CUSD safety and communication community forum
2025-10-30 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Unified School District is planning a community forum to discuss safety and communication. The event will take place on Thursday, October 30 from 4:30 to 6pm at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D Avenue.
Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Ave.
The event represents an opportunity to “share information about how the district approaches safety, communication and emergency response,” said Superintendent Karl Mueller in an email to parents on October 17.

Additional details:
District plans community forum on safety and communication after middle school stabbing

Howl-o-ween at PAWS
2025-10-31 10:00 - 14:00 | PAWS of Coronado, 1395 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join PAWS of Coronado on Halloween for spooky fun and adorable memories.
Come dressed in your best costume — humans and animals welcome!
📸 We’ll snap your photo in costume
🍬 Grab a treat on October 31 from 10 am – 2 pm
🏠 Take a photo home
All for a suggested donation of $10
Proceeds benefit the animals in our care.

Autumn Concert Series: Robert Wetzel
2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 pm in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On October 31, we will have Robert Wetzel on guitar, performing Guitar Fantasy Through the Centuries.

Robert Wetzel was born of Dutch and Indonesian lineage. He started playing piano at age eight, acoustic steel-string guitar and electric guitar at age eleven, and then he began serious study of the classical guitar at age fifteen which changed his life forever. In 1972, he began several years of private classical guitar studies with Spanish guitar virtuoso, Angel Romero, followed later by private guitar studies with guitar maestros Celedonio Romero, Pepe Romero and Celin Romero. He still considers himself a disciple of the Romero family of master guitarists, and often states, “the master-disciple relationship is a lifelong affair.” Wetzel frequently performs as a soloist and with orchestral and chamber music groups. He is also the founding member of the award-winning Odeum Guitar Duo, that was established in 1994 with his well-known guitarist duo colleague, Fred Benedetti. Their second Odeum Guitar Duo CD, entitled Forgotten Romance, was officially chosen by NASA in 2016 to fly aboard the final flight of the United States Space Shuttle, THE ENDEAVOR, Mission STS-134, to the International Space Station launched on May 16, 2011, and the CD travelled there and back with additional orbits around the earth to complete mission objectives for a total of 6.5 million miles! Robert resides in San Diego County, where over the years he has been or presently is teaching the art of playing the guitar while on the musical faculties of Point Loma Nazarene University, University of California San Diego Extended Studies, SDSU, Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, Southwestern College, Palomar College and Mesa College. He also teaches private guitar students online all over the world via video platforms. FANFARE Magazine described his guitar playing as, “…truly magical…realized the piece’s inherent fire…projection of instrumental color…delightful…”

October Spice It Up, Coronado!
2025-10-31 14:30 - 15:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up samples, cook at home, and share your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion.
For the month of October we will be sampling Georgian spice & herb blend Khmeli Suneli.
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Mainstreet Goes Ghostly
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:30 | CA
Costumes on, candy bags ready! Join the Halloween fun as local businesses hand out goodies to hundreds of trick-or-treaters during this annual Coronado tradition on Halloween afternoon between 3 and 5:30 pm.
​​Coronado MainStreet will have a cauldron in Rotary Plaza to collect coupons for a drawing of their Coronado Currency gift certificate program. Coupons will be on fliers sent home with Coronado children at each school.

Delta Beach cleanup
2025-11-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Delta Beach, Silver Strand Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92128, United States
Delta Beach before the 2022 cleanup.
Emerald Keepers will be helping to clean the northern end of Delta Beach in support of Naval Base Coronado’s Environmental Team.
Delta Beach, on the bay side of Silver Strand, just south of the Naval Amphibious Base is on Navy land. This stretch of coastline has been designated as a critical habitat for the western snowy plover and the California least tern. The western snowy plover is listed as threatened and the California least tern is listed as endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
This cleanup has been scheduled after least tern nesting season, which runs April through September. This is an opportunity to see a beach normally closed to human activity, while cleaning up a habitat for vulnerable species and keeping trash out of the San Diego Bay to protect marine animals.
Directions: From Coronado, head south on state Route 75 for 2.4 miles. Make a U-turn at the Fiddlers Cove Marina and RV park (Note: There is no sign or traffic light, but it’s the first left turn lane south of the Naval Amphibious Base). Head back north for about 1 mile and look for the Emerald Keepers flag by the north gate for Delta Beach. Drive carefully across the bike path and park on the sand inside the fence line.
Bring buckets, gloves, and pickers if you have them. Questions? Contact info@emeraldkeepers.org

Avenue of Heroes Ceremony - Group XXI
2025-11-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate Coronado’s Military Hometown Heroes
The community is invited to the Avenue of Heroes ceremony on Saturday, November 1 at 10:30 am in the Coronado Performing Arts Center, located at 650 D Avenue. The event celebrates Coronado’s military “hometown heroes.” 14 service members will be recognized, and inspirational stories will be shared about their military careers. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
At the end of the month, City crews will install banners for each honoree on the light posts along the designated Avenue of Heroes on Third and Fourth Streets.
Doors open at 10 am.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided, and complimentary shuttle service will be available for attendees requiring assistance. For additional information, please visit www.coronado.ca.us/aoh.

Basket Weaving
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Learn how to weave a small, flat reed basket in this class taught by Marsha Orr of the Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild.

Supplies limited to the first 18 participants. First come, first serve.

This program made possible by the Jim and Bette Sherman Fund.

For students in 6th-12th grade.

“A Very Special Christmas Tree” Performance
2025-11-05 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Two performances of “A Very Special Christmas Tree” will take place on Nov. 5 — a 12:30 pm show for elementary students and a 7 pm show for the community. The narrator is Coronado High School Principal Karin Mellina.
This show is written expressly for children and is 45-50 minutes in length. Performers are students in a dance class through the CHS physical education department, and most have not danced prior to this class; what progress they’ve made in their dancing and commitment to provide a community service and mentorship for younger students.
Because of some wonderful donors, this performance is FREE and is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.
A Very Special Christmas Tree
Deep in the forest where the fairies dwell, a little pine tree grows among her lush and lofty neighbors. Her branches droop, her needles are sparse, and every other tree towers above her. Her greatest wish is to grow taller and stronger, so she will be chosen to stand in a special place for the Christmas season.
After every other tree finds a glorious home for the holiday, the little tree is disappointed to find where she has been taken.
But with the help of a kind man and a wise angel, the little tree discovers the true spirit of Christmas and that her greatest wish has come true.

Opening reception - Viewpoints: Artistic Expressions from the Point Loma Artists Association
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Spreckels Reading Room, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Point Loma Artists Association is pleased to present Viewpoints, an exhibition featuring a vibrant collection of 2D and 3D works from 30 member artists who live and create on the Point Loma peninsula. From painting and photography, to sculpture, glass, and pottery, Viewpoints celebrates the diverse voices and creative energy of our community. The exhibit will be in the Spreckels Reading Room Gallery from November 2025 through January 2026.

About the Point Loma Artists Association
Celebrating 25 years of creative collaboration, the Point Loma Artists Association was founded in 1999 by a small group of local artists dedicated to connection, education, and artistic growth. Today, our members — working in mediums from mosaic to woodworking — continue to promote the arts through community events, exhibitions, and shared inspiration across San Diego.

Sharp Coronado Hospital presentation: How music helps us survive the holidays
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The holidays can be joyful but stressful — learn how music can help.
Sharp Coronado Hospital warmly invites you to “How Music Helps Us Survive The Holidays” on Thursday, Nov. 13, 5–6 pm at the Coronado Community Center. This all-ages event is designed to be inclusive, exploring the decisive role of music in reducing stress, lifting spirits, and strengthening family bonds. Enjoy interactive activities and expert advice that you can use every day this holiday season. Everyone’s welcome, and we encourage you to register at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, by phone at 619-522-7342, or in person at 1845 Strand Way. Your presence will make this event even more special.
Direct Link: https://bit.ly/MusicHealsHolidays

Wine & Lecture: Historic Districts 101
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
What makes a neighborhood historic—and why does it matter?
Join us for an engaging evening exploring the ins and outs of historic districts. From quaint main streets to architecturally significant neighborhoods, historic districts help communities preserve character, foster civic pride, and encourage thoughtful stewardship through tools like the Mills Act and the California Historical Building Code.
This lecture will also highlight Coronado’s own historic preservation program, including how to create historic districts, how property owners can benefit from designation, and what recent updates to the municipal code mean for Coronado’s future. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the steps involved in creating a historic district in their own neighborhood.
Whether you’re a homeowner, longtime resident, preservation enthusiast, or simply curious about how communities protect their past, this talk will offer practical insights and local perspective.
Join us on Thursday, November 13, at 5:30 pm for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 pm.
Tickets are available now
Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($20.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242.

Holiday Shopping Fair ~ Sponsored by Coronado Hospital Auxiliary
2025-11-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Sharp Coronado Hospital Auditorium Sandermann Education Center, 265 Soledad Place, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get started on (or continue) your holiday shopping while you support the Sharp Coronado Hospital Auxiliary.

Coffee & Mingle with Coronado Police Department Senior Volunteer Patrol
2025-11-14 11:00 - 11:45 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Start your day with good company and conversation at the John D. Spreckels Center. Enjoy a warm beverage, light refreshments, and friendly discussion with members of the Coronado Police Department Senior Volunteer Patrol.
This casual gathering welcomes the community to connect, share stories, and strengthen relationships in a relaxed, social setting.
Intended for adults age 18+
To register or learn more, visit www.coronado.ca.ushttps://www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center in person.

Alchemy Concert
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ephraim Reitman started playing guitar at twelve years old and developed an affinity for Latin based music. He began playing with the local musicians in his Philadelphia neighborhood. At 15 he started studying percussion with Butch Ballard, a drummer for Count Basie and Duke Ellington, which in turn help his guitar playing. In 1976 he joined The Wire and Wood Band as a percussionist and vocalist. He is currently the percussionist for Elegencia Doub’le, a piano duo.
Don Boyd was born Pomona, CA (many, many decades ago). He attended Mount San Antonio College, Cal State Los Angeles. He studied Jazz and played in various Jazz groups and multiple Top-40 bands from 1977 through present day. Married Rita Boyd on June 25 1994 and moved to Oceanside in September 1994. He has three amazing children; Wyatt Boyd, Savannah Boyd and Gabriel Boyd (ages 24 – 28).
Ephraim and Donn met in the fall of 2022 and formed Alchemy shortly after, finding common musical ground in their love for blues, jazz, folk and Latin compositions.

FOCUS Holiday Boutique
2025-11-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Kick off the holiday season at the FOCUS Holiday Boutique – support children in need
Celebrate the spirit of giving and get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Holiday Boutique benefiting FOCUS (Friends of Children United Society). Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2025, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club, located at 30 N. Caribe Cay Boulevard, for a day filled with fabulous finds, festive cheer, and community support.
This special event features more than 50 local vendors, offering a vast selection of clothing, handbags, accessories, jewelry, books, gourmet food, holiday decor, designer chocolates, candles, paper goods, hostess items, and much more — perfect for stocking up on gifts or treating yourself. Entrance is just $10, and all proceeds benefit at-risk children in San Diego County.
Enjoy a complimentary champagne cocktail, along with coffee, pastries, and snacks available at no charge. A full bar will be open all day for your enjoyment. Stay for lunch and savor a delicious taco bar lunch for just $4.
It’s the perfect way to kick off your holiday season while making a meaningful difference. Your support helps provide aid and comfort to vulnerable children throughout San Diego County.
Photo courtesy of FOCUS
For more information about FOCUS, please visit www.focus-sdkids.org.
Join us for a day of shopping, socializing, and giving! Your generosity helps create brighter futures for children in need.

Doggie Yoga at PAWS of Coronado
2025-11-16 11:00 | PAWS of Coronado, 1395 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A gathering of movement, laughter, and love, led by Stephanie Clegg.
A heart-lifting class where gentle yoga meets joyful connection. As you breathe and flow, playful pups wander among the group, reminding us of the simple medicine of presence and joy. Together, we’ll stretch the body, calm the mind, and open the heart to the healing energy animals so naturally share.
All ages (kids must be with an adult). Please bring a yoga mat, an open heart, and a spirit ready to smile.
This class takes place at PAWS of Coronado on First Street.
REGISTER HERE

Everyone A Reader volunteer training
2025-11-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Coronado Unified School District, 201 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Unified School District is excited to bring back the Everyone A Reader (EAR) program, a countywide initiative that began in 1995. EAR volunteers are specially trained to provide one-to-one reading support to students in grades 1-3 who need extra reading support.
Both Village and Silver Strand Elementary Schools have had EAR programs in the past, but the program has been paused since the pandemic.
“We are excited to bring this program back to our schools,” said Senior Director of Learning Dr. Megan Battle. “It’s a proven and effective way to help students build reading skills and confidence, and it also supports teachers by giving students the extra attention they need.”
The benefits of EAR reach both students and volunteers. Students gain valuable skills and build confidence, which can lead to success in later grades. For volunteers, it’s a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference in a child’s life while also building connections in the community.
To participate, volunteers must complete a training session before working with students. CUSD is hosting a one hour workshop on Monday, Nov. 17, 9-10 am in the District Office, 201 Sixth Street. Volunteers must also have a CUSD volunteer clearance including Livescan Fingerprint. The district will reimburse up to $50 for the cost of fingerprinting, which can be used for all volunteering in the district for a lifetime.
“We welcome all community members, even without students in school, to participate in this rewarding program. Some of our best volunteers are grandparents!” said Dr. Battle.
Volunteers will coordinate directly with teachers to set schedules that work best for them.
If you are passionate about reading and want to make a positive impact, this is a wonderful way to get involved.

Van trip to the Visions Museum of Textile Art
2025-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
All aboard for a day trip from the John D. Spreckels Center to the Visions Museum of Textile Art at Liberty Station, where you’ll explore stunning contemporary quilts and textile masterpieces in a vibrant, inspiring space.
The visit includes a docent-led tour followed by free time to enjoy lunch on your own — bring your own or choose from nearby dining options.
The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 10 am to 2 pm. We’ll depart from the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.
Cost varies based on senior discount and residency. Transportation is provided as part of your registration.
To register or learn more, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center in person.

Coping with grief during the holidays, in-person virtual presentation
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The John D. Spreckels Center is partnering with Sharp Coronado Hospital to offer a free, live virtual presentation: Coping with Grief During the Holidays.
Grief can feel especially heavy during the holiday season. This compassionate discussion, led by experienced medical professionals from Sharp Coronado Hospital, will explore healthy ways to understand, navigate, and cope with loss during this time of year.
This program is part of Sharp Coronado Hospital’s ongoing series of quality health presentations, created in response to community feedback.
To register or learn more, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center in person.

November Spice It Up, Coronado!
2025-11-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up samples, cook at home, and discuss your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion.
For the month of November we will be sampling medieval European spice blend Poudre Douce.
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Holiday book and gift sale
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
FALL FUNDRAISER 🍂
Holiday Books & Gift Sale
Find pre-loved books for children and adults, plus coffee table books, DVDs, holiday cards, Christmas books, and unique gift items — perfect for thoughtful, sustainable holiday shopping. All proceeds support Library programs — visit CoronadoFOL.org to learn more about how we help our beloved Coronado Public Library.
Family and Member Corner! Enjoy face painting and fun activities for young readers while you browse. The Friends of the Coronado Public Library are also hosting a special book signing with Eric Wolfinger in celebration of his latest work, The Blue Food Cookbook (book signing 12-1 pm).
Credit and debit cards preferred. Please bring your own bags.
Event will be canceled in the event of rain.

"Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking" with Pyet Despain
2025-11-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Pyet DeSpain, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and author of the debut cookbook Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking. Pyet will share how her heritage infuses every recipe with tradition, resilience, and deep respect for the earth, weaving together stories, flavors, and ancestral wisdom. DeSpain won’t be the only award winning chef in attendance at this event as she will be in conversation with Masterchef winner Claudia Sandoval!
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking through Adventure’s by the Book. Please visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/despain-pyet-11-22-25/ for more information.

Best of the Best Book Club: "There, There" by Tommy Orange
2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards.
For our October meeting, we will discuss the 2018 National Book Critics Circle Award winner There, There by Tommy Orange, a wondrous and shattering novel that follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize.
Place this title on hold via our online catalog, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app.
About There, There
Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle’s death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. They converge and collide on one fateful day at the Big Oakland Powwow and together this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American — grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism
A book with “so much jangling energy and brings so much news from a distinct corner of American life that it’s a revelation” (The New York Times). It is fierce, funny, suspenseful, and impossible to put down — full of poetry and rage, exploding onto the page with urgency and force. There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.

Coronado Turkey Trot presented by Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary
2025-11-27 08:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for the 12th Annual Turkey Trot presented by the Coronado Unit of the Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, at Tidelands Park. This family-friendly 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Enjoy a beautiful course along the San Diego Bay and celebrate the holiday with a fun, festive atmosphere. For our 15 and under runners, your age-based pricing discount is already built in as soon as you enter your birth date.
All net proceeds benefit the Orthopedics and Scoliosis Center at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Register early as this event sells out every year!
6:30 a.m. – Packet Pick-Up Opens
7:35 a.m. – Pre-Race Warm Up with Coronado Fitness Club
8 a.m. – 5K Start
9:15 a.m. – Awards Ceremony (Overall Winners)
9:30 a.m. – Event Concludes
* Subject to change
Packet Pick-Up
Saturday November 22nd, 2025
Spreckels Park
601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
RACE DAY, November 27, 2025
Tidelands Park
2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado, CA 92118
6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Walk-up Registration is available at Packet Pick-Up if the event is not sold out. Photo IDs are required. You may pick up for a friend if you have a copy of their photo ID. NO EXCEPTIONS! Photos of ID shown on cell phones are accepted. Please plan on attending one of the pre-race packet pick-ups; out-of-towners may pick up on race morning beginning at 6:30 a.m., but it is discouraged.

Shop Small - Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 | CA
Small Business Saturday is a community and family event that gives residents and visitors extra incentives to go out and visit all of their favorite places.
Small Business Saturday in Coronado is a vital occasion that encourages support of the unique local shops and services that define our charming island community. On this special day, shoppers can explore the distinctive boutiques, art galleries, and eateries that offer everything from handcrafted gifts to delicious treats, showcasing the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Coronado’s small business owners. Supporting these local establishments not only helps boost the economy but also fosters a strong sense of community, allowing residents to connect with their neighbors and celebrate the character of our town. By choosing to shop local on Small Business Saturday, we can ensure that Coronado remains vibrant and thriving, making it a truly special place to live and visit.
Coronado MainStreet is providing prizes of an Electra Bike donated by Hollands Bicycles, $100, and $50 in Coronado Cash, for five lucky shoppers. There will be entertainment at various spots during the day and some stores will offer surprises of their own.
Emerald Keepers will be offering sustainable gift wrapping using recyclable and compostable material. If you’re out shopping, be sure to stop by the gift-wrapping station at Rotary Plaza on Orange Avenue.
To be eligible for a prize, turn in your Shop Small passport at the Coronado MainStreet table in Rotary Park between 11 am and 3 pm on Nov. 29 for a chance to win.

Makers Monday: Yarn wrapped forest
2025-12-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Public Library presents: Yarn Wrapped Forest
Winter has arrived! San Diego may not have wintery forests, but you can make your own at the library. Use yarn and liquid starch to make a forest of whimsical wintery trees.

Library Decorating Day
2025-12-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Children’s Holiday Ornament and Library Decorating Day is an annual Coronado Library tradition. Each year, kids make two ornaments – one for the Children’s Area tree and one to take home. This year’s ornament is a melted snowman using materials made from our 3-D Printer in the Digital Media Lab!
Kids and families can enjoy refreshments while making their ornaments and other holiday crafts. This year we will be making festive paper chains to decorate the children’s area and cookies to wear in the holiday parade. Those who would like to walk with the Library in the Holiday Parade on Friday, December 5 are welcome to join us starting at 5:30 in the Winn Room that day.

Holiday Festival at the Hotel del Coronado
2025-12-03 15:00 - 21:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join The Del for its annual Holiday Festival. This community event includes performances by Coronado school children, Skydiving Santa followed by photos, Skating by the Sea®, and a dazzling fireworks show.
Schedule of Events
CORONADO SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
Vista Terrace | Times TBA
Join Coronado schools as they sing holiday favorites and spread holiday cheer.
SKATING BY THE SEA
Windsor Lawn | 4-10 pm
Take an ice skating adventure on San Diego’s only beachfront ice rink.
SKYDIVING SANTA
Del Beach | 4:30 pm
Surprise and delight your little ones as Santa skydives onto Del Beach to join them for the Holiday Festival.
Courtesy photo.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Location TBA | 5-8 pm
Capture the magic of the holiday season with a meeting and photo with Santa himself. Santa Passes will be distributed on-site for families to secure a time slot. No online reservations for this date.
Courtesy photo
“WONDER OF OZ” LIGHTSHOW SPECTACULAR
Founders Lawn | 5-9 pm
Experience the magic as The Del’s historic pine trees are draped in a spectacular light show with a whimsical Oz-inspired soundtrack and snow flurries. The show takes place every 30 minutes.
Nighttime Christmas fireworks show at Hotel del Coronado as seen from across Glorietta Bay. Courtesy photo
FIREWORKS SHOW
Del Beach | 6:45 pm
Look to the skies over Del Beach for a dazzling fireworks display to celebrate the season.
Holiday Festival event times and details are weather permitting and may be subject to change.

Holiday card workshop
2025-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Learn how to create beautiful designs on thin metal sheeting in this unique and creative craft. Then turn them into festive cards, just in time for the holidays! Card artist Sylvia Hwa will show you how in this hands-on workshop.
