LIST: Free holiday activities and events in San Diego
Dec 13, 2024
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- This holiday season, the City of San Diego is offering a variety of festive, family-friendly events at parks and recreation centers citywide. From cookies with Santa to snow-filled fun and winter wonderlands, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout December and January.
Hosted by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, these winter-themed activities are designed to bring joy to kids and adults alike. The events include snow days, crafts, entertainment, jumpers, and, of course, plenty of opportunities to spend time with Santa. The events are free and open to the public.
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“We are excited to welcome families from all over San Diego this holiday season to join in the wide variety of festive activities our Parks and Recreation Department team has planned,” said Andy Field, director of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. “We believe that these events will help get everyone into the holiday spirit, while providing safe, family-friendly venues to celebrate the season.”
Several events are taking place across the city in the coming weeks, including the following:
Pacific Highlands Ranch Recreation Center: Cookies with Santa on Friday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon.
North Clairemont Recreation Center: Cookies with Santa on Friday, Dec. 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bud Kearns Pool: Winter Wonderpool on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Skyline Hills Recreation Center: Whoville Winter Event on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Scripps Ranch Recreation Center: Winter Movie in the Gym featuring Frozen II on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Doyle Recreation Center: Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Linda Vista Recreation Center: Alice in Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Azalea Recreation Center: Fourth Annual Winter Wonderland: Our Biggest Snow Day Ever on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Chollas Lake Park: The Spirit of Giving on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
In addition to these community celebrations, AgeWell Services is hosting special Cookies & Cheer events for residents aged 60 and better, including gatherings at the Park de la Cruz Community Center on Dec. 14, Balboa Park Lounge on Dec. 19, and the Cathy Hopper Friendship Center on Dec. 20.
A full list of events and details can be found on the Parks and Recreation Department’s event calendar. The department encourages residents to regularly check the calendar for more holiday activities throughout the city or visit their local recreation center for information.