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Nov. 21 through Jan. 5 – “All That Jazz” Lightshow Spectacular at The Del – the grove of Norfolk Island Pines sets the scene of a dynamic light show orchestrated to holiday jazz music, with a finale of snow flurries
Nov. 21 through Jan. 5 – Skating by the Sea at The Del – beachfront ice rink at Windsor Lawn welcomes skaters of all ages in an incomparable backdrop with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean
Nov. 21 through Jan. 5 – Frostbite Lounge at The Del – gather around the fire rink-side or ocean-side
Nov. 21 through Jan. 5 – Beachside Igloos at The Del – beachside igloo complete with lounge seating and heater; outside enjoy fire pit and s’mores
Nov. 26 – Dec. 29 – Lamb’s R-E-S-E-C-T-F-U-L-L-Y Christmas – a joyous celebration of Christmas songs and carols
Nov. 30 – Small Business Saturday
Dec. 1-30, Every Friday – Silent Night Duffy Cruise – Enjoy twinkling holiday lights in this private holiday pop-up cruise through the marina and nearby Cays
Dec. 2-16 – Letters to Santa – Bring your child, with their letter to Santa, to drop in the North Pole Express Mailbox at the Community Center. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to facilitate Santa’s reply
Dec. 3 – Children’s Library Decorating Day – kids make two ornaments – one for the Library Children’s Room tree and one to take home
Dec. 4 – Holiday Festival at The Del – Community is invited to The Del for annual Holiday Festival including photos with St. Nick, performances by Coronado school children, a “skydiving Santa” parachuting in to join the festivities, a fireworks show and more
Dec. 6 – Holiday Gift Making Workshop – hands-on class to make herbal holiday gifts
Dec. 6 – Holiday Book Signing – local author Marianne Blackstone Tabner will be at Fair Trade Décor signing her children’s book “Taking Turns” prior to the parade
Dec. 6 – Gingerbread House Decorating Party – All ages welcome for hot cocoa and decorating gingerbread houses at Qualcraft Construction
Dec. 6 – Coronado Holiday Parade & Open House – 49th annual parade and tree and menorah lighting
Dec. 7 – Artisans Alley Craft Fair – Do your holiday shopping from a selection of more than 140 vendors selling homemade crafts and unique holiday gifts at this annual event supporting Coronado band and choir boosters
Dec. 8 – Ride the Lights – meet at Spreckels Park on your decorated bike at 4:45pm 🚲
Dec. 12 – Holiday Traditions at The Del – join CHA for a special family edition of Wine & Lecture Series about the magic of The Del’s holiday history
Dec. 14 – Breakfast with Santa – the event is full and there is no waiting list
Dec. 14 – FOCUS Holiday Party – at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club
Dec. 8 (& 15) – San Diego Bay Parade of Lights – Annual boat parade on San Diego Bay.
Dec. 13 – Santa Storytime – Santa will read “The Night Before Christmas”
Dec. 13 – Cooking Workshop – Holiday Cookies: from classic sugar cookies to fun no-bake treats
Dec. 13 – Grinch Goo-tastic Kids Night Out Holiday Workshop – first through fifth graders can get gooey mixing slime, decorating cookies, making dinner and more
Dec. 13-15 ‘The Nice’ Holiday Cabaret at Coronado Playhouse
Dec. 14 ‘The Naughty’ Holiday Cabaret at Coronado Playhouse
Dec. 15 – Strings of the Season Concert – an enchanting afternoon of classical guitar
Dec. 15 – San Diego Bay Parade of Lights – Annual boat parade will light up San Diego Bay
Dec. 16-20 – Spreckels Center Holiday Spirit Week – five themed days to dress up for holiday fun
Dec. 18 – Christmas Elf Adventures – holiday crafts, baking and games workshop for young elves ages 5-11
Dec. 21 – Holiday Sing-Along – Sing holiday classics with The King’s Carolers
Dec. 21 – Coronado Philharmonia presents “Holidays in Coronado” – with special guests, the Christian Children’s Chorus and Coronado Academy of Dance
Dec. 18-20 & Dec. 22 – Drop Off Gifts for Rotary Santa 🎅🏽 Delivery – this is your window to drop off presents 🎁 to Chase Bank for delivery by Santa on Christmas Eve * see article for drop off times & details
Dec. 24 – Rotary Santa delivers gifts from 5pm-7pm Get details here
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Dinner at The Del – Celebrate Christmas Eve with a decadent buffet in the Crown and Coronet rooms
Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Brunch at The Del – Guests will feast on an elegant buffet in the beautifully restored Crown and Coronet rooms
Dec. 27 – Holiday Bowl Parade – bands, floats, balloons, drill teams and more
Dec. 31 – Rockin’ New Year’s Eve – Rock in the new year with a night of music, merriment and memories at The Laundry Pub
Have a favorite Coronado holiday tradition that we haven’t included?
Send an email to [email protected]. We will be regularly updating this list all season long.
