December 4 - 5, 2015
Balboa Park December Nights – Participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5pm to 9pm both evenings inviting visitors to experience the joy of San Diego’s largest free community festival. Participate in a truly multicultural experience, enjoying food, music and entertainment from around the world.
www.balboapark.org/decembernights

December 9, 2016 - January 2, 2017
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo – Familiar holiday traditions take on a wild twist at the Zoo’s seasonal celebration: Jungle Bells. The Zoo is aglow with holiday cheer and decorated with activities to keep the whole family jolly.
zoo.sandiegozoo.org

December 10, 2016
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights – Fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dingys dress up in holiday swag and circle the Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers at the harbor, restaurants and beach. from 7pm to 9pm.
www.visitoceanside.org

December 27, 2016
Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade – America’s Largest Balloon Parade, marching bands, floats, drill teams and giant balloons parade down San Diego’s beautiful waterfront in celebration of the Holiday Bowl.
sandiegobowlgames.com/parade

Visit visitcarlsbad.com/events.com for additional events in the area.