SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — It’s the last weekend before Christmas, perfect to take care of any last-minute shopping and enjoy the holiday season around town!
If you’re still looking for holiday fun, check out Seas ’N’ Greetings at Birch Aquarium for some SEAsonal fun with underwater creatures and a scuba diving Santa.
Hornblower Cruises is taking the holiday fun onto the bay with a special ugly sweater party with the folks from JAM’N 95.7.
Plus, enjoy free family activities Village Walk in Eastlake, Sheraton Carlsbad, and Allied Gardens Park.
Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend:
THURSDAY
Apollo 8 50th Anniversary Celebration
Where: San Diego Air & Space Museum; Cost: $195
The San Diego Air & Space Museum celebrates the anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission, with Bill Anders, who piloted the lunar module, as they honor the first first manned spaceflight to the moon and astronauts aboard.
Family-friendly Christmas Nights
Where: Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa; Cost: Free
Enjoy photos with Santa, S'mores roasting, cookie decorating, and much more at the Sheraton in Carlsbad this holiday weekend. Activities run 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are free for the whole family!
FRIDAY
Seas 'N' Greetings Holiday Celebration
Where: Birch Aquarium; Cost: Free - $19.50
(Thursday - Sunday) Jump into some SEAsonal fun at Birch Aquarium with appearances by scuba Santa, themed animal encounters, activities, and more holiday fun with animals!
Winter Wonderland
Where: Fairmont Grand Del Mar; Cost: $20
(Thursday - Sunday) Take a ride down a giant snow hill, enjoy a holiday Ferris Wheel ride, take in the sounds of caroling, and get a little holiday shopping done at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar during their Winter Wonderland celebration!
SATURDAY
Art of the Holiday
Where: Fallbrook Art Center; Cost: Free
(Thursday - Sunday) Peruse an array of holiday art by local artists at Fallbrook Art Center this weekend. Jewelry, wearable art, ceramics, and much more — perfect for last minute shoppers.
Ugly Sweater Holiday Cocktail Cruise
Where: San Diego Bay; Cost: $40 - $70
Jam out on San Diego Bay in your best ugly sweater with the crew from JAM’N 95.7. Hornblower Cruises is offering holiday fun on the bay with a 2-hour cruise, cocktails and Hors-d’oeuvres, and dancing and, of course, an ugly sweater contest!
San Diego Symphony: Noel Noel
Where: Jacobs Music Center/Copley Symphony Hall; Cost: $24 - $80
(Friday - Sunday) Kick off the holiday weekend with the San Diego Symphony’s Noel Noel concert, featuring Broadway’s Bryonha Marie Parham and Christmas classics from the orchestra and choirs!
SUNDAY
Christmas Under the Stars
Where: Allied Gardens Community Park; Cost: Free
A family tradition returns to Allied Gardens with Christmas Under the Stars! Take free family portraits, and enjoy holiday family activities. Even catch a glimpse of The Grinch himself!
Holiday Lights Beer Run
Where: Eppig Brewing; Cost: Free
Hit the pavement for some pre-holiday exercise with Eppig Brewing! Meet at the brewery ready to run and enjoy $1 off beers afterward. All running levels welcomed!
Nightly snowfall at Eastlake Village Walk
Where: Village Walk at Eastlake; Cost: Free
It’s snowing in Eastlake! (Sort of) Nightly snowfall is coming Village Walk from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every night until Dec. 24!
