Encinitas Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Encinitas and surrounding areas
Encinitas celebrates Christmas 2025 with holiday activities and bright Christmas lights across the historic downtown and Seaside neighborhoods, blending surf-town charm with seasonal traditions. With events like San Diego Lightscape at the Botanic Gardens, the Tree Lighting Celebration at The Forum Carlsbad and North Pole By The Sea, visitors can enjoy parades, festivals, family activities, illuminated displays and coastal markets.
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Christmas Lights
23 eventsLEGO-themed holiday celebration with characters and fireworks
Christmas Markets
22 eventsOver 100 artisan vendors in a festive holiday market.
Christmas Shows
9 eventsMotown holiday show with live music
Christmas Parties
8 eventsTwo-day New Year's electronic music festival at Petco Park
Christmas Activities
38 eventsAnnual Christmas boat parade of lights on Mission Bay
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Holidays at LEGOLAND California
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LEGO-themed holiday celebration with characters and fireworks
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PROPER NYE/NYD 2026
(San Diego)
Two-day New Year's electronic music festival at Petco Park
- Big Night San Diego (San Diego)
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Balboa Park December Nights
(San Diego)
San Diego's largest free holiday festival in Balboa Park.
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Holiday Market and Trail at Petco Park
(San Diego)
Over 100 artisan vendors in a festive holiday market.
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SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration
(San Diego)
One Million Lights Meet Ocean Delights
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Encinitas Christmas FAQ
The Encinitas Holiday Parade and the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair are among the biggest annual Christmas events, drawing large crowds with festive floats, live music, and artisan vendors.
Encinitas celebrates with a laid-back coastal vibe, featuring events like the neighborhood-driven Fantastic Christmas Light Show and the Botanic Garden Lightscape, blending artistic light displays with community spirit.
Leucadia, especially Oviedo Street and nearby intersections, is known for its impressive neighborhood displays, offering a charming and festive atmosphere for visitors and locals alike.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at the Encinitas Community Center during the Holiday Bazaar and along South Coast Highway 101 during the Holiday Street Fair, both showcasing artisan vendors and crafts.
Enjoy free neighborhood light displays, stroll through festive walking trails like the Botanic Garden Lightscape (ticketed but affordable), and attend free community events such as the Holiday Street Fair for budget-friendly holiday fun.
Families will enjoy the Botanic Garden Lightscape walking trail, the Holiday Street Fair with its live music and crafts, and the festive neighborhood light displays that offer a welcoming environment for children.