Jingle All the Way

to San Diego’s best holiday highlights

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and whether you’re continuing timeless family traditions or starting new ones, we have the scoop on where to make lasting family memories.

San Diego Symphony presents its annual Noel Noel concert Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All performances will be indoors at the newly renovated, world-class Jacobs Music Center in downtown San Diego. Audiences will experience a festive program full of Christmas classics, sing-alongs, holiday cheer and jolly spirit. Purchase tickets at www.sandiegosymphony.org/ performances/noel-noel.

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! returns for a 27th year of holiday fun for the entire family. Based on the classic Dr. Seuss book, this wonderful, whimsical musical features favorite songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Fah Who Doraze.” Celebrate the holidays at The Old Globe Theatre, which is transformed into snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Whohash. All-ages performances are available. www.TheOldGlobe.org

Experience a Coastal Christmas eight days of holiday fun featuring a dazzling holiday lights trail, Glice skating, Frosty’s Fun Zone, festive food and drinks, holiday market and more! Dec. 13–15, 20–23 and 26, from 4–9 p.m. at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Buy tickets and special experiences at www.coastalchristmasdelmar.com.

Experience the joy of finding the perfect Christmas tree at Family Christmas Tree Farm in El Cajon. Choose from a variety of fresh-cut trees or cut your own (all materials provided). Kids love the tractor ride, exploring the mini hay maze and interacting with the farm animals. Use the coupon on page 3 for $5 off a purchase of $50 or more. Open daily starting Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Julian’s Country Christmas , an old-fashioned holiday celebration, promises fun for the whole family! Visit Santa at Town Hall, attend the Christmas sing-along and light parade (Dec. 7), catch a performance of “A Christmas Carol” and mail letters to the North Pole in Santa’s mailbox. Enjoy unique shopping, dining and lodging. www.juliancountrychristmas.com

Visit Village Walk at Eastlake for a dazzling holiday light show and snowfall every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 1–22 at 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. Santa arrives Sat., Dec. 7! Enjoy free visits with Santa in his sleigh from Noon–3 p.m., plus free train rides and a craft.

Sunday Fun Days (Dec. 8 & 15 from 4–6 p.m.) feature free photos with Frosty in a life-size frame. www.ShopVillageWalk.com

San Diego County’s TOY STORE!

EASY Holiday Shopping at great prices!

Visit Christy’s Toy Outlet for all your holiday shopping needs! San Diego’s independently owned toy shop in East County offers a wonderful selection of toys, puzzles and games for all ages, plus complimentary gift wrapping on purchases over $25. We ship anywhere in the U.S. for a small fee. www.christystoyoutlet.com

Join us for Santa Day at The Super Dentists! Enjoy festive photos with Santa, ToothKeri and MeloD, plus hot chocolate, cookies and a free SuperMouth gift (different dates for each location). Capture holiday smiles and earn extra reward points with morning appointments. To schedule, call (619) DENTIST or visit www.thesuperdentists.com/santa-visits.

Looking for fun ideas to celebrate Hanukkah with your family? Discover creative crafts, tasty recipes, local Menorah lightings and more in our round-up of ways to celebrate Hanukkah with kids. We’ve even included San Diego’s favorite Jewish delis, which offer traditional foods for the holiday. Find all the details at www.sandiegofamily.com/things-todo/seasonal-happenings/ways-tocelebrate-hanukkah.

Our famous Map of Christmas Lights “lights the way” for thousands of families every year. Just when you thought touring San Diego neighborhoods for the biggest and brightest Christmas lights couldn’t get any better, we created a free scavenger hunt to make the experience interactive for the kids. Don’t miss out! Print it at www.sandiegofamily.com/ things-to-do/seasonalhappenings/free-printablechristmas-lights-scavengerhunt and let the search begin!

Ring in the new year! When you have kids at home, planning a big New Year’s Eve out for parents can be challenging (and expensive). Don’t worry. There are plenty of fun ways to make the last evening of the year special for the whole family! Discover local kid-friendly events in addition to great ideas for making epic New Year’s Eve memories at home at www.sandiegofamily.com/things-todo/seasonal-happenings/7-ways-toring-in-the-new-year-with-your-kids.