Downtown San Diego

The scenic, bay-side streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2014 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade – a National University Holiday Bowl Production. As always, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons-more than any other parade!

Friday, December 26
3:00pm
Free admission

Qualcomm Stadium

It’s time for the 37th Annual National University Holiday Bowl! The game will feature top teams from the PAC-12 and the Big Ten Conference. Don’t miss out on “America’s Most Exciting Bowl Game,” exciting football and heart-pounding pageantry!

Saturday, December 27
5:00pm
Tickets start at $65

Carlsbad Village

From beaches and theaters to fine dining and taco shops, Carlsbad Village is your North County destination of choice.

Thursday, December 25

Corner of Harbor Drive and Ash Street

The 20th annual Bumble Bee Seafoods 5K Run will take place on the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash St. and finishes near Tuna Harbor Park.Athletes will run past 100,000 spectators. Runners, families and spectators can watch the remainder of the parade that features colorful floats, bands and huge inflatable characters. Awards are three deep in all divisions.

Friday, December 26
$35 Registration

Hillcrest

The Hillcrest Farmers Market currently consists of 175 vendors offering a wide variety of locally grown in-season fruit, produce, gifts, arts and crafts, and flowers. On any given Sunday we have about 175 of our vendors. Many of the local farmers participating in the market grow their produce organically or with no pesticides. The market also hosts a large variety of prepared food and hot food items with an emphasis on international cuisine.

Sunday, December 28
9am-2pm
Free admission