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Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink

When: Nov. 1, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025
Lace up your skates and take in the holiday splendor as you relive a cherished piece of your childhood or take your very first spin at the Viejas Ice Rink! 

Rady Children's Ice Rink at Liberty Station

When: Nov. 21, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025
Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Sentre and NTC Foundation welcome the community to celebrate the holiday season with the return of their outdoor ice skating located in the Central Promenade at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station.

Skating by the Sea

Dates: Nov. 21, 2024 - Jan. 7, 2025
The landmark Hotel del Coronado offers a unique Southern California experience with Skating by the Sea, an outdoor ice-skating rink adjacent to Coronado Beach and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. During the holidays, the resort's famous Windsor Lawn is transformed into a seaside skating rink offering skating sessions daily.

Turkey Trots

All Turkey Trots occur on Thanksgiving Day.  

O'side Turkey Trot

The Frontwave Credit Union O'side Turkey Trot has become a North County tradition that gives participants a chance to "move their feet before they eat" on a holiday noted for food.

Coronado 5K Turkey Trot

Join the Coronado Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary for the Coronado 5K Turkey Trot and support mental health initiatives at Rady Children's.

5K Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Join the Fallbrook Village Rotary for a 5K Thanksgiving Turkey Trot through the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens.

Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Walk

San Diego's original and longest-standing Thanksgiving Day "turkey trot" is back, and it's critical mission remains the same: To provide crucial funds to feed the homeless through Father Joe's Villages' meal program.

Christmas Cruises

Parade of Lights Dinner and Boat Parade Viewing

When: December 8 & 15, 2024
Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to enjoy the 54th Annual Parade of Lights Dinner staged aboard the elegant Victorian-era 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley Sundays, December 8 and 15, 2024. 

Jingle Belle Cruises from the Bahia Resort Hotel

When: December 20 - 24, 2024
Jingle all the way aboard a festive sightseeing cruise on Mission Bay! With departures from the Bahia Resort Hotel and the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, this special voyage is ideal for a holiday gathering with family and friends.

Flagship Cruises & Events Holiday Cruises

When: Throughout December 2024
Step aboard and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with unique cruises on San Diego Bay with events including December Nights on the Bay, Holiday Lights Spectator Cruise, and Christmas Eve & Day Dining Cruise.

City Cruises & Events Holiday Cruises

When: Throughout December 2024
Celebrate the season while enjoying the calm waters and beautiful scenery on San Diego Bay with events including Holiday Lights & Sips Cocktail Cruise, Holiday Lunch & Dinner Cruise, Parade of Lights Premier Dinner Cruise, and Christmas Premier Brunch & Dinner Cruises.

*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website.