San Diego · Friday, December 4, 2026
December Nights
December Nights on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST at Balboa Park (Culture). Cost: Free. Best for: preschool, school-age.
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Join us on December 4 and 5 for the City of San Diego’s largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions and of course, the amazing food. Visit the December Nights page for a list of events at Balboa Park locations.
All dates
- Friday, December 4, 2026
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
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This is an annual San Diego tradition — see the December Nights at Balboa Park annual guide.
Plan your visit
Venue hours: 24/7 — check the official page for holiday changes.
Nearby family spots
- Botanical Building — Outdoors · steps away
- Zoro Garden — Outdoors · 0.1 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden — Outdoors · 0.1 mi