The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Solana Beach, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Sunday, December 6 · 4:30 pm
The city's 21st annual free oceanfront tree lighting, with treats, hot cocoa, a new snow hill for sledding, and Santa arriving by fire truck.
Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach
City of Solana Beach →Friday, December 11 · 2:30 pm
Santa rides a sleigh through Solana Beach neighborhoods with fire, sheriff and marine safety crews; the city posts a route map with estimated times.
Starts and ends at Solana Beach Fire Station, 500 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, then through city neighborhoods
City of Solana Beach →Sunday, December 13 · 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Free tree lighting hosted by the city and La Colonia Community Foundation, with sweets, Mexican hot cocoa, and Santa arriving with his elves.
La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach
City of Solana Beach →13 holiday events for 2026 on Solana Beach’s local calendars. Updated every day.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Solana Beach calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Solana Beach from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.
