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December
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Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular Eight days of holiday fun with holiday light trail, glice skating, Frosty’s Fun Zone and more. Dec. 13–15, 20–23 & 26, 4–9 pm. $18.95–$24.95; 3 & under free. Parking, $20. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Tickets: www.coastalchristmasdelmar.com Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
sunday | 1 FREE Family Christmas Tree Farm. Cut the perfect tree, enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo and more. Daily, 10 am–9 pm. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com 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 Jingle Jets. The Midway will be transformed into a festive holiday wonderland on the sea. Select nights through Dec. 23, 5:30–9:30 pm. $20–$30; 3 & under free. USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org
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“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” A wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Select dates through Dec. 31. The Old Globe, Balboa Park. Tickets: www.theoldglobe.org Holidays at LEGOLAND. Holiday LEGO characters, giant LEGO tree, seasonal shows and more. Select dates through Jan. 5. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com FREE “All That Jazz” Light Show Spectacular. Experience the magic as The Del’s historic pine trees are draped in a spectacular light show with lively holiday jazz and snow flurries. Nightly every 30 minutes, 5–9 pm. Through Jan. 5. Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com Rady Children’s Ice Rink. Kick off holiday festivities and give back to San Diego
families dealing with childhood cancer. Open daily through Jan. 5, 10 am–10 pm. $15–$20; includes skate rental and helmets. Central Promenade, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. www.rchicerink.org Skating by the Sea. 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. Through Jan. 5. $40. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. Tickets: www.hoteldel.com FREE Dazzling Holiday Light Show & Snowfall. Falling snow, dancing lights and more. Fri.–Sun. through Dec. 22, 6 & 7 pm. Village Walk at EastLake, 884 Eastlake Pkwy. www.shopvillagewalk.com The Polar Express. A magical trip to meet Santa with hot chocolate and a cookie served by dancing chefs. Select dates through Dec. 31; 11:30 am, 1:30, 4, 6 & 8