With the holiday season in full swing, the City of San Diego is inviting kids and adults of all ages to enjoy winter holiday-themed events and activities. These winter celebrations are planned at multiple recreation centers and parks throughout the city and promise a fun-filled, festive time.

Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, activities include food, entertainment, snow days, crafts, jumpers, cookies with Santa and more. Most events are free to attend and scheduled throughout December and into January.

“We are excited to welcome families from all over San Diego this holiday season to join in the wide variety of festive activities our Parks and Recreation Department team has planned,” said Andy Field, Director of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. “We believe that these events will help get everyone into the holiday spirit, while providing safe, family-friendly venues to celebrate the season.”

Dozens of events are being held throughout the season, and a small sampling of the variety of activities is listed below:

• Pacific Highlands Ranch Recreation Center – Cookies with Santa on Friday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-noon.
• North Clairemont Recreation Center – Cookies with Santa on Friday, Dec. 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Bud Kearns Pool – Winter Wonderpool on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4-8 p.m.
• Skyline Hills Recreation Center – Whoville Winter Event on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Scripps Ranch Recreation Center – Winter Movie in the Gym featuring Frozen II on Friday, Dec. 13, 4:30-9 p.m.
• Doyle Recreation Center – Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Linda Vista Recreation Center – Alice in Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Silver Wing Recreation Center – Cookies with Santa on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5-9 p.m.
• Azalea Recreation Center - 4th Annual Winter Wonderland: Our Biggest Snow Day Ever on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2-5 p.m.
• Chollas Lake Park – The Spirit of Giving on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2-4 p.m.

Additionally, AgeWell Services has planned a series of Cookies & Cheer events, aimed at community members ages 60 and better who wish to celebrate the joy of the holiday season together. Remaining Cookies & Cheer events are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at Park de la Cruz Community Center, Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Balboa Park Lounge in Casa del Prado, and Friday, Dec. 20, at the Cathy Hopper Friendship Center.

A full list of upcoming Parks and Recreation winter events can be found here and the Parks and Recreation Department’s event calendar can be checked regularly to find activities throughout the City. Residents can also visit their local recreation center for more information.

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 40,000 acres of park assets, including

more than 400 parks, 26 miles of shoreline, 60 recreation centers, 15 pools, 13 skate parks and plazas and three golf courses. For additional information regarding the City’s park system, visit sandiego.gov/parks-and-recreation.