A list of upcoming events near transit in San Diego.
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Events
November 2025
San Diego Anime Con
Nov 21 — Nov 23
Come experience the San Diego Anime Con, where you can unleash your inner anime and “Bring the Fury!"
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Santee Holiday Lighting Celebration
5:30pm — 8:30pm
Take a ride out to Santee for this Holiday Lighting Celebration! The event will feature live music, face painting, sledding, Santa photos, and more.
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Doggie Street Festival & Pet Adopt-a-thon
10:00am — 3:00pm
Come for fun, stay for adoptable doggos, awesome pet products and services, vet tips, yummy eats, music, and more!
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SDSU Aztecs Football vs San Jose State
7:30pm — 10:00pm
The next Aztecs football game is against San Jose State at Snapdragon Stadium.
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Xavi: X-Tour
8:00pm — 11:00pm
Get ready for an unforgettable night of música mexicana as chart-topping sensation Xavi takes over Gallagher Square with his high-energy X Tour!
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John Legend
7:30pm — 10:00pm
This special performance will feature songs and stories with GRAMMY® winner John Legend celebrating the 20th anniversary of his album Get Lifted.
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San Diego FC Playoffs: Semifinals
7:00pm — 10:00pm
San Diego FC's next match in the playoffs will be against Minnesota United FC at Snapdragon Stadium for the Western Conference Semifinals!
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The Barrio Logan Chicano Shop Hop
11:00am — 5:00pm
Join us for an unforgettable day of culture, creativity, and community at the Chicano Shop Hop, hosted at Por Vida Cafe in the vibrant Barrio Logan!
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WWE: Survivor Series
3:30pm — 10:00pm
History is being made as WWE Survivor Series comes to Petco Park for the first time ever - witness the chaos of WarGames under the stars!
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East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
4:00pm — 8:00pm
Make your spirits bright with the East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market! Come together for a very festive evening in East Village.
December 2025
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Selfies with Santa at Santee Trolley Square
4:30pm — 7:30pm
If you missed Santa at the Santee Holiday Lighting then don’t worry, you’ve got another chance for a selfie with Santa!
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SDSU Basketball vs Utah Valley
7:00pm — 10:00pm
Cheer on the Aztecs as they go head-to-head with Utah Valley!
December Nights
Dec 5 — Dec 6
This annual free holiday festival has lights, decorations, multicultural food options, live music, vendors, and more. Check here for shuttle service information to December Nights!
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Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival
3:00pm — 7:00pm
This free family-friendly event will kick off the holiday season in Chula Vista!
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Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
4:00pm — 8:00pm
Join in a winter wonderland with Christmas twinkle lights, seasonal vendors, live music and entertainment, holiday treats and a traditional Italian tree lighting ceremony. Plus - Santa will be present to grant your Christmas wishes!
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La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
11:30am — 4:30pm
The annual La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival returns to the Village.
Happy Trolley-Days
Dec 9 — Dec 12
‘Tis the season to take transit! To wish you a Happy Trolley-Days, the MTS team will be hosting pop-ups at various transit centers. Stop by on your evening commute for some hot cocoa and cookies and a special winter MTS item!
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SDSU Basketball vs. Lamar
7:00pm — 10:00pm
Support SDSU basketball when they host Lamar for their next game!
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The Holiday in Concert
6:00pm — 9:00pm
The beloved Christmas film The Holiday will be presented live in concert, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
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Gaslamp Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party
11:00am — 4:00pm
Get those ears perked and those tails wagging and prepare to unleash the holiday cheer in Gaslamp Quarter with your furry friends!
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Home Alone in Concert
6:00pm — 8:30pm
Experience the holiday movie "Home Alone" in concert performed live to picture by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
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SDSU Basketball vs. Air Force
7:00pm — 10:00pm
Come out and watch as the SDSU Aztecs take on Air Force!
January 2026
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Holiday Bowl Parade
10:00am — 1:00pm
Free family-friendly parade featuring huge balloons, dramatic floats, marching bands, and drill teams.
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