We hope have a great Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving is on Thursday November 22 2012.
Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk - November 22 2012 Thanksgiving Day 8 AM at Balboa Park. This annual event benefits St. Vincent de Paul Village, the largest homeless charity in San Diego. A 5K race starts and finishes in Balboa Park. Wheelchairs, pets and baby strollers welcome for some true San Diego family fun. Sign up now and start getting your pledges! Corporate groups and teams welcome. Join in the fun and take home a fresh baked pie on Thanksgiving while benefiting the city's homeless. Pies must be ordered in advance. Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk in Balboa Park
Oceanside Turkey Trot - November 22 Thanksgiving Day 7 AM at the Oceanside Pier. Wear your thanksgiving costume for this turkey trot 5K run/walk or kids 1 mile fun run. Both open and locals only events. Event route includes Oceanside Civic Center, Oceanside Harbor and Oceanside Pier in Oceanside Cal. Free. The 5K and 5 Mile run/walks start at the Oceanside Civic Center, 330 North Coast Hwy. (Corner of Mission and Coast Hwy.) All races finish on The Strand at adjacent the Oceanside Pier. Register now. Oceanside Turkey Trot Festival
Home Hospitality - Host two marines for Thanksgiving dinner, for Camp Pendleton marines who can't travel home for Thanksgiving. Call early to extend an invitation. Phone number: 760-385-4921.
Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas - If you are looking for some great ideas for Thanksgiving dinner, check out our page on Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas.
Thanksgiving Beach Walks - Enjoy a walk at one of the San Diego Beaches on Thanksgiving weekend. Try Thanksgiving day 2012 between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Friday 11:30 am to 1:30 pm , Saturday noon - 2:00 pm or Sunday afternoon from 12:30 - 3:00 pm. Best San Diego Beaches for Walking
San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival - November 21 - 25, 2012 at the Town and Country Resort Hotel. Join in the fun with at San Diego’s 31st annual Jazz festival. Reserve your Thanksgiving day buffet. For more information and schedule see Dixieland Jazz Festival.
2012 Del Mar Holiday of Lights - Night time event from Thanksgiving night Nov. 22 2012 – January 1, 2013 at the Del Mar fairgrounds. Every night 5:30 – 10:00 (10:30 pm on Fri. and Sat. This fun family event is the largest animated drive-through light show on the West Coast. 400 lively displays making this on the the best San Diego events for the holidays. $14.00 - $19.00 per car. No motorcycles or two-wheel vehicles allowed. Driving directions: Exit Interstate 5 at Via de la Valle and enter the fairgrounds on Jimmy Durante Blvd. (Buy discount tickets for $12.00 at San Diego County Albertsons|Sav-on stores starting in mid-November) Holiday of Lights
Ice Skating by the Sea - tentative November 22 2012 through Jan. 1 2013 at The Del, Hotel del Coronado. Enjoy outdoor ice skating at Coronado beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Daily sessions from 2-5, 6-9 and weekend and holidays/school break from 11-1. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for kids for three-hour sessions, and $15 adults and only $10 child ticket for two-hour matinee. per person. Hot chocolate and holiday drinks make this a festive San Diego holiday activity. For more information and schedule see Hotel del Skating by the Sea.
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides on Black Friday - This was fun in 2011, so I hope they offer it again in 2012. Have a pleasant shopping day at The Forum in Carlsbad on Friday November 25. Nice upscale shopping mall offers carnival from 10 - 7,free horse drawn carriage rides from 2 - 7, live entertainment at 6, tree lighting at 7 and Santa will be there for the kids until 8:30 pm.
Santa Arrives at Seaport Village - tentative Sat. Nov. 24 2012 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Seaport Village shopping area, San Diego. Kicking off the holiday season, Santa will arrive in San Diego by pirate ship sporting board shorts and flip flops for photos with kids on his giant surfboard and wave on Thanksgiving weekend. Families will gather on the boardwalk to welcome Santa to San Diego as he arrives on his ship. Kids can pose with the sun-kissed Santa on his surfboard as he surfs a six-foot wave.
Julian Christmas Tree Lighting - Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 24 2012) at Julian’s Pioneer Park. A great family tradition. Take your family to the historic town of Julian for the festivities to open the Christmas holiday season. Celebration begins at 4 PM, and the tree lighting at 6 PM. Christmas carols, Santa. Free admission for this Christmas event. Julian Living Christmas Tree
Balboa Park - Voted the most popular San Diego attraction by locals, Thanksgiving is a great time to spend the day in Balboa Park. Walk around and enjoy the historic buildings, botanical gardens, or visit one of the many Balboa Park museums or the San Diego Zoo. San Diego Balboa Park
San Diego Theme Parks and Attractions - Thanksgiving week is a great time to visit the many San Diego theme parks, with our nice fall Southern California climate. Unless noted otherwise, all of these attractions are open on Thanksgiving:
Disneyland California - 3 days at Disneyland for Thanksgiving week plus 3 days at other SoCal theme parks with the Southern California CityPass is the best deal around!
San Diego Holiday Festival - tentative Fri – Sun. Nov. 23, 24, 25 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Open 10 AM – 6 PM (Sunday 5 PM). Unique Christmas gifts. Handcrafted items and one-of-a-kind gifts. Circus acts, bands and other entertainment. $8 adult admission, children 12 and under are free. For more information San Diego Holiday Festival
Santa’s Coming Arts and Crafts Fair - Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nov. 23 - 25 2012 at Bates Nut Farm. Open 9 AM - 4:30 pm (3:30 on Sun.) Over 100 artisans, handmade crafts and fine art . Face painting, farm zoo for the kids. Lion’s Club Pancake breakfast from 7 – 10 AM for $6 adults, $5 children. Great San Diego family holiday activity. Santa will be there at 1:00 pm on Friday and Saturday Nov 26-27. Arts and Crafts Fair – Santa’s Coming
La Jolla Attractions - One of the best San Diego tourism activities is to walk the beautiful La Jolla coast. Bring your camera and take photos of the Children's Pool, La Jolla Seals, La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, and the La Jolla Sea Caves. One of the best free San Diego outdoor activities. La Jolla Coast Walk
Embarcadero and Historic Ships on San Diego Bay – For a great Thanksgiving family activity, enjoy a stroll in downtown San Diego near the harbor to see the historic ships. We enjoy looking at the free art show - 30 trees in the Urban Trees sculpture exhibit. Walk along the harbor and see the historic ships in the port of San Diego, such as USS Midway and the Maritime Museum. Walk to Seaport Village and visit the unique stores in SD.
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San Diego Events May 2012 - Don't miss out on these great May 2012 Events including spring festivals, walking tours and more fun things to do in San Diego.
Disneyland - 2 days for only $99! Take a great Southern California vacation to the happiest place on earth. See the new World of Color Show at California Adventure. Get your cheap Disneyland tickets.
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