9th Annual Holiday in the Village

The 9th annual Holiday in the Village event is taking place in the heart of downtown La Mesa on Saturday, December 14th from 12 pm – 9 pm. The event is getting a refresh this year focusing on enhanced holiday traditions that are fully immersed in La Mesa’s charm. This year, guests can expect new and exciting activities, plus traditional favorites, all for FREE!

Fun new experiences include: skating on a synthetic “ice” rink, an “All White Winter Wonderland” kids area filled with inflatable bouncies, Mrs. Claus Reading Nook where families can enjoy listening to holiday themed stories, an adorable Gingerbread House photo booth, Miniature Golf and a fun-themed Elf Adventure Trail where guests can seek out elves sprinkled throughout local businesses and can enter to win one of the elves!

Treasured favorites returning to the Holiday in the Village event include the “Selfies with Santa”, strolling carolers, holiday performances by local schools, clubs and more, fun-themed holiday stilt walkers – perfect for selfies, and an “Elf Yourself” station where guests can outfit themselves in whimsical elf ears.

The event will also feature a variety of food vendors selling fresh popped kettle corn, hot food items, beverages and more, plus a fresh new variety of vendors to shop for unique holiday gifts! And, as the sun goes down, relax with friends and family around cozy fire pits and take in all the merriment of the season that surrounds you in downtown La Mesa.

The downtown restaurants and retail shops will also be open throughout the event for guests to shop, dine and explore.

The 9th Annual Holiday in the Village takes place along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th Street to Spring St. on Saturday, December 14th from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.