Top 7 Things To Do In San Diego This Week

The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect! ~Charles Barnard

1.Sunday, December 18– San Diego Symphony Holiday Pops

Don’t miss the fun with the entire family in a Christmas carol sing-a-long that will lift your spirits!
Matthew Garbutt, conductor
John Pagano, vocals; San Diego Master Chorale
San Diego Children’s Chorus; Mariachi Champaña Nevin with Mónica Ábrego
This year’s Holiday Pops will sparkle as guest singer John Pagano sets the season aglow with many memorable yuletide tunes. We’ll also add a local twist with performances by the San Diego Master Chorale and Mariachi Champaña Nevin.

7:30p
Copley Symphony Hall

2. Monday, December 19– History for  Half Pints: Gingerbread So Sweet

Discover what’s neat about this holiday treat! Roll out your own gingerbread dough, read The Gingerbread Man storybook, decorate your own gingerbread cookie, and gobble up some ginger snaps. Reservations required. *All children must be accompanied by an adult.

10:00p to 11:00p
San Diego History Center

3. Tuesday, December 20– Teddy Bear Teas

Enjoy your Holiday while experiencing a magical afternoon tea with fresh home made canapes and paninis, assorted pastries, tartlets, brownies and scones…just to name a few of the delicious gourmet food served! After tea you are escorted to the hotel’s grand Lobby to spend time with Santa’s magician elf. Then, Enjoy listening to the-all-time favorite Christmas classic narrated by Santa Claus himself, followed by a special moment with Santa.

2:30p to 5:00p
Westgate Hotel $39 adults/ $26 children

4. Wednesday, December 21– IMAX: Santa vs The Snowman

Don’t miss the return of SANTA VS. THE SNOWMAN, back by Popular Demand! An innocent, lovable Snowman discovers Santa’s Village and reaches in the workshop window to pick up a shiny new flute. In this all-out, riotous battle for Christmas, the Snowman and his minions square off against Santa and his elf army for the rights to the worldwide gift delivery franchise of the jolly man in red! Don’t wind up on the “naughty” list – bring your family to see SANTA VS. THE SNOWMAN! Rated G

5. Thursday, December 22– Skating by the Sea

Support Season of Wishes by skating at the outdoor, beachside ice-skating rink at the Hotel Del Coronado! ‘Skating by the Sea’ is a unique Southern California experience as it is the only outdoor beachside ice-skating rink overlooking the Pacific Ocean! A portion of the proceeds from the rink will go to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

2:00p to 9:00p
Hotel del Coronado

6. Friday, December 23– Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventure

Make your choice to go Whale Watching on the fastest, largest and most comfortable ship in San Diego. Read on about the opportunity to get out on a short three and a half hour voyage and see and learn about whales and dolphins in the wild.
If some type of whale is not sighted on your whale watching cruise, a pass good for another Whale Watching cruise or Harbor Cruise in San Diego will be issued

9:30a to 1:00p
Hornblower Cruises & Events, Ticket Booth

7. Saturday, December 24–Christmas Eve Candlelight Dinner Cruise

Bring your loved ones together for a rare view of San Diego from the harbor, as the town sparkles with twinkling lights strung in the spirit of the holidays…talented chefs will cook up a buffet feast fit for kings. On the menu will be colorful salads, seasonal farm-fresh vegetables, red potatoes with turkey gravy, oven roasted turkey roulades filled with traditional bread stuffing, hand-carved New York strip and a variety of decadent desserts.