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Holiday Events Happening at The Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego

If you love hanging out in Downtown and are looking for things to do for the holiday season, here are a few things to check out below…

The Gaslamp Quarter is proud to announce its exciting plans for the upcoming Fall and Winter season. Building on the success of this summer’s The New Normal is Now Campaign, the coming months in the Gaslamp Quarter will continue to focus on creating meaningful and memorable moments for all San Diegans in the heart of the city.

Good times start here in the Gaslamp Quarter, with spacious outdoor retail and dining experiences, live music and entertainment, easy parking, and new activations (along with your old favorites) along the Gaslamp Promenade.

Weekly events include:

  • Weekly Taco Tuesday. Tuesdays are for tacos…and tequila, and tamales, and more! Whether you like it spicy, medium, or mild, visit the Gaslamp Quarter every Tuesday for special offerings on all of your favorite flavors from top restaurants and bars.

  • Weekly Thirsty Thursdays. Special deals on drinks at your favorite Gaslamp bars on Thursday nights.

The upcoming holiday season is packed with events and activations for the whole family to enjoy.

Spend your favorite holidays in the Gaslamp Quarter! Some of our holiday events include:

  • Thanksgiving: Come enjoy a wide variety of special dinners on for this Thanksgiving down in the Gaslamp. The restaurants are open and offering meals, from multi-course meals to seasonal bites.

  • Visit this link to see what the restaurants are offering:

  • https://www.gaslamp.org/holidays/

  • Small Business Saturday: Get your holiday shopping in early - come shop small on Saturday November 27th and support local and small businesses in the Gaslamp.

  • Visit this link to see a list of all the retailers you can support down in the Gaslamp:

  • https://www.gaslamp.org/listings/category/shop/

  • Toast of Gaslamp: Raise your glasses! On Saturday December 11th, it’s time to toast the holidays with the Toast of the Gaslamp, offering delicious cocktail samples and scrumptious bites from the top Gaslamp Quarter restaurants as well as shopping deals at Gaslamp retailers.

  • Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub: Bring your favorite 4-legged friend and the whole family to the beloved Pet Parade on Sunday December 19th! Festive costumes encouraged. After you parade down 5th Avenue, enjoy some craft beer at our Pups in the Pub Paw-ty.

  • Christmas: ‘Tis the Season! Head down to the Gaslamp Quarter for all things merry! There will be decorations throughout the Gaslamp to help you get into the holiday spirit, along with holiday specials from our local restaurants and retailers.

  • https://www.gaslamp.org/holidays/

  • Holiday Bowl at Petco Park: Join us for the first-ever SDCCU Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on December 28, 2021! Tickets are on-sale now to watch the best of college football with an incredible match-up between the Pac-12 and the ACC in downtown San Diego. Seats are selling fast so be sure to reserve yours now!

  • Head to this link to purchase your tickets:

  • https://www.holidaybowl.com/

  • New Years Eve: The countdown is on! Ring in the New Year in the Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy dinner, grab some champagne, dance the night away or enjoy live music and say hello to 2022.

  • https://www.gaslamp.org/holidays/

Stay connected to the @GaslampQuarter social media accounts for frequent chances to win gift cards, freebies and more. ‘Tis the season for giving! Be on the lookout for our Gaslamp Elf dropping holiday giveaways this winter. We invite you to visit a local business to redeem a restaurant gift certificate (no purchase necessary, proof of parking at 6th & K Parkade or Park-It-On-Market required). Use #GaslampStory as you share your favorite Gaslamp Quarter memory to social media for a chance to win exciting prizes!

Enjoy all these holiday events with easy parking!

  • Park It On Market

  • 6th & K Parkade

  • Gaslamp City Square

  • Horton Plaza Garage

To accompany the campaign will be new curbside bike rack banners, new street pole banners, as well as special holiday branding and banners. Keep up with all the exciting happenings in the Gaslamp Quarter at www.Gaslamp.org.

Good Times Start Here!