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11 FREE Holiday Happenings

Have Fun While Saving Money!

By Courtney Daly-Pavone December 4, 2019

FREE See Santa @ The Forward House in Bankers Hill 12/7 5:30pm to 8:30 pm 

The 22nd annual Holiday Lighting Display at The Forward House (Bankers Hill mansion built in 1905 for San Diego Mayor John Forward Sr.) Santa will be making a pre-Christmas stop in his sleigh on Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and all visitors will receive a candy cane. Walk or drive by from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly through New Year’s Eve. 108 Ivy St., five blocks west of Balboa Park and three blocks south of Laurel Street. (619) 533-7900. AmericanSecurityMortgage.net

FREE Holiday Walkabout South Park 12/7 5:30 pm

The Holiday Walkabout & Tree Lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Grape Street Square, San Diego. Live entertainment, complimentary treats and special offers. southparksd.com

FREE Holiday Party N. Clairemont Library 12/11 5 pm to 7 pm

Right in time for the holiday season meet Santa from 5 pm to 6 pm and then participate in fun DIY ( do- it- yourself) activities.

Make a greeting card, decorate your own ornament, decorate a cookie, grab a photo prop, and take a memorable picture. Registration required visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/holiday-party-santa

FREE Christmas Party North Park Library 12/11 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Join the elves at North Park Library as they welcome Santa for a visit!  We will also have face painting and a delicious bake sale provided by our Friends of the North Park Library! Come take a photo with Santa at this fun holiday event! North Park Library 3795 31st St. San Diego, CA 92104

FREE Make Your Own Gingerbread House To Keep! 12/14 10am-11am

Make a gingerbread house to take home! Remi shows you the ins and outs of making a ginger-bread house to decorate your home during the holidays! Sign-up required. Class size limited to 30 students. Please register at the Clairemont Library 2920 Burgener Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110 Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/gingerbread-house-making 858-581-9935

FREE Petsmart Santa Photo Days

Dec. 14-15, 12-4 p.m. & Dec. 21-22, 12-4 p.m.

Santa Claus is coming to Petsmart stores! Two weekends only! Bring the whole family in for FREE photos with Saint Nick. Download the PetSmart app to use fun photo filters during the event. Please feel free to snap photos on your personal device or use our free digital file via email.

FREE Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting Liberty Station 12/22 5 pm to 9 pm

On Sunday, December 22, San Diegans are invited to Liberty Station to celebrate the annual Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting. The holiday festivities, in partnership with Chabad of Downtown San Diego

FREE Celebrate Hanukkah @ The Westfield UTC 12/22 6 pm-8 pm

Celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Westfield UTC with warm festivities around the lighting of the first menorah candle in partnership with the Chabad Center of University City. Bring family and friends to enjoy an evening of live music, delicious treats, dreidels, and more. Following the celebration, the menorah will continue to live at Westfield UTC with an additional candle lit every day of Hanukkah. Located in Palm Plaza near the Dining Terrace from 6pm-8pm. 

FREE Chanukah @ The Hotel Del Coronado

Celebrate the lighting of the menorah in The Del’s lobby and celebrate the eight nights of Chanukah.

On December 26 from 5-7 p.m., the Chabad of Coronado will be hosting Chanukah on Ice at Skating by the Sea®. Family and friends will enjoy a special skating session, Menorah lighting and Chanukah treats.

MENORAH LIGHTING SCHEDULE
Sunday, December 22: 5 p.m.
Monday, December 23: 5 p.m.
Tuesday, December 24: 5 p.m.
Wednesday, December 25: 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 26: 5-7 p.m. – Chanukah on Ice
Friday, December 27: 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 28: 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 29: 5 p.m.

Kids Eat Free @ IHOP

IHOP Kids Eat Free 4-10 PM

  • Kids 12 and under eat free at IHOP from 4-10 pm with the purchase of an adult entree through December 31, 2019.

Denny's Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays 7pm-10 pm

Denny's

Details may vary by location, but many locations offer two free kids entrees on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m with the purchase of an adult entree of $6 or more. This offer is for dine-in customers only.

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