Balboa Park December Nights: what to know before you go
November 2, 2026
Balboa Park’s free December Nights festival returns Dec. 4–5. Here’s what’s confirmed, plus free parking, shuttles and paid lots so you’re not stuck in traffic.
Balboa Park’s free December Nights festival returns Dec. 4–5. Here’s what’s confirmed, plus free parking, shuttles and paid lots so you’re not stuck in traffic.
Altars, marigolds, music and a candlelit walk to El Campo Santo. Old Town’s free Día de los Muertos is one of the most meaningful afternoons in San Diego.
Oktoberfest on the beach in OB, a free art festival in La Jolla, a brand-new hockey team in Oceanside, a long-table dinner in Little Italy and Kids Free October.
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