Holiday Events
Perfect weather, smaller crowds and so many things to see, do and taste! Fall is an ideal time to discover fun events on Coronado Island.

Skating by the Sea
November 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026Take a spin around Hotel del Coronado's famous beachfront ice rink, featuring stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. A portion of the proceeds benefitting Make-A-Wish® San Diego.
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Festival of Christmas
December 3-28, 2025Live theater on Orange Avenue! Nothing will get you into the Christmas spirit like this joyous live theater and music celebration.
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Coronado Holiday Cabaret
December 12-14, 2025An annual holiday sing along! In what has become a holiday tradition at Coronado Playhouse, the feel-good must-see show, just in time for the holidays. Performances at 2pm and 7pm. Bring the entire family and celebrate the season with CPH!
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Parade of Lights
December 14-21, 2025Coronado Ferry Landing is the best place to watch the time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. The 55th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds on two dates: December 14th and December 21st. Participants in this year’s highly anticipated holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s theme. Over 75 boats will be decorated top to bottom.
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Ride The Lights Bike Night
December 14, 2025Rent a bike or bring yours to join this free 2.5-mile holiday ride around Coronado Island. The ride starts at Spreckels Park at 4:45pm. Bicyclists of all ages are encouraged to add holiday lights to their bikes. Bike helmets, lights and reflectors are a must! After the ride, enjoy sweet treats, hot chocolate and holiday music.
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New Year’s Eve Concert
December 29-31, 2025This is more than just a New Year's Eve party—it’s a 3-day celebration of life’s greatest joys: world-class music, fine wine, and incredible food, shared in an unforgettable setting.
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The Trip to the Bountiful
January 14 - March 1, 2026Live theater on Orange Avenue! Texas senior Carrie Watts plans her escape from an oppressive Houston apartment with her son and daughter-in-law to find her way back to the country home of her youth...
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Barefoot in the Park
February 6 - March 1, 2026Neil Simon’s sky-high romantic comedy about the thrills of young love. With sparkling wit, big heart, and timeless charm, a young couple learns to live together while facing the daily ups-and-downs of life. Check link for performance dates and times.
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Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K and Fun Run
February 15, 2026On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Coronado Island will be the enchanting backdrop for annual Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Run, Runners of all abilities will embark on a fun-filled course inspired by love. Renew your wedding vows there, get engaged or meet someone new!
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Ruff Run for PAWS Coronado
March 7, 2026This fun run/walks provides immediate funds for vet care, emergency surgeries, and shelter upgrades at the PAWS shelter on Coronado Island.
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The Play That Goes Wrong!
March 25 - May 24, 2026A longtime performance company is celebrating a milestone year with a new theater, a world premiere play and funding for better production quality. What could possibly go wrong?
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Coronado Welcomes NASCAR
June 19-21, 2026Honor. Courage. Commitment. And now – Horsepower. Get ready for NASCAR's boldest weekend in history at Naval Air Station North Island, June 19-21, 2026
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