San Diego, CA events in December 2026

California in December 2026

• Balboa Park December Nights

  Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Holiday · Free admission

  City of San Diego's free holiday festival: Dec 4, 4-10 p.m.; Dec 5, noon-10 p.m.

  Source: City government

• The Holiday Market at Petco Park

  Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Market · Admission: unknown

  Local and European artisan shops, lights, food and drink.

  Source: Tourism board

• Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

  Dec 5, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Tree lighting and holiday displays.

  Source: Tourism board

• OB Holiday Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Ocean Beach holiday parade, more than 40 years running.

  Source: Tourism board

• La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival

  Dec 6, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Parade, holiday festival and tree lighting.

  Source: Tourism board

• Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

  Dec 12, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Boat parade with SeaWorld fireworks.

  Source: Tourism board

• Port of San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

  Dec 13, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  80+ decorated boats; held Dec. 13 and Dec. 20.

  Source: Tourism board