Festive Fun at Arts District Liberty Station

The Arts District Liberty Station December events are an explosion of creativity. Get ready for a whirlwind month where phenomenal art exhibitions collide with electrifying workshops and magical winter moments under the stars.

Art After Dark

First Friday on December 6 unleashes an epic night of unforgettable creative experiences. Jump into a mixed media wonderland with the incredible Leslie Pierce, get your groove on at TILTshift Dance‘s mind-bending contemporary floor work class, or craft jaw-dropping holiday arrangements at Ana Galena Studio.

Ana Galena Floral Studio

As night falls, Mockingbird Improv brings the house down with three killer shows, while FatSip Studio lights up the night with Weston Riffle’s stunning oil paintings.

Cultural Celebrations

Prepare to be blown away by the enchanting Art of Persian Textile celebration on December 14. The Visions Museum of Textile Art bursts to life with mesmerizing Ghalamkari woodblock printing, an epic collaborative quilting experience, and show-stopping Persian dance performances.

San Diego's most vibrant cultural hub

The Holiday Pop-Up Shop takes it to the next level with extraordinary local artists sharing their magnificent craft.

Winter Wonder

The spectacular Rady Children’s Ice Rink returns to dominate the Central Promenade with pure winter magic through January 5, 2025.

Rady Ice Rink

While you’re there, prepare to have your mind expanded by groundbreaking exhibitions like Christian Garcia-Olivo’s “Interlaced” at Gallery 201 and J.T. Burke’s absolutely stunning “Paradise” at Mandell Weiss Gallery.

Nature enthusiasts will be spellbound by Kaori Fukuyama‘s “Garden of Transformation” installation, a breathtaking sanctuary for majestic Monarch butterflies.

San Diego's most vibrant cultural hub

See you there!

Join the most incredible celebration of the season at San Diego’s most vibrant cultural hub, where ARTS District Liberty Station December events will absolutely rock your world.

Find all the magic at 2640 Historic Decatur Road, with gallery hours varying by venue (most exhibitions run Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM).

The extraordinary First Friday festivities ignite December 6 at various times throughout the evening. Hit the ice daily from 10 AM to 10 PM through January 5, 2025.

Many events are free, with some requiring registration or tickets. Dive into all the extraordinary details here.

See you there, San Diego!

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