The following events will be taking place in various locations in the San Diego County during the month of December 2007.
December Charger Games – Go Chargers!!!
See the San Diego Chargers as they play at Qualcomm. For more info, please visit their website. www.chargers.com
Sun 12/02 10:00am @ Kansas City
Sun 12/09 10:00am @ Tennessee
Sun 12/16 1:15pm Detroit Lions
Mon 12/24 5:00pm Denver Broncos
Sun 12/30 1:15pm @ Oakland
13th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis – 12/01
More than 46 million Americans have arthritis. The proceeds from this event will fund research programs.
Time: 6:00 am – 10:00 am, Loc: call for details – www.arthritis_sandiego.org
Annual Mainly Masters 10K – 12/01
Are you ready to join a 10K race that will give you a competitive edge for your age group? This event offers a run for persons age 40 and younger (Open Group) and a separate run for persons over the age of 40 (Master Group).
Time: 7:30 am – 10:00 am, Location: call for details – www.sdtc.com
Arbor Day at Mission Trails Park – 12/01
You’re welcome to join a group of happy nature lovers by volunteering to plant trees, pull weeds, and do other activities that will enrich the natural resources of the park.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Location: Mission Trails Park
Breakfast w/ Santa Therapeutic Rec. Services – 12/01
Parents in the community of Allied Gardens can bring their children (age 3-12) who have a socialization disability to come and have breakfast with Santa.
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am,
Location: Allied Gardens Recreation Center (5155 Greenbrier Ave.)
28th Annual Ocean Beach Holiday Parade – 12/01
Ocean Beach has been an established community for 120 years with a unique history as a fun beach town. Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Ocean Beach (Newport Ave/Ebers St)
8th Annual Little Italy Holiday Tree Lighting – 12/01
Little Italy will be aglow tonight! Shoppers and residents can enjoy the holiday season in a friendly hometown atmosphere.
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Location: Little Italy (Date St between India St & Columbia St)
8th Annual Hanukah Menorah Display 15-Day Event – 12/02
A Menorah is a candelabrum containing seven to nine candles that is used in Jewish worship.
Time: 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
Location: La Jolla (Prospect St. & Herchel St.)
12th Annual Komen San Diego Race for the Cure – 12/02
The event offers a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile walk in Balboa Park. Proceeds will benefit education, screening, and treatment programs that will help to fight against breast cancer.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Location: call for details
25th Annual La Jolla Holiday Festival – 12/02
A delightful festival will offer great gift items, delicious food, entertaining music, and a Fun Zone for kids.
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Location: Silverado Street
SDAA Stars in the Park 1st Wednesday Each Month – 12/05
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what the stars would look like through a telescope? Here’s your chance to find out.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Loc: Balboa Park, Contact @ (619) 238-1233 / www.rhfleet.org
NBC 7/39 Toys for Tots Drive 2-Day Event – 12/07
You can make this a special holiday season for underprivileged children in San Diego by donating new, unwrapped toys for them.
Time: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm, Loc: Downtown San Diego (Broadway Circle near 3rd Ave)
2nd Annual Christmas on the Promenade 2-Day Event – 12/07
The true meaning of Christmas will be celebrated with activities and fun for all ages. It’s an enchanting Winter Wonderland with Santa.
Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Loc: Point Loma (Liberty Station)
HPR International Christmas Festival 2-Day Event – 12/07
The International Cottages in Balboa Park will host a festival at the December Nights event. Come hungry because there’ll be plenty of delicious ethnic food and drink to choose from.
Time: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Location: Balboa Park www.sdhpr.org
30th Annual December Nights 2-Day Event – 12/07
Balboa Park is alive with the joy of the holidays and the spirit of Christmas!
Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location:Balboa Park www.balboapark.org
29th Annual Foot Locker Cross Country Championship-12/08
This prestigious televised event features 40 top male and 40 top female high school runners from all over the U.S.
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am, Location: Balboa Park
4th District Christmas Extravaganza – 12/08
San Diego’s 4th District will be hosting an exciting Christmas outreach event with give-away groceries and Christmas gifts.
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Willie Henderson Sports Complex www.pcsandiego.net
7th Annual Central Village Tree Lighting Ceremony – 12/11
Central Village is proud to bring the community together for a festive holiday tree lighting event.
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm,
Location: Willie Henderson Sports Complex www.centralvillage.com
Fiesta Navidad – 12/12
At Old Town State Park, a festive event will unfold celebrating the traditions of Old Mexico and Early California.
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Old Town State Park (Heritage Park & the surrounding area)
Las Pasadas Luminarias – 12/12
A Biblical procession will unfold at Old Town State Park with a costumed re-enactment of Mary and Joseph as they seek lodging before the birth of Christ.
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30pm
Location: Old Town State Park (Heritage Park & the surrounding area)
Senior Citizen’s Holiday Dance – 12/13
Let the spirit of the season put a sparkle in your eyes when you bring your senior sweetheart or friend to this Holiday Dance.
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Balboa Park (Balboa Park Club at Park Blvd. & President’s Way)
Contact: Information desk @ (619) 236-6905
MOTO Bene Italian Motorsport Club Show Monthly – 12/13
MOTO Bene (taken from Molta Bene) which means “very good” in Italian describes fine designs of cars and motorbikes.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Little Italy (Date St between India St & Columbia St)
Handcycling in San Diego – 12/15
Therapeutic Recreation Services – Persons with physical disabilities (age 8-adult) can join a group and pedal a handcycle around North Crown Point Shores today.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North Crown Point Shores (791Corona Oriente Rd)
Contact: Info desk @ (619) 525-8247
Holiday Teddy Bear Dance – 12/15
Therapeutic Recreation Services – Teens and adults with any disability can ring in the holiday season at this Teddy Bear Dance.
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Balboa Park (War Memorial Building)
Star Party (Stargazing) – 12/15
Be a stargazer tonight! Come to Mission Trails Park to get a closer view of the universe through an 8” telescope with George Vargas.
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Mission Trails Park (meet at the Kumeyaay Campground)
Contact: Information desk @ (619) 668-3275
36th Annual San Diego Bay Boat Parade of Lights – 12/16
Approximately 100 delightfully decorated boats and yaches with colorful lights, holiday music, and twinkling reflections will slowly parade in the water of the bay.
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: San Diego Bay – www.sdparadeoflights.org
Roger Hedgecock Fundraiser for Homeless Youths – 12/19
The Roger Hedgecock Radio Show will broadcast live from downtown San Diego asking people to stop by and give monetary donations to fund programs and services for the St. Vincent de Paul Teen Center.
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: 5th Ave. & Ash St. (1404 5th Ave)
Canyoneer’s Walk Cowles Mtn (Winter Solstice) – 12/21
Walk with a group led by a trail guide and learn about plants and animals in the area.
Time: 6:00 am – 7:30 am
Location: Cowles Mountain
Contact: Info desk @ (619) 255-0203 www.sdnhm.org
33rd Annual Hmong New Year Celebration – 12/22
The Hmong New Year, a 3-day event, is celebrated with a cultural event where household spirits are renewed, ancestral spirits honored, and blessings are given for a new year.
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Kearny Mesa Recreation Park (93170 Armstrong St)
12th Ann. Memorial Christmas Motorcycle Toy Run – 12/24
Motorcycle riders will escort Santa to this event.
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Market Street (between Morrison St & Derby St) – www.shabach.org
Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Festival – 12/27
Before and after the 18th Annual Big Bay Balloon Parade, a festival will be happening on the Broadway Pier.
Time: 8:00am – 1:30 pm
Location: Broadway Pier (North Harbor Dr.) – www.pacificlifeholidaybowl.com
11th Annual Bumble Bee Seafoods 5K Run/Walk – 12/27
This is a kick-off event for the Holiday Bowl college football game.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Harbor Dr – www.kozenterprises.com
Pacific Life Holiday Bowl – 12/27
Get your tickets early so you won’t miss this spectacular and aggressive college football game!
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Qualcomm Stadium (9449 Firars Rd) – www.holidaybowl.com
38th Annual Resolution Run – 12/29
Are you ready to begin and stick to a resolution with fitness in mind for the New Year 2008.
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Balboa Park (meet at west side of the park near 6th Ave & Laurel St)
All information is subject to change without notice. Please check with location for up-to-date prices and time schedules.
