Check out our latest blog post on Balboa Park December Nights 2017 Holidays Fun & Festivities in San Diego
Balboa Park December Nights, San Diego’s premier holiday festival, will take place for the 38th consecutive year on Friday, December 4, 3-pm, and Saturday, December 5, noon-pm, 2015. As always, the event brings friends and families together to spread holiday joy, learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the “most wonderful time of the year.”
Participating museums of Balboa Park open their doors free of charge from 5-9 pm both evenings and more than 350,000 visitors are expected to experience the joy of San Diego’s largest free community festival. Those who attend will participate in a truly multicultural experience, enjoying food, music and entertainment from around the world.
Revelers can watch top-notch dance and musical performances, enjoy diverse and delicious food and off course spread a heavy dose of holiday cheer. Some of the more renowned traditions include food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; gift shopping at the museum stores, the annual Santa Lucia Procession at the Plaza de California; unique and with the artisans of Spanish Village; and musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Dance Arts, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist’s Christmas Story Tree, and more.
***NEW THIS YEAR***!! Children’s Interactive Area including a dynamic Community Mural where families can creatively contribute to giant-sized coloring book page featuring Balboa Park. Following December Nights, the Community Mural will then be on display in the Park throughout the holiday season! The Children’s Interactive Area will also include hands-on crafts, games, and entertainment and will be located adjacent to the beautiful and historic Botanical Building. Mark the date now!