Poway Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Poway and surrounding areas
Poway transforms for the Christmas season around Old Poway Park and Midland Road with Carols by Candlelight and community tree lightings that showcase local choirs and vendors. Historic sites and downtown strips glow with carefully hung lights and seasonal decorations. Enjoy Christmas markets, Christmas lights, parades, and holiday activities that bring families together for seasonal entertainment and community traditions throughout December.
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Christmas Lights
25 eventsLEGO-themed holiday celebration with characters and fireworks
Christmas Markets
22 eventsOver 100 artisan vendors in a festive holiday market.
Christmas Shows
7 events20th anniversary of traditional Irish holiday performance
Christmas Parties
7 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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LEGO-themed holiday celebration with characters and fireworks
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Two-day New Year's electronic music festival at Petco Park
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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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Poway Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event in Poway is Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park, held each December with festive lights, live music, Santa visits, and craft markets. The Poway Winter Festival in January also offers holiday-themed activities and celebrations.
Poway’s Christmas in the Park features a unique tree lighting ceremony with Santa arriving by train, creating a nostalgic and charming holiday tradition. The community also embraces local artisan markets and family-focused winter festivities.
Neighborhoods near Old Poway Park and other residential areas throughout Poway are known for their festive holiday lights and neighborhood displays. These areas offer walkable routes to enjoy a variety of creative and traditional decorations.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at Old Poway Park during the Christmas in the Park event, as well as at various artisan markets and craft fairs held in community centers and local venues near Poway throughout the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending Christmas in the Park with free admission, enjoying live music and crafts, and exploring local markets with no entry fee. The Poway Winter Festival also offers many free family activities.
Families with kids will enjoy Christmas in the Park for its crafts, Santa visits, train rides, and live performances. The Poway Winter Festival also offers snow play areas, sledding, and carnival games that are perfect for children of all ages.