Featured Holiday Events
DEL MAR VILLAGE WINTER TASTE & SIP
Sunday, December 8, 2024,1:00 - 4:00 pm
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the season at the Del Mar Winter Taste & Sip event!
Take a leisurely walk along the beautifully adorned streets, relishing the culinary marvels crafted by our renowned Del Mar Village restaurants. Additionally, treat yourself to tantalizing sips from local beverage partners at designated "Sip Stops" within various downtown Del Mar establishments. This festive event is part of our North Pole by the Sea celebration, featuring live music and other family-friendly holiday activities.
SANTA PHOTOS
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Join the Del Mar Village Association and Del Mar Plaza for photos with Santa. Dress up the kids (or dogs!) and take your holiday photos in true Del Mar style, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Kids can write and send letters to Santa before meeting the jolly old man himself.
NORTH POLE BY THE SEA
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Enjoy family-friendly festivities throughout the village, including professional photos with Santa (bring the kids or dogs!), and letters to Santa at the Del Mar Plaza, visits by the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and the Mayor of Whoville, live music, plus the annual holiday tree lighting at 5 pm at the Jim Watkins Amphitheater with hot chocolate and adult beverages for sale.
Del Mar Village Holiday Happenings
TOYS FOR TOTS
November 18 - December 13, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Toys for Tots collection and donation at Jim Coleman State Farm Insurance located at 2002 Jimmy Durante Blvd #206, Del Mar, CA.
BREAST CANCER CHEERING STATION
Friday, November 15, 2024, 8:00 - 9:15 am
Join DMVA in painting the town pink and cheering on more than 2,000 walkers as the San Diego Susan G. Komen 3-Day® kicks off in Del Mar! This cheering station is an annual outpouring of support from the community that welcomes the walkers with pink balloons and ribbons. Cheerleaders from Torrey Pines High School, the Del Mar Lifeguards, local business owners and community residents line the streets to cheer the event participants on their journey as they head south to San Diego.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local, independent business owners and enjoying discounts, gifts with purchases and so much more. Plus, give the gift of Del Mar Village when you purchase a Del Mar Village Dollars Gift Card.
VIEWPOINT BREWING CO. HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING DAY
December 4, 12:00 - 9:00 pm
Join Viewpoint Brewing Co. and DMVA to enjoy a delicious meal and good beer while giving back to DMVA to help support Del Mar’s stellar local businesses. Viewpoint will generously donate 10% of the day’s sales back to DMVA to help fund the holiday tree. Keep an eye out for special entrees and a new menu.
NOTTI DI NATALE
Every Wednesday thru Thursday in December
Join Il Fornaio Enoteca as they present a festive holiday bar 5-9:00pm every Wednesday-Sunday in December. Enjoy signature Christmas-themed cocktails served in festive glassware alongside authentic Italian cuisine while enjoying holiday inspired entertainment. Enoteca is located on the third floor of the Plaza Del Mar.
FREE PARKING IN DEL MAR VILLAGE
Weekends, dates, and times below
The City of Del Mar will offer free parking in downtown Del Mar for customers throughout the holiday season. The all-day parking gift from the City includes complimentary downtown parking where holiday bags are posted during the following dates and times:
Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Monday, Dec. 2
Friday, Dec. 6 – Monday, Dec. 9
Friday, Dec. 13 – Monday, Dec. 16
Friday, Dec. 20 – Wednesday, Jan. 1
COASTAL CHRISTMAS
Del Mar Fairgrounds | 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Weekends, December 13 - December 26th
Get ready to embark on a festive journey, as we transform this iconic venue into a winter wonderland by the sea. With twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and delicious snacks and drinks, Coastal Christmas promises to be your family's holiday tradition.
RED NOSE RUN
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 1:00 PM
Presented by Del Mar Foundatio, the Red Nose Run is a fun run & walk on beautiful Del Mar beach that is family and dog friendly. Choose your distance - we offer 3K and 5K distance. Managed 100% by a dedicated volunteer team, our event benefits two amazing San Diego based nonprofits: Semper Fi & America's Fund and San Dieguito River Park.