Snow will be falling at San Diego Botanic Garden
Sunday, December 26 at 2 pm, there is a 100% chance of snow at San Diego Botanic Garden.
Some 7,000 tons of snow will be created in the Garden’s Eucalyptus Grove, for the sledding enjoyment for the young and young-at-heart.
The addition of snow helps wrap up the festivities for Garden of Lights, which continues from now through December 30 (except for December 24-25), 5 to 9 p.m.
During the Garden of Lights, San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Leave the hustle and bustle of the malls behind and enjoy a relaxing evening strolling through the lighted Garden. Adding to the sparkle is the “Poinsettia Garden,” festively decorated with many varieties of poinsettias.
Live music fills the air nightly from 6 to 8 p.m. Featured on Dec, 18 are the lively Mariachi Imperial de San Diego and Ballet Folklórico by Herencia Mexicana.
A team of big Blond Belgian draft horses provides enjoyable wagon rides through the lower area of the Garden, the only way to see the lights in this part of the Garden at night.
Huddle around the Lawn Garden Campfire to roast marshmallows or to make S’Mores.
Of course Santa will greet young and old alike each night before Christmas from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m, in the brightly lit Gazebo, providing a terrific photo opportunity.
To keep you warm, there will be hot mulled wine in the Poinsettia Garden, and The Coffee Hut will be open offering hot coffee and cocoa. El Pollo Loco provides healthy Mexican fare each night.
And finally, children can create a variety of special holiday crafts to take home.
Holiday Tales and Tunes
December 15, 16, and 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Young children and their parents are invited to a special Holiday Tales and Tunes. Join us for music, puppets, and stories in the Ecke Building. No additional cost. Program lasts about 30 minutes.
MUSIC 6-8 P.M.
- Tuesday • December 14 • The Mellow Guitar and Vocal Sounds of John "JJ" Jenkins
- Wednesday • December 15 • Tom Gates: “Jungle Bells”- A Calypso Christmas
- Thursday • December 16 • THE CAST KIDS wishing you Happy Holidays
- Friday • December 17 • David Patrone - “First Frost”
- Saturday • December 18 • Mariachi Imperial de San Diego and Ballet Folklórico by Herencia Mexicana
- Sunday • December 19 • Peninsula Singers
- Monday • December 20 • Rockin’ Cranberries
- Tuesday • December 21 • Raggle Taggle - A Celtic Christmas
- Wednesday • December 22 • A Latin Holiday with Con Alma
- Thursday • December 23 • Raggle Taggle
- Sunday • December 26 • Klezmer Holiday Celebration
- Monday • December 27 • The Mellow Guitar and Vocal Sounds of John "JJ" Jenkins
- Tuesday • December 28 • Cuban Holidays
- Wednesday • December 29 • Dave Scott Trio - Jazzy Holidays
- Thursday • December 30 • Len Rainey - Bluesey Holidays
Admission:
Members, $6
Non-members: Adults $12; Seniors, Military & Students $8
All Children 3-12 $4
Children 2 and under FREE
Parking FREE
There will be additional fees for some activities.
The Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, 92024
For more information, visit www.SDBGarden.org
