A favorite tradition in San Diego has long been the annual “December Nights” in beautiful Balboa Park a kickoff celebration to the holiday season, in which almost the entire park participates in a gigantic, open house.
Here are some of the best things to do in San Diego County this weekend, including boat parades, theater, concerts, holiday events, a Santa run and more.
Native American Heritage Day has been officially celebrated for the last 14 years on the day after Thanksgiving. The long-overdue civic holiday is aimed at celebrating and teaching Native American history and culture. Then, Governor Gavin Newsom says California has recovered all of the jobs lost during the pandemic. But with the holiday season upon us, border communities continue to suffer. Finally, we may be aware of December Nights and “The Grinch,” but there are countless events and performances in the region to help us ring in the winter holidays.