Join us on Dec. 1 and 2 for the City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans 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.

Get into the holiday spirit in Del Mar Village! Enjoy family-friendly festivities throughout the Del Mar Village North Pole Loop, including photos with Santa, letters to Santa, and other children’s activities at Del Mar Plaza, live holiday music, drink specials for adults at L’Auberge Del Mar, and holiday characters. The afternoon will culminate in a holiday tree lighting with hot chocolate for kids and a special Santa and the Grinch appearance in the Jim Watkins Amphitheater at L’Auberge Del Mar at 5:00 p.m.

Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles! Join us on October 29th from 6pm - 8pm for our most requested trivia theme: Harry Potter Trivia!

Put your Hogwarts knowledge to the test and compete for prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

In the spirit of the season, come dressed in your best Halloween costume for our Halloween Costume Contest—the winner will take home a special prize! Your costume doesn’t have to be Harry Potter-themed, so get creative and embrace Spooky Season!

Free and open to all ages!⁠ Arrive early to reserve your tables and grab food & drinks from the market.

It’s time to brush up on your spells and potions – we’ll see you there!