Join us Dec. 6 and 7 in beautiful Balboa Park for the City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival. The family-friendly December Nights celebration brings visitors and locals together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions and, of course, the amazing food.

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for another incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.

Light up your Christmas Eve with a special dining cruise on San Diego Bay. On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, join us aboard a decorated yacht adorned with lights and holiday decor. While you cruise past the sparkling city skyline, we’ll prepare a holiday dinner in our onboard galley. After you dine, enjoy music on the dance floor and more sightseeing from the open-air observation deck. Create magical memories with family and friends and experience Christmas Eve like never before.

Ready to step up your Pleistocene rock art skills to the next level? If so, put on your dirty painting clothes and come to the SDAC for this all-ages outdoor art event where we’ll be spraying, blowing, and flinging our favorite ancient pigments like an Ice Age Jackson Pollock!

All art materials will be provided. Tickets include coffee, tea, and light refreshments.