The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in La Mesa, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Monday, November 30
Downtown La Mesa businesses decorate their storefronts for the season, and visitors walk the Village and vote online for a favorite.
Participating storefronts in downtown La Mesa Village
La Mesa Village Association →Saturday, December 12 · 12:00-9:00 p.m.
The La Mesa Village Association's 11th annual street festival brings 100+ vendors, a Santa nook, an ice-skating rink, a kids shopping program and an elf scavenger hunt downtown.
La Mesa Blvd. between Spring St. and 4th St., downtown La Mesa Village
La Mesa Village Association →Wednesday, December 16 · 5:00 p.m. check-in; stroll begins 5:30 p.m.
A free evening stroll to see holiday lights, starting with cider, cookies and check-in at La Mesita Park; leashed pets are welcome.
La Mesita Park, 8855 Dallas Street, La Mesa
City of La Mesa calendar →No holiday events for 2026 are on La Mesa’s local calendars yet. They appear here as organizers post them; you can also share one.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the La Mesa calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in La Mesa from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.