Dinner in Whoville — Winter Event at Encanto Recreation Center
Thu, Dec 175:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Thursday, December 17, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM
Encanto Recreation Center6508 Wunderlin Ave, San Diego, CA 92114Directions
All ages
FreeFREE
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About this adventure
Encanto Recreation Center in southeastern San Diego marks the holidays with Dinner in Whoville, its annual winter event, on a Thursday evening a week before Christmas. Named after the town from Dr. Seuss's Grinch story, it is a free community night for all ages: every guest gets a free dinner plate, and there are raffles, entertainment and games through the evening. It runs from 5 to 8 PM, so families can come straight from work and school. The center's events page asks participants to pre-register on the city's SDRecConnect website, so check there before you go; the page lists no fee for this dinner.
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