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December Nights

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.

Forever Balboa Park
House of Hospitality
San Diego, CA 92101

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Dec 6 - Dec 7, 2024
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday - 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Farmers Insurance Open

Jan 22 - Jan 25, 2025

The PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open is played annually at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, home of the 2008 & 2021 U.S. Open. Mark your calendars now, because one of San Diego’s biggest events of the year returns January 22-25, 2025 at the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course. We are excited to see you at Torrey to experience San Diego's premiere social & golf event.  Don't miss out on the breathtaking views, world-class golf, and an unrivaled experience at Torrey Pines.

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San Diego Crew Classic

Mar 28 - Mar 30, 2025

Regarded as the first major regatta of the year, the San Diego Crew Classic brings together thousands of athletes from more than 100 universities, clubs and high school programs across the United States. Spanning ages 14 – 84, the Crew Classic is a competition for future Olympians as well as for those new to the sport. This event is often a highlight of their competitive rowing careers. The Crew Classic is not only an athletic event with competitors at the peak of physical fitness, but a social gathering for enthusiasts to enjoy great local food, a beer garden with San Diego’s famous local craft breweries, and shopping. The event is held at Mission Bay, just a mile from the Pacific Beach.

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Free Second Sunday

Jan 12, 2025

On the second Sunday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Second Sunday admission.


From 11AM – 5PM, explore For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability, The Collection Galleries, and The Sculpture Garden.

 
Second Sunday also runs concurrently with Play Day from 11AM – 2PM, and Soul Sunday from 1 – 4PM.

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MLK 5K Run and Walk

Jan 19, 2025

Walk, jog or run! Join us on Harbor Dr. to celebrate MLK weekend in a healthy fashion with a scenic Embarcadero experience!

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Events

Farmers Insurance Open

Jan 22 - Jan 25, 2025
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San Diego Crew Classic

Mar 28 - Mar 30, 2025
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Free Second Sunday

Jan 12, 2025
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MLK 5K Run and Walk

Jan 19, 2025
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