Photo via Little Italy Association Little Italy Tree Lighting + Christmas Village | Saturday, Dec. Little Italy sure is jolly this time of year. | Downtown La Mesa | Free | Live music, craft vendors, food, holiday photo opportunities, and a zone for the kids “bigger than Santa’s Toy Shop” will line La Mesa Boulevard between Spring and Fourth streets for this community fest. Photo via CeCe Canton Photography Holiday in the Village | Saturday, Dec. | Balboa Park | Free | The city’s largest holiday festival takes over the landmark for two days with lights, music, food, and seasonal activities. Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday 🎉 Festivals December Nights | Friday, Dec. San Diegans - ourselves included - have been waiting all year for December Nights at Balboa Park. Gather family and friends and celebrate what makes this time of year special with this guide featuring 65+ events. From seasonal festivals and performances to festive events, the holiday season in America’s Finest City is truly magical. Photo via San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance + Ken Bohn Get your fuzzy socks and hot cocoa ready, San Diego. Jungle Bells returns this season to the San Diego Zoo.
