San Diego Events Calendar

Upcoming events in San Diego, with dates confirmed on each organizer’s official page.

December 2026

Balboa Park December Nights

4 Dec to 5 Dec 2026 · Fri 4 to 10 p.m.; Sat noon to 10 p.m. · Balboa Park · Free entry

The City of San Diego's free holiday festival in Balboa Park, with entertainment, food and lights across the park.

Official event page · Checked 14 November 2026

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

Saturday, 5 December 2026 · 4 to 8 p.m.; tree lighting 6:30 p.m. · Piazza della Famiglia and India Street, Little Italy

Holiday lights, vendors, live music and a Christmas Village on India Street between W. Cedar and W. Grape. Tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Piazza della Famiglia.

Official event page · Checked 14 November 2026

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights (first night)

Sunday, 13 December 2026 · Start time and route on the official page · San Diego Bay

The 56th annual parade of decorated boats on San Diego Bay. 2026 theme: "Liberty Lights the Bay: Cheers to 250 Years".

Official event page · Checked 14 November 2026

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights (second night)

Sunday, 20 December 2026 · Start time and route on the official page · San Diego Bay

The second evening of the 56th annual Bay Parade of Lights.

Official event page · Checked 14 November 2026

How we list events

We only add an event after confirming its dates on the organizer’s own website, and we show the date we checked. Plans change, so always confirm on the official page before you go. Organizers can send us an official link.