State Park decked out for the season! https://www.trolleytours.com/san-diego/christmas-holiday-tour
Rady Children’s Ice Rink
The Rady Children’s Ice Rink is located at Liberty Station. All proceeds from this event benefit the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s. https://rchicerink.org
UTC Winter Nights
'Tis the season for holiday fun at Westfield UTC. See the center transform into a winter wonderland during Winter Nights — a series of magical evenings filled with live entertainment, festive activities, surprise giveaways, and more. Enjoy family photo opportunities with toy soldiers, carolers, and other characters while listening to all the holiday favorites in Palm Plaza. https://theresandiego.com/event/westfield-utc-brings-you-winter-nights/