“At First Light” Lightshow Spectacular
2022-11-17 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nov 17-Jan 1 | 5-9pm

Enhanced for 2022, the grove of towering Norfolk Island Pines on the Founders Lawn is the scene of an even more dynamic light show orchestrated to music, a brilliant ethereal experience that captivates guests with a finale of snow flurries. Showcased is the Norfolk Pine originally made famous in 1904 as the world’s first electrically lit outdoor Christmas tree.
The complimentary 11-minute show takes place every 30 minutes from 5-9pm nightly.
In the event of heavy rain, the light show may be canceled up to 24 hours following the storm in order to protect the safety of our team and equipment. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Beautiful Stranger Anniversary Tour
2022-11-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
On November 24, 1892, a 24-year old woman checked into Hotel del Coronado under an alias and five days later, her body was found on a hotel exterior staircase. Join us on the 130th anniversary of her arrival with a special ghost tour at 6 pm and 7:30pm on November 24. Learn the official account of Kate Morgan’s Thanksgiving Day 1892 visit to The Del and why her spirit never left in this 60-minute ghostly tour of the resort. Includes an exclusive visit to Kate’s room and close examination of the clues she left behind.
You don’t want to miss this unique and intimate night of history and hauntings!

CIFF Classic Film Series
2022-11-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us every month for our Classic Film Series!

Enjoy watching Classic Films on the Big Screen the way they were meant to be seen!
Doors open at 5pm | Film starts at 5:30pm.
Tickets are on sale now for all movies.
Price includes a complimentary glass of wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage.
CIFF HAS A NO REFUND POLICY (ticket transfers are allowed)

November 30: “The Holiday” (2006)

Coronado Holiday Parade, Open House and Tree & Menorah Lighting
2022-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Kick off the holiday season with the traditional annual lighting of the civic holiday tree and menorah at Coronado Rotary Plaza in conjunction with the annual Coronado Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade and Open House. The community is invited to the pre-parade Open House for holiday shopping.
The Holiday Parade is a long standing Coronado tradition that is sure to be a great kick-off to the month of December!
Join us in holiday cheer from the Ferry Landing, down Orange Avenue, all the way to the Hotel del Coronado on Friday, December 2nd for:

Live music
Local business open house
Holiday sing-alongs
& a parade featuring local organizations, clubs, and businesses with lights, costumes and more!

Schedule of Coronado Holiday Parade events include:

5 to 6 pm Holiday Music
5:30 to 8:30 pm Downtown shopping Open House
6 pm Parade begins – starts at Eighth Street
7 pm Tree/Menorah Lighting
7:15 pm Coronado Community Band Concert

All holiday parade events are free. The holiday lights will remain on through the month of December
Watch this video about the dazzling holiday tree, courtesy of Discover Coronado:
Discover Coronado to Help Local Retail Shops with Holiday Shopping Initiative

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"Holiday in Coronado" Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra Concert
2022-12-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A spectacular holiday concert featuring over 50 musicians, choir, and dancers interpreting your favorite classic holiday themes. From the Nutcracker to holiday film music scores.

Holiday Movies on the Beach
2022-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
December 3, 10, 17, 31

Snuggle up on Del Beach for our favorite holiday family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.
Holiday movies begin promptly at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 7pm. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the nearby Beach + Taco Shack. Reservations are required. Please come prepared to stay warm.
Schedule
Dec 3: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Dec 10: Jingle All The Way (1996)
Dec 17: Home Alone (1990)
Dec 31: Top Gun Maverick (2022) – Followed by a fireworks show on the beach!

Ferry Landing Weekend Concert Series
2022-12-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Free weekend concert series! Join us from 1 to 4 pm by the Ferry Pier for an afternoon of great entertainment and a beautiful view.
We invite you to come and enjoy the array of local music talent. This weekend’s schedule is in the image above.
Ferry Landing restaurants are open for dining.
Don’t forget to share your pics on Instagram using #coronadoferrylanding

Golf Cart Rally
2022-12-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Sunset Park, 101 Ocean Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Decorate your golf cart, gather up new, unwrapped toys for children, and meet at Sunset Park for the annual Golf Cart Rally to benefit Toys for Tots.
Staging at Sunset Park begins at 3:30 and the rally will head out at 4pm. After a fun ride around town, the rally will end at Spreckels Park.

Holiday Festival at The Del
2022-12-07 16:00 - 22:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join The Del for its annual community Holiday Festival. Festivities include Skating by the Sea®, photos with St. Nick, and performances by Coronado school children. This year will also include a special “skydiving Santa” parachuting in to join the festivities –and a fireworks show- a high-flying start to the holiday season.
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 | Time TBA
Surprise and delight your little ones as Santa skydives onto Del Beach to join them for the Holiday Festival.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Garden Patio | Times TBA
Santa Express Passes will be distributed to minimize lines and allow families to enjoy the holiday activities. No online reservations for this date.
“AT FIRST LIGHT” 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 festive holiday music and snow flurries.
FIREWORKS SHOW
Del Beach | Time TBA
Look to the skies over Del Beach for a dazzling fireworks display to celebrate the season.
Holiday Festival event times are weather permitting and may be subject to change.

Dr. Grammar Guy with Richard Lederer
2022-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In this sure to please performance, Dr. Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune language columnist, best-selling language author, and former Usage Editor for the Random House Dictionary, will illuminate essential grammar, usage, and punctuation, including the terminal preposition, split infinitive, they as a third-person singular pronoun, and the utility of the serial comma. Even if you aren’t a grammar fiend, you’ll be sure to enjoy this performance where language and learning come together in a fun and novel form. Come prepared to laugh and learn!

Dr. Lederer is the author of more than 50 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current titles, Lederer’s Language & Laughter and A Treasury of Christmas Humor. He is a founding co-host of “A Way With Words,” broadcast on KPBS. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel winner.

Creating Magic with FOCUS and CCYC
2022-12-10 17:00 - 22:00 | Coronado Cays Yacht Club, 30 Caribe Cay Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the Season with FOCUS and the Coronado Cays Yacht Club on December 10 from 5 to 10pm. Reservations are required, and tickets can be purchased at focus-sdkids.org/event/magic.

5:00pm Cocktails on the Heated Patio
5:30pm Boat Parade
6:30pm Seated for Dinner
7:00pm Plated Dinner with Wine
8:00pm Program
8:30pm Dessert Bar / Cocktails / Entertainment from Coronado’s own MB2

Register your boat for the parade and get discounted tickets for the event!
