@localemag: H O L I D A Y S /// San Diego does them differently The holiday season in San Diego runs from early November through the new year, and the lineup this year is stacked. Here's every event worth putting on your calendar before they sell out. The ones worth it: 🎄 Hotel del Coronado — How the Grinch Stole Christmas! runs 11/4 through 12/24 at Balboa Park, one of the most beloved holiday stage productions in the city. 🌲 Old Globe Christmas Tree Lighting on 11/8 at Balboa Park kicks off the season with live entertainment and the official tree reveal. 🎡 December Nights on 12/4 and 12/5 at Balboa Park: free museum admission, live music, and food vendors spread across the park for two nights. 🛍️ Encinitas Holiday Street Fair on 11/22 turns Coast Highway 101 into an open-air market with local vendors and live music. 🏔️ Julian's Country Christmas & Tree Lighting on 11/28 brings small-town charm, apple cider, and a classic tree lighting to the mountain town. 🎆 Holiday Festival & Fireworks at @Hotel del Coronado on 12/2: fireworks over the beach, live entertainment, and the iconic Victorian backdrop. 🎅 Tree Lighting & Christmas Village in @littleitalysd on 12/5: a European-style village with market stalls, carolers, and the neighborhood's signature tree. 🎠 Christmas in the Park in @cityofpoway on 12/11 and 12/12: a family-friendly two-day event with rides, entertainment, and holiday vendors. ⛵ San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on 12/13 and 12/20: decorated boats light up the bay in one of the most visually striking holiday traditions in the region. 🍬 Peppermint Beach Club at @westfieldutc runs 11/14 through 12/24: a pop-up holiday experience with seasonal cocktails, photo moments, and festive décor. 🌿 Stocking Full of Christmas at @parkhyattaviara in Carlsbad runs select dates 12/10 through 12/26 with holiday programming, dining, and resort activities. ⚾ Holiday Wonderland at @Petco Park in East Village runs 12/4 through 12/23: ice skating, holiday markets, and light displays inside the ballpark. 🎢 Christmas Celebration at @SeaWorld San Diego runs 11/13 through 1/3 at Mission Bay with lights, characters, and seasonal shows. 💡 Lightscape at @San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas runs 11/20 through 1/3: a mile-long illuminated trail through the garden after dark. ⛸️ Skating by the Sea & Lightshow Spectacular at @hoteldelcoronado runs 11/20 through 1/3: outdoor ice skating with the Del's beachfront light display as the backdrop. 🏕️ Holiday Lodge at @hoteldelcoronado runs select dates 11/25 through 1/3 with cozy lodge-style programming and seasonal experiences on the property. 🦁 Jungle Bells at @San Diego Zoo runs 12/18 through 1/3: the zoo lit up at night with animal encounters, holiday décor, and seasonal food. 🍹 Holiday Pop-Up at Union Kitchen & Tap in Encinitas: a seasonal bar takeover with festive cocktails and holiday-themed bites. Save this and share it with whoever still hasn't made plans. 🎄

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