WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 12 - 9 pm
WHERE: La Mesa Blvd. btwn. Spring St. - 4th St. in the heart of downtown La Mesa
The La Mesa Village Association's 10th annual
Holiday in the Village event will take place on December 13, 2025 and feature a variety of enhanced holiday traditions that are fully
immersed in La Mesa’s charm in addition to your annual favorites.
Holiday Shopping & Dining
Shop and dine your way through downtown La Mesa's Holiday in the Village. With over 100 vendors offering a variety of unique items, you are sure to get a jump start on your holiday shopping list! You will find art, home decor, handcrafted items, jewelry, clothing, food and more!
Kids Shopping Program: This year, children 10 years old and younger can work on their own holiday shopping list at 50+ participating vendors who are offering items at $5 or less from 12 - 9 pm. Participating vendors are marked with an asterisk on the map.
Click here for a complete list of vendors and map
There is more holiday shopping offered at the surrounding small businesses where you'll find apparel, home decor, antiques, jewelry, music and more! If all of that holiday shopping makes you hungry, visit one of our many restaurants, cafes & bars to enjoy delicious food & drinks with family and friends.
Elf Adventure Trail
Hunt for hidden elves in downtown La Mesa! Find all 12 elves hiding in the storefronts along La Mesa Blvd. between Spring St. and 4th St. and enter for your chance to win your very own elf. Check in at the Information Booth for the instructions. This activity takes place from 12:15 - 7:45 pm.
Live Entertainment Schedule
12:00 to 12:05 – Opening Remarks
12:05 to 12:45 – Stone Steps
12:45 to 1:00 – Theater for Young Professionals
1:00 to 1:45 – Java Jazz
1:45 to 2:00 – Reindeer Games
2:00 to 2:45 – La Mesa Arts Academy Jazz Band
2:45 to 3:00 – Reindeer Games
3:00 to 4:00 – Center Stage
4:00 to 4:05 – Announce Elf Winners
4:05 to 5:00 – “Sound System” La Mesa Arts Academy’s show
choir
5:00 to 5:15 – Reindeer Games
5:15 to 6:15 – Sonic Epidemic
6:15 to 6:30 – Reindeer Games
6:30 to 7:30 – “The Substitutes” La Mesa Arts Academy’s
staff band
7:30 to 8:00 – Trombonitas Quartet
8:00 to 8:05 – Announce Elf Winners
8:05 to 8:55 – Lisa Campbell
8:55 to 9:00 – Closing Remarks
If you have any questions about the Holiday in the Village event, click here to email the event coordinator.
Please Note: Our Vendor spots are full and we are no longer accepting applications.
Special Thanks To Our 2025 Activation Sponsors:
"ICE" SKATING RINK - McFarlane Promotions, Inc. & La Mesa Oktoberfest
MRS. CLAUS READING NOOK (1 - 9 pm) - Pete's Place & Pam Rader
SELFIES WITH SANTA (3 - 8 pm) - Curbside Eatery & Drinkery and La Mesa Lumber & Hardware
HOLIDAY PHOTO OP - La Mesa Lumber & Hardware
WINTER WONDERLAND - Invicta Financial Group
MINI GOLF - Maycer Dental
ELF YOURSELF - Amethyst Moon
2025 Sponsors: