There's more to do in San Diego than hunt for bargains, here are the top five things going on this holiday weekend:
Holiday of Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds: The 17th annual light spectacular features hundreds of animated holiday scenes along a 1.5-mile route. The 15- to 20-minute drive takes you on a whimsical holiday journey, complete with music. For a more old-fashioned feeling, hop aboard the Holiday Hayride, a trek that includes music, carolers and marshmallow roasting, free hot chocolate or cider and a holiday cookie. This happens every Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person (ages 3 and younger ride free) and reservations are recommended at (858) 792-4252. Details: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 1. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2200 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $14 to $19; $49 per bus. (858) 793-5555 or holidayoflights.com
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The beloved story by La Jolla’s own Dr. Seuss (aka the late Theodor Geisel) about a prickly, Christmas-hating malcontent, returns for its 14th year at The Old Globe this weekend. This year welcomes a new Grinch, played by Steve Blanchard, but will still feature favorite songs like “This Time of Year,” “Santa for a Day” and “Fah Who Doraze.” Details: 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $24 to $57. Continues through Dec. 31, call (619) 234-5623 or see theoldglobe.org for show times and details.
The Goodguys Fall Del Mar Nationals: This is like going to the San Diego County Fair, only instead of pig races and Jacuzzi salesmen, you have cars, cars and more cars. Expect more than 1,500 hot rods and customs at this popular national tour, as well as an automotive swap meet, vendor exhibits, Goodguys AutoCross, a special Surf Woodie exhibit presented by the San Diego Woodies, Nitro Thunderfest and plenty more auto-themed activities. And anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots will get a coupon for $3 off admission. Details: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2200 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $18 general admission; $6 for kids ages 7 to 12; free for kids age 6 and under; $9 parking fee. good-guys.com or delmarnats.com
Surfin' Santa: Celebrate a SoCal-style holiday season with the arrival of Surfin' Santa. He'll be sailing into Seaport Village on watercraft, wearing a board shorts and flip-flops and will pose for photos with his giant surfboard and six-foot wave. There will also be holiday music, sidewalk entertainment and shopping specials. Details: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Seaport Village, Embarcadero. Free; (619) 235-4014 or seaportvillage.com
Sockers versus Revolución! San Diegans aren't feeling so hot about football these days. So why not check out the other football when the San Diego Sockers battles its rivals from Tijuana, the Revolución. The game marks the first time midfielder, Eduardo Velez, battles his former team. Bring that stored-up pep and get ready to yell "gooooooaaal!" Details: 7:05 p.m. Saturday. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2200 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $10.50 to $17.50 plus fees; (800) 743-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
courtesy of: Nina Garin at http://www.signonsandiego.com
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