Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees<\/p>\n
Decorations galore will be available at Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees starting Friday, Nov. 28, at 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive.<\/p>\n
Mr. Jingles delivers trees from farms in Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, North Carolina and Canada. Customers also can browse in-store and online catalogs of garlands, wreaths and, at some locations, mistletoe.<\/p>\n
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Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees will be open in La Jolla starting Friday, Nov. 28. (Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees)<\/p>\n
Mr. Jingles will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas Eve. To learn more or order online, visit mrjingleschristmastrees.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n La Valencia tree lighting<\/p>\n The La Valencia Hotel is set to continue in its annual tradition with a holiday tree lighting event from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at 1132 Prospect St.<\/p>\n The lighting will take place at 5:45 p.m. The free event also will include live music, carolers, letters to Santa and more.<\/p>\n Other La Valencia holiday events include the \u201cHoliday High Tea\u201d on Fridays from Dec. 5 to 19 and \u201cSanta\u2019s Storytime Brunch\u201d on Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 13 to 21.<\/p>\n The Holiday High Tea costs $95 per person, with 10% of proceeds going to Rady Children\u2019s Hospital San Diego.<\/p>\n Santa\u2019s Storytime Brunch will be in the hotel\u2019s Mediterranean Room.<\/p>\n Learn more at lavalencia.com\/events\/la-jolla<\/a>.<\/p>\n Estancia Hotel<\/p>\n The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road is slated to host several holiday events lasting through December.<\/p>\n Mustangs & Burros is transformed into a festive pop-up bar named The Frosty Saddle from 4 to 10 p.m., serving\u00a0 holiday-inspired cocktails and seasonal bites.<\/p>\n The hotel also will present \u201cSanta\u2019s Suite\u201d on Fridays and Saturdays from Dec. 5 to 20, with photos, cookie decorating, hot chocolate and more.<\/p>\n Throughout December, the Estancia will enable guests to drop off letters for Santa Claus and guess the number of gumdrops in the lobby for a chance to win a free stay at the hotel. The winner will be announced Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n See more details at estancialajolla.com\/holiday-happenings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Matt Wilson\u2019s Christmas Tree-O<\/p>\n The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library\u2019s Jazz Fall Series concludes Friday, Dec. 5, with a festive performance by jazz drummer Matt Wilson, saxophonist Jeff Lederer and bassist Paul Sikivie.<\/p>\n The concert, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum at 1008 Wall St., is described as both humorous and eccentric.<\/p>\n Tickets cost $50 for Athenaeum members and $55 for non-members. Learn more or purchase tickets at ljathenaeum.org\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Epstein Family Amphitheater<\/p>\n Two holiday-themed shows are set during December at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ginger Minj\u2019s Holiday Spectacular: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6. A high-energy romp from Minj, winner of \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race All Stars 10.\u201d $30-$80.<\/p>\n \u2022 Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. A celebration weaving Mexican traditions into the season. $20-$95.<\/p>\n For more information, visit artpower.ucsd.edu\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Art in the Garden<\/p>\n Holiday creations, handmade soaps, garden and home decor, homemade treats, seasonal gifts and custom jewelry are some of the many gifts from local artisans that will be highlighted at Art in the Garden.<\/p>\n The event, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, will be held at the Davis Garrity garden at the corner of Forward Street and Bellevue Avenue in Bird Rock. It is sponsored by the Bird Rock Artist Guild.<\/p>\n A portion of proceeds will go toward local nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n Warwick\u2019s Holiday Dog Party<\/p>\n Holiday festivities aren\u2019t just for humans, as Warwick\u2019s bookstore\u2019s annual Holiday Dog Party will show from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7812 Girard Ave.<\/p>\n The event welcomes dogs and owners to meet Santa Claus and pick up treats and prizes. For additional details, visit warwicks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n La Jolla Garden Club<\/p>\n The club will offer handcrafted holiday centerpieces for sale at the La Jolla Open Aire Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Girard Avenue and Genter Street.<\/p>\n Proceeds from the sale will support community projects funded by the club around La Jolla.<\/p>\n La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival<\/p>\n La Jolla\u2019s trademark celebration returns Sunday, Dec. 7, with a new theme \u2014 \u201cThere\u2019s No Place Like Home (for the Holidays).\u201d<\/p>\n The 69th annual event is free and open to everyone. The festival portion will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m. The parade, beginning at Kline Street and Girard Avenue, will begin at 1:30 p.m. and last for about 90 minutes.<\/p>\n Santa Claus visits, arts and crafts and educational exhibits will be in front of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library at 1008 Wall St.<\/p>\n Games, music, pony rides, bounce houses, face painting and more will be available at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St.<\/p>\n See additional details at ljparade.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Holiday Open House at The Conrad<\/p>\n The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center\u2019s annual free open house returns from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at 7600 Fay Ave.<\/p>\n The community event, hosted by the La Jolla Music Society, will include a musical instrument \u201cpetting zoo\u201d encouraging children and adults to try instruments of all kinds, a holiday market, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, pet adoptions and arts and crafts.<\/p>\n Festive drinks such as apple cider and hot cocoa will be for sale, along with seasonal cocktails including spiced orange spritz and Irish coffee.<\/p>\n To find out more, visit theconrad.org\/events\/holiday-open-house-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n The center will host a trio of holiday shows in December in the Baker-Baum Concert Hall at 7600 Fay Ave.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Holidays with Canadian Brass: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. The concert will featuring festive tunes such as \u201cIt\u2019s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and\u201d \u201cJingle Bell Rock.\u201d Tickets are $60-$80.<\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. This family-friendly performance is presented by the Ballet Institute of San Diego. $43-$48.<\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cCharlie Brown Jingles & Jazz\u201d: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20. The ensemble Camarada presents a festive re-creation of the soundtrack from \u201cA Charlie Brown Christmas\u201d with songs such as \u201cLinus and Lucy,\u201d \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d and \u201cChristmastime is Here.\u201d $28-$98.<\/p>\n Find out more at theconrad.org\/event-calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n La Jolla Community Center Holiday Celebration<\/p>\n Festivities will continue Friday, Dec. 12, with live music, shopping, a silent auction and more at the La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd.<\/p>\n The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m.\u00a0Reservations are required by Tuesday, Dec. 9, with tickets ranging from $10 for Community Center members to $25 for non-members. People with sustaining memberships, which start at $250 per year, can attend for free.<\/p>\n To register, call 858-459-0831 or visit ljcommunitycenter.org\/holiday-celebration-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Holiday Bookstore<\/p>\n Shoppers can browse a selection of potential holiday gifts from Saturday, Dec. 13, to Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St.<\/p>\n The store will feature gently used books, CDs, sheet music and LPs.\u00a0For more information and the list of dates for the event, visit ljathenaeum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Winter Mkt<\/p>\n A \u201cvibrant fusion of music and merchandise\u201d with a focus on Japanese culture is headed to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 700 Prospect St.<\/p>\n The Winter Mkt will offer an assortment of food, drinks and other goods with a live, all-vinyl DJ set in the background. Area artist Perry Vasquez will sign copies of the book \u201c25 Palm Trees in Paradise.\u201d<\/p>\n The market will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include a curated group of vendors from Southern California and the U.S.-Mexico border region. It also will bring back partnerships with Part Time Lover, In Sheep\u2019s Clothing and We Share Records.<\/p>\n The event will be on the museum\u2019s free second Sunday of each month, so guests can attend at no cost.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LJL-L-TREE-LIGHTING-07.jpg\")
A young visitor looks on during the La Valencia Hotel\u2019s holiday festivities in 2024. (Noah Lyons)<\/p>\n![\"Warwick's](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dog-party.jpg\")
Warwick\u2019s bookstore will host a Holiday Dog Party on Saturday, Dec. 6. (Warwick\u2019s)<\/p>\n![\"Local](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ljl-l-parade-7-1.jpg\")
Local Boy Scouts carry the La Jolla Christmas Parade banner to kick off the 2024 edition. (Rick Saavedra)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LJL-L-HOLIDAY-ROUND-UP-01.jpg\")
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego will host the Winter Mkt on Sunday, Dec. 14. (Stacy Keck)<\/p>\n