1. Lightscape Extended into 2024: Start the new year with a dazzling experience at Lightscape! Due to popular demand, Lightscape is extending its run from Thursday, January 4, to Sunday, January 7, 2024. Don’t miss the chance to explore this one-mile trail illuminated with over one million lights, featuring eye-catching installations from international artists. Perfect for a last-minute holiday gift or a fun date night to kick off the new year.
2. “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” at The Old Globe: Catch this whimsical musical based on the classic Dr. Seuss book at The Old Globe in Balboa Park. Visit www.theoldglobe.org for ticket information.
3. Las Posadas: A Traditional Mexican Christmas Celebration: Enjoy a traditional Mexican Christmas celebration with Symphonic Mariachi Champaña Nevin at the Balboa Theatre on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 7:30 PM. The program includes festive Mexican carols, a reenactment of Las Posadas, and a bilingual sing-along. Tickets range from $3.50 to $25.00.
4. Candy Cane Lane in Poway: Take a stroll through Candy Cane Lane, an impressive display of festive lights and holiday cheer in Poway. Located on three neighboring cul-de-sacs, the lights are on nightly from 5 to 10 PM, continuing through Christmas Eve. Be sure to park and walk to fully enjoy this winter wonderland, and consider weekdays for a less busy experience.
5. “The Nutcracker” Ballet Performance: Delight in the classic holiday ballet, “The Nutcracker,” performed at the Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, as well as Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.