The holiday season is officially upon us and this year, there’s no better way for San Diegans to embrace the holiday spirit than with special performances by the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Holiday By the Bay activities at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront! 

Holiday Programming at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park 

• Dec. 9 - 11| Noel, Noel - The San Diego Symphony’s signature holiday show, this performance features the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Master Chorale, San Diego Children’s Choir and an all-new story and script. 

• Holiday Movies In Concert 

  • Dec. 17 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas In Concert - Watch CindyLou grow the heart of the infamous Grinch in this classic Christmas tale, accompanied by the San Diego Symphony 

  • Dec. 21 | Love Actually In Concert - Enjoy this modern holiday classic following the holiday season through the eyes of an unforgettable cast of characters as the San Diego Symphony performs its unforgettable score. 

Holiday By the Bay at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront 

From Dec. 2 - Dec. 30, enjoy special holiday activations at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. With adults-only options and fun for the whole family, it’s a great place to stop by before a show at The Rady Shell or book for a holiday staycation! 

• Life-Sized Gingerbread House (Opens Nov. 25) - Visit the hotel lobby to view a grand Grinch-themed house – honoring the anniversary of San Diego native, Dr. Seuss.  

• Fridays 4-6 p.m., Saturdays 4-7 p.m. | Naughty or Nice Happy at Odysea Lounge - Enjoy $2 off on seasonal spirits at the Odysea Lounge. 

• Fridays 7-9 p.m. | Holiday Movies (Promenade West) - Enjoy free showings of family-friendly holiday movies - a great way to end an evening after a dinner at Hudson & Nash! 

  • Saturday, Dec. 3 - Elf 

  • Saturday, Dec. 10 - The Santa Clause 

  • Saturday, Dec. 17 - A Christmas Story 

  • Saturday, Dec. 24 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas 

• Fridays 5-9 p.m., Saturdays 4-6 p.m. | Write a Letter to Santa (Promenade West) 

• Fridays + Saturdays 5-9 p.m. | Stocking and Ornament Decorating (Promenade West) 

• Saturdays, 6-7 p.m. | Storytime with Ms. Claus (Promenade West) 

• Sundays, 9-11 a.m. | Breakfast with Santa (Hudson & Nash) 

• Dec. 24 + 25 5 - 10 p.m. | Christmas Pre-Fixe Specials at Hudson & Nash