Small Town Holiday
Celebrate the season with an afternoon community holiday gathering and tree lighting. Families can take photos with Santa, make holiday crafts, play on air jumps, and enjoy dazzling holiday lights.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Tips & Advice
- Bring a camera or phone for the Santa photo opportunity and holiday lights, so you can keep your own pictures from the afternoon.
- Wear comfortable shoes for enjoying the event’s crafts, air jumps, Santa photos, and tree-lighting celebration.
- Set aside time for the afternoon’s featured activities, including Santa photos, crafts, air jumps, holiday lights, and the tree lighting.
- Bring the whole family; the event is presented as a family gathering with activities such as crafts and air jumps.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Imperial Beach
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the gathering suitable for?
The event invites the whole family.
What can families do at the event?
Take photos with Santa, make holiday crafts, play on air jumps and enjoy holiday lights.
Is there anything else to see during the gathering?
The community gathers to light the holiday tree.
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