NORTH POLE BY THE SEA

Sunday, December 6, 2026

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

VW Bus Holiday Photoshoot

1:00 to 4:00 pm

Located on 15th Street and brought to you by Monarch Ocean Pub, come snap a photo in a holiday VW bus.

Rad Hatter Party Hat Kids Craft

1:00 to 4:00 pm

Located on 15th Street, bring the kiddos and enjoy arts and crafts.

Snow at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

1:00 to 4:00 pm

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is bringing in real snow for kids to play in and enjoy! This free, family-friendly experience is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to join the winter fun.

Kids craft, photo opportunity, holiday movies and music

1:00 to 4:00 pm

Located at Wisdom properties.

Letters to Santa

1:00 to 5:00 pm

DMVA and Del Mar Plaza are bringing letters to Santa to the Plaza ocean view deck. Come write your wish list and drop it off to our North Pole mail room.

Carolers and Characters

1:00 to 5:00 pm

See which holiday characters you can spot roaming the village in the afternoon and snap a pic! Enjoy carolers and holiday music throughout the village.

Hot Chocolate and Drinks

4:00 to 6:00 pm

Enjoy hot chocolate for kids and adult beverages for sale in the Jim Watkins Amphitheater at L’Auberge Del Mar; meet and take pictures with holiday characters before the annual holiday tree lighting!

Holiday Tree Lighting

5:00 pm

To end the day, head down to the Jim Watkins Amphitheater for the annual lighting of our downtown tree with hot chocolate, adult beverages, and holiday characters!