Happy Holidays The birthstone for December are Turquoise, Zircon, or Tanzanite | Flower is Narcissus or Holly The zodiac signs are Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) and Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Human Rights Month | National Fruit Cake Month | Read a New Book Month First Month of Winter and Last Month of the Year Seas ‘n’ Greetings From December 1 to 31, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is transformed into a holiday wonderland full of SEAsonal activities for the whole family.Date: Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AMPrice: Included with admissionLocation: Birch Aquarium at Scripps - 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92093-0207For info. visit Birch Aquarium Balboa Park December NightsBalboa Park December Nights brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy and kick-off the “most wonderful time of the year” with lights and more!Date: Dec 1 - Dec 2, 2017Time: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Balboa Park - House of Hospitality San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit Balboa Park December Nights Coronado Holiday Parade & Open House Santa arrives via the Ferry at the Coronado Ferry Landing, a festive parade follows down Orange Avenue and Santa lights the Christmas Tree in Rotary Plaza.Date: Dec 1, 2017Time: 3:20 PM - 8:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Coronado Ferry Landing - 1201 1st Street, Coronado, CA 92118For info. call 619-435-7242 or visit Coronado Parade Full Moon Fishing Come enjoy a night of night fishing after summer has ended! The lake will be open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, December 2nd!Date: Dec 2, 2017Time: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PMPrice: $2-$8Location: Lake Jennings - 10108 Bass Road, Lakeside, CA 92040For info. visit Full Moon Fishing 53rd Annual North Park Toyland Parade & Festival Celebrate the holiday spirit at the Annual North Park Toyland Parade with vintage cars, marching bands, dance groups, beauty queens, city officials and Santa Claus.Date: Dec 2, 2017Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104For info. visit North Park Toyland Parade Chula Vista Starlight Parade Celebrate the Season in Downtown Chula Vista! The Chula Vista Starlight Parade is a great way to kick-off the holiday season and get in the festive spirit!Date: Dec 2, 2017Time: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Third Avenue Village - 353 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910For info. visit Chula Vista Holiday Parade Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree - Alpine Come see why the animals are so excited!  Join us for the Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Saturday, December 2 at 4:00PM.  Enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies on us.Date: Dec 2, 2017Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMPrice: Standard admission rates apply.Location: Children’s Nature Retreat - 5178 Japatul Spur, Alpine, CA 91901For info. visit Alpine Lighting of the Christmas Tree Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village Celebrate the season during Little Italy’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and see our unique Christmas Tree - a 25-foot tower of 1,000+ gorgeous Poinsettias.Date: Dec 2, 2017Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Little Italy - India St & W Fir St., San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit Little Italy Tree Lighting Encinitas Holiday Parade Thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101.Date: Dec 2, 2017Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024For info. visit Encinitas Holiday Parade 37th Annual OB Holiday Parade Come find out what the locals have known for 30+ years - Santa would rather be in the quaint little surfing village of OB at the Ocean Beach Holiday Parade.Date: Dec 2, 2017Time: 5:05 PM - 7:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Sunset Cliffs Blvd & Newport Ave., San Diego, CA 92107For info. visit OB Holiday Parade 2017 SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off The festive and fiery SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off, promises everything a person could want in a fun day including craft beer, wine, shopping music and chili!Date: Dec 3, 2017Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMPrice: Free Admission. Chili Bowl and 5 Tastings - $25Location: Thorn & 32nd Streets in North Park, San Diego, CA 92104For info. visit Chili Cook-off La Jolla Christmas Parade Holiday Festival Spread some holiday cheer at the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival with marching bands, floats, vintage automobiles and Santa Claus.Date: Dec 3, 2017Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Girard Avenue & Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037For info. visit La Jolla Holiday Parade Holiday Celebration with Laser Light Show & Santa A spectacular holiday celebration with a laser light show set to music and falling snow, Dickens caroling quartet, refreshments, photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus.Date: Dec 6, 2017Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Del Mar Highlands Town Center - 12925 El Camino Real, J-28, San Diego, CA 92131For info. visit Laser Light Show & Santa Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo Twinkling lights, festive foods, and merry performances transform the Zoo into a wild, glowing wonderland.Date: Dec 9, 2017 - Jan 1, 2018Time: Refer to websitePrice: Free with admissionLocation: San Diego Zoo - 2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit Jungle Bells at Zoo San Diego Santa Run 5K and 1 Mile Race Come out in your finest (or ugliest) Christmas attire as you take part in the annual San Diego Santa Run, a one-of-a-kind holiday experience.Date: Dec 9, 2017Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PMPrice: $20-$50Location: Garnet Ave. and Bayard St., San Diego, CA 92109For info. visit Santa 5K and 1 Mile Race Poway’s Christmas in the Park Poway’s Christmas in the Park is a unique way to bring holiday delights to your family this holiday season with the magic of an old-fashioned tradition.Date: Dec 9, 2017Time: 3:30 PM - 8:30 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Old Poway Park - 14134 Midland Rd., Poway, CA 92064For info. call 858-668-4576 La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village The Village is transformed into a Victorian Wonderland during La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village with fire pits, caroling, and craft vendors to get everyone in the mood of the season!Date: Dec 9 - Dec 10, 2017Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: La Mesa Village - La Mesa Blvd & Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941For info. visit La Mesa Holiday Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights The Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights, a distinctly California celebration, features boats decorated for the holidays that will sail around the Bay.Date: Dec 9, 2017Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: 1215 El Carmel Place - San Diego, CA 92109For info. visit Mission Bay Christmas San Diego Bay Parade of Lights The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition with more than 80 boats lavishly decorated sailing by the shores for all to see.Date: Dec 10 - Dec 17, 2017Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Refer to websiteFor info. visit SD Bay Parade of Lights Red Nose Run The Red Nose Run, started by the Low and Slow Running Club of Del Mar, is a holiday 5K benefits Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Semper Fi Fund.Date: Dec 15, 2017Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMPrice: $35-$45Location: Powerhouse Park - 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014For info. visit Red Nose Run San Diego Holiday Half Marathon The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1 mile course that starts in Rancho Penasquitos and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach.Date: Dec 16, 2017Time: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PMPrice: $99-109Location: Hotel Karlan - 14455 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego, CA 92129For info. visit SD Holiday Marathon San Diego International Auto Show Where the cars are the stars! The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof.Date: Dec 28, 2017 - Jan 1, 2018Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMPrice: Adults - $15, Seniors & Active Military - $12, Children 7-12 - $11, Under 6 - Free with paid adultLocation: San Diego Convention Center - 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit SD Auto Show Kids’ New Years Eve at LEGOLAND “Midnight” comes early for families at LEGOLAND California Resort, celebrating the New Year together without missing their bedtimes.Date: Dec 31, 2017Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMPrice: Included with admissionLocation: LEGOLAND California - One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008For info. visit New Years Eve at Legoland New Year’s Eve Yacht Party 2018 Imagine celebrating New Year’s Eve aboard a moonlight cruise on a $25 Million dollar yacht almost as long as a football field. Grasp your glass of champagne upon boarding the yacht and get ready to dance the night away!Date: Dec 31, 2017Time: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AMPrice: Refer to websiteLocation: Grape Street Pier - 1800 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit New Year Yacht Party Big Night San Diego New Year’s Eve Gala Big Night San Diego is the perfect, ALL-INCLUSIVE night. Leave your wallet at home, because your ticket includes everything - all drinks included all night.Date: Dec 31, 2017Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AMPrice: Starting at $89.99Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront - 1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit SD New Year's Eve Gala

What's Happening in San Diego - January 2018 The birthstone for January is Garnet | Flower is Carnation The zodiac signs are Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) and Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb 18) National Thank You Month | National Eye Care Month | National Soup Month It is the second month of winter, on average, it is the coldest month of the year in N. Hemisphere Rose Parade Tour Our Rose Parade Tour is now on sale. Enjoy this New Years’ Classic Tour with reserved grand stand seating, snacks and more.Date: Jan 1, 2018Time: refer to websitePrice: $159Location: Five Star Tours & Charter Bus Company - 1050 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101For info. call 619-232-5040 or visit Rose Parade Tour soundON Festival of Modern Music The soundON Festival of Modern Music brings together an international roster of composers and performers to present a four-day exploration of contemporary chamber music.Date: Jan 4 - Jan 7, 2018Time: refer to websitePrice: Single Tickets - $10-$25, Festival Pass - $25-$70Location: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library - 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, CA 92037For info. call 858-454-5872 or visit Festival of Modern Music Drew Michael Drew Michael is a New York based comedian who has written for Saturday Night Live, guest starred in The Carmichael Show, recorded a stand-up special for Comedy Central’s The Half Hour as well as two full-length stand-up albums: Lovely and Funny to Death.Date: Jan 4 - Jan 6, 2018Time: 8:00 PM - 9:15 PMPrice: $18Location: The American Comedy Company - 818 B 6th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit Drew Michael Poway Winter Festival Join us for Winter Festival on Friday, January 12 from 5:00-9:00 PM and Saturday, January 13 from 3:30-8:30 PM at Poway Community Park and experience the magic and charm of winter like never before!Date: Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2018Time: 3:30 PM - 9:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Poway Community Park - 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064For info. call 858-668-4671 or visit Poway Winter Festival Carl Verheyen: Essential Blues Experience two nights of powerful blues performed by three world-class musicians.Date: Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2018Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMPrice: $25 - $30Location: Museum of Making Music - 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008For info. call 760-304-5844 or visit Carl Verheyen: Essential Blues Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND California Though created for kids ages 12 and under, everyone is welcome to participate. Moms, dads, and big kids are invited to join the fun in this noncompetitive 1-mile run/walk through LEGOLAND® California.Date: Jan 13, 2018Time: 6:30 AM - 10:00 AMPrice: $10-$30Location: LEGOLAND California - One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008For info. visit LEGOLand CA SeaWorld Inside Look At this all-new event you can meet the SeaWorld team and hear their personal stories about caring for animals.Date: Jan 13 - Jan 28, 2018Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMPrice: Included with park admissionLocation: SeaWorld San Diego - 500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego, CA 92109For info. call 619-222-4732 or visit SeaWorld Travel & Adventure Show Discover the leading destinations, local travel experts, top celebrity personalities, comprehensive content, and exclusive travel deals that you just can’t find anywhere else.Date: Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2018Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMPrice: $11-$18, Children 16 and under – FreeLocation: San Diego Convention Center - 111 W Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit Travel & Adventure San Diego Multi-Cultural Festival The San Diego Alpha Foundation Inc. is excited to host the Multi-Cultural Festival in partnership with the Port of San Diego, Commission for Arts and Culture, the World Beat Cultural Center, Pazazz and many other community organizations.Date: Jan 13, 2018Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Ruocco Park - 585 Harbor Lane, San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit Multi-Cultural Festival 2018 Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon course goes through Carlsbad Village and along the oceanfront Pacific Coast Highway.Date: Jan 14, 2018Time: 6:15 AM - 12:00 PMPrice: Half Marathon - $110, Marathon - $130Location: The Shoppes at Carlsbad - 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008For info. visit Carlsbad Marathon 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Join us on Harbor Drive Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM for the 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade.Date: Jan 14, 2018Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMPrice: FreeLocation: Harbor Drive - Embarcadero - Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101For info. call 619-264-0542 or visit Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Martin Luther King Jr. Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Worldbeat Center will feature outdoor cultural arts & craft vendors marketplace, and Oneworld Cafe - vegetarian food served!Date: Jan 15, 2018Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMPrice: refer to websiteLocation: WorldBeat Center - 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101For info. call 619-230-1190 or visit Martin Luther King Jr. Day ConDor 2018: Gateway To Forever ConDor is San Diego’s premiere Science Fiction & Fantasy convention at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley.Date: Jan 19 - Jan 21, 2018Time: refer to websitePrice: $50-$70Location: Handlery Hotel - 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108For info. visit ConDor 2018 German Lopez The music of the Canary Islands comes to Carlsbad. Germán López is an esteemed timple player from Gran Canaria, an island making up an archipelago off the coast of Africa, pertaining to the nation of Spain.Date: Jan 19, 2018Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMPrice: $25-$30Location: Museum of Making Music - 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008For info. call 760-304-5844 or visit German Lopez Monster Jam Monster Jam® is bringing high-octane entertainment back to Petco Park on both January 20 and February 3. This action-packed live event showcases some of the most recognizable Monster Jam trucks, including Grave Digger®, Max-D™ and many more, performing jaw-dropping displays of gravity-defying feats.Date: Jan 20 - Feb 3, 2018Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMPrice: Prices range from $15 to $75Location: PETCO Park - 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit Monster Jam San Diego Restaurant Week The 14th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, January 21st through Sunday, January 28th with a FEAST for the senses at over 180 participating restaurants. Dine deliciously at restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County.Date: Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2018Time: refer to websitePrice: $10-$50Location: refer to websiteFor info. visit SD Restaurant Week Farmers Insurance Open 2018 The PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open is played annually at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, home of the 2008 & 2021 U.S. Open.Date: Jan 25 - Jan 28, 2018Time: refer to websitePrice: refer to websiteLocation: Torrey Pines Golf Course - 11480 North Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037For info. call 858-886-4653 or visit Farmers Insurance Open San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show Welcome to the 2018 San Diego Sunroad Boat Show. If you are a boater, don’t miss this once a year event! We’ll have the brands and companies you’ve come to know and love, as well as new marine services and products, free boating seminars, boat rides, libations and more.Date: Jan 25 - Jan 28, 2018Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMPrice: Adults - $13. Kids 12 and Under - FreeLocation: Sunroad Resort Marina - 955 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101For info. call 619-497-5254 or visit Marina Boat Show Dine Out Escondido! Restaurant Week Dine Out Escondido! Restaurant Week is happening January 28 to February 3, 2018, at over 30 fantastic restaurants in historic downtown and all around town!Date: Jan 28 - Feb 3, 2018Time: refer to websitePrice: refer to websiteLocation: refer to websiteFor info. call 760-839-4777 or visit Dine Out Escondido! House of Pacific Relations Sunday Lawn Programs Member houses of the House of Pacific Relations feature music, dance, traditional costumes, arts, crafts and ethnic foods.Date: Jan 28 - ongoingTime: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMPrice:  FreeLocation: House of Pacific Relations International Cottages - 2191 W Pan American Rd., San Diego, CA 92101For info. visit Pacific Relationships Lawn Programs San Diego Black Film Festival In order to spotlight  African American & African Diaspora Cinema, we screen over 100 films each year: Comedy, Drama, Documentaries, Animation, GLBT, Horror, Religious, Foreign/African Diaspora, Shorts, Feature Films and music videos.Date: Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2018Time: refer to websitePrice: refer to websiteLocation: refer to websiteFor info. call 619-232-0401 or visit SD Black Film Festival