{"id":497113,"date":"2026-10-15T17:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T17:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/497113\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T17:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T17:02:10","slug":"liberty-station-holiday-magic-at-salute-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/497113\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberty Station Holiday Magic at Salute the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The holidays are right around the corner, and Liberty Station is ready to celebrate. Its annual Salute the Season events are back with a lineup of festive, family-friendly traditions that San Diegans look forward to every year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a towering tree lighting to a community menorah lighting and a ballet-themed holiday tea, there\u2019s something for everyone on your list. Here\u2019s how to make the most of the season.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Salute-to-the-Season.jpg\" alt=\"Salute to the Season\" class=\"wp-image-95678\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday Tree Lighting<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main event is the annual lighting of Liberty Station\u2019s iconic 88-foot Norfolk pine, and it\u2019s free. Gather your loved ones for live entertainment, festive firetruck rides, and free photos with Santa, all set in the North Promenade and Vesper Venue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"95684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Salute-to-the-Season-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95684\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"95679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Salute-to-the-Season-8-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Salute to the Season Liberty Station\" class=\"wp-image-95679\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Salute-to-the-Season-22-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95683\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Salute-to-the-Season-12-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95682\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"95662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Salute-the-Station-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95662\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cozy up under the twinkling lights, then settle in for an outdoor showing of The Grinch. It\u2019s a great way to kick off the season without leaving the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc6 Friday, November 27, 2026 | 5 PM \u2013 9 PM<br \/>\ud83d\udccd 2875 Dewey Rd, San Diego<br \/>\u2139\ufe0f Get more details <a href=\"https:\/\/libertystation.com\/events\/salute-the-season\/holiday-tree-lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hanukkah Celebration &amp; Menorah Lighting<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liberty Station is teaming up with The Chabads of Downtown San Diego and Pacific Beach to host a public menorah lighting in the Central Promenade. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Salute-the-Season-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty Station holiday magic comes to life during Salute the Season\" class=\"wp-image-95667\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The free celebration brings the community together with music, live entertainment, and the traditional lighting of the menorah. It\u2019s a warm, welcoming way to mark the holiday with friends, family, and neighbors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc6 Sunday, December 4, 2026 | 5 PM \u2013 8 PM<br \/>\ud83d\udccd 2875 Dewey Rd, San Diego<br \/>\u2139\ufe0f See what\u2019s in store for you <a href=\"https:\/\/libertystation.com\/events\/salute-the-season\/menorah-lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nutcracker Tea with the San Diego Ballet<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat the family to the Nutcracker Tea, where holiday treats meet an interactive performance by San Diego Ballet. Santa makes a visit too, so there\u2019s plenty of magic to go around.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Salute-the-Season-6-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95674\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s an easy way to start a new holiday tradition, or add to one you already love, and it makes a lovely outing for ballet fans and first-timers alike. Don\u2019t forget your camera.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc6 Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 11 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<br \/>\ud83d\udccd 2600 Laning Rd, San Diego<br \/>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Grab your tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/libertystation.com\/events\/salute-the-season\/nutcracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>See you there!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free festivities, festive treats, and a little ballet make Liberty Station\u2019s Salute the Season the perfect way to ring in the holidays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd Multiple venues across Liberty Station<br \/>\u2139\ufe0f Check out more upcoming events <a href=\"https:\/\/libertystation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See you there, San Diego!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The holidays are right around the corner, and Liberty Station is ready to celebrate. 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