Events & Festivals
Holiday lights, parades, fairs and the dates worth planning a trip around.
Events & Festivals
Big Bay Balloon Parade 2026: Holiday Bowl Parade Guide
The Big Bay Balloon Parade is now the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade: 8 a.m. Dec 28, 2026 on the downtown bayfront. Route, viewing, trolley tips.
Events & FestivalsDel Mar Racing Program: How to Read It (2026 Guide)
Where to find today's Del Mar racing program, how to read program numbers, morning lines and past performances, plus 2026 race dates, admission and bet types.
Events & FestivalsDel Mar Christmas Lights 2026: Fairgrounds Guide
Del Mar Fairgrounds holiday lights for 2026: Coastal Christmas runs Dec 11–26, what replaced Holiday of Lights and Holidays in Your Car, plus other displays.