San Diego, California - Santa Claus is coming to town! County Parks and Recreation will host several festive events this joyful season.

You have five chances to have breakfast with Santa at a County park or community center. Bring the whole family, your appetite and your wish list. These holiday happenings include breakfast, entertainment and activities like games and arts and crafts, plus a chance to get your photo taken with the man in red.

Rain may cancel these events. In the event of inclement weather, please call the individual park.

Breakfast with Santa

Fallbrook Community Center

Address: 341 Heald Ave., Fallbrook

Phone: 760-728-1671

Date: Saturday, Dec. 8

Time: 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Fee: $5 for all ages

Otay Lakes County Park

Address: 2270 Wueste Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915

Phone: 619-482-7361

Date: Saturday, Dec. 15

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $3 for parking

Felicita County Park

Address: 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA 92029

Phone: 760-745-4379

Date: Saturday, Dec. 15

Time: 10 a.m. to noon

Fee: Free

San Dieguito County Park

Address: 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Del Mar

Phone: 858-755-2386

Date: Saturday, Dec. 15

Time: 10 a.m. to noon

Fee: $8 for ages 2-6, $10 for ages 7+

Spring Valley Community Center

Address: 8735 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley

Phone: 619-479-1832

Date: Saturday, Dec. 22

Time: 8 to 11 a.m.

Fee: $5 all ages

There are several other merry events to attend at County parks this month. So, escape from the hustle and bustle and move into nature.

Step into the Little Elves’ Workshop to become an elf for the day at Lindo Lake and Lakeside Community Center. Santa’s little helpers will make toys, write letters, decorate cookies and sing carols! The new program runs from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. It is $5 per elf.

Trade in the red and green holiday lights for the twinkle of the stars. Join Parks staff and San Diego Astronomy Association for an evening of stargazing at Oakoasis County Preserve on Dec. 8. Arrive at sunset for a twilight hike to search for bats and scorpions. After the hike, enjoy the night sky and s’mores.

Start a new family tradition of camping over the holidays. The County has a variety of camping sites for tents and RVs, and has several cabins. You could be camping in the desert, next to a lake or in a peaceful mountain forest this holiday season. Hike, fish or bike ride all day and then settle down for a long winter’s nap.

Or choose your own adventure at one of more than 100 County park locations.