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DECEMBER
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FREE “All That Jazz” Lightshow Spectacular. The Del’s historic pine trees are draped in a spectacular light show with festive holiday jazz and snow flurries. Nightly every 30 minutes, 5–9 pm. Through Jan. 7. Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com Winter Wonder at Belmont Park. Over one million lights, festive activities, entertainment and more. Through Dec. 31. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com FREE Dazzling Holiday Light Show. Festive, choreographed music and dancing lights. Thurs.–Sun. through Dec. 24, 6 & 7 pm. Village Walk at EastLake, 884 Eastlake Pkwy. www.shopvillagewalk.com
Little Italy Tree Lighting & Holiday Village
Experience the neighborhood’s festive décor—including two Christmas trees, entertainment and more. Dec. 2, 4–8 pm; tree lighting 6:30 pm. Along India, Fir & Date Sts. www.littleitalysd.com Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
friday | 1 Lights at the Lakes. Drive through over 35 light displays set to music. Fri.–Sun., through Dec. 28, 6–8 pm. $19.99– $29.99/car. Santee Lakes, enter at 9120 Carlton Oaks Dr. www.santeelakes.com FREE Family Christmas Tree Farm. Cut down your own Christmas tree, explore the mini hay maze and more. Daily, 10 am–9 pm. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com SeaWorld Christmas Celebration. Where holiday traditions are made with live shows, joyous entertainment and more. Through Jan. 7. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com Rady Children’s Ice Rink. Open daily through Jan. 7, 10 am–10 pm. $15–$20; includes skate rental and helmets. Central Promenade, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. www.rchicerink.org
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“Lightscape.” This one-mile walking trail features a California poppy-inspired display, an illuminated laser sky and more. Through Jan. 1, 5–8:30 pm. $18–$29; under 3 free. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org Skating by the Sea. Through Jan. 7. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. Tickets: www.hoteldel.com Jingle Jets. The USS Midway will be transformed into a winter wonderland with an aviation twist. Select nights through Dec. 23, 5:30–9:30 pm. $18–$25; 5 & under free. USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org FREE Pinery Christmas Trees. Open daily; Mon.–Thurs., 10 am–9 pm & Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. 4 locations: 5354 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita; Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 1/2 El Camino Real; Mission Valley, 1750 Camino Del Rio N.; 1341 Highland Valley Rd., Rancho Bernardo. www.pinerychristmastrees.com
FREE December Nights. Holiday festival with lights, music, family zone and delicious food. Today, 3–11 pm & tomorrow, 11 am–11 pm. Balboa Park. www.sandiego.gov/december-nights The Polar Express. A magical trip to meet Santa with hot chocolate and a cookie served by dancing chefs. Select dates through Dec. 30; 11:30 am, 1:30, 4, 6 & 8 pm. $43–$50. Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. “A” St., Perris. www.socalrailway.org Critters Save Christmas. Animals, craft, cookie decorating and more. Today, Dec. 8 & 15, 5 & 6:15 pm; Dec. 2, 3 & 16, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45 am & 1:15 & 2:30 pm. $7–$15.75. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe. www.animalcenter.org Coronado Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting. 6 pm. Details: www.coronadochamber.com Holiday Lights at the AGSEM. Twinkly lights, hayride, train rides and more. Fridays & Saturdays through Dec. 16, 5–8 pm. $5–$10; 3 & under free. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. www.agsem.com North Pole Limited. Hot chocolate, cookies, Christmas music and Santa. Fridays & Saturdays through Dec. 16, 5 & 7 pm. Starting at $15. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. www.psrm.org
