Some things-to-do in San Diego are always free so check out my top 5 list. Others free events come and go so this monthly helps. It’s also growing each day.
Do you have a free event you’d like listed? Please let me know, and although I can’t guarantee your event will be listed, I’ll do my best to include as many as I can. ~~Sheri McGregor, San Diego on the Cheap
December 2, 2011
December Nights, Balboa Park. This is the 34th consecutive year of December Nights at Balboa Park. Free entry to many of the museums and venues, as well as holiday booths, and lots of lights and fun. 5 – 10pm. Check out December Nights at Balboa Park.
Coronado, Holiday Open House and Parade. What’s better than a parade? This Coronado free event, that’s what. Holiday tree lighting, a colorful parade, live music, a mountain of snow, and Santa. Find out more about Coronado’s Holiday Open House and Parade.
December 3, 2011
December Nights, Balboa Park. This is the 34th consecutive year of December Nights at Balboa Park. Free entry to many of the museums and venues, as well as holiday booths, and lots of lights and fun. Noon – 10pm. Check out December Nights at Balboa Park.
December 4, 2011
2 pm. – Free San Diego concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park (Sundays, 2pm)
December 9, 2011
La Mesa. Christmas in the Village kicks off tonight. This two-night free holiday celebration is a gift of the La Mesa Village Merchants Association and offers a parade. La Mesa Village is transformed into a Victorian Wonderland with fun for all 5 – 10 p.m. both nights. Find out more about La Mesa Christmas in the Village.
December 10, 2011
Old Town State Historic Park. Holiday in the Park. See all of Old Town’s museums, stores and restaurants lit up in their holiday regalia. Specials and extra shopping hours help with holiday needs and combine with education when visitors learn about holiday celebrations of the 1800s.
Poway. Old Poway Park presents nothing less than magic with this Christmas in the Park celebration. Find out more about Poway’s Christmas in the Park Event.
La Mesa. Christmas in the Village continues tonight. This two-night free holiday celebration for the whole family is a gift of the La Mesa Village Merchants Association and offers a parade. La Mesa Village is transformed into a Victorian Wonderland with fun for all 5 – 10 p.m. both nights. Find out more about La Mesa Christmas in the Village.
December 11, 2011
Gaslamp Quarter. Costume pet parade. This sounds like fun for pet lovers. Whether you fill out the entry form and register to bring your pet in costume, or just watch from the sidelines, this is a free event for the holidays that’s gone to the dogs (groan). Find out more about the Gaslamp pet parade that starts at 3pm.
Old Town State Historic Park. Holiday in the Park. See all of Old Town’s museums, stores and restaurants lit up in their holiday regalia. Specials and extra shopping hours help with holiday needs and combine with education when visitors learn about holiday celebrations of the 1800s.
2 pm Free San Diego concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park (Sundays, 2pm)
December 15, 2011
No Plastic Bag Day San Diego — okay so this is not a free admission type event. You do get free reusable shopping bags, which helps our environment. Check out the details and frequent participating stores. Also, get cheap wrap ideas.
December 18, 2011
Free San Diego concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park (Sundays, 2pm)
Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay. This is the second event (first one was December 11). More than 100 private boats alight with holiday cheer glide along San Diego Bay. What a festive event. 5:30 to 10pm.
December 25, 2011
Free San Diego concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park (Sundays, 2pm)
