Christmas Story Tree

09/12/2026

December Nights is coming back to San Diego December 4 and 5, 2026! The City of San Diego is now accepting applications for this year’s entertainers and vendors! 🎁

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical event! Apply now: sandiego.gov/december-nights 🌟

08/25/2026

Well, the year is 2026, but you get the idea. Please join us! 🎄🎄🎄

08/12/2026

It's that time of year!🎄

You're invited to join us at the first annual Benefit Fundraiser to support the Christmas Story Tree 2026. You'll be treated to dinner and have the opportunity to participate in our Silent Auction. All proceeds go to the production of the Christmas Story Tree.

Please RSVP by September 6th @ christmasstorytree.com/event

Hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

In a major win for Balboa Park advocates and the San Diego community, City and civic leaders have announced that paid parking in Balboa Park will officially come to an end no later than Jan. 1, 2027.

Every call, every petition, every public comment, and every conversation mattered. This was truly a community effort, and this announcement would not have happened without the sustained advocacy and grassroots support of so many people who care deeply about Balboa Park.

Paid parking created a real financial barrier that discourages families, seniors, students, and residents on fixed incomes from visiting what has always been our shared civic space.

The agreement is a much needed reprieve for San Diego’s arts and culture community in Balboa Park, facing the double punch of paid parking and Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed gutting of arts and culture funding grants.

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership will continue to monitor as implementation details continue to emerge.

Read the full press release from the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership at https://www.savebalboapark.org/updates/may202026

05/08/2026

Our own Paul Plunk and Monica Dean discussing the proposed canceling of December Nights.

The budget crisis for the city of San Diego is forcing some difficult decisions to be made about what to cut and what to keep. Now city leaders are talking a...

12/07/2025

Join us for our last performance tonight at 5:15pm.

Send a message to learn more

12/07/2025

Here we go!!!

12/07/2025

Getting ready for night 2 of the Christmas Story Tree!
We even have Santa Jake with us tonight.

12/05/2025

Planning to head to Balboa Park for December Nights without the hassle of finding or paying for parking? The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is offering free shuttle rides to and from the highly anticipated two-day event.
https://fox5sandiego.com/traffic/mts-offering-free-rides-to-balboa-park-for-december-nights/

12/05/2025

✨🎄 December Nights is BACK at Balboa Park — and trust us, you’ll want to ride with us this year.

Parking at the park now runs up to $50, but MTS has you covered with free shuttle service from City College + our usual bus and Trolley routes getting you close to the festivities.

🚋 How to get there:
Take the Blue Line or Orange Line to City College Transit Center, then hop on the FREE Park Blvd Shuttle to the east side of the event.

Coming from Mid-City? Ride the detoured Route 7 or Rapid 215 to City College, then jump on the shuttle.

You can also get to the west side of the park by taking the Trolley to Fifth Avenue Station, then transfer to Route 3 or 120. Or, catch Route 120 from Fashion Valley Mall.

🎉 December Nights runs Fri, Dec 5 and Sat, Dec 6. Skip the parking stress, save that $50 for holiday treats, and let us take you straight to the merry magic.

🚌✨ Plan your trip at https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/events/december-nights