Things To Do This Week in San Diego December 18th – 24th

Here are some of our favorite Things To Do this week in San Diego December 18th – 24th.

COASTAL CHRISTMAS – DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS

Let the Del Mar Fairgrounds Make your holidays bright with Coastal Christmas! This Holiday Light Spectacular runs from December 14th – December 30th opening at 4 PM and closes at 9 PM at the Paddock on the fairgrounds.

Twinkling lights, holiday cheer, live entertainment, delicious treats, and festive drinks for both kids and adults. Join in the warmth of the season, the joy of community, and the beauty of the coast — all wrapped up in one enchanting festival for the whole family to enjoy!   Read more.

ICE SKATING IN SAN DIEGO

This has been one of our favorite places to skate for years! Take a spin around Hotel del Coronado’s famous beachfront ice rink featuring stunning views of the Pacific and benefitting Make-A-Wish® San Diego. Enhance your experience by reserving a rink-side or ocean-side Frostbite Lounge with plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations, and delectable bites. Guests can also enjoy ice rink views from the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar, Sheerwater, and Serẽa. The rink is open daily from 10 AM  to 10 PM  More

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS AT THE OLD GLOBE

Now playing at the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park is the ever-popular Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The production will run from November 8 to December 31, 2022. Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!  In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. The Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. Read More…

THE NUTCRACKER – SAN DIEGO BALLET

This Saturday, December 16th, at the Magnolia Theater in El Cajon, the San Diego Ballet brings America’s favorite holiday event to dazzling life. The Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and an international cast of more than 100 beautifully costumed dancers. Sugarplum fairies, leaping Cossacks, and flurries of snowflakes swirl across the stage, in this magical journey through a young girl’s imagination.  Read More

SEAWORLD CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Join SeaWorld at their Christmas Celebration which starts this Friday, November 17th, and runs until January 7th, 2024. This year’s celebration will have Christmas shows, a Christmas parade, and believe it or not, snow! You’ll find acres of beautiful decorations along with a towering 30-foot Christmas tree and a music-activated tunnel of lights. Of course, Santa will be there along with his lead reindeer Rudolf. More.