Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Ice Rinks: San Diego Co. 2017

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The holidays are nearing! Make the most of the season, and take part in such delightful, hometown festivities as holiday parades, "Nutcracker" ballets, Christmas productions, choirs and musical performances, tree and menorah lightings, and those charming Santa breakfasts and Teddy Bear teas.

Some events require advance reservations and sell out quickly, so get booking!

Happy holidays, from Patch!

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ALPINE:

Through Jan. 28: Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink

BONITA:

DEC. 23-30: Snow Day San Diego - Tubing, Skating Rink: Rohr Park

CAMPO:

Through DEC. 23: 'North Pole' Train - Santa & Mrs. Claus, Cocoa & Cookies

CARLSBAD:

Through DEC. 23: Holiday Teddy Bear Tea: Park Hyatt Aviara

CARMEL VALLEY:

DEC. 23: Nutcracker Holiday Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar

CORONADO:

Through JAN. 1: Skating by the Sea® - Hotel Del Coronado

DEC. 17 & 24: Sunday Brunch with Santa - Hotel Del Coronado

DEC. 12-19: Menorah Lighting 2017: Hotel Del Coronado

DEL MAR:

DEC. 15-16: Queen Bee Market: Fairgrounds

DEC. 16 & 17: Holiday Tea by the Sea: L’Auberge Del Mar

DEC. 17: Menorah Lighting & Song: Del Mar Highlands Town Center

DEC. 23: Nutcracker Holiday Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Carmel Valley

DEC. 23: Make Your Own Gingerbread House: L’Auberge Del Mar

DEC. 23: Storytime With Bergie The Elf: L’Auberge Del Mar

ENCINITAS:

Through DEC. 30: 'Garden of Lights' - Santa & Holiday Fun: S.D. Botanic Garden

ESCONDIDO:

DEC. 16: Santa Breakfast Under Oaks: Free in Felicita Co. Park

DEC. 16: Jane Lynch & A Swingin’ Little Christmas!

DEC. 16-17: Nutcracker - West Coast Ballet

DEC. 23: 'The Nutcracker' with Russian Ballet

FALLBROOK:

DEC. 16: Breakfast with Santa: Community Center

DEC. 16: Toys for Tots Collection Drive at Fallbrook Airpark

IMPERIAL BEACH:

DEC. 16: Santa Comes To IB: Library

LA JOLLA:

Through DEC. 31: Seas 'n' Greetings & Scuba Santa: Birch Aquarium

DEC. 17: Storytime Breakfast with Santa: Estancia Hotel

DEC. 25: Christmas Morning Buffet: Estancia Hotel

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Dinner & Music: Estancia Hotel

LA MESA:

Through DEC. 25: Giggles Holiday Hunt: Grossmont Center

OCEAN BEACH:

DEC. 16, 23: Craft Fair & Santa

OCEANSIDE:

DEC. 15-23: 'Miracle on 34th Street' - Brooks Theatre

DEC. 17: Chanukah Wonderland for Families: Oceanside - Vista

POWAY:

DEC. 16: Chanukah Party: Temple Adat Shalom

DEC. 16-17: The Nutcracker by Southern California Ballet

DEC. 17: Santa Visit at Library

DEC. 17: Family Chanukah Celebration: Friendship Circle of SD

DEC. 18: Chanukah Wonderland & Gelt Drop

JAN. 12-13: Winter Festival - Snow, Sledding, Ice Rink

RAMONA:

JAN. 1: Happy Alpaca New Year: La Dolce Vita Alpacas Ranch

RANCHO BERNARDO:

DEC. 16: Snow In the Park & Cocoa With Santa

DEC. 18-23: Breakfast with Santa! - Bernardo Winery

DEC. 18-23: Holiday Nights! At Bernardo Winery

SAN DIEGO:

Through JAN. 7: Rady Children's Ice Rink: Liberty Station

Through JAN. 6: Santa Village, Rudolph & Nativity Musical: SeaWorld

Through DEC. 24: Breakfast With Orcas & Santa 2017: SeaWorld

Through JAN. 1: Ice Skate by the Bay: Hilton

Through JAN. 1: Holiday by the Bay

DEC. 15-17, 22-24: Christmas Tea: Westgate Hotel

DEC. 18-23: Holiday Teddy Bear Teas: Westgate Hotel

DEC. 8 - 24: 'Nutcracker' with City Ballet Orchestra: Spreckels Theater

DEC. 9 - 23: California Ballet's 'Nutcracker' with Orchestra

DEC. 16: 'Let’s Get Lit' Hanukkah Party, Menorah & Food Truck

DEC. 17: Let There Be Light: Celebrating Hanukkah & Kwanzaa

DEC. 17: Hanukkah Celebration 2017: Westfield Mission Valley

DEC. 17: Menorah Lighting & Song: Del Mar Highlands Town Center

DEC. 23: Nutcracker Holiday Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Carmel Valley

DEC. 31: Albert's Mildly Wild New Year's Eve Dinner: San Diego Zoo

SAN YSIDRO:

DEC. 17: Grand Menorah Lighting: Outlets at Border

SPRING VALLEY:

DEC. 16: Breakfast with Santa 2017: Community Center

VISTA:

DEC. 17: Chanukah Wonderland for Families: Oceanside - Vista

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ALSO FROM THE PATCH HOLIDAY FILES:

• Thanksgiving 'Turkey Trots' In San Diego Co. 2017

• Holiday Bazaars, Boutiques & Craft Shows 2017: San Diego County

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