{"id":54640,"date":"2025-11-15T16:36:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T16:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/54640\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T16:36:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T16:36:09","slug":"point-loma-and-ob-go-on-holidays-with-list-of-events-san-diego-union-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/54640\/","title":{"rendered":"Point Loma and OB go on holidays with list of events \u2013 San Diego Union-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t look now, but it\u2019s already holiday time. And as usual, the Point Loma-Ocean Beach area has plenty of presents in store for good girls, boys, ladies and gentlemen.<\/p>\n<p>Here are highlights:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Rady Children\u2019s Health Ice Rink: Thursday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 4, Central Promenade, Liberty Station, 2641 Truxtun Road, Point Loma<\/p>\n<p>The outdoor rink is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, with modified hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year\u2019s Eve. $15-$25. Proceeds support the Thriving After Cancer program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children\u2019s Health San Diego. <a href=\"http:\/\/rchicerink.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rchicerink.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Point Loma Artists Holiday Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2802 Cadiz St.<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature handmade items, including original paintings, pottery, glasswork and woodwork. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d: Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 28, Cygnet Theatre, Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, Liberty Station, 2880 Roosevelt Road, Point Loma<\/p>\n<p>Cygnet continues its long-running staging of Charles Dickens\u2019 classic about Ebenezer Scrooge and the meaning of Christmas. $22-$83. No shows on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. <a href=\"https:\/\/cygnettheatre.org\/show\/season25-26\/a-christmas-carol\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cygnettheatre.org\/show\/season25-26\/a-christmas-carol<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Holiday tree lighting at Liberty Station: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, North Promenade, 2875 Dewey Road, Point Loma<\/p>\n<p>The annual lighting of Liberty Station\u2019s 88-foot Norfolk pine tree will be paired with live entertainment, firetruck rides, photos with Santa Claus and an outdoor screening of \u201cThe Grinch.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/libertystation.com\/events\/salute-the-season\/holiday-tree-lighting\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">libertystation.com\/events\/salute-the-season\/holiday-tree-lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 San Diego Made Holiday Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 (rescheduled from Nov. 15-16), NTC Park, Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road, Point Loma<\/p>\n<p>The festival will feature more than 125 local crafters, plus food and drinks, live music, children\u2019s activities and more. $5-$10; free for kids younger than 10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdmademarkets.com\/holiday-market-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sdmademarkets.com\/holiday-market-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ocean Beach holiday tree: Tuesday, Dec. 2, through Friday, Jan. 2, corner of Newport Avenue and Abbott Street<\/p>\n<p>The traditionally \u201ccrooked tree\u201d will be installed at the beach Dec. 2 before a lighting ceremony preceding the Holiday Parade on Dec. 6.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Cider Celebration: 6 and 8 p.m.\u00a0Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6, Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive<\/p>\n<p>The PLNU Concert Choir, Chorale and Extol vocal ensembles will present their annual Christmas show. $10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointloma.edu\/events\/2025-cider-celebration-family-christmas-event\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pointloma.edu\/events\/2025-cider-celebration-family-christmas-event<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever!\u201d: Presented by Point Loma Playhouse, Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 14, 3148 Fifth Ave., San Diego<\/p>\n<p>When the misfit Herdman kids crash the town\u2019s Christmas pageant, the result is chaos, comedy and a reminder of the true spirit of the season. $30-$95. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/best-christmas-pageant-ever-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/best-christmas-pageant-ever-2\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Santa Experience: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20, corner of Newport Avenue and Abbott Street, Ocean Beach<\/p>\n<p>Santa Claus stops by the OB holiday tree for photos with visitors who can have hot cocoa while contributing toys, clothes and other gifts to the Love Thy Neighborhood Joy Drive for local families in need.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Dancers make like snow angels on Newport Avenue during the Ocean Beach Holiday Parade on Dec. 7. (Milan Kovacevic)\" width=\"5438\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CAMD1731.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9145826\" \/>Dancers make like snow angels on Newport Avenue during the Ocean Beach Holiday Parade in 2024. This year&#8217;s parade is Saturday, Dec. 6. (Milan Kovacevic)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ocean Beach Holiday Parade: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Newport Avenue from Sunset Cliffs Boulevard to Abbott Street<\/p>\n<p>Decorated golf carts, trucks, cars, bikes and more will be joined by bands, dancers and other performers in the 46th annual parade, this year themed \u201cGalactic Holiday Beach Bash.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOrrSbHAWmh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com\/p\/DOrrSbHAWmh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Nutcracker Tea with San Diego Ballet: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Liberty Station Conference Center,2600 Laning Road, Point Loma<\/p>\n<p>This holiday party features hot cocoa and cookies, a performance of \u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d by San Diego Ballet, a visit from Santa Claus and more. $71.50-$81.50. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tix.com\/ticket-sales\/libertystation\/5958\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tix.com\/ticket-sales\/libertystation\/5958<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cCygnet\u2019s A Magical Holiday: Christmas at The Joan\u201d: Wednesday, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 28, Dottie Studio Theater, Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, Liberty Station, 2880 Roosevelt Road, Point Loma<\/p>\n<p>Cygnet Theatre presents a singing and dancing celebration featuring live renditions of holiday classics. No performance on Christmas Day. $73-$83; half off for children ages 5-15. <a href=\"https:\/\/cygnettheatre.org\/show\/season25-26\/cygnets-a-magical-holiday-christmas-at-the-joan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cygnettheatre.org\/show\/season25-26\/cygnets-a-magical-holiday-christmas-at-the-joan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Point Loma Assembly Holiday Open House: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 3035 Talbot St.<\/p>\n<p>The Assembly presents festivities including food, art exhibits, Christmas carolers and displays from sponsors. Free.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Holiday Hullabaloo: 6:30-9:30 p.m.\u00a0Friday, Dec. 12,\u00a0Submerge Church, 4851 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach<\/p>\n<p>This community celebration benefiting the Love Thy Neighborhood Joy Drive will include appetizers, People\u2019s Choice awards for OB Holiday Parade floats, a parade replay, an opportunity drawing and more. $30 general admission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/holiday-hullabaloo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/holiday-hullabaloo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Hanukkah menorah lighting at Liberty Station: 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Central Promenade, 2850 Roosevelt Road, Point Loma<\/p>\n<p>The Chabads of Downtown San Diego and Pacific Beach will join Liberty Station in hosting this public menorah lighting, accompanied by music and other live entertainment, to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. <a href=\"https:\/\/libertystation.com\/events\/salute-the-season\/menorah-lighting\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">libertystation.com\/events\/salute-the-season\/menorah-lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: 5:30-7:40 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 14 and 21<\/p>\n<p>More than 80 private boats decorated with holiday lights will sail from Shelter Island and can be seen from Harbor Island, The Embarcadero, Seaport Village, The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park and the Coronado Ferry Landing. <a href=\"https:\/\/sdparadeoflights.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sdparadeoflights.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 OB Food &amp; Toy Drive: Monday through Saturday, Dec. 15-20<\/p>\n<p>The 40-year tradition presented by the Ocean Beach Community Foundation brings together volunteers, donors and other community members, this year with a goal to provide holiday gifts to 100 families and 75 senior citizens in OB. <a href=\"https:\/\/obcommunityfoundation.org\/community-events\/foodtoydrive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">obcommunityfoundation.org\/community-events\/foodtoydrive<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t look now, but it\u2019s already holiday time. 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