SD Weekend: 2 Lighted Boat Parades; Zoo Jungle Bells; Birdstock Fest

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 10.

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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Viejas Outlets Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Alpine

Holidays At LEGOLAND: Carlsbad

Sesame Place San Diego 'A Very Furry Christmas Celebration': Chula Vista

Sesame Place San Diego Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Chula Vista

'Skating By The Sea' Outdoor Ice Rink: Hotel Del Coronado

San Diego Bay Holiday 'Parade Of Lights': Coronado

'Glice Skating' Outdoor, Holiday Rink: Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Very Merry Garden with Ms. Smarty-Plants, El Cajon

North Coast Symphony 'Holiday Lights Concert': Encinitas

Artists’ Reception at the Off Track Gallery, Encinitas

Holiday 'Lightscape' Walk-Thru: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Carols By Candlelight: CA Center For Arts, Escondido

'Wild Holidays': San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido

West Coast Dance Complex 'Nutcracker': CA Center For Arts, Escondido

Space Night: San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, Escondido

Sunset Pier Walks: Birch Aquarium At Scripps, La Jolla

BirdStock Music Festival & Holiday Artisan Market: La Jolla

My Space Early Learners Club, Lemon Grove

'Winter Wonderland Polar Plunge': Plunge, Belmont Park, Mission Beach

Performing Arts Workshop 'The Nutcracker': Oceanside

O'side Harbor Holiday 'Parade Of Lights': Oceanside

Boat Ride with Santa, Oceanside

'Seasons: A New Musical Song Cycle': Oceanside

Museum Of Art Holiday Market, Food & Music: Oceanside

Tis The Season - A Celebration of the Birth of Christ, Poway

Knife and Tool Sharpening: Rancho Bernardo

$1 Book Sale - Sidewalk Sale, Rancho Santa Fe

WINTER FESTIVAL - Point Loma Farmers Market, San Diego

SD Civic Youth Ballet 'Nutcracker': Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park, San Diego

6th Annual East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market, San Diego

Polar Express Family Day & Santa: Model Railroad Museum, San Diego

Winter 'WNDRland' Museum Experience, San Diego

North Park Winter Wonderland Fest, Santa & Roller Rink: San Diego

SD Zoo 'Jungle Bells' Holiday Festivities: San Diego

'Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show': The Old Globe, San Diego

'Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!': The Old Globe, San Diego

San Diego Bay Holiday 'Parade Of Lights': Coronado & San Diego

'Rady Children’s Hospital Ice Rink' Outdoor, Holiday Skating: Liberty Station, San Diego

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration, Santa & Snow: San Diego

Arts & Craft Fair & Free Kids Craft, San Diego

Holiday Hayride Farm Tour: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel

Winter Wonderland, Holiday Ice-Skate Rink: Julian Farm & Orchard, Santa Ysabel

A Musical Celebration of James Taylor with Never Die Young, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

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ALSO SEE:

• 'The Nutcracker': Where To See The Holiday Ballet In SD 2023
• San Diego Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• Inland Empire Weekend: Santa Village; Menorah Lightings; Tom's Farm Holiday Train
• Orange County Weekend: Lighted Boat Parades; Hanukkah Fests; Celtic Christmas
• LA Weekend: Lighted Boat Parades; Christmas Parades; Hanukkah Fests

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