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DECEMBER
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“ Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The Old Globe Theatre is transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Whohash. Featuring the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze).” Through Dec. 31. Visit website for tickets. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. www.theoldglobe.org Sophia Adajar as Cindy-Lou Who and Andrew Polec as The Grinch. Photo by Rich Soublet II.
Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
wednesday | 1 Seas ’n’ Greetings at the Birch Aquarium. SEAsonal decor, Scuba Santa, an interactive scavenger hunt and more. Through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 25), 9 am–5 pm. $19.95–$24.95; 2 & under free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu FREE Pinery Christmas Trees. Noble and Douglas Fir trees, wreaths, poinsettias and more. Through Dec. 24, Mon.–Thurs., 10 am–9 pm, Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. Locations in Bonita, Mission Valley, Rancho Bernardo, Murietta and the Del Mar Horsepark. www.pinerychristmastrees.com Skating by the Sea. This beachfront ice rink features views of the Pacific and benefits Make-A-Wish San Diego. Through Jan. 2; visit website for times. $35. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com
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FREE Family Christmas Tree Farm. Fresh cut trees, wreaths and more. Visit website for schedule. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com
decked out with LEGO ornaments. Through Jan. 2. Activities included with admission. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.LEGOLAND.com.
Irish Christmas in America. Lively tunes and Irish old-style dancing. 7:30 pm. $40–$55. Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Meet Santa, Rudolph and your favorite Sesame Street friends, walk through a tunnel of lights, watch new shows and more. Dec. 1 through Jan 2. Visit website for tickets. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com
Viejas Ice Skating Rink. Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink. Through Jan. 2, 3–10 pm. $18–$20; includes skates. 5003 Willows Rd., Alpine. www.viejas.com “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show.” A riotous Dickens mash-up filled with music and laughter— set in “wintery” San Diego. Through Dec. 26; visit website for times. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way. www.theoldglobe.org Holidays at LEGOLAND. Live entertainment, twinkling lights and nightly tree lightings of the LEGO Christmas tree
“My Fair Lady.” The story of Henry Higgins who is determined to transform Eliza Doolittle into his idea of a “proper lady.” Through Dec. 5; visit website for times. Starting at $30. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. www.broadwaysd.com Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station. Net proceeds directly support the Thriving After Cancer program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Through Jan. 9 (closed Dec. 25), 10 am–10 pm. $13–$15; includes
