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Shop 'Til You Drop (& Give Back) e Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village returns December 6 from 4 to 8pm, transforming the neighborhood into a sparkling winter wonderland with twinkling lights strung above India Street and festive music filling the air. Wander through a bustling Christmas Village featuring more than 110 local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, treats, and holiday goodies, while neighborhood shops and restaurants add to the charm with décor and seasonal specials. e festivities culminate with the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30pm in Piazza della Famiglia. Kringle Mingle, Cardiff 's beloved holiday tradition, returns on December 7 from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy a cheerful holiday makers market, photos with Santa, face painting, letters to Santa, origami, rock painting, and more. Santa arrives at 11am, and guests are encouraged to bring a toy for Toys for Tots to help spread holiday cheer to local children. Running December 10 to 14 and 17 to 23, Park Hyatt Aviara's Holiday Market in e Gardens at Park Hyatt Aviara offers unique gifts, festive treats, beverages, and family photo opportunities. On December 12, Temecula Chilled: Holiday Wine Shopping Night features holiday lights, local wines, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Area wineries will open their doors after dark for a festive Sip & Shop night. Hop from winery to winery as each comes alive with sparkling lights, live music, carolers, pop-ups, holiday beverages, and special shopping offers. Christmas with the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears on December 13 is a heartwarming afternoon complete with holiday lights, festive music, raffles, gourmet food trucks, and photos with Santa. e highlight of the day is watching more than 60 rescued exotic animals excitedly unwrap their Christmas gifts during a special feeding hour from 3 to 4pm. Proceeds support the ongoing care and wellbeing of the sanctuary's rescued animals. e Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) welcomes back Winter MKT on December 14 from 11am to 5pm, transforming its campus into a lively celebration of music, culture, and curated shopping. Featuring vendors from Southern California and the bi-national region, the market offers a selection of winter-season gifts, along with Japanese-themed records, food, drinks, and goods. Check In to Check Out December 1 to 25, L'Auberge Del Mar invites guests to celebrate the holidays by the sea with family-friendly festivities all month long. Write letters to Santa, enjoy festive movies under the stars (e Holiday, e Grinch, Elf), decorate gingerbread houses on December 13, and take part in nightly Hanukkah menorah lightings from December 15 to 22. e Lodge at Torrey Pines' warm, Craftsman-style design sets the scene for a truly enchanting winter escape. Guests are welcomed into a holiday wonderland, where a grand Christmas tree adorned with pinecones, manzanita branches, woodland owls, and tartan reindeer glimmers. Beginning December 10, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort & Spa transforms into a luxurious holiday wonderland with Stocking Full of Christmas, an immersive seasonal experience guided by your own "Journey Elf." Explore five magical themed rooms, each filled with performances, interactive moments, and festive surprises. Along the way, families collect keepsakes in a beautifully designed wearable stocking. A VIP Experience offers private check-in, a pre-event lounge, stocking decorating, and priority access for an elevated evening of holiday magic. Happy New Year! Set sail for a New Year's Eve celebration with Jimmy's Buffet LIVE: NYE in Paradise at South Coast Winery. Feel the island breeze, sip on a margarita, and sway to your favorite tropical hits as you ring in 2026 with an eight-piece band featuring live steel pans, congas, and more. Back at e Lodge at Torrey Pines, guests can bid farewell to the year in style with an exquisite five-course New Year's Eve tasting menu at A.R. Valentien, complete with a special chef 's giveaway surprise. e celebration continues on New Year's Day at e Grill, where a festive Holiday Brunch awaits, complemented by a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. << Attend leisure ranchandcoast.com LITTLE ITALY: PHOTO COURTESY OF LITTLE ITALY ASSOCIATION LIONS TIGERS & BEARS: PHOTO COURTESY OF LIONS TIGERS & BEARS Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village MCASD Winter MKT Christmas with the Animals