HOLIDAY EVENTS
NOVEMBER 20
Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld San Diego invites guests to experience its annual Christmas Celebration, running daily through Jan. 5. The park transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland filled with more magical moments than ever, including exciting new holiday entertainment. Experience dazzling new Christmas shows, with the debut of Happy Harbor Holiday featuring fan favorite character Winston the Walrus, watch an all-new festive parade and capture picture-perfect moments amidst acres of beautiful decorations.
‘Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’
The Old Globe presents its 27th annual production of “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The production will run through Dec. 31 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park. This is a whimsical musical based on the classic Dr. Seuss book, “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”, featuring classic holiday songs like “Santa for a Day” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” Max the dog narrates the tale of how the mean and scheming Grinch tries to steal Christmas from the holiday-loving Whos of Whoville. But the Grinch discovers there is more to Christmas than he bargained for. Audiences will delight in how the Grinch learns the magic and meaning of Christmas. The theatre will once again be transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
DECEMBER 7
Frosty Fun Run & 5K
The inaugural Scripps Ranch Frosty Fun Run & 5K and Holiday Craft Market will be on Saturday, Dec. 7, brought to you by the Miramar Ranch Elementary School FFA. Support and connect with your community for this family friendly event! Strollers, ugly sweaters, holiday costumes and Christmas jammies are welcome. The Frosty Fun Run and 5K will take place at Miramar Lake. It will begin and end at the side parking lot on the west side of the reservoir. Starting gun is at 8:30 a.m. for the 5K, and 9:15 a.m. for the 1-mile Fun Run. The course will feature water refilling stations, music, and a photo opportunity. T-shirts will be given to all paid entrants. After the run, visit Miramar Ranch Elementary for a Holiday Craft Market 9 a.m.-noon. Grab some food and hot cocoa from a vendor or two, and stroll through the Holiday Craft Market.
Cat-themed gift exchange
Members of the Facebook group Reals House Cats of Scripps Will hold a cat-themed gift exchange and raffle from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 7 at the Scripps Ranch Community Center, 11885 Cypress Canyon Road.
DECEMBER 13, 14, 15
‘The Nutcracker’
Scripps Performing Arts Academy presents an all-youth, full production of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 13 and 14 at 6 p.m.; and Dec. 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. Held at David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive.
DECEMBER 14, 15
‘Nutcracker, Reimagined’
Lynch Institute’s (LDI) annual holiday production is full of joy, hope and possibility. Students also have an opportunity to participate in the annual end of season showcase celebrating the tremendous amount of work that takes place in LDI throughout the year. Performances Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.; and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave.