Holiday Events in San Diego 2011
December 12, 2011 in News by Sarah Jones
Although San Diego may not seam like the ideal place to celebrate the holiday season with its lack of snow and constant sunshine, but spending the holidays in San Diego has its advantages. In fact, December is one of the sunniest months of the year. Of course we don't get to engage in building snowmen and shoveling snow, however, San Diegans still are able to partake in all of the festivities and traditions that happen around the winter holidays.
The Old Globe's 14th Annual Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: November 19 - December 31, 2011: The annual holiday musical, directed by James Vásquez with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin, will run in the Old Globe Theatre November 19th – December 31st, 2011.
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration: November 19, 2011 - January 1, 2012: With special holiday-themed animal shows, real snow, reindeer, festive décor and more, SeaWorld is the place to be this Christmas season. New for 2011 is SnowWorld, a winter wonderland of snowmen, snowballs and family fun!
Holiday Snow Days at LEGOLAND CA: November 19, 2011 - January 2, 2012: The Holiday Snow Days celebration begins with the first-ever snow fall in Fun Town – a rare sight in southern California – and continues with the lighting of the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas tree, and concludes with Kids’ New Year’s Eve.
Nightly LEGO Christmas Tree Lighting at LEGOLAND CA: December 1 - 24, 2011: The giant LEGO tree has become the centerpiece of the holiday season at LEGOLAND California. It stands more than 30-feet-tall and is made of more than 245,000 forest green DUPLO® bricks.
Jingle Bell Rock at Welk Resort Theatre: November - December 31, 2011: An annual tradition and holiday favorite across America, The Alley Cats new 2011 Christmas Show offers a night of comedy, featuring the music of winter time classics in acappella style.
Lamb's Players Festival of Christmas: December 1 - 30, 2011: Lamb's Players Festival of Christmas runs from December 1st - 30th, 2011. Each December their Festival of Christmas travels to a different location and a different era, and showcases the actors and depth of musical talent in and around the company.
Holiday Hayride at the Del Mar Fairgrounds: December 2 - 16, 2011: See more than 400 twinkling, lively displays located around the Del Mar Racetrack. Holiday music and fire pits for roasting marshmallows will entertain you before you board the ride and after you return.
Balboa Park December Nights: December 2 & 3, 2011: Kick off the holiday celebration by embracing the ambiance of beautiful Balboa Park for the largest free community festival in San Diego. Balboa Park December Nights is a two-day present to the community that echoes the holiday spirit.
San Diego Ballet's The Nutcracker: December 3 - 18, 2011: San Diego Ballet's The Nutcracker by Peter Tchaikovsky will run for two weekends in December: December 3rd & 4th at Birch North Park Theater, and December 17th & 18th, 2011 at Mandeville Auditorium, La Jolla. Leaping Cossacks!
Garden of Lights Holiday Event at the San Diego Botanic Garden: December 8 – 23 & 26 – 30, 2011: After the sun goes down, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience
San Diego City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: December 9 - 21, 2011: The San Diego City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Spreckels Theatre in Downtown San Diego. Shows will take place from Friday, December 9th through Wednesday, December 21st, 2011.
61st Anniversary of Las Posadas: December 10 & 11, 2011: This centuries-old tradition is being celebrated in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park for the 61st consecutive year on Sunday, December 11th, 2011.
San Diego Zoo's Jungle Bells: December 10, 2011 - January 1, 2012: During the holiday season, the San Diego Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland, with snow, twinkling lights, and songs of the holiday season.
40th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: December 11 & 18, 2011: There is nothing more beautiful than a boat, except a boat at night. Come enjoy the 40th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, featuring decorated boats against the backdrop of downtown San Diego.
Lamb's Players Theatre Presents An American Christmas at the Hotel del Coronado: December 11 - 24, 2011: Lamb's Players Theatre Presents An American Christmas at the Hotel del Coronado from December 11th - 24th, 2011.
The Metrome Pre-Holiday Bazaar: December 11, 2011: Come shop for last minute gifts sold by unique vendors, enter the raffle to win fabulous prizes and enjoy cookies and cocoa while you sign Holiday cards for our valued staff. Check back for more details on vendors, prizes and more!
4th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade: December 11, 2011: Once a year San Diego pets and owners are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes for a special promenade throughout the Gaslamp Quarter to celebrate the holiday season - The 4th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade, taking place on Sunday, December 11th, 2011.
A Christmas Carol at the Whaley House: December 13 & 14, 2011: Join SOHO and the Whaley House Museum staff for a performance of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday ghost story, A Christmas Carol, set in the historic and haunted Whaley House.
An Irish Christmas at Balboa Theatre: December 16, 2011: Welcome to a great celebration of a Christmas evening in Ireland with glorious music, traditional dance, lively storytelling, laughter and plenty of Irish soul.
San Diego Pub Crawler's 1st Annual Holiday Costume Crawl: December 16 & 23, 2011: Join San Diego Pub Crawler's 1st Annual Holiday Pub/Costume Crawl as they guide you through a variety of bars, clubs, and lounges in downtown San Diego's historical Gaslamp District.
San Diego Symphony's Holiday Pops, A Winter Pops Concert: December 16 - 18, 2011: The San Diego Symphony presents Holiday Pops, A Winter Pops Concert, taking place on December 16th, 17th & 18th, 2011.
11th Hawaiian Christmas Concert with the Legendary Makaha Sons: December 17, 2011: Tula Productions presents their 12th Hawaiian Christmas Concert with the legendary Makaha Sons on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at Birch North Park Theatre.
10th Annual Unsilent Night San Diego: December 23, 2011: Unsilent Night is an original composition by Phil Kline, written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer.
