Hillcrest

Jump into the Holiday Spirit and join in for a memorable night of martini sipping, boutique shopping and gourmet food sampling at Hillcrest Taste ‘N’ Tinis, where one of San Diego’s most beloved neighborhoods serves up a festive way to enjoy the holiday season.

Thursday, December 11
5pm-10pm
$25 tickets

Downtown San Diego

Prepare to unleash the holiday cheer through the streets of Downtown San Diego with your furry friends! The 7th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade presented by Downtown Ace Hardware and Market Street Veterinary Clinic returns and invites you and your beloved companions to join them this weekend.

Sunday, December 14
3:00pm
Registration starts at $15

Downtown San Diego

Raise your glasses! It’s time to toast to the creative craft cocktail culture emerging in Downtown San Diego. With the holidays just around the corner, the FIRST EVER Toast of Downtown will bring festive feelings and a holly jolly good time to Downtown San Diego this winter. Enjoy the opportunity to sample some of the most satisfying nibbles and sips that the Gaslamp and East Village have to offer.

Saturday, December 13
1pm-5pm
Save $5 on tickets with
promo code ToastJMT

San Diego Bay

The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Join us this December for our annual Parade on San Diego Bay, with more than 80 boats lavishly decorated according to a new theme each year.

Sunday, December 14
5:30pm
Free to watch

Pacific Beach

The San Diego Santa Run is a holiday experience like none other in San Diego!  The event will consist of a series of runs that will take place on Garnet Ave. featuring a 5K fun run and 1 mile run waves that include run with your dog, kids run, and a competitive wave.  Come out in your finest (or ugliest) Christmas attire as you take part in this one-of-a-kind holiday experience.  Then stick around to watch the annual Pacific Beach Holiday Parade!

Saturday, December 13
9:00am
$45 registration