The holidays are officially in full swing across San Diego County. This weekend brings festive parades on land and water, a massive holiday makers market, a feel-good local charity spotlight, and one of the county’s most dramatic hikes at its seasonal best. Plus, live music everywhere you turn and mild December weather to enjoy it all.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
Publisher

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1. Gaslamp Pet Parade & After‑Party

📅 Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
🕒 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown San Diego
🎟️ Free to watch (pet registration fee applies)
📄 Dress up your pup and stroll through San Diego’s lively Gaslamp District with other costumed pets, then head to the “Pups in the Pub” after‑party with food, drinks, music, and free photos with Santa and buddies! Parades, contests, and festive fun for all ages.

2. 🌊 Mission Bay Parade of Lights

📅 Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
🕒 Evening (varies by viewing location): Starts at 5:30 pm
📍 Mission Bay, San Diego
🎟️ Free to watch
📄 Celebrate the holidays as festively decorated boats glide across Mission Bay in this beloved family-friendly tradition. Great viewing spots include Mission Bay Beach Club, Catamaran Resort, and along the bay’s shoreline.

3.✨San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

📅 Saturday, Dec. 14 & Saturday, Dec. 21, 2025
🕒 Approx. 5:30 PM – 7:40 PM
📍 San Diego Bay (Shelter Island to Coronado Ferry Landing)
🎟️ Free to watch
📄 Watch dozens of brightly lit boats cruise San Diego Bay in one of the city’s most iconic holiday traditions. Popular viewing areas include Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, and Coronado.

Approximate parade arrival times:

4. San Diego Santa Run

📅 Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
🕒 8:00 AM & Later
📍 Pacific Beach
🎟️ Registration required (race entry)
📄 Get into the festive spirit with the Santa‑themed run on the beach! Options include a 5K, kids’ mile, and dog mile — costumes encouraged and proceeds benefit local causes.

5. Makers Arcade Holiday Fair

📅 Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 13‑14, 2025
🕒 Times vary (daytime)
📍 Broadway Pier, Downtown San Diego
🎟️ Free entry
📄 Browse 140+ local makers, food trucks, live music, craft stations, and photo spots at this holiday craft market — perfect for gift shopping and family outings

🎁 Toys for Hope (Home Start San Diego)
A community-powered holiday drive helping ensure kids in San Diego families experiencing homelessness receive gifts and a moment of joy this season.
👉 https://hla.org/toysforhope/

🍣 New in Town: Cherry Fish — Japanese Fusion
A sleek new Japanese fusion spot blending fresh sushi, modern rolls, and creative plates with bold flavors. Worth a visit for date night or sushi lovers.
👉 https://www.cherryfishsd.com/

🥾 Cedar Creek Falls (Ramona)

One of San Diego’s most dramatic hikes shines after rain, with canyon views and a rare waterfall payoff. Permit required—check conditions before you go.
👉 https://californiathroughmylens.com/cedar-creek-falls/

The view towards Torrey Pines.

Friday: 76° / 49° 🌤️
Saturday: 72° / 51° 🌤️
Sunday: 71° / 48° 🌤️

Mild and partly cloudy all weekend, with cooler evenings—great weather for daytime exploring and cozy nights out.

Duke's La Jolla – Kahlil Nash – La Jolla – 3-6pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Tecolote Canyon – Mission Bay – 4-6pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Shay Skylar – Escondido – 4-6pm
The Camp Store – Hippy Goods – Carlsbad – 4:15-6:15pm
Humphrey's Backstage Live – The Hips – Point Loma – 5-7pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – OttoPilot – Gaslamp Quarter – 5-8pm
Pour House – Joe Wood & the Lonely Ones – Oceanside – 5-8pm
Seasons Restaurant – Christian Taylor – Carlsbad – 5-8pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Tim Atkins – Encinitas – 5-8pm
Uvas Winery – Crazy Tomes – Poway – 5-8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – Jimmy & Enrique – San Marcos – 5:30-8:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ – The Taylor Johns Band – El Cajon – 6-8pm
Deft Brewing | The Gärten – Side of Beans – Morena – 6-8:30pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Smokin Guns – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Jeff Brinkman – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza – Escondido – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside – Small Batch Ramblers – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Marelle – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Havana Grill – Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Vince Mendoza – Santa Ysabel – 6-9pm
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill – Adam Bergoch – Oceanside – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Keni Yarbro – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Carlsbad – Pretty Sweet – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
Mission Ave Bar & Grill – Tony Suraci – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Shake Bar & Lounge – Jesse Johnson – Core-Columbia – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – Matt Heinecke – Harbor Island – 6-9pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – John Bennett – Encinitas – 6-9pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Clearly Dirty – Vista – 6-10pm
Babcock & Story Hotel Del – Gonzo Solo – Coronado – 6-10pm
The Galley at the Marina – Rock of Ages – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
Night Parade Brewing Company – Sunset Trivia – Scripps Ranch – 6-8pm (see Trivia section)
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine – Mission Bay High School – Mission Swing & the Preservationists – Mira Mesa – 6:30-8:30pm
Négociant Winery – Friday's with Don L. – Uptown Hillcrest – 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Craig Dawson Trio – Marina District – 6:30-10:30pm
Winstons OB – The Earful – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm
American Legion Post 282 – Nigel – La Mesa – 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar – Kaylee Daugherty – Banker's Hill – 7-10pm
Fast Times – The Surf Birdz – Bay Park – 7-10pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – Latin Sol – National City – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Jonny Tarr – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Perfect Blend Duo – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Keefer and Rob – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Reds, Whites & Brews – Ash & the Mondays – Ramona – 7-10pm
Steel 94 – Deana Haala – Spring Valley – 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – The Siers Brothers – Morena – 7-10pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Jason Graham – Encinitas – 7-10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway – Ryan Valenzuela Band – Poway – 7-11pm
1st Street Bar – Sara Jade – Encinitas – 7:30-9:30pm
The Holding Company – 1st Floor – Pinnacle Roots + SoulPlant – Ocean Beach – 7:30-11:30pm
McP's Irish Pub – Pat Ellis & Blue Frog – Coronado – 8pm-12am
Renegade Bar – Country Nation – El Cajon – 8pm-12:30am
Prohibition SD – CEO's Rythm Section + Fiore – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am
Humphrey's Backstage Live – FM ERA – Point Loma – 8-10pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Andrew Peña – Del Mar – 8-11pm
Pal Joey's – Ristband – Allied Gardens – 8pm-12am
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra – University Heights – 8pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Broken Halo – Encinitas – 8:30-11:30pm
Full Circle Saloon – Big Tooth Combo + Halo Effect – Santee – 8:30-11:59pm
The Salty Frog – Upload Band – Imperial Beach – 9pm-12am
The Kraken – CoverStorm – Cardiff – 9pm-1am
Pour House – Nashelle & the Nashties • Audrey • Promised Paradigm – Oceanside – 9-11:59pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra – University Heights – 10pm

🎤 Karaoke

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Harryaoke Fridays – Fallbrook – 8pm-1am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Winstons OB – Karaoke w/ Corey Glasper – Ocean Beach – 9pm-12am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am
Wong's Dragon Room – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Rolando – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Night Parade Brewing Company – Sunset Trivia – Scripps Ranch – 6-8pm
White Labs Brewing Co – San Diego – Trivia – Downtown – 6:30-8:30pm
Dirty Birds – Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm

Bahia Resort Hotel – Amanda Portela – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – Kevin Ryan – Torrey Pines – 10am-1pm
La Valencia Hotel – David Rosales – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Russell Paihinui – Gaslamp Quarter – 11am-2pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Manzanita Blues – Mission Bay – 12-3pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Lele Rose – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Grand Ole BBQ – Jimbo Trout – El Cajon – 1-4pm
The Roxy Encinitas – John Lowery – Encinitas – 1-4pm
Winstons OB – Forced Hammer – Ocean Beach – 1-4pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Michael LeClerc – Escondido – 2-4pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Fat Paw – Mission Bay – 3-6pm
Monarch Ocean Pub – Christian Taylor – Del Mar – 3-6pm
The Camp Store – Jason Jenkins – Carlsbad – 4:15-6:15pm
Winstons OB – Rebel Scum – Ocean Beach – 4-7pm
Humphrey's Backstage Live – The Party Crashers – Point Loma – 5-7pm
Pour House – The California Rangers feat. Tom Boren – Oceanside – 5-8pm
Uvas Winery – John Patrick – Poway – 5-8pm
Koi Zen Cellars – Kelli Rogers – Rancho Bernardo – 5-8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – Sapphire – San Marcos – 5:30-8:30pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Fish & the Seaweeds featuring Jimmy Lewis – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Gabe's Music – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside – Wolff Band – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Deft Brewing | The Gärten – Water Spots – Morena – 6-8:30pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Shay Skylar – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Billy Watson – Santa Ysabel – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Orion Song – La Jolla – 6-9pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Adam Bergoch – Gaslamp Quarter – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – Freddie Walton – Harbor Island – 6-9pm
Smoking Cannon Brewery – Chance Perez – Ramona – 6-8pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Matt Blockley – Encinitas – 6-9pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos w/ Eric • Jeff • James • Courtney • Dave – Gaslamp Quarter – 6-9pm
The Galley at the Marina – Groove Therapy – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
Good Bar – The Locals + Snail Fight – Point Loma – 6-11:55pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Archie Thompson Trio – Marina District – 6:30-10:30pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Travel Agents – Vista – 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar – Gypsy Sally Band – Banker's Hill – 7-10pm
Fast Times – Totally 80's Band – Bay Park – 7-10pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – Rising Star – National City – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Jason Graham – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – ZB Savoy Band – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Steve Orr – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Detroit Underground – Morena – 7-10pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Travis Thomas – Encinitas – 7-10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway – The Traveling Nobodys – Poway – 7-11pm
1st Street Bar – The Upper Echelons – Encinitas – 7:30-9:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Mockingbird Jam – Encinitas – 7:30-10:30pm
The Holding Company – 1st Floor – Blink180True – Ocean Beach – 7:30-11:30pm
McP's Irish Pub – Misty & the Moby – Coronado – 8pm-12am
Humphrey's Backstage Live – I-90 – Point Loma – 8-10pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – David Shyde – Del Mar – 8-11pm
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Fiore + Trevor Davis – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am
Full Circle Saloon – Nemesis – Santee – 8:30-11:59pm
The Salty Frog – Down 2 Eleven – Imperial Beach – 9pm-12am
Renegade Bar – Whiskey Ridge Rides Again – El Cajon – 9pm-12:30am
710 Beach Club – Exotic Fruit + Mojo Pin – Pacific Beach – 9pm-1am
The Kraken – Toga Party – Cardiff – 9pm-1am
Pour House – Atomic Surfers + Davis – Oceanside – 9pm-12am
Winstons OB – Taper’s Choice – Ocean Beach – 9pm-12am
Pal Joey's – Bonneville 7 – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Mission Ave Bar & Grill – Dolly Wouyd – Oceanside – 9:30-11:30pm

🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/ Leslie – La Mesa – 6-9pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Round Table Pizza – Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds – College Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8-9pm

Bahia Resort Hotel – Jolene Cruz – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – Keni Yarbro – Torrey Pines – 10am-1pm
Seasons Restaurant – David Rosales – Carlsbad – 10am-1pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Andrew Peña – Del Mar – 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel – Rachel Jay – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Tim Apple – Gaslamp Quarter – 11am-2pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – High Noon Dead Party – Mission Bay – 12-5pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Ed Kornhauser – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – John Katchur – Santa Ysabel – 12-3pm
Orfila Winery – The Heart – Escondido – 12-3pm
The Holding Company – 1st Floor – Concert for Jamaica – Ocean Beach – 12-8pm
Coronado Ferry Landing – Moonlight Serenade – Coronado – 1-4pm
Duke's La Jolla – Orion Song – La Jolla – 1-4pm
Grand Ole BBQ – The Seamonks – El Cajon – 1-4pm
The Shout! House – Family Night – All Ages w/ Jon, James & Eric – Gaslamp Quarter – 1-6pm
Sky Valley Cellars – Kenna Rose – Ramona – 2-4pm
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O – Thunder Mountain Band – Coronado – 2-5pm
Uvas Winery – Sundstedt & Cain Duo – Poway – 2-5pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Brad Smith – Escondido – 3-5pm
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside – Perfect Blend Duo – Oceanside – 3-6pm
The Kraken – She Says So – Cardiff – 3-6pm
The Galley at the Marina – The New Catillacs – Chula Vista – 3-7pm
Carruth Cellars – Liberty Station – Al Barnes – Liberty Station – 4-7pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – David Rosales – La Jolla – 4-7pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway – Casey Music and Ryan Valenzuela – Poway – 4-7pm
Monarch Ocean Pub – Nic and Jason – Del Mar – 4-7pm
Orfila Winery – Matt Heinecke – Escondido – 4-8pm
The Camp Store – Matthew Gose – Carlsbad – 4:15-6:15pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – O.M Band – Albert Lopez – Encinitas – 4:30-7:30pm
Deft Brewing | The Gärten – Billy and the Gulf Coasters – Morena – 5-7:30pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – R-Tyme – National City – 5-8pm
The Roxy Encinitas – MarCon Express – Encinitas – 5-8pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – The Troubador Xmas Party – Morena – 5-7pm
Humphrey's Backstage Live – Darryl Williams – Point Loma – 6-8pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Craig Dawson Trio – Marina District – 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Whit Aadland – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Michael Richardson Duo – Leucadia – 6-9pm
The Cordova Bar – Martin & the Big Nativity Scene – Morena – 6-9pm
Good Bar – The Locals + Snail Fight – Point Loma – 6-11:55pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Vinyl to Viral – University Heights – 6pm
Prohibition SD – Karlos Paez & the B Side Players – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Vinyl to Viral – University Heights – 9pm

🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with TerryOke – La Mesa – 5-8pm
The Salty Frog – Karaoke – Imperial Beach – 7pm-2am
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Winstons OB – OBoke Karaoke – Ocean Beach – 8-11pm
1st Street Bar – Karaoke – Encinitas – 9pm-1am
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out, and typos or errors could happen but we try our best!! …

Answer: C) Valley Center
Valley Center was originally known as Bear Valley, named for the massive California grizzlies that once lived there. One local grizzly is believed to have been the largest ever recorded in California, weighing an estimated 2,200 pounds—a reminder of just how wild San Diego County once was.
👉 https://www.vchistory.org/exhibits/grizzly-bear/

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San Diego Meteor is published every Friday morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.