Sunday, January 12, 2025

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Hotel del Coronado Holiday Festival

Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Image Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado The Del is kicking off the holiday season at its annual Holiday Festival with the local community. In a magnificent spectacle, Santa will skydive in to join the festivities. This community event also includes performances by Coronado school children, Skating by the Sea®, and a fireworks show. Learn more […]

Blood Drive at Sharp Coronado Hospital

265 Soledad Place 265 Soledad Place, Coronado, CA, United States

The San Diego Blood Bank will host a blood drive near Sharp Coronado Hospital. They will be parked near the auditorium at 265 Soledad Place. Please call 800-400‑8251 or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org for more information. Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate.  A good […]

Why Civic Education Matters with David Davenport

Coronado Library Winn Room 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, United States

Join the Library for an insightful discussion with author David Davenport on his book, A Republic If We Can Teach It: Fixing America’s Civic Education Crisis. Davenport examines the urgent need for better civic education to preserve the republic, highlighting the disconnect between young Americans and the foundational principles of self-government and freedom. Attendees will learn […]

Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Qualcraft Construction 1003 Isabella Ave Suite A, Coronado, CA, United States

Every year during the Holiday Parade, taking place December 6, Qualcraft Construction hosts a gingerbread house decorating event from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy hot cocoa as you decorate your gingerbread house with candies. (Dani Schwartz / The Coronado Times)  

Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Family-friendly fun for everyone during the annual parade and tree and menorah lighting. The parade starts at 6 pm and moves along Orange Avenue beginning at 7th Street and loops around at RH Dana & Adella. The tree and menorah lighting follows the parade, which is made possible through a community partnership between the City […]

Free

Artisans Alley Craft Fair

Village Elementary School 600 6th Street, Coronado, CA, United States

Donation suggested upon entry, which includes a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets available for purchase. The 51st annual Coronado Artisans Alley Craft Fair includes a wide selection of more than 150 vendors selling homemade crafts and unique holiday gifts, food vendors, and live performances by the Coronado Elementary, Middle and High School Bands and Choirs! All […]

Holland’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Holland's Bicycles 977 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Celebrate 100 years with Holland's Bicycles on Dec. 7 from 4 to 6 pm at 977 Orange Ave. Enjoy music, pizza, drinks, and enter into a FREE raffle to win an Electra Townie Go! 5i valued at $2,900 and more prizes!   RELATED: https://coronadotimes.com/news/2024/10/07/hollands-bicycles-celebrates-100-years-in-coronado/

Ride the Lights 2024

Spreckels Park 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

Join your friends and neighbors for this annual family-friendly neighborhood bike ride. Decorate your bike and helmet and help to spread the holiday cheer! Participants will meet at Spreckels Park at 4:45 pm for the 2.5-mile bike ride. After the event, participants can enjoy cookies, cocoa, and other holiday festivities. The event is hosted by […]

Free

Candy Cane Lane

Coronado's own holiday decoration extravaganza. Candy Cane Lane kicks off the season with a community celebration in the 400 and 500 blocks of Country Club Lane. LEARN MORE https://coronadotimes.com/news/2011/12/16/candy-cane-lane-celebrates-christmas-with-50-year-tradition-of-lights-decorations/

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

San Diego Bay 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Photo courtesy of Marv Sloben Photography. The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 54th annual parade promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during two evenings in 2024: December […]

Armchair Travel: Slovenia

John D. Spreckels Center 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, United States

Discover Slovenia with “The World’s Most Traveled Person” Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Slovenia without leaving Coronado! Join Bill Altaffer, celebrated as “The World’s Most Traveled Person,” as he shares his incredible experiences exploring this hidden gem of Southern Europe. Nestled between Italy and Austria, Slovenia is a must-see destination, boasting […]

$6 – $8

Pre-Chanukah on Ice

Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States

To book skating tickets: Visit https://hoteldel.com/events/skating-by-the-sea/ Click “Purchase Skating Tickets” Select December 12 at 5 pm Select the number of desired next to “Ice Skating Tickets” Purchase tickets All participants must sign their waiver before arriving at the check-in window to skate. The link to the waiver will be in the confirmation email.

$35 – $40