FreeLittle Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
Sat, Dec 54:00 PM – 8:00 PM · First Saturday of December, Dec 5, 2026; 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Tree lighting at 6:30 PM
Piazza della Famiglia & India Street523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 · 0.6 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections
All ages; pedestrianized street fair with stroller accessibility and outdoor piazza seating
FreeFree public community event, Santa photos, and entertainment; foods for purchase
About this adventure
Downtown San Diego's vibrant Little Italy neighborhood kicks off the holidays with festive Italian flair along India Street and the Piazza della Famiglia. The centerpiece of the celebration is the lighting of the magnificent 30-foot custom Christmas tree decorated with thousands of shimmering white lights. Families can browse the seasonal holiday market stalls for handcrafted gifts and Italian baked goods like fresh panettone and cannoli, enjoy street caroling by Victorian performers, and visit with Santa in Santa's Little Italy Living Room. The pedestrian piazza is completely flat and stroller accessible.
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