SD Weekend: Scrooge Christmas Show At Old Globe; 'Nutcrackers' Galore

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. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 17.

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

Southbay Dance Academy 'Nutcracker': Southwestern College, 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

San Diego Ballet 'The Nutcracker: Imagine The Magic': The Magnolia, El Cajon

Gilberto Santa Rosa at The Magnolia, El Cajon

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

SD Harmonics: Sounds of the Holidays, Escondido

San Elijo Dance 'Nutcracker' With Live Orchestra: Escondido

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

Yoga & Holiday Market, La Jolla

Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Lemon Grove

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

Southern California Ballet 'The Nutcracker': Center For Performing Arts, Poway

Dirty Confetti, Pamo Valley Winery, Ramona

The Super Dentist’s Winter Wonderland, San Diego

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

Winter 'WNDRland' Museum Experience, San Diego

Golden State Ballet 'Nutcracker' With Symphony: Civic Theatre, 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

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

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

Blood Drive, World Mission Society Church, Santee

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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?

• LA Weekend: Car Wash Santa; 'Nutcrackers' Galore; 'Love Actually' Live
• OC Weekend: Oceanfront Ice Skate; 'Capistrano Lights'; 'Nutcrackers'
• Inland Empire Weekend: Temecula On Ice; 'Christmas Story' On Stage; Toy Drives
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Holiday-Light Shows Galore; 'Nutcrackers' Abound

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