Free or Low Cost Holiday Events for Families

December Nights in Balboa Park

The holiday season officially kicks off tomorrow with Thanksgiving. There are lots of family-friendly events coming up through the next month, many of them FREE or low cost. Here are a few ideas for things to do with the kids to celebrate the holidays.  Enjoy!

Surfin’ Santa Arrival at Seaport Village:  November 29, 2014 (1-5pm) www.seaportvillage.com

Hotel Del Coronado Holiday Festival:  December 3, 2014 (4-9pm), www.hoteldel.com

Balboa Park December Nights: December 5, 2014 (3-11pm) and December 6, 2014 (12-11pm) www.visitdecembernights.org

Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village:  December 6, 2014 (4-8pm)  www.littleitalysd.com

North Park Toyland Parade and Festival:  December 6, 2014 (10am-4:30pm)  www.toylandparade.com

Parade of Lights:  December 14, 2014 and December 21, 2014 (5:30-7:30pm) www.paradeoflights.org

Jackie Robinson YMCA – Community Holiday with Hope Party: December 20, 2014 www.jackierobinson.ymca.org

2014 Map of Christmas Lights: www.sandiegofamily.com

Big Bay Balloon Parade:  December 26, 2014 (3pm) www.sandiegobowlgames.com/parade