Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 26.<\/p>\n
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.<\/p>\n
Monday<\/p>\n
Coastal Christmas at fairgrounds: The Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts Coastal Christmas, a festival with holiday light attractions. Highlights include a walk-through display of more than 1 million lights, \u201cglice\u201d skating, a holiday market, Frosty\u2019s Fun Zone, Holiday Wine Walk and Santa and Friends. Igloos and fireside lounges can be reserved for cozying with some hot cocoa. S\u2019mores kits, festive food and drinks will be sold. 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Tickets start at $26.98 for adults and $20.61 for kids on select nights. Admission is free for kids 3 and younger. The Holiday Wine Walk is $54.99. Promotional nights include military, first responders and nurses, seniors and students. delmarfairgrounds.com\/events\/2025\/coastal-christmas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Holiday Cheer on Wheels: Old Town Trolley\u2019s Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Tour run through Dec. 30 (except Dec. 25) with a mix of sightseeing, holiday sing-alongs and a 90-minute trip through festively decorated neighborhoods, including Old Town, Banker\u2019s Hill, Little Italy and Garrison Street. Leaves from the Old Town Market, 4010 Twiggs St., San Diego. Reservations required. trolleytours.com\/san-diego\/holiday-tour-tickets<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cDr. Seuss\u2019s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!\u201d:\u00a0The Old Globe\u2019s 28th annual production of this holiday classic will once again star Andrew Polec, who returns for his fifth year in the title role, with a nearly all-new cast of principal actors as the grown-up citizens of Whoville. Based on a 1957 children\u2019s book by the late La Jolla author Theodor \u201cDr. Seuss\u201d Geisel, the\u00a0musical\u00a0by Timothy Mason and Mel Marvin premiered in 1994 at a children\u2019s theater in Minneapolis. In 1998, it moved to the Old Globe, where artistic director Jack O\u2019Brien worked with Geisel\u2019s widow, Audrey Geisel, to add\u00a0music from the famous 1966 animated TV version and a storybook-come-to-life scenic and costume design. It\u2019s been an annual tradition ever since. 5 p.m. Monday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays. 5 p.m. Friday. Through Dec. 31. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San\u00a0Diego. $51 and up. 619-234-5623.\u00a0theoldglobe.org<\/a><\/p>\n Holidays at LEGOLAND: Live entertainment, twinkling lights, holiday treats and some snowfall will be on display through Jan. 4. Throughout the holidays, the park\u2019s 30-foot LEGO tree decked with lights and LEGO ornaments built out of more than 350,000 LEGO and Duplo bricks. Photos can be taken with life-sized festive LEGO models or costumed characters such as a LEGO Santa, toy soldier, gingerbread man and elf characters. The annual Kids\u2019 New Year\u2019s Eve Party is Dec. 31. Activities inside the park are included with regular park admission. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Continues through Jan. 4. LEGOLAND California, One Legoland Drive.\u00a0legoland.com\/california<\/a>.<\/p>\n SeaWorld Christmas Celebration: Holiday wonderland runs daily to Jan. 4 with live musical shows, faux snowfall, over a million lights, Santa and real reindeer, singing elves and the SkyTower decorated as San Diego\u2019s largest Christmas tree along with festive food and beverages. One million twinkling lights, nightly snowfall and immersive holiday experiences. There\u2019ll be a new Clyde & Seamore\u2019s Christmas Special at Sea Lion Stadium and a new Mrs. Claus story time show. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Through Jan. 4. 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego. seaworld.com\/san-diego\/<\/a><\/p>\n Belmont Park\u2019s Winter Wonder:\u00a0The\u00a0 annual event at the beachside amusement park, 3146 Mission Blvd., runs through Jan. 4 with hundreds of twinkling lights, carolers, holiday-themed treats and drinks and special events on weekends. Attractions include the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Peppermint Putt Putt at Tiki Wonderland and Candy Cane Lanes Go Karts and and Polar Plunge. Tickets and passes are at\u00a0belmontpark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jingle Jets: The USS Midway Museum will be decked with more than a million lights as part of its \u201cJingle Jets\u201d holiday light show and festivities. Highlights include Holiday Dancing Light Show, Midway\u2019s Magical Penguin Search, Christmas Carol Karaoke, Bring Your Dog Night, Santa\u2019s Christmas Rush Virtual Reality Ride and expanded Reindeer Games, among other festivities. Holiday eats & treats will be sold. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday. Through Dec. 30. Tickets are $20-$30 and sold only online; discounts for museum members; free for children 3 and younger. midway.org\/event\/jingle-jets-2025<\/a><\/p>\n Winter Wonders Holiday Lights tour: Wild Wonders hosts a Winter Wonders & Holiday Lights tour of its Bonsall wild animal refuge, which will showcase its nocturnal animals. Visitors meet several animal ambassadors while strolling the five-acre facility decorated for the season. One-hour guided flashlight tours are at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Dec. 27 and Dec. 30-31. Cost is $42 for ages 12 and up and $22 for children ages 5-11.\u00a0wildwonders.org<\/a><\/p>\n Lightscape:\u00a0The immersive experience guides visitors through a one-mile garden trail with tunnels of lights featuring light installations designed by international artists. Installations range from California poppies and a field of fireflies to a laser garden. There will be seasonal treats. Entries from 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Through Jan. 4. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive. Tickets start at $28; $18 for children. sdbg.org<\/a><\/p>\n A holiday in Oz:\u00a0The Hotel del Coronado is offering a range of festive activities with a \u201cWizard of Oz\u201d theme. A light show takes place on the Founders Lawn each night at 5 p.m. and repeats every 30 minutes until 9 p.m. Guests can also go ice skating near the beach or watch holiday movies on the beach. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave.Coronado. See full lineup of activities here: hoteldel.com\/events\/lightshow-spectacular<\/a><\/p>\n Wild Holidays at Safari Park: Entertainment includes the \u201cLight Up the Holidays\u201d choreographed lighted tree show, Bridge of Lights,\u00a0 Enchanted Lagoon and visits with Santa along with Holiday Troubadour, Forest of Color and Nairobi Lantern Walk, among other festivities. Festivities are Nov. 28\u201330; Dec. 19\u201323 and Dec. 26\u2013Jan. 4; the Park at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, will stay open until 8 p.m. with holiday cheer.\u00a0\u201cWild Holidays\u201d activities are free with Safari Park admission or membership. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Through Jan. 4. sdzsafaripark.org\/wild-holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n \u201c2 Pianos, 4 Hands\u201d: North Coat Repertory Theatre presents Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt\u2019s autobiographical comedy with music about two aspiring concert pianists who grow up as friends and then enemies before making their peace with music. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7:30 Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Dec. 31. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $70.50. 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org<\/a><\/p>\n Wednesday<\/p>\n Christmas Eve Festival: The Oceanside United Reformed Church holds its 25th annual Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols for the community. Highlights include scripture readings and Christmas carols followed by Christmas cookies and warm cider. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Army & Navy Aademy Chapel, 2549 Ocean St., Carlsbad. Free admission. The chapel includes an area for families with small children. oceansideurc.org\/christmas-eve\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Thursday<\/p>\n Christmas Tree Wonderlights show: The Forum Carlsbad holds holiday festivities, including visits with Santa, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21 at 1923 Calle Barcelona. A Christmas Tree Wonderlights choreographed light and music show on the Christmas tree near Anthropologie is daily on the hour from 5 to 9 p.m. until Dec. 25. A pet adoption event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Visit\u00a0theforumcarlsbad.com\/news\/the-forum-carlsbad-a-festive-holiday-season-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n 14 options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals in San Diego County<\/a><\/p>\n El Torito:\u00a0San Diegans can indulge in an all-you-can-eat buffet on Christmas Day. The lineup will include tri-tip and a ham carving station, as well as Mexican entrees, menudo and pozole, a taco bar, bottomless mimosas and a dessert station. To top it off, guests can order bloody marys, micheladas, draft beers and house margaritas for $6.\u00a011 a.m. to 9 p.m. El Torito, 5024 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa. $44 for adults, $15 for kids. 619-698-7404,\u00a0eltorito.com\/open-christmas<\/a><\/p>\n Friday<\/p>\n Kwanzaa celebration: For the 45th time, the World Beat Center will host a Kwanzaa celebration. From Dec. 26 to Dec. 29, there will be a series of events, including candle lighting, guest speakers, performances, drumming, poetry and traditional feasts. Friday\u2019s kickoff event will feature Starla Lewis, professor emerita of black studies at San Diego Mesa College and the founder of C.E.L.L. (Celebration of Everlasting Life & Love) and Dalene Brown, a holistic practitioner and founder of Total Health Products and At Your Service Health & Beauty Center. Rrban jazz harpist Mariea Antoinette will perform. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday to Monday. 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego. worldbeatcenter.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n Learnmore Jonasi:\u00a0Anyone looking for a laugh the day after Christmas can find one at Mic Drop Comedy. Zimbabwean stand-up comedian Learnmore Jonasi will perform for two nights this weekend. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. $25.50. micdropcomedysandiego.com\/events\/114027<\/a><\/p>\n Happily Ever Holiday:\u00a0Mockingbird Improv will host a improvisational performance inspired by Hallmark Christmas movies. 7 to 8:15 p.m. Friday. 2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 200. $17. libertystation.com\/do\/happily-ever-holiday<\/a><\/p>\n Steve Taylor\u2019s \u201cMagical Marionettes\u201d:\u00a0Steve Taylor, who has been featured at Disneyland, on \u201cAmerica\u2019s God Talent\u201d and other major platforms, will do a special family-friendly, holiday-themed show at the Mary Hitchcock Puppet Theater. 2 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.\u00a0Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater in Balboa Park, 2130 Pan American Road, San Diego. $7.balboaparkpuppets.com\/products\/tickets?variant=51095535321371<\/a><\/p>\n Candlelight Concerts:\u00a0As seen on Instagram, the candlelight concerts hosted by Fever are coming to San Diego this weekend. This show\u2019s theme is \u201cQueen vs. ABBA.\u201d 6:15 and 8:30 p.m. Friday. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego. 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