Events
Cygnet Theatre
“A Christmas Carol” returns to Cygnet Theatre for its fifth season of cheer. And while it has become a tried and true holiday favorite, each year it’s kept fresh and new. This year patrons will enjoy a new musical sequence and a new cast member, along with a fun (and furry) new community partner. The […]
Old Town State Historic Park to Host 68th Las Posadas
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will be decked out in historic holiday finery this year and will be the scene of an expanded Las Posadas celebration on Saturday, December 15. Now in its 68th year in Old Town, the annual Las Posadas procession is a walking reenactment of what is traditionally a nine-day […]
The Fleet Science Center Hosts Full-Day Winter Science Camps
This holiday season, the options to help parents keep their kids active and learning during the winter school break. The Fleet’s full-day Winter Science Camps begin on Wednesday, December 26, and are available each weekday through Friday, January 4 (except Tuesday, January 1). The camps take place at the Fleet Science Center and feature fun […]
Wacky Wonky Wonderland Event Supports the San Diego Center for Children
This holiday season there will be an especially fun event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, December 9. The Wacky Wonky Wonderland event is a holiday festival and donation drive, which will take place at the San Diego Center for Children’s main campus in Linda Vista, 3002 Armstrong Street, to collect much needed gifts […]
Fashion Week San Diego at the Lux Art Institute
Shoes, furs, coats, dresses, swimwear even hats, Fall Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) was a standout on the runway. This year there were 15 designers all showing during one night, which made for a nice compilation so this writer could really zone in on a few standouts that truly impressed the audience. I couldn’t help […]
A Festive Flair for the Holidays
For more than 45 years, Diane Powers has been helping San Diegans shop and dine in vibrant holiday fashion with lots of color, personality and flavor. A lively and colorful entry to San Diego’s Old Town community, Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops, located at 4133 Taylor Street in San Diego, have been one of San […]
Our Hearts Are Filled With Gratitude
by Mission Hills Business Improvement District In the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID), December is a joyous time of year. We celebrate our ideal neighborhood for gift buying, special gatherings of friends over food and drink, luxurious relaxation opportunities, and so much more. To the nearly 500 businesses in Mission Hills, we thank you […]
Toys for Joy Serves Thousands of San Diego Families With Toys, Food and Clothing
On Saturday, December 8, 21,000 people are expected to attend the 22nd annual Toys for Joy event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is located at three locations, including Lincoln High School, Cajon Valley Middle School, and Guajome Park Academy. Twenty-one years in the running, families start lining up as early as 3 […]
A Little Generosity Can Go a Long Way This Christmas Season
It’s almost impossible to tell people to enjoy the Christmas and holiday season without getting a look of, “Are you kidding? That’s because we make this the time of the year to pack as much activity in to our lives as possible. Shopping tops the list, with parties and decorating following. However, if we allow […]
“The Nutcracker” Returns to the Casa Del Prado Theater
Take an extraordinary journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince at the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker,” which runs from December 12 through 23 at the Casa Del Prado Theater at 1800 Village Place in Balboa Park. Witness an epic battle between toy […]
