SAN DIEGO–With special holiday-themed animal shows, real snow, reindeer, festive décor and more, SeaWorld is the place to be this Christmas season. Back this year is SnowWorld, a winter wonderland of snowmen and family fun, with a brand new snowball target game for kids and snow falling along the pathway. SeaWorld will be decked out [...]

VISTA–Día de los Muertos means Day of the Dead and is a 3,000 year old Mexican tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed away with small altars and gifts of their favorite foods, beverages, flowers and more. The colorful tradition is a festive one and is widely celebrated in Mexico as a holiday. Now [...]

CARLSBAD–Goblins and ghosts invade Carlsbad Oct. 27 at the third annual Halloween on Elm. Bring the kids for a day of fun and activities, including carnival games, costume contests and a interactive pirate show. The free family event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at Carlsbad Village, between State and Oak Streets.

SAN DIEGO–To celebrate the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center in Balboa Park will host “Spirit of ‘45 Day” celebration. The 10 a.m until 3 p.m. event will feature activities including WWII-era music, concessions, kids’ activities, and the opportunity to meet and interact with WWII veterans. [...]

SAN DIEGO–Young Audiences of San Diego (YASD) will hold its 2012 Summer Sol gala celebration, “Warming Hearts, Waking Minds” on August 18 at the Fairbanks Ranch Association Clubhouse in Del Mar. The event is YASD’s annual major fund raiser, bringing in more than $35,000 for programs that bring artists directly into schools for intensive interaction [...]

By Ragna Cook SAN DIEGO–Even if you don’t have a pass to Comic Con this weekend, there’s still a few fun things you can do around the Convention Center! Here’s a partial list: * Visit the Batcave! All the Batmobiles from the TV series and films are on display in front of the Hilton Bayfront. [...]

CARLSBAD–Fireworks illuminated the sky above LEGOLAND California as thousands of children and their families enjoyed the annual Red, White and BOOM! Fourth of July event held at the family theme park. The Independence Day celebration featured music, games, entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display. This year’s family fun event featured a one-of-a-kind patriotic stroller parade [...]

OCEANSIDE–The city presented its 2012 Independence Day Parade on Saturday. North County residents lined along Coast Highway from Wisconsin north to Civic Center Plaza in downtown Oceanside to view the two-hour parade. This year’s parade donors were County of San Diego, Mossey Nissan Oceanside, Extra Holidays By Wyndham. Advertisement

EL CAJON–The city is making preparations to celebrate its 100 birthday on November 12. This week, centennial banners depicting various historical moments during the past 100 years, will be hung on light posts in El Cajon. This year’s theme is “Honoring and Celebrating the People Who Make El Cajon the Valley of Opportunity,” Nine separate [...]