Botanic Wonderland at San Diego Botanic Garden:
The Botanic Wonderland returns to the San Diego Botanic Garden, turning its lush grounds into a twinkling holiday wonderland. The familyfriendly event features activities like the mile-long, lighted path that takes guests through the garden’s waterfall, gazebo lawn, children’s garden and other areas; photos with Santa (from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on nights before Christmas); hands-on kids’ activities, including writing letters to Santa; live carolers; and various food and drink vendors. 5:30 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-30. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. $10 to $22; free for children under age 2. Advance tickets required at sdbgarden.org/ botanic-wonderland.htm.
Holiday Glow Ball (Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition): Grab your golf clubs and your ugly Christmas sweaters for this special Holiday Glow Ball (Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition) with You & Yours Distilling Co. at the Loma Club. The popular Glow Ball takes place at night, on the lit-up course at the Loma Club’s ninehole golf portion. A welcome hot toddy and festive canned cocktail tasters will be provided. Check-in at 6 p.m.; shotgun start at 7 p.m. Loma Club, 2960 Truxtun Road, Liberty Station. $40. thelomaclub.com
Las Posadas: A Mexican Christmas Celebration: This special performance of “Las Posadas: A Mexican Christmas Celebration” from Mariachi Champaña Nevin features a re-enactment of Las Posadas — Mary and Joseph’s arrival in Bethlehem. The program includes “Feliz Navidad,” “Santa La Noche (O Holy Night),” “Ave Maria,” “Navidad, Navidad” and more. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., downtown. Tickets start at $29.50. sandiegotheatres.org. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required.
jennifer.ianni@sduniontribune.com