Things to do this weekend in San Diego December 20-22 – NBC 7 San Diego

There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our guide to weekend events can help you. Stand up. Exit. Play!

Friday, December 27th

Holiday Bowl Parade at the Port of San Diego
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the city center | Roadside viewing is free
Marching bands, practice teams and giant balloons will march along the San Diego coast to celebrate the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl.

DIRECTV Holiday Bowl Game Day 5K Walk/Run
9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. in the city center | $52, $20 for runners 15 and under
The 29th Annual Port of San Diego Game Day 5k Run/Walk takes place along San Diego’s harbor front. The athletes run past 10,000 cheering spectators. All runners receive a finisher medal.

DIRECTV Holiday Bowl
5:00 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium | $50+
The 45th annual Holiday Bowl will feature a matchup between Syracuse of the ACC and Washington State of the Pac-12.

Saturday December 28th

San Diego International Auto Show
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Through January 1st at the San Diego Convention Center | $12-18
The show features a wide range of new vehicles that have never been seen before. Participants can also enjoy family entertainment and interactive activities.

Tour before the Rose Parade
8:00 a.m. at the Old Town Transit Center | $45-$105
Before New Year’s Day, take a quick look at the Rose Parade floats on a round-trip cruise Five star tour. You can see a variety of fruits, seeds, barks, grasses and stunning flowers placed on the floats.

Winter Wonderettes
2 p.m. at the San Diego Musical Theater| $60
The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration sees the girls entertaining themselves at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party.

Sunday, December 29th

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
5 p.m. at The Old Globe | $59
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based on the classic book by Dr. Seuss. Seuss based.

Ice rinks
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Several ice rinks in the city are now open. We have a full recap.

Wild Holidays at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Until January 5th
Lights, decorations, imaginative characters, musical entertainment, festive storytelling and culinary treats provide family fun and get everyone in the holiday spirit.