Balboa Park December Nights

This is free. When: Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, 4 p.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, noon–10 p.m. Where: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101.

City of San Diego · Event

The City of San Diego’s largest free holiday festival featuring lights, live entertainment on multiple stages, food vendors, attractions and free Wi-Fi (Cox WiFi). Sock drive for unsheltered clients of PATH San Diego. Family-friendly; many museums open free during evening hours.