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Parks & Recreation

Winter Festival Events

The City of San Diego offers a variety of fun-filled winter holiday-themed events at local recreation centers citywide. Whether in the snow, a movie, holiday crafts or cookies with Santa Claus, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Visit your nearby recreation center to find out more! Dates, times and recreation center information are below.

 

 
 

  • photo of little boy in the snow


  • photo of Christmas craft activities


  • photo of Christmas jumpy slide


  • photo of family in holiday garb


  • photo of little girl in the snow


  • photo of two children wearing Christmas sweaters


  • photo of two children playing in the snow


  • photo of children with Santa Claus


  • photo of Santa Claus


  • photo of Santa's Helper


  • photo of two children sledding down a  hill


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  • photo of two little girls in the snow

Location

Date Time Event
Paradise Hills Friday, December 1, 2023 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cookies With Santa
Casa Del Prado Interior Courtyard Friday/Saturday, December 1 and 2, 2023

Fri: 6:15, 7:15,8:15, and 9:15 p.m.

Sat:  Noon, 2, 4, 6:15, 7:15, 8:15 and 9:15 p.m.

December Nights with San Diego Civic Dance Arts
Hilltop Recreation Center Saturday, December 2, 2023

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Winter Wonderland and Snow Hill

Ocean Air Community Park Saturday, December 2, 2023

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Snow Day

Rancho Bernardo Community Park Saturday, December 2, 2023

Noon - 4 p.m.

Snow in the Park

Serra Mesa Recreation Center Saturday, December 2, 2023

10 a.m. - Noon

Cookies with Santa

San Ysidro Teen Center Tuesday, December 5, 2023

2 - 7 p.m.

Toys for Tots Distribution

Standley Recreation Center Friday, December 8, 2023

Dinner - 5:15 p.m.

Event - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner with Santa/Tree and Menorah Lighting

Hourglass Recreation Center Saturday, December 9, 2023 9 a.m. - Noon Toys for Tots
Skyline Recreation Center Saturday, December 9, 2023 9 a.m. - Noon Winter Wonderland
Park de la Cruz Gymnasium Saturday, December 9, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Winter Carnival
Cabrillo Recreation Center Saturday, December 9, 2023 10 a.m. - Noon Cookies with Santa
Pacific Beach Recreation Center Saturday, December 9, 2023 9 - 11 a.m. Morning Fun with Santa
Montgomery Waller Recreation Center Sunday, December 10, 2023 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Winter Wonderland/Snow Day
Santa Clara Recreation Center Sunday, December 10, 2023 1 - 4 p.m. An Afternoon with Santa
Allied Gardens Recreation Center Wednesday, December 13, 2023 2:15 - 4:15 p.m. Cookies and Crafts
Azalea Recreation Center Wednesday, December 13, 2023 2 - 5 p.m. Winter Wonderland
Robert Egger/South Bay Recreation Center Thursday, December 14, 2023 2 - 6 p.m. Toys for Tots Distribution
Robert Egger/South Bay Recreation Center Thursday, December 14, 2023 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merry Grinchmas
San Ysidro Community Center Thursday, December 14, 2023 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cookies with Santa/Toy for Tots
Southcrest Recreation Center Thursday, December 14, 2023 5 - 8 p.m. Churros with the Grinch
Bay Terraces Community and Senior Center Friday,  December 15, 2023 5 - 7 p.m. Santa's Toy Shop
Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center Friday,  December 15, 2023 4 - 8 p.m. (Movie begins 6:45) Parents Night Out/Movie
Kearny Mesa Recreation Center Friday,  December 15, 2023 4 - 6 p.m. Holiday Crafts
Montgomery Waller Recreation Center Friday, December 15, 2023 3 - 7 p.m. Toys for Tots Distribution
North Clairemont Recreation Center Friday,  December 15, 2023 5 - 8 p.m. Cookies with Santa
Ocean Beach Recreation Center Friday, December 15, 2023 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Winter Wonderland
Scripps Ranch Recreation Center Friday,  December 15, 2023 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Movie begins at 7 p.m.) Winter Movie in the Gym
Silver Wing Recreation Center Friday,  December 15, 2023 5 - 8 p.m. Cookies with Santa/Toys for Tots Distribution
Willie Henderson Sports Complex Friday, December 15, 2023 5 - 7 p.m. Cookies with Santa
Balboa Park/Casa del Prado Saturday & Sunday, December 16-17, 2023 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. AgeWell Services Craft Sale
Golden Hill Recreation Center Saturday, December 16, 2023 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Winter Carnival
Memorial Recreation Center Saturday, December 16, 2023 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Brunch with Santa
Penn Athletic Field Saturday, December 16, 2023 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Brunch with Santa
Cesar Chavez Community Center Monday, December 18, 2023 9 - 10:45 a.m. Toys for Tots Distribution
City Heights Recreation Center Monday/Tuesday December 18/19, 2023 4 - 6:30 p.m. Toys for Tots Distribution
Nobel Recreation Center Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cookies with Santa
Cesar Chavez Community Center Thursday, December 21, 2023 Noon - 2 p.m. Cookies with Santa
Tecolote Recreation Center Saturday, January 20, 2024 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Snow Day
Kendall-Frost Marsh Saturday, February 3, 2024 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Love Your Wetlands Day
City Heights Recreation Center Friday - Sunday, February 9 - 11, 2024 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Lunar Festival