Kick Off The Holiday Season At December Nights In Balboa Park

The City of San Diego’s annual holiday festival, December Nights, is just around the corner! There is no bigger or better way to fully immerse yourself in the holiday spirit in San Diego!

The family-friendly event brings the community together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions, and of course, the amazing food of the holiday season.

December Nights At Balboa Park Is Back For 2022!

Holiday treats at December Nights

Savor international delicacies, sample homemade treats, or sip on something to keep you warm. 

Experience the fantastic Family Zone, which includes complimentary photos with Santa, dazzling light displays, live musical performances, exciting attractions, delectable food options, and much more!

Balboa Park's December Nights

Entertainment at December Nights in Balboa Park

Entertainment is one of the big reasons 350,000 people start their holidays with December Nights. From ballet and banjos to parades and puppetry, the holiday entertainment is top-notch and non-stop.

all girls christmas chorale

It pays to have a plan for December Nights!

December Nights is incredibly popular, and the crowds and traffic can be a bit much at times, so it pays to have a plan of attack for getting in and out of the festivities as efficiently as possible.

In order to make your experience more enjoyable, we’ve compiled a list of tips HERE to help you get to Balboa Park and enjoy the festivities without losing your mind.

Keep an eye out for further updates and details.

For more info and updates, visit here.

See you there!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    December 1, 2023 3:00 pm
  • End Date
    December 2, 2023 11:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Venue
    • Balboa Park
  • Address
    1549 El Prado. San Diego, CA 92101
  • More Info
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    December 1, 2023 3:00 pm
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    December 2, 2023 11:00 pm
  • Status
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  • Venue
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  • Address
    1549 El Prado. San Diego, CA 92101
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