# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in San Diego, 2026

> We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around San Diego with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market, one holiday market and one winter wonderland event. One is free to get in. They’re in San Diego and El Cajon.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Balboa Park December Nights** at Balboa Park, San Diego, CA · about 2 miles away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 5. Time: Fri 4 to 10 p.m.; Sat noon to 10 p.m. Price: Free. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Fri 4 to 10 p.m.; Sat noon to 10 p.m. The city's biggest free holiday festival. Official page: https://www.sandiego.gov/december-nights (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Holiday Wonderland** at Gallagher Square, Petco Park, San Diego, CA · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 23. Type: Winter wonderland. For kids: Santa visits are included with admission. Kids and adults pay the same price. Open select dates only. Official page: https://www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/events/holiday-wonderland (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Weihnachtsmarkt** at German American Societies, 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA · about 15 miles away. When: Dec 12 – Dec 13. Price: $5; free for youth and military. Type: German-style market. Official page: https://germanclubsandiego.com/events-page/weihnachtsmarkt-christmas-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in San Diego in 2026?
Balboa Park December Nights at Balboa Park: Dec 4 – Dec 5. Free. Holiday Wonderland at Gallagher Square, Petco Park: Dec 4 – Dec 23. Weihnachtsmarkt at German American Societies, 1017 S. Mollison Ave.: Dec 12 – Dec 13. $5; free for youth and military.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near San Diego?
Weihnachtsmarkt (El Cajon, CA · about 15 miles away): Dec 12 – Dec 13.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near San Diego?
Holiday Wonderland (San Diego, CA · about 1 mile away): Dec 4 – Dec 23.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).